LAcon V Is Over… But The Adventure Will Never End

It has been our pleasure to host LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California, with 8227 registrants, 4599 of those in person, and many more virtually. On to next year… see you in Montreal!

The Complete Hugo Awards 2026 Report

The 2026 Hugo Awards Ceremony was presented by LAcon V, and our Hugo Awards Report page has all the winners, nominees, presenters, ballot reports and much more.

Congratulations, Brisbane: Aussiecon5 in 2028

LAcon V congratulates the Brisbane in 2028 bid committee for being selected to host the 2028 World Science Fiction Convention, Aussiecon5, during the August 30, 2026 WSFS Business Meeting.  Read our statement here.

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The 84th World Science Fiction Convention

August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California
with Guests of Honor and Special Guests
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And hundreds of writers, artists and creatives from the science fiction, fantasy, horror and
other genre communities… visit our Program Participants page.

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The 2026 Hugo Awards Report

August 31, 2026| General Information

The Hugo Award winners, nominees, presenters, statistics and much, much more.... Read More → The 2026 Hugo Awards Report

Congratulations to Aussiecon5: The 2028 World Science Fiction Convention

August 30, 2026| Press Releases

LAcon V, the 2026 World Science Fiction Convention, and its parent organization, the Southern California Institute for Fan Interests... Read More → Congratulations to Aussiecon5: The 2028 World Science Fiction Convention

Site Selection/Main Business Meeting Recap Posted

August 30, 2026| Press Releases

The full recap of the August 30, 2026 WSFS Business Meeting at LAcon V has been posted.... Read More → Site Selection/Main Business Meeting Recap Posted

The Fuzzy Pink Papers: Daily Newsletter

August 29, 2026| Documents & Newsletters

Issues of The Fuzzy Pink Papers, the LAcon V Daily Newsletter (published twice a day), continue to be released... Read More → The Fuzzy Pink Papers: Daily Newsletter

Artist Alley Participants and Updated Art Show Listing

August 25, 2026| General Information

We’ve just published the lists of artists in this year’s Artist Alley and the participants in our Art Show.... Read More → Artist Alley Participants and Updated Art Show Listing

Program Tips, Tricks and Exclusives

August 24, 2026| General Information

Today we’re sharing more detailed information about our program, to help you as you explore the convention.... Read More → Program Tips, Tricks and Exclusives

Fuzzy’s Travelogue: Volume Sixteen (Final Issue)

August 23, 2026| Documents & Newsletters

Fuzzy’s Travelogue is the newsletter of LAcon V: The 84th World Science Fiction Convention. This is Volume Sixteen and the final issue in... Read More → Fuzzy’s Travelogue: Volume Sixteen (Final Issue)

LAcon V Program Preview, Part Two

August 22, 2026| General Information

The second part of LAcon V’s Program Preview, with more of the amazing things at this year’s Worldcon.... Read More → LAcon V Program Preview, Part Two

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