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| x TED 2008 | TED | ||||
| x Web2.0 Expo 2008 San Francisco |
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A companion event to the Web2.0 Sumit, Web 2.0 Expo is an expanded, inclusive gathering for the technology and business communities through a combined conference and tradeshow.
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| x O'Reilly OSCON 2008 |
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| x SemTech 2008 |
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| x O'Reilly Where2.0 2008 |
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| x OSCON 1 | O'Reilly Open Source Convention |
The O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) is an annual convention for the discussion of open source software, such as Linux, MySQL, Perl and Python. It is organized by the publisher O'Reilly Media and is held each summer in the United States.
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| x OSCON 8 | O'Reilly Open Source Convention |
The O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) is an annual convention for the discussion of open source software, such as Linux, MySQL, Perl and Python. It is organized by the publisher O'Reilly Media and is held each summer in the United States.
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| x 7th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 7th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Cinvention, was held 3–5 September 1949 at the Hotel Metropole in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The Guests of Honor were Lloyd A. Eshbach (pro) and Ted Carnell (fan). Don Ford carried out the duties...
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| x 13th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 13th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Clevention, was held on 2–5 September 1955 at the Manger Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The chairmen were Nick and Noreen Falasca. The guests of honor were Isaac Asimov (pro) Sam Moskowitz ...
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| x 1st World Science Fiction Convention |
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Worldcon |
The First World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was held in the Caravan Hall in New York from 2 July to 4 July, 1939, in conjunction with the New York World's Fair, which was themed as "The world of tomorrow". The convention was later named ...
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| x 2nd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
2nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Chicon I, which was held in Hotel Chicagoan in Chicago, USA 1 - 2 September, 1940. The event had 128 participants. The next Worldcon was held 1941.
The guest of honour at the second Worldcon was E....
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| x 3rd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
3rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Denvention I, which was held in Denver, USA, 1941. This was the last Worldcon before there was a break in the annual tradition due to the World War II. The next Worldcon was held 1946.
The guest of...
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| x 4th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 4th World Science Fiction Convention was held in 1946 in Los Angeles, California. Known as "Pacificon I", it was the first time the annual event had been held since 1941, due to the Second World War.
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| x 5th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 5th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Philcon I, was held 30 August – 1 September 1947 at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The chairman was Milton Rothman. The guest of honor was John W. Campbell, Jr.,...
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| x 6th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 6th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon, was held 3–5 July 1948 at RAI Purdy Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The chairman was Ned McKeown. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) Bob Tucker (fan). Total attendance was...
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| x 8th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 8th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NorWesCon, was held 1–4 September 1950 at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon, USA. The chairman was Donald B. Day. The guest of honor was Anthony Boucher. The toastmaster was Theodore...
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| x 9th World Science Fiction Convention |
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Worldcon |
The 9th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Nolacon I, was held 1–3 September 1951 at the St. Charles Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The chairman was Harry B. Moore. The guest of honor was Fritz Leiber. Total attendance was...
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| x 10th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The Tenth World Science Fiction Convention was held on Labor Day weekend in August 1952 at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Unlike most worldcons before or since, it did not have a specific title other than the World Convention (of other...
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| x 11th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 11th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Philcon II, was held in September 1953 in Philadelphia, USA. It was the first Worldcon to have the Hugo Awards. The supporting organization was the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society. The...
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| x 12th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 12th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as SFCon, was held in September 1954 at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, California, USA. The chairmen were Lester Cole and Gary Nelson. The guest of honor was John W. Campbell, Jr.,...
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| x 14th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 14th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon II or NEWYORCON, was held 31 August – 3 September 1956 at the Biltmore Hotel in New York, New York, USA. The chairman was David A. Kyle. The guest of honor was Arthur C. Clarke. The...
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| x 15th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 15th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Loncon I, was held 6–9 September 1957 at the King's Court Hotel in London, England. It was the first Worldcon held outside North America. The chairman was Ted Carnell. The guest of honor was...
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| x 16th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 16th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Solacon, was held 29 August – 1 September 1958 at the Alexandria Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA. Solacon was physically in Los Angeles, but (by mayoral proclamation) technically in...
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| x 17th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 17th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Detention, was held 4–7 September 1959 at the Pick-Fort Shelby Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The chairmen were Roger Sims and Fred Prophet. The guests of honor were Poul Anderson (pro) and...
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| x 18th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 18th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Pittcon, was held 3–5 September 1960 at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The chairman was Dirce Archer. The guest of honor was James Blish. The toastmaster was Isaac...
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| x 19th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
19th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Seacon, which was held in Seattle, USA, 1961. The next Worldcon was held 1962.
The guest of honour at the 19th Worldcon was Robert A. Heinlein, who gave a speech entitled "The Future Revisited"....
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| x 20th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 20th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Chicon II or Chicon III, was held 31 August – 3 September 1962 at the Pick-Congress Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Because the second Worldcon held in Chicago was officially known as TASFiC,...
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| x 21st World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 21st World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Discon I, was held 31 August – 2 September 1963 at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., USA.
Following the convention, Advent:Publishers published The Proceedings: Discon, edited by...
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| x 22nd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 22nd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Pacificon II, was held 4 – 7 September 1964 at the Hotel Leamington in Oakland, California, USA. Pacificon was combined with the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference (Westercon),...
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| x 23rd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 23rd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Loncon II, was held 27–30 August 1965 at the Mount Royal Hotel in London, United Kingdom. The chairman was Ella Parker. The guest of honor was Brian W. Aldiss. The toastmaster was Tom Boardman...
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| x 24th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 24th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Tricon, was held 1–5 September 1966 at the Sheraton-Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Officially, the con was hosted by three cities — hence "Tricon". The co-chairmen were Ben Jason ...
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| x 25th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 25th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon 3 or Nycon 3, was held 31 August – 4 September 1967 at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in New York, New York, USA. The chairmen were Ted White and Dave Van Arnam. The guests of honor were...
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| x 26th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 26th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Baycon, was held 29 August - 2 September 1968 at the Hotel Claremont in Berkeley, California, USA. The Worldcon was combined with the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference (Westercon),...
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| x 27th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 27th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as St. Louiscon, was held 28 August – 1 September 1969 at the Chase-Park Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, under the auspices of the Ozark Science Fantasy Association. The chairmen were Ray...
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| x 28th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 28th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Heicon '70, was held 20–24 August 1970 at the Heidelberg Stadthalle in Heidelberg, Germany. The chairman was Manfred Kage. The professional guests of honor were E. C. Tubb (UK), Robert...
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| x 29th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 29th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Noreascon I, was held 2–6 September 1971 at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The chairman was Tony Lewis. The guests of honor were Clifford D. Simak (pro) and Harry...
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| x 30th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 30th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was L.A.con I, which was held in Anaheim, USA between 1st and 4th of September, 1972. The venue for 30th Worldcon was the International Hotel. The organising committee was co-chaired by Charles...
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| x 31st World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 31st World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon II, was held 31 August – 3 September 1973 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The chairman was John Millard. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) and William...
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| x 32nd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 32nd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Discon II, was held 29 August – 2 September 1974 at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., USA. The official co-chairmen were Jay and Alice Haldeman; Ron Bounds was the vice-chairman....
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| x 33rd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 33rd World Science Fiction Convention, informally known as Aussiecon, was held in Melbourne, Australia, 14–17 August 1975, at the Southern Cross Hotel. Its guests of honour were Ursula K. LeGuin (pro), Susan Wood (fan), Mike Glicksohn (fan), and...
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| x 34th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 34th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was MidAmeriCon, which was held in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 2–6 September 1976, at the Radisson Muehlebach Hotel and nearby Phillips House. The Convention committee was chaired by Ken Keller....
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| x 35th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 35th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as SunCon, was held 2–5 September 1977 at the Hotel Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. The chairman was Don Lundry. The guests of honor were Jack Williamson (pro) and Robert A. Madle ...
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| x 36th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 36th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as IguanaCon II, was held 30 August – 4 September 1978 at the Hyatt Regency, Adams House, Phoenix Convention Center & Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The original committee...
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| x 37th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 37th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Seacon '79, which was held in Brighton, UK, 23–26 August 1979 at the Metropole Hotel. The Convention committee was chaired by Peter Weston. The toastmaster was Bob Shaw. There were 3114...
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| x 38th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 38th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon Two, was held 29 August – 1 September 1980 at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The chairman was Leslie Turek. The guests...
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| x 39th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 39th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Denvention Two, was held 3–7 September 1981 at the Denver Hilton Hotel in Denver, Colorado, USA. The chairmen were Suzanne Carnival and Don C. Thompson. The guests of honor were...
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| x 40th World Science Fiction Convention |
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The 40th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon IV, was held September 2–6, 1982 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The chairmen were Ross Pavlac and Larry Propp; Larry Smith and Bob Hillis were vice...
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| x 41st World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 41st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConStellation, was held 1–5 September 1983 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The chairman was Michael J. Walsh. The guests of honor were John Brunner ...
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| x 42nd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 42nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as L.A.con II, was held 30 August – 3 September 1984 at the Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA. The chairmen were Craig Miller and Milt...
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| x 43rd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 43rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Aussiecon Two, was held 22 – 26 August 1985 at the Southern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels in Melbourne, Australia. The chairman was David Grigg. The guests of honor were Gene...
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| x 44th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 44th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConFederation, was held 28 August – 1 September 1986 at the Marriott Marquis and Atlanta Hilton in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The chairmen were Penny Frierson and Ron Zukowski. The...
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| x 45th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 45th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Conspiracy '87, was held 27 August – 1 September 1987 at the Metropole Hotel and The Brighton Centre in Brighton, England. The initial chairman was Malcolm Edwards, who had to scale...
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| x 46th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 46th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Nolacon II, was held 1–5 September 1988 at the Marriott, Sheraton, and International Hotels, and the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The chairman...
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| x 47th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 47th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon 3 (or "... Three", or "... III"), was held 31 August 1989 – 4 September 1989 at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Park Plaza Hotel, and the Hynes Convention Center...
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| x 48th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 48th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), was ConFiction, which was held in The Hague, Netherlands 23rd-27 August 1990 at the Netherlands Congress Centre. This convention was one of the two Worldcons held in continental Europe, the other...
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| x 49th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 49th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon V, was held 29 August – 2 September 1991 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The chairman was Kathleen Meyer. The Guests of Honor were Hal Clement, Martin...
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| x 50th World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 50th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as MagiCon, was held 3–7 September 1992 at the The Peabody Hotel and The Clarion Hotel, and the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. The chairman was Joe Siclari;...
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| x 51st World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 51st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConFrancisco, was held 2–6 September 1993 at the ANA Hotel, Parc Fifty Five, and Nikko Hotels, and the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California, USA. The chairman was...
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| x 52nd World Science Fiction Convention | Worldcon |
The 52nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConAdian, was held 1–5 September 1994 at the Crowne Plaza, Place Louis Riel, and Sheraton hotels, and the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The chairman was...
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| x 53rd World Science Fiction Convention |
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The 53rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), Intersection, was held in Glasgow, Scotland in 1995. The event was also the Eurocon. The venues for the 53rd Worldcon were the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) and the nearby Moat...
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