DaveAx Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Here's the latest update from the convention: An Update from the Chair of Chicon 8: The 80th Worldcon April 5, 2022: A Message From The Chair Happy Spring! Here we are in April, and this month is just filled to the brim with all sorts of happenings! You’ve had questions about Hotel bookings, being on program, our COVID policy, what we’re doing virtually…and we are here with answers! Our April Calendar: ALL THE THINGS are happening in April! Tues 5 April - PR3 is now available for your perusal. There’s information on hotel bookings, suite booking, our Artist Guest of Honor, and lots more! Thurs 7 April - The Hugo Final Ballot will be announced! Watch for it on the website, via email, and on our social media. Fri 8 April - Deadline to get onto the Access list for hotel bookings; if you need an accessible room, please contact [email protected] by this Friday so they can assist you with getting your requested room type. Fri 15 April - Program Participant Application deadline - if you want to be on Program, this is your last chance! Mon 25 April - Hotel bookings open for everyone! Yes, it’s finally happening! We are currently in the process of updating our Hotel page with all the information you will need, but mark your calendar to come back on the 25th to book your room. Sun 1 May - Membership rates increase - if you don’t have your membership yet, be sure to buy one before May 1. We have a few other things coming in April but not exact dates yet: TBD: Covid Policy released TBD: Virtual C8 plan and membership info released (Both of the above will be released prior to the hotel opening and rate increase.) TBD: 2nd round of confirmed program participants to be announced Potential program participants are indicating interest for specific program panels throughout the month of April We will have a presence at Eastercon in the U.K., Eurocon, and Norwescon (Seattle) in April Coming in May! We will be starting our virtual Hugo Discussion Groups as part of our Fringe division. May 14-15 - All Staff Weekend in Chicago. We will also have a social event on Saturday, May 14 at the Hyatt - more info coming later in April! May 25 - Initial suite assignments begin May 31 - Deadline to complete installment plan payments Whew! I think that's the main stuff! We're definitely in the busy season now, and we will continue to keep you informed via the website here, emails to members, and of course our social media platforms (@ChicagoWorldcon on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram). We can’t wait to see you at Chicon 8! Ran and Padraig 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestRights Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 GRRM skipping this year too? He removed Chicon 8 from his site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAx Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 5/24/2022 at 4:07 PM, GuestRights said: GRRM skipping this year too? He removed Chicon 8 from his site! Posted on George's blog today:I should say a word about my appearances. I have decided not to attend this year’s worldcon in Chicago, for a variety of reasons. Chicago remains one of my favorite cities, though, and it looks as though I may be travelling there once or twice during the year to come… for reasons quite different, and much more exciting, than a con. Instead of worldcon, it looks as though I will be attending this year’s San Diego Comicon… assuming they do not move to December or go virtual, as they did last year thanks to the pandemic. I would rather not attend any more virtual conventions. Guess I’m a boomer, not a zoomer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Not Appearing Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I tend not to go to conventions but Chicago is close enough that I could be tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady narcissa Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Is anyone planning on attending? Being in Chicago, I could never have fathomed I might consider not attending but of course Covid and crowded indoor situations... Living here I guess I can be more last minute with my decision. It's hard to believe that this will be the third Worldcon affected by Covid. Dublin seems so long ago at this point. Ran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 4:46 AM, lady narcissa said: Is anyone planning on attending? Yes! Although hard to know where we’ll be in a month and a half. Could be a trough or the latest wave. There should be a few others also. Assuming I do make it, we should arrange something safe at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady narcissa Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 16 hours ago, Padraig said: Assuming I do make it, we should arrange something safe at least! I would be delighted to see you again! Let me know when you will be here if you do come to Chicago. Padraig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAx Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 11:46 PM, lady narcissa said: Is anyone planning on attending? I'll be there. Others who've said they are attending over on the Facebook group include: Rachel Warner Lee Greenberg Vivian Caethe Ken Brown Jenn Johansson Seo-Hyun Hutchinson Marguerite Smith Benjamin Sparrow Steve Spaulding Julia McCracken Joe Kielbowicz Andrei Vaipan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Valley Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Yo nerds. I am going to make it. Bringing a new sibling. Be kind to them. See you in Chicago. Padraig, the maid of woodlynne, DaveAx and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the maid of woodlynne Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Got my 2nd COVID booster today and I will definitely be in Chicago. Can’t wait to see you nerds. \m/ Padraig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beniowa Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 As stated by DaveAx above, I will be there. See you all in a week. DaveAx and Padraig 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adz of CCAA Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I'm not jealous at all. DaveAx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Should see some of you soon! DaveAx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just got in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Glasgow will host the 2024 Worldcon, yay. Count Linda and I as likely attendees! Corvinus85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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