79th World Science Fiction Convention

The 79th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as DisCon III, was held on 15–19 December 2021 in Washington, D.C., United States.

Guests of Honor

 * artist John Harris
 * author Nancy Kress
 * fan Ben Yalow

Special Guests

 * Malka Older
 * Sheree Renée Thomas
 * Andrea Hairston

2021 Hugo Awards
The winners were:


 * Best Novel: Network Effect, by Martha Wells
 * Best Novella: The Empress of Salt and Fortune, by Nghi Vo
 * Best Novelette: "Two Truths and a Lie", by Sarah Pinsker
 * Best Short Story: "Metal Like Blood in the Dark", by T. Kingfisher
 * Best Series: The Murderbot Diaries, by Martha Wells
 * Best Related Work: Beowulf: A New Translation, by Maria Dahvana Headley
 * Best Graphic Story: Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, written by Octavia E. Butler, adapted by Damian Duffy, illustrated by John Jennings
 * Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: The Old Guard, written by Greg Rucka, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
 * Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: The Good Place: "Whenever You’re Ready", written and directed by Michael Schur
 * Best Professional Editor, Long Form: Diana M. Pho
 * Best Professional Editor, Short Form: Ellen Datlow
 * Best Professional Artist: Rovina Cai
 * Best Semiprozine: FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction
 * Best Fanzine: nerds of a feather, flock together
 * Best Fancast: The Coode Street Podcast, presented by Jonathan Strahan and Gary K. Wolfe, produced by Jonathan Strahan
 * Best Fan Writer: Elsa Sjunneson
 * Best Fan Artist: Sara Felix
 * Best Video Game: Hades, publisher and developer Supergiant Games

Other awards
The winners were:


 * Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, by T. Kingfisher
 * Astounding Award for Best New Writer: Emily Tesh

Site selection
DC in 2021 was the only bid which officially filed to host the 79th World Science Fiction Convention, and its selection was confirmed by vote of the members of the 77th World Science Fiction Convention.