78th World Science Fiction Convention


The 78th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as CoNZealand, was scheduled to take place 29 July to 2 August 2020, in Wellington, New Zealand; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced in March 2020 that it would be a "virtual" con.

Site selection

New Zealand in 2020 was the only bid which officially filed to host the 78th World Science Fiction Convention, and its selection was confirmed by vote of the members of the 76th World Science Fiction Convention in San José.
After the vote, the bid announced the name of their convention was CoNZealand, and is to be held from 29 July to 2 August 2020, in Wellington, New Zealand. The announcement was accompanied by a reveal video announcing the Guests of Honour, and a short message from Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Guests of Honour

The awards will be announced during the convention.