We are excited to announce our partnership with WorldCon: Glasgow 2024 – A WorldCon For Our Futures!
The convention takes place in Glasgow at the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) and online from 8-12 August 2024. Activities include panels, readings, workshops, theatre and opera performances, dancing, and much more!
Access includes wheelchair access, sensory backpack provision, and BSL interpretation – access info. Access provisions must be booked through the SEC. WorldCon will also be offering an on-site creche, but will be charging for this service. We will update with more info once it becomes available.
WorldCon has partnered with SBWN to offer a limited number of online tickets and in-person tickets (includes membership) to SBWN members who may otherwise be unable to attend:
- 2 x online tickets (worth £40)
- Friday in-person 1-day ticket (worth £35.00)
- Sunday in-person 1-Day adult ticket (worth £55)
Online tickets allow you to attend all online offerings. In-person tickets include access to whole online program. Tickets do not include any WSFS rights.
Tickets will be allocated randomly to applicants. SBWN will email all applicants to let them know the outcome on 7th August.
SBWN will share your name and email with WorldCon and WorldCon will contact you to distribute your ticket.
To be in with a chance of receiving a free ticket, please complete this form.
The form will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 6th August.
Travel, Childcare and Data Bursaries
Please note that SBWN also has a limited number of travel, childcare and data bursaries available for SBWN members on a low income, even if you do not receive a free ticket.
If you do not need a ticket and plan to attend only one day or an individual event/s and require a bursary, please email us.
Bursaries are issued by SBWN for WorldCon 2024 are:
- Travel bursary (up to £50)
- Childcare bursary (up to £30 per day needed, max £90)
- Data bursary (up to £16)
SBWN @ WorldCon
WorldCon have now released their program schedule and we have 3 events – view them here.
Fri 9th 14:30 When the Future Hates and Fears Us: Techno-orientalism in SFF
Eliza Chan, Kelly Kanayama (mod), Mai-Anh Vu Peterson, Rho Chung
Location: Alsh 1
Sun 11th 11:30 Embracing Nature: Liberation Through Climate Fiction with Lorraine Wilson
Location: online
Sun 11th 13:00 We Are Here! Scottish Black and PoC Writers Showcase
Anna Cheung, Clementine E. Burnley, T. L. Huchu (mod), Zebib K. Abraham, Foday Mannah, Rosario Blue
Location: Castle 2