Australian National Science Fiction Convention
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The Australian National Science Fiction Convention or Natcon is a science fiction convention that is scheduled each year usually at Easter.
Unlike many national conventions, each convention is run by a different committee unaffiliated with any national fannish body. Bids for running the Natcon are voted on by attendees at the Natcon two years in advance. These votes are organised by the current national convention committee.
[edit] Ditmar Award
The Ditmar Award has been awarded at the convention since 1969 to recognise achievement in Australian science fiction (including fantasy and horror) and science fiction fandom. The award is similar to the Hugo Award but on a national rather than international scale. At various times in its history the award has included international categories, but is the exception. Categories include both professional and fan categories, focusing on fiction but also including some artistic and general achievement (as well as, since the demise of the ASFMAs, several "production" awards).
[edit] List of Australian National Science Fiction Conventions
| No | Year | Name | Location | Guests of honour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Spawncon II (part of Aussiecon III, the 57th Worldcon) | Melbourne | ||
| 2000 | Swancon 25 | Perth | ||
| 2001 | Swancon 26 | Perth | ||
| 2002 | Convergence | Melbourne | ||
| 2003 | Swancon 28 | Perth | ||
| 43 | 2004 | Conflux | Canberra | |
| 44 | 2005 | Thylacon III | Hobart | |
| 45 | 2006 | Conjure | Brisbane | |
| 46 | 8-11th June 2007 | Convergence 2 | Melbourne |
