| Pittcon, the 18th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Penn-Sheraton Hotel |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| First held | September 3-5, 1960 |
| Attendance | 568 |
The 18th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Pittcon, was held September 3–5, 1960, at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
The chairman was Dirce Archer. The guest of honor was James Blish. The toastmaster was Isaac Asimov.[1] Total attendance was 568.[2][3]
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The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year.[4] Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards are also presented each year at Worldcon.[5]
| Preceded by 17th World Science Fiction Convention Detention in Detroit, USA (1959) |
List of Worldcons 18th World Science Fiction Convention in Pittsburgh, USA (1960) |
Succeeded by 19th World Science Fiction Convention Seacon in Seattle, USA (1961) |