The 40th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon IV, was held September 2–6, 1982 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The chairmen were Ross Pavlac and Larry Propp; Larry Smith and Bob Hillis were vice-chairmen. The guests of honor were A. Bertram Chandler (pro), Frank Kelly Freas (pro), and Lee Hoffman (fan). The toastmaster was Marta Randall. Total attendance was 4,275.
At Chicon IV, the Hugo Awards were made of a lucite rocket on a wooden base. This is the only time lucite was used for the award.
Preceded by 39th World Science Fiction Convention Denvention Two in Denver, USA (1981) |
List of Worldcons 40th World Science Fiction Convention in Chicago, USA (1982) |
Succeeded by 41st World Science Fiction Convention ConStellation in Baltimore, USA (1983) |