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Conventions in Cascadia

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SWOC

The Seattle Westercon Organizing Committee, or "SWOC", is the sponsoring organization of the Seattle in 2011 Worldcon bid. SWOC has organized three Westercons and one North American Science Fiction Convention (or "NASFiC"), Cascadia Con in 2005.

SWOC also organizes ConComCon, a conrunning convention in the Pacific Northwest each year, where the SWOC annual general meeting and election of directors occurs each year.


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Seacon and past bids

Seacon (1961)

The 1961 Worldcon was held in Seattle, under the name of Seacon. Robert A. Heinlein was the pro guest of honor.

Seattle in 1981 Worldcon bid

In the 1970s, a group of Seattle fans bid to host the Worldcon in 1981. The "Northwest Science Fiction Society" formed around the bid is today known for running Norwescon.

Seattle in 2002 Worldcon bid

Under the auspices of SWOC, Seattle previously bid for the 2002 Worldcon, but was obliged to withdraw the bid when facilities became unavailable; the 2002 Worldcon was ConJose in San Jose.