18th World Science Fiction Convention

Pittcon, the 18th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	Penn-Sheraton Hotel
Location(s)	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Country	United States
Inaugurated	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, United States.

The chairman was Dirce Archer. The guest of honor was James Blish. The toastmaster was Isaac Asimov. Total attendance was 568.

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. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards are also presented each year at Worldcon.

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