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Norwescon 48
Illuminating the Way
April 2–5, 2026 | SeaTac, WA
Guests of Honor
Features
Programming
Hundreds of hours of panel programming presented by more than 200 panelists, covering such diverse subjects as science fiction, fantasy, science, costuming, art, writing, genre television, and movies, as well as myriad other topics of interest to fans.
Special Events
The Masquerade, the Philip K. Dick Awards, dances, concerts, performances, and other events not part of our general panel programming.
Exhibitors
Meet and interact with local artists, shop from vendors in the Dealers’ Room, discover art in the Art Show, and learn about local clubs, organizations, and other conventions.
Games
We will have scheduled games, demo games, an open games area, and special events for you to enjoy all weekend.
Be A Part
Norwescon is an all-volunteer organization. Volunteer at the convention, or join our Convention Committee and help us throughout the year to put Norwescon together!
Location
Recent News
May Volunteer Meeting
May’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us in person or on Zoom on Saturday, May 9 to wrap up Norwescon 48!
News From Norwescon May 2026
Thanks for a great Norwescon! Our volunteer appreciation picnic is coming up on June 7, our summer camping trip will be July 10–12, we want to know what you want to do for Norwescon 49, and Norwescon 49 registration is open!
2026 Philip K. Dick Award Judges Announced
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States in the 2026 award year are Deji Bryce Olukotun, Adam Rakunas, Rebekah Sheldon, Andrew Kelly Stewart, and Marie Vibbert.
Congratulations to the 2026 Hugo Award Nominees
The 2026 Hugo Award nominees have been announced, and we’re thrilled to see many Norwescon former guests of honor, Philip K. Dick Award nominees and winners, and attending professionals on the list of finalists.
Congratulations to the 2026 Locus Award Finalists
The 2026 Locus Award finalists have been announced, and we’re thrilled to see many Norwescon former guests of honor, Philip K. Dick Award nominees and winners, and attending professionals on the list of finalists.
Announcing our Norwescon 49 Guests of Honor
As announced during halftime of tonight’s Norwescon 48 masquerade, we are thrilled to announce our guests of honor for Norwescon 49: Writer GOH Seanan McGuire, Artist GOH Todd Lockwood, Science GOH Eric Macdonald, Spotlight Publisher DAW represented by Betsy Wollheim, and Special GOH Matt Dinniman!