Welcome to San Jose You’re holding in your hands the pocket program guide for the entire weekend of the 76th Worldcon, in San Jose, CA. This spiral-bound book is intended to serve as a handy reference to the convention. Inside are all of Worldcon 76’s policies, helpful information about accessibility, childcare, Welcome to Worldcon events, and convention resources. Use it to plan your schedule for the week, and to orient yourself as you begin each day. We’ve provided helpful maps of the convention center space, as well as the hours and locations of our departments and other spaces. And be sure to download our mobile app (instructions are on the inside cover of this guide). From the Chair Welcome to Worldcon 76 in San Jose! Explore, learn, eat, drink, dance, laugh, cry, cheer, talk, sing, play, gasp, argue, shop, sleep, shower, share something you love this weekend! Be part of this World’s Fair of fandom and make it a truly, galactically Spectacular Spectacular! I hope you come away at the end loving something or someone new, or more, or better. Fandom is our Tribe, and Worldcon is our special Time. Join in and make it shine a bit more brightly, party a bit more heartily, and love a little more deeply. Have a great time. —Kevin Roche 76th Worldcon • San Jose, CA • 16-20 August, 2018 1 Pocket Program PDF Update 15 August, 2018 Table of Contents Dances ............................................................................. 26 Concerts ........................................................................... 26 Welcome to San Jose ...................................................... 1 Masquerade ..................................................................... 26 From the Chair ................................................................. 1 Psychotronix Film Festival ............................................... 27 Table of Contents............................................................. 2 The Bob Wilkins Creature Feature Show ����������������������� 27 Worldcon 76 Code of Conduct ........................................ 4 The Mirror’s Revenge ...................................................... 27 Welcome to Worldcon Accessibility ..................................................................... 8 Science Fiction Short Film Festival ................................ 28 Ombudsman .................................................................... 8 Worldcon 76 Film Festival ............................................... 28 Registration ...................................................................... 9 Trailer Park ....................................................................... 28 Information ..................................................................... 9 Program ............................................................................ 29 Childcare .......................................................................... 9 Grenadine Event Guide ��������������������������������������������������� 29 Convention Operations.................................................... 10 Autograph Sessions ......................................................... 30 Convention Hospitality (Consuite) ���������������������������������� 10 Blood Drive....................................................................... 30 Quiet Room ...................................................................... 11 Convention Tours ............................................................. 30 Welcome to Worldcon Fanzine Lounge ............................................................... 12 Filk .................................................................................... 30 World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) ........................... 12 Kaffeeklatsches and Literary Beers ............................... 31 In the Exhibit Hall ............................................................ 14 Stroll with the Stars/Wrun with the Writers ................... 31 Art Show ........................................................................... 14 ASFA Meeting ................................................................... 32 Callahan’s Place .............................................................. 16 Social Media and Newsletter .......................................... 32 Charity Auctions ............................................................... 16 Restaurant Guide ............................................................ 33 Cospitality ........................................................................ 18 Programming Legend ...................................................... 33 Costuming Exhibits .......................................................... 18 Wednesday Programming ............................................... 34 Creators Alley ................................................................... 19 Thursday Programming ................................................... 34 Curated Exhibits .............................................................. 19 Friday Programming �������������������������������������������������������� 49 Dealer Room .................................................................... 19 Saturday Programming ................................................... 90 Gaming ............................................................................. 23 Sunday Programming ...................................................... 128 Fan Tables ........................................................................ 23 Monday Programming ..................................................... 163 Flex Space ........................................................................ 23 Program Quick Reference ............................................... 174 Kids Play Zone ................................................................. 23 Pocket Program Guide Contributors Tours ................................................................................. 24 Layout and Prouction: Chris Castro, Proofreading: Nancy Alegria, Events @Worldcon 76 ����������������������������������������������������� 25 Sue Burke, Chris Doyle, Kate Jonez, Lance Moore. Opening and Closing Ceremonies .................................. 25 Maps by JC Arkham, or courtesy of Marriott. Retro Hugo Party ............................................................. 25 Grenadine XML massaging by Geoff Benson. Hugo Awards Ceremony .................................................. 25 Cover Art by John Picacio, originally appeared as wraparound for Chesley Awards ................................................................ 26 Robert Silverberg’s SON OF MAN (Pyr). Art © 2008 John Picacio. All rights reserved. Other Awards ................................................................... 26 Printed by Precision Graphics, Inc. Redwood City, CA. 4 76th Worldcon • San Jose, CA • 16-20 August, 2018 76th Worldcon • San Jose, CA • 16-20 August, 2018 5 Worldcon 76 Code of Conduct • Unwanted or threatening physical contact, SFSFC corporate policy requires that all SFSFC events • Unwanted or threatening verbal contact, publish and enforce code of conduct and anti-harassment • Following someone in a public area without a policies. Worldcon 76 in San Jose is a San Francisco Science legitimate reason, and Fiction Conventions, Incorporated (SFSFC) event. • Threatening physical harm in any way. SFSFC, Inc. is chartered to promote and develop fantasy and science fiction in all their forms. SFSFC events include Additionally, Worldcon 76 does not tolerate discrimination Welcome to Worldcon educational and social activities. Our goal is to show how in any form—including through cosplay—based on but not fantasy and science fiction can be serious and artistic, and limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual fun and accessible to everybody. orientation, gender identity, or physical/mental health conditions. We fail in that goal if we create an environment where harassment of attendees and participants is condoned. A neat tattoo or a sexy, excellent costume does not come Victims of harassment will not enjoy an event and will not with permission to touch, nor is it an invitation to do so. find fantasy and science fiction to be fun or accessible. Always ask if you may touch clothing, property, or the SFSFC and its event-planning teams are committed to person. Costuming is not consent. responding respectfully to reports of harassment and taking If you are being bothered or are uncomfortable with appropriate action to stop harassment that is brought to our someone’s actions toward you, communicate any one of Welcome to Worldcon attention. these messages: Worldcon 76 in San Jose abides by Wil Wheaton’s Law. • “No.” No means no. (www.knowyourmeme.com/memes/wheatons-law) • “Please stop.” Stop means stop. Credit Where Credit Is Due • “Please go away.” Go away means go away. These rules are heavily lifted from Further Confusion, the If someone won’t understand these simple rules, contact SF Bay Area’s furry convention. We’re grateful to AAE for our Ombudsman team for assistance, or ask any convention their work in creating a fun and safe environment at Further staff member to do so on your behalf. Confusion. It’s also based on the Code of Conduct for All guests and members of this convention have the right to Westercon 66. not join in activities that cause them any form of discomfort If You Need Assistance and to speak out if they feel harassed or unsafe. Offenders may lose their badges and be asked to leave the convention. Worldcon 76 in San Jose will have an Ombudsman