The world of science fiction & fantasy returns to Los Angeles

Join our expedition!  Presenting LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention, August 27-31, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Hilton Anaheim & Anaheim Marriott Hotels.

Announcing our 2026 Guests of Honor

We are honored to welcome Barbara Hambly, Ronald D. Moore, Colleen Doran, Dr. Anita Sengupta, Tim Kirk and Geri Sullivan, with Special Guest Stan Sakai and Toastmaster Ursula Vernon.

Introducing Fuzzy: The LAcon V Channel Island Fox Mascot

Illustrated by Hugo Award-winning artist Teddy Harvia, and dedicated to the memory of Marilyn “Fuzzy Pink” Niven (1940-2023)… meet Fuzzy, our new convention mascot: click here.

Meet our Guests of Honor

Find out about the amazing people who will headline our convention.

Register for the Convention

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Get Involved with the Convention

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Meet & Greet LACon V at Events

Find us at these upcoming conventions

August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California
With Our Guests of Honor:

Barbara Hambly

Acclaimed Multi-Genre Novelist

Ronald D. Moore

Screenwriter and Executive Producer

Colleen Doran

Bestselling Cartoonist, Writer and Artist

Dr. Anita Sengupta

Scientist, Engineer, Pilot, Science Communicator

Tim Kirk

Hugo Award-Winning Illustrator

Geri Sullivan

Fan Guest of Honor

Stan Sakai

Special Guest; Award-Winning Graphic Novelist

Ursula Vernon

Toastmaster; Author and Illustrator

The LAcon V Telegraph

Find out what’s going on & stay up to date with our news & blog feed.

Press Release: Introducing Fuzzy: The LAcon V Channel Island Fox Mascot

October 15, 2024| Press Releases, Site Updates

... Read More → Press Release: Introducing Fuzzy: The LAcon V Channel Island Fox Mascot

Press Release: Announcing LAcon V, the 2026 World Science Fiction Convention

August 11, 2024| General Information, Press Releases

Los Angeles in 2026 Worldcon Bid Selected in Glasgow “LAcon V” Announced for August 27-31, 2026 in Anaheim, California FOR... Read More → Press Release: Announcing LAcon V, the 2026 World Science Fiction Convention

Progress Report Zero Now Available

August 11, 2024| Documents & Progress Reports

Progress Report Zero for LAcon V has been released at the 2024 World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow, Scotland, following the... Read More → Progress Report Zero Now Available

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