The 37th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Seacon '79, which was held in Brighton, UK, 23–26 August 1979 at the Metropole Hotel. The Convention committee was chaired by Peter Weston. The toastmaster was Bob Shaw. There were 3114 registered members of the convention who attended.
The Guests of Honour of the 37th Worldcon were:
- Brian Aldiss (UK)
- Fritz Leiber (U.S.)
- Harry Bell (fan)
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