The 46th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Nolacon II, was held 1–5 September 1988 at the Marriott, Sheraton, and International Hotels, and the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The chairman was John H. Guidry. The guest of honor was Donald A. Wollheim (pro) and Roger Sims (fan). The toastmaster was Mike Resnick. Total attendance was approximately 5,300.
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