The 67th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Anticipation, was hosted in Montréal, Québec, Canada, on 6–10 August 2009, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The organising committee was co-chaired by René Walling and Robbie Bourget.
Official guests of the 67th Worldcon were:
- Neil Gaiman (Guest of Honour)
- Elisabeth Vonarburg (Invitée d'honneur)
- Taral Wayne (Fan Guest of Honour)
- David Hartwell (Editor Guest of Honour)
- Tom Doherty (Publisher Guest of Honour)
- Julie Czerneda was Master of Ceremonies.
Anticipation was the fifth Worldcon to be held in Canada and the first one to be held in an officially French-speaking city.
Anticipation also incorporated the annual Canvention, including the presentation of the Aurora Awards.
Anticipation was the first Worldcon to include a category for graphic story on the Hugo ballot. The category filled with six nominations due to a tie for fifth place.
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