The 79th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as DisCon III, was held on 15–19 December 2021 in Washington, D.C., United States.

Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.

[1][2] Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee.

[3] The winners were:[4] The winners were:[4] DC in 2021 was the only bid which officially filed to host the 79th World Science Fiction Convention, and its selection was confirmed by vote of the members of the 77th World Science Fiction Convention.

[5][6] The convention was originally scheduled to take place 25–29 August, but was rescheduled to 15–19 December because of the COVID-19 pandemic.