"In addition, you don't have to worry about the government. We have already registered with the Beijing Municipal Party Committee. The Municipal Party Committee is very supportive of this work, and there is also media support. Now we are missing the leader."
Lin Han was about to refuse, but Yao Lingfeng took out a stack of documents from his bag: "We have reached an agreement with "Science Fiction World" magazine and will bid with them. "Science Fiction World" has been translating abroad in recent years. Science fiction, they have rich experience in this area and are relatively well-known, so it will be easier for us with this partner."
The surrounding tourists and audiences who come here can also provide certain income. It is not surprising that Guoke.com has this idea.
In fact, holding an authentic top science fiction conference in Beijing not only has huge symbolic significance, but also has sufficient economic benefits. The membership fees paid by the participants alone can make the event profitable.
Yao Lingfeng sighed and said: "The effect is very unsatisfactory. Others don't know what science fiction novels we have in China. Many of them are not willing to travel across the ocean to come to China because the conference is all at their own expense."
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How many science fiction conventions are held around the world a year? This is a difficult number to count. At the peak of science fiction, there were 500 shows a year in the United States, and there were almost as many ancient books in other European countries.
He was actually tied up like this. Any news related to Chinese science fiction novels must include him, just like when Liu became the signature of Chinese science fiction novels.
"If I want to join this bidding team, let me explain that I will not be there to socialize every time. I need to have enough free time."
"Then I'm sorry for wasting your time. Mr. Lin can go to our Guoke website when he has time. There are a lot of science fiction fans there."
"You can check it out if you have time. I've heard about this website for a long time."
Guoke.com wants to bid to host next year's conference, which is no problem, but there is nothing in the articles of association. When Beijing applied for the Olympics, the regulations were clear, and the various advantages and commitments were clearly explained.
There are only three messages on Guoke.com's bid website. They are of no use. Even if they introduce Beijing's beautiful scenery, food, and development status, it will do.
Among so many science fiction conventions, the World Science Fiction Convention is well-deserved NO.1 in terms of history, number of attendees, and influence!
When they met for the first time, Lin Han didn't hesitate at all, he was just disappointed.
After eating and taking a walk, I returned to the computer. At this time, it was not just the forum of the Hanlin Academy that was discussing it. The news quickly spread to other places. The science fiction circle was just that small, and any news spread quickly.
Many people hope that Lin Han will win the Hugo Award that day and bring the World Science Fiction Convention back to China. But does Lin Han think this has anything to do with him
Lin Han didn't know whether these things were found in one day, or whether they had been prepared some time ago. At least there are media, government, and professionals, so that such a bidding team can be considered complete.
Yao Lingfeng said with confidence: "Our Chinese delegation only needs to establish a good image outside. Now the staff are actively handling it, and the superiors are also interested in holding a top-level event for the future."
Yao Lingfeng picked up the tea cup in front of him with his hand and said with a smile: "Because Mr. Lin, you are now carrying the banner of Chinese science fiction. You are the absolute focus at this science fiction conference. If we can invite you to be our team If we cheer, other members might notice us.”
Faced with Lin Han's flat rejection, Yao Lingfeng was not discouraged. He explained: "Mr. Lin, maybe you have some misunderstandings about our bid plan. Since most members of the World Science Fiction Society are from North America and the English-speaking world, we The focus is also on the group of sci-fi fans. If we promote it with great fanfare now, I’m afraid it will be a bit embarrassing if we don’t apply for it.”
The next day, when Yao Lingfeng appeared in Chen Jiaxuan's studio wearing a suit, Lin Han couldn't help but pat his forehead.
What's more, for such a conference, thousands of foreigners will come to Beijing. With so many people having to eat, drink, live and travel, there will definitely be enough consumption.
After seeing off the so-called CEO, Mr. Yao, Lin Han couldn't help but sigh. He really didn't know when China would hold the World Science Fiction Convention. Its next-door neighbor, Yokohama, Japan, held the only one in Asia in 2007.
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This is a group of people full of energy, creativity and passion. If we were to pick out a phenomenon that represents science fiction fandom, it would be science fiction conventions, gatherings where a large number of science fiction fans gather.
World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is an annual science fiction conference hosted by the World Science Fiction Association. It is held once a year. The conference has guest speeches, special seminars, games, art performances, language decoration, art performances, movie viewing and other activities for science fiction fans. There are also annual working meetings to decide on some organizational activities. Of course, the most important activity is to vote for the Hugo Award, the world's most influential science fiction award.
Lin Han spread his hands helplessly, "Mr. Yao, it's not that I don't help you, but that you are a little fanciful. Do you think that if I just go over and give a speech, others can ignore the other disadvantages? Come to me when you have time. , it’s better to urge your employees to improve the plan.”
In terms of scale, the number of attendees at the World Science Fiction Convention has been between 4,000 and 8,000 in recent years. If it is held in Los Angeles this year, it will inevitably have a chemical reaction with Hollywood.
"Mr. Yao, why are you so persistent now?"
"Now that the science fiction conference is about to be held, have the results of your promotion come out?" Lin Han asked curiously. He did not mean any irony in it, he just simply wanted to know this matter.
The cost of traveling to Beijing from North America or other parts of the world is indeed a huge constraint. This is a factor that the bidding organizing committee needs to consider. Lin Han can only be slightly concerned about it.
The science fiction fandom is one of the largest and most active written communities in the world. Every year, hundreds of excellent works are chewed over and over, fans read them together, science fiction conferences are held in large numbers, and online chat rooms are in full swing.
It is hard for those members of the conference to believe such an extremely crude proposal. If the right to host the conference is handed over to Beijing next year but it fails to be held successfully, wouldn’t that mean that they have ruined their own brand
Lin Han took a deep breath and said, "You just have these people, but the science fiction conference is about to start. Have all the people been integrated now?"
So just two days before the 2017 Science Fiction Conference, the news of Guoke.com’s bid to host the 2018 Science Fiction Conference was finally exposed. This timing is very subtle.