Vincent Docherty is a fan and con-runner, who co-chaired the Glasgow Worldcons in 1995 & 2005. His home town is Glasgow, Scotland, where he studied and researched in Chemistry. His subsequent career in the energy industry has taken him to London, Muscat (Oman) and The Hague, where he currently lives.
He had an early interest in SF&F, Space and Science, and at 16, he attended the first SF convention in Glasgow, quickly becoming involved in organizing SF societies and conventions, including British National Eastercons and Worldcons.
He has been Fan Guest of Honour at the UK Eastercon and other cons and was presented with the Big Heart Award in 2014. He remains an active con-runner and programme participant, including chairing the 2011 & 2021 SMOFcons, Hugo Award Administration, the symphonic concert lead for the 2014, 2019 & 2024 Worldcons and Chair’s advisor and Division Head for the Dublin 2019 and Glasgow 2024 Worldcons.
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