Penguicon

Penguicon is a convention in southeastern Michigan designed originally to mix the communities of the science fiction fandom and Linux user groups. In addition to educational panels on science fiction in the media, attendees participate in professional and beginner-level panels on Linux and open-source software. Penguicon is held in the spring in the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area.

Language

English

Genres

sci-fi, fantasy

Format

in-person

Next edition

TBA (typical: spring)

Author participation

Panels; dealers

Audience

In addition to educational panels on science fiction in the media, attendees participate in professional and beginner-level panels on Linux and open-source software.

Age policy

Penguicon has been described as a place where "hackers, makers, foodies, open source software junkies, anime buffs, and science fiction fans of all ages and backgrounds come together in a hotel for a weekend and totally blow the roof off."

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: sci-fi, fantasy

Programme

In addition to educational panels on science fiction in the media, attendees participate in professional and beginner-level panels on Linux and open-source software.

Past editions

2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015

Travel

Penguicon is held in the spring in the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area.

Stay

The venue, a hotel, has changed from year to year, but since 2014 the event has been held at the Westin Southfield Hotel in Southfield, Michigan.

Festival site