Penguicon 2026: Full Schedule

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4:00pm EDT

Man I Love Frogs: An Intro to Amphibian Ecology

Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

An hour lecture speaking on frog anatomy, the frogs in the area of the con, frogs from around the world, as well as the conservation issues facing frog species.

Speakers

Sergio Bermudez

So You Think You Can Fanon

Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Science

7:00pm EDT

Making Toys with High-voltage Electronics. Nixies, and CRT, and Magic eyes

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 7:50pm EDT

Algonquin A

Interested in Nixies but don't know where to start? Did you ever wonder if you could make one those glowing vacuum tubes displays? Or do you just want to see lots of really interesting old display technologies. This interactive session covers the basics of these devices and how to use them. Dozens of hands-on toys and components will be shared. Resources and recommendations will be shared so that you can go away and make your own fun high-voltage devices.

Speakers

Keith Moore

Jack of no trades. Master of some. Proud father husband.,
Too many interests and hobbies to mention. Old computers, electronics, software, pre-war cars, pinball machines, pre-sound films, music, bee keeper, and more.

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 7:50pm EDT
Algonquin A

DIY Science Technology

8:00pm EDT

The Quantum Capacitor: New Frontiers in High-Density Electrostatic Storage

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT

Algonquin C

While supercapacitors offer rapid charge times and virtually unlimited cycle life, they have long been overshadowed by Lithium-ion batteries due to their low energy density. This is because traditional supercapacitor development has hit an engineering plateau, constrained by the scaling laws of physical surface area and liquid electrolytes. This talk introduces a shift from geometric engineering to Quantum Electronic Engineering. By utilizing the unique electronic properties of 2D solid-state heterostructures, we can move beyond the limits of traditional electrostatic storage. We will explore how 'electronic pressure' and Machine Learning-accelerated lattice design allow us to rethink charge storage at the atomic level, aiming to finally bridge the energy-density gap between supercapacitors and high-end batteries.

Speakers

Terry Howald

There is no sanctuary

I'm a physicist by training, but have spent my career working in software development and testing. I did teach physics for a bit, but now I just work in software development. I still enjoy physics though, and one of my interests is DIY energy storage. I've been an Ubuntu user since... Read More →

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Algonquin C

Science Technology

8:00pm EDT

Transhumanism: How Close are we to Cyberpunk?

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT

Algonquin A

This panel is entirely educational and is meant to teach about subjects such as biotechnology and genetic modification through the lens of Cyberpunk anime.

Speakers

Sergio Bermudez

So You Think You Can Fanon

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Algonquin A

Science Speculative Fiction

Penguicon 2026

4:00pm EDT

Sergio Bermudez

7:00pm EDT

Keith Moore

8:00pm EDT

Terry Howald

8:00pm EDT

Sergio Bermudez

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