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Sunday, March 29
 

9:00am EDT

A Brief Discussion About Homelessness: Playing the Game
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Charlevoix C

Speakers
avatar for Ian the Well-Informed

Ian the Well-Informed

Marketplace Assistant


Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Charlevoix C
  DIY   Gaming

9:00am EDT

GODOT 201 - Making Games with Open Source Tools
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Algonquin B
GODOT is a powerful and open source game engine that you can use to make your own video games. The engine is easy to learn with lots of great tutorials and detailed documentation for all skill levels. In this talk we will demonstrate some of the functionality that GODOT has, resources for people want to learn more, and build a simple game with participant feedback.
Speakers
JB
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Algonquin B
  DIY   Gaming   Technology

9:00am EDT

Fitness Yoga
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Algonquin C
This fitness yoga class blends traditional yoga poses with strength training and cardiovascular movements for a balanced, full-body workout. Participants will improve flexibility, build lean muscle, and boost endurance through flowing sequences, bodyweight exercises, and dynamic movement. The class is designed to enhance both physical strength and mindfulness, leaving you energized, focused, and refreshed.
Speakers
avatar for William Bowen

William Bowen

Featured Guest - Wellness Track, Penguicon

Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Algonquin C
  Hack your Body

9:00am EDT

Writing Short Stories That Don't Turn Into Novels
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Charlevoix B
Tips and tricks for finishing fiction before it grows out of control and demands a trilogy.
Speakers
avatar for Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Sci-fi & Fantasy Author
Jean Davis writes an array of speculative fiction and plays with chickens. She has written short story collections, a space opera series, stand-alone novels, children’s books about her chickens, many projects that aren’t yet finished, and a lot of pages that you will never se... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Charlevoix B
  Writing

10:00am EDT

Is Fandom a Religion
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Algonquin B
In the new millennium there has been a struggle amongst younger people to find meaning and satisfaction in a world that is increasingly hostile. Statistics have shown a move away from traditional organized religions to more individual forms of spirituality. People are looking in new places for guidance and comfort. Can fandom be one of those places?
Speakers
avatar for John Patrick

John Patrick

I like to consider myself a "Nerd of All Seasons." I play and collect many board games, card games, RPGs and miniature wargames. I read almost anything that seemes interesting but especially love sci-fi, cyberpunk, and local history. I am a bit of a tinkerer and enjoy conversation... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Algonquin B
  Hack Your Brain (Mental Health)   Speculative Fiction   Religion

10:00am EDT

Hook Your Reader: Starting Your Book
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Algonquin A
The first page of a book is the most important one, because this is where you grab your reader. Authors explore some of fiction's most powerful opening lines and discuss how they write their own.
Speakers
avatar for A. Carina Spears

A. Carina Spears

Author, Guild House Classic
I'm one of the Shinigami Kami. I know way too much about something most people probably aren't familiar with. If you want to talk about Shinigami/Grim Reapers, awesome.
I write horror, romance, and fantasy. I also enjoy writing challenges and to that end am playing with fan-fictio... Read More →
avatar for Ray Tabler

Ray Tabler

Author, Science Fiction You Can Enjoy
My aim is to write science fiction you can enjoy. So far that's manifested as what I call Light Space Opera. Imagine Starship Troopers, hijacked by Monty Python, or space opera as produced by Gilbert and Sullivan, while bankrolled and bullied by Flo Ziegfeld. Additional links:
Ray... Read More →
avatar for Paul Michael Peters

Paul Michael Peters

Paul Michael Peters is an American author known for his genre-blending narratives that span thrillers, suspense, science fiction, and literary fiction. His stories often delve into the unexpected, exploring life's quirky tangents with a unique voice that combines humor and darkness... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Blackstream

Jennifer Blackstream

Author
"Jennifer Blackstream is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and fantasy romance. She is amazed and grateful to have made a writing career out of a Master’s degree in Psychology, hours of couch-detecting watching Murder She Wrote, and endless research into mythology... Read More →
RR
DW
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Algonquin A
  Writing

10:00am EDT

Talk with the Board, part II
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charlevoix C
For those of you who missed us on Friday, come by to talk with members of the Board of Directors. 
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charlevoix C

10:00am EDT

Inclusion Track
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Algonquin C
Videos talking about different invisible disabilities like Autism and ADHD among other things.
Speakers
avatar for Ian the Well-Informed

Ian the Well-Informed

Marketplace Assistant


Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Algonquin C
  Hack your Brain

10:00am EDT

Special Effects in Pre-Sound Movies
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charlevoix B
The history of filmmaking/selling/watching itself is fascinating. The transaction from kinescope to moving pictures, the evolution of cameras and filming techniques. This is a must-see for everyone interested in the histories of movies! 
Speakers
avatar for Keith Moore

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.

Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charlevoix B
  Technology

10:00am EDT

The Wicked, Weird and Wild Side of Setting
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Montcalm
Crowdfunding has taken the world by storm as a way for creatives to fund their projects. Writers reveal how crowdfunding has helped to make their projects a reality.
Speakers
avatar for Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie is an award-wining author who creates stories of tenacious women battling injustice and creating their own happily-ever-after. Her current work-in-progress is a pentalogy that takes place in Europe in 1802. France is planning to invade, people with psychic powers have... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Montcalm
  Writing

10:00am EDT

Kaffeeklatsch - Katie Spina, Jean Davis, and Fyra B. Ginn
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin
Spend an hour sitting, drinking coffee, and talking with Katie Spina, Jean Davis, and Fyra B. Ginn.
Speakers
FB
avatar for Katie Spina

Katie Spina

Author, Awesome Authors Kids
Ms. Katie is an award-winning kidlit author who writes stories for kids where finding your fit means trusting in who you are. An avid reader, she loves all sorts of books across a wide spectrum. With a Bachelor's degree in Writing from the University of Michigan-Flint, she is a professional... Read More →
avatar for Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Sci-fi & Fantasy Author
Jean Davis writes an array of speculative fiction and plays with chickens. She has written short story collections, a space opera series, stand-alone novels, children’s books about her chickens, many projects that aren’t yet finished, and a lot of pages that you will never se... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin
  Writing, Kaffeeklatsch |   Food, Kaffeeklatsch

11:00am EDT

How to Build a Raspberry Pi Kubernetes Cluster
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin B
In this demonstration, I will show you how to build a Kubernetes Cluster out of Raspberry Pis. The Rapsberry Pi platform is great for self-hosting your favorite utilities, including APIs, web servers, Home Assistant, MQTT, Postgresql, MySQL, SQLite, Redis, Jellyfin, Sonarr, Radarr, Seerr, Immich, Jellyfin, Joplin, Navidrome, Nextcloud, Gitea, Keycloak, Vaultwarden, and much, much more. Instead of running a separate Pi for each service, why not build a cluster that can run them all, recover from failures, replicate volumes, and manage TLS certificates? Learn how to do all of this and more. You are guaranteed to be shovel-ready to set up your own cluster and hit the ground running.
Speakers
avatar for Norman Witte III

Norman Witte III

Software Engineer/Deejay Extrordinaire
I live in my own mind, ain't nothin but a good time.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin B
  DIY   Technology

11:00am EDT

The Fermi Paradox
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin C
If there is intelligent life, capable of contacting us then where are they? Let's explore several scenarios. This will be an open panel discussion. Generally, these scenarios will fall under three categories: one, they are or were already here; two, they exist, but we have yet to see or hear from them and three, they don’t exist. We will stick to science-based concepts. So that means inter-dimensional aliens who live in the sun are off the table. That’s for another panel.

The Fermi paradox is the discrepancy between the lack of conclusive evidence of advanced extraterrestrial life compared to the high likelihood of its existence. My source material is Stephen Webb’s book: If the Universe is Teeming with Aliens… Where is Everyone?
Speakers
avatar for Mark Haynes

Mark Haynes

STEM, Dmarkhaynes Consulting
I’m a renaissance man trapped in a specialist’s body. My degree is in biology. That’s why I’m IT. I’ve worked as a software developer, with an elegant language for a more civilized age. I became a QA guy because breaking things is therapeutic. I became a process specialist... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin C
  Science

11:00am EDT

Finishing Strong: Writing a Great Ending
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin A
The ending of a book or series can determine whether or not readers review it favorably and recommend it to others. What makes a great ending to a book or series that will leave your readers satisfied?
Speakers
avatar for Jarod K. Anderson

Jarod K. Anderson

Jarod K. Anderson is a writer and poet from Ohio. His new fantasy novel Strange Animals was called "a wholly captivating tale of magic and nature" by Publishers Weekly. His book about nature and mental health Something in the Woods Loves You was praised as a "brilliantly poignant... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Blackstream

Jennifer Blackstream

Author
"Jennifer Blackstream is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and fantasy romance. She is amazed and grateful to have made a writing career out of a Master’s degree in Psychology, hours of couch-detecting watching Murder She Wrote, and endless research into mythology... Read More →
avatar for Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie is an award-wining author who creates stories of tenacious women battling injustice and creating their own happily-ever-after. Her current work-in-progress is a pentalogy that takes place in Europe in 1802. France is planning to invade, people with psychic powers have... Read More →
DW
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin A
  Writing

11:00am EDT

Navigating Contracts for Authors
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin D
We'll talk about navigating book contracts for authors and poets publishing with traditional and small presses. We'll examine pitfalls and red flags, common terms, and when to get a professional's opinion.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Betts

Matt Betts

Writer/Poet and Programmer for the UA Library, UA Library
Talk to me about horror, pop culture, poetry, scifi, books, movies! I want it all!

I'm writer and poet, and I develop programming for the Upper Arlington Public Library.
avatar for Christine Daigle

Christine Daigle

Christine Daigle is a multi-genre author whose latest release, Heavy Are The Stones, is a serial killer thriller co-authored with New York Times bestselling author J.D. Barker. She and Barker are also collaborating on a reboot of Flatliners, based on the original screenplay.  Christine... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Loree

Stephanie Loree

Freelance Writer & Copy Editor, Jinx Publishing LLC
Born and still based in Ohio, Stephanie Lorée writes fantasy fiction and occasionally moonlights as a rock star. Her stories have appeared in places like Abyss & Apex and as tie-in fiction for the Pathfinder RPG. In 2013, she was a finalist for the Writers of the Future award... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin D
  Writing

11:00am EDT

Kaffeeklatsch - Tracy Barnett and Paul Michael Peters
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Hamlin
Spend an hour sitting, drinking coffee, and talking with Tracy Barnett and Paul Michael Peters.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Michael Peters

Paul Michael Peters

Paul Michael Peters is an American author known for his genre-blending narratives that span thrillers, suspense, science fiction, and literary fiction. His stories often delve into the unexpected, exploring life's quirky tangents with a unique voice that combines humor and darkness... Read More →
avatar for Tracy Barnett

Tracy Barnett

Penguicon, Guest of Honor, Penguicon 2022
Tracy Barnett (they/them) is an award-winning non-binary games designer, podcast and game editor, and project manager from Ohio. They have been making games for almost 10 years. They specialize in games prompted by feelings and deep with story. You can find them online, anywhere... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Hamlin
  Writing, Kaffeeklatsch |   Food, Kaffeeklatsch

11:00am EDT

Draw & Jaw
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
Draw, or work in another medium. Bring your own paper, board, canvas or whatever and supplies. Hang out, chat and work on your project with other enthusiasts.
Speakers
PZ
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
  DIY

12:00pm EDT

Introduction to Miniature Painting
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Board of Regents
As gaming is pushing into the mainstream, having painted miniatures to go along with your RPG or Board Game can be a great way to make your game stand out. Thankfully it is also easier than ever to get into painting your own miniatures. In this panel we will go over some entry level products and techniques that will help almost anyone get their minis on the table.
Speakers
avatar for John Patrick

John Patrick

I like to consider myself a "Nerd of All Seasons." I play and collect many board games, card games, RPGs and miniature wargames. I read almost anything that seemes interesting but especially love sci-fi, cyberpunk, and local history. I am a bit of a tinkerer and enjoy conversation... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Board of Regents
  DIY   Gaming

1:00pm EDT

Crowdfunding Your Way to Success
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Algonquin D
Crowdfunding has taken the world by storm as a way for creatives to fund their projects. Writers reveal how crowdfunding has helped to make their projects a reality.
Speakers
MC

Michael Cieslak

Dragon's Roost Press
Michael Cieslak is a lifetime reader and writer of horror, mystery, and speculative fiction. A native of Detroit, he lives in a house covered in Halloween decorations in October and dragons the rest of the year. He is a member of the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers and is... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Hans

Sarah Hans

Sarah Hans is an award-winning writer, editor, and teacher whose stories have appeared in more than 40 publications, including Apex Magazine, Love Letters to Poe, and Pseudopod. Her debut horror novel, Entomophobia, was released in 2022. You can read Sarah’s short stories in the... Read More →
avatar for Tracy Barnett

Tracy Barnett

Penguicon, Guest of Honor, Penguicon 2022
Tracy Barnett (they/them) is an award-winning non-binary games designer, podcast and game editor, and project manager from Ohio. They have been making games for almost 10 years. They specialize in games prompted by feelings and deep with story. You can find them online, anywhere... Read More →
avatar for Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie is an award-wining author who creates stories of tenacious women battling injustice and creating their own happily-ever-after. Her current work-in-progress is a pentalogy that takes place in Europe in 1802. France is planning to invade, people with psychic powers have... Read More →
avatar for Storm Humbert
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Algonquin D
  Writing

1:00pm EDT

How to Collaborate with Friends and Not Kill Each Other
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Algonquin A
There's an old saying about not going into business with your friends if you want to remain friends. But plenty of writers have written books with their friends. Authors who have experience collaborating will discuss the process and how to maintain a friendship in the face of disagreements.
Speakers
avatar for Ken MacGregor

Ken MacGregor

Ken is a Speculative Fiction (mostly Horror) author with four story collections, an award-winning YA/MG novella, and a novel he co-wrote with Kerry Lipp. He has edited three original anthologies (one co-edited with Douglas Gwilym), one of which was a finalist for the Shirley Jackson... Read More →
avatar for Katie Spina

Katie Spina

Author, Awesome Authors Kids
Ms. Katie is an award-winning kidlit author who writes stories for kids where finding your fit means trusting in who you are. An avid reader, she loves all sorts of books across a wide spectrum. With a Bachelor's degree in Writing from the University of Michigan-Flint, she is a professional... Read More →
avatar for Vera West
DW
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Algonquin A
  Writing

1:00pm EDT

Kaffeeklatsch - Jennifer Blackstream and Vera West
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Hamlin
Spend an hour sitting, drinking coffee, and talking with Jennifer Blackstream and Vera West.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Blackstream

Jennifer Blackstream

Author
"Jennifer Blackstream is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and fantasy romance. She is amazed and grateful to have made a writing career out of a Master’s degree in Psychology, hours of couch-detecting watching Murder She Wrote, and endless research into mythology... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Hamlin
  Writing, Kaffeeklatsch |   Food, Kaffeeklatsch

1:00pm EDT

The Apocalypse Never Looked So Comfy
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Portage auditorium
Humanity is on the way out. Is it War? Disease? Climate Change? Aliens? Who knows? Is there a Mad Max-style fight for the last crumbs? Nope! These folks are tending their gardens, looking at the submerged cities, touring incomprehensible ruins, watching nature reclaim the planet, and quietly sipping the last stocks of coffee. We’ll check out this intriguing anime subgenre.
Speakers
G
avatar for A. Carina Spears

A. Carina Spears

Author, Guild House Classic
I'm one of the Shinigami Kami. I know way too much about something most people probably aren't familiar with. If you want to talk about Shinigami/Grim Reapers, awesome.
I write horror, romance, and fantasy. I also enjoy writing challenges and to that end am playing with fan-fictio... Read More →
avatar for Margaret Moon
avatar for Paul Kemner

Paul Kemner

Paul's a bit older than Godzilla, watched the original broadcast of
the Astro Boy series, and has been a fan of anime ever since. Finally retired as a database guy, he works on his 108 secret skills, studies
ancient & modern polytheist religions, plays exotic instruments, and
writes... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Portage auditorium
  Anime

2:00pm EDT

The Dreaded Second Draft: Editing Your Novel
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Algonquin A
You've finished the first draft of your novel—now what? Whether you plan to submit to literary agents or self-publish, the editing process is crucial to streamlining your plot, intensifying your character arcs, and sharpening your prose. Authors discuss how to use reader feedback and structure your edits to make your novel stand out.
Speakers
avatar for Jarod K. Anderson

Jarod K. Anderson

Jarod K. Anderson is a writer and poet from Ohio. His new fantasy novel Strange Animals was called "a wholly captivating tale of magic and nature" by Publishers Weekly. His book about nature and mental health Something in the Woods Loves You was praised as a "brilliantly poignant... Read More →
avatar for Leslie Gulvas

Leslie Gulvas

I'm a collector of experiences and writer of both fact and fiction. I live on a farm with a giant wolf hound, a disgruntled guard pig, silly cats and an old gray horseMy books are:
Carnival Charlatan an urban fantasy,
Brenda's House a middle grade ghost story, and
Off the Reservatio... Read More →
avatar for Vera West
avatar for Stephanie Loree

Stephanie Loree

Freelance Writer & Copy Editor, Jinx Publishing LLC
Born and still based in Ohio, Stephanie Lorée writes fantasy fiction and occasionally moonlights as a rock star. Her stories have appeared in places like Abyss & Apex and as tie-in fiction for the Pathfinder RPG. In 2013, she was a finalist for the Writers of the Future award... Read More →
avatar for Valtinen Erik Karille
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Algonquin A
  Writing

2:00pm EDT

Reading-Richard C. White, Kyle E. Miller, Fyra B. Ginn
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Hamlin
Listen to readings by Richard C. White, Kyle E. Miller, Fyra B. Ginn
Speakers
avatar for Richard C. White

Richard C. White

Original and Media Tie-in Author. I write Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Noir, Action-Adventure, Historical Fantasy, and Non-Fiction. I will be releasing up to 4 new books in 2026 and have been a panelist/guest at MystiCon nine times in the pre-Covid shows.

My works can be found at http://www.richardcwhite.com/bibliography... Read More →
avatar for Kyle E Miller
FB
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Hamlin
  Writing, Reading |   Food, Reading

3:00pm EDT

Closing Ceremonies
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Algonquin B & C
Let's gather to review the events of Penguicon 2026, and hear words from our ConChair and Concom, along with updates on Penguicon 2027.
Speakers
HW
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Algonquin B & C
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