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Friday, March 27
 

4:00pm EDT

Stitch & Bitch
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Board of Regents
Bring your own project, whether sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, etc. Hang out, chat and work on your project with other enthusiasts.
Speakers
PZ
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Board of Regents
  DIY

4:00pm EDT

Beginner's Guide to 3d printing for Tabletop Games
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Algonquin B
As 3d printers become cheaper and more user friendly it is easier than ever to get a printer for your home.  I have been 3d printing at home since 2020, and while I don't consider myself an expert, I will gladly share what I have learned to help you upgrade your home gaming experience.  In this panel I will go over the different types of 3d printers, choosing which is right for your printing needs, getting a printing area set up, and some of the common printing failures you are likely to encounter.  
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 →
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Algonquin B
  DIY   Technology

6:00pm EDT

Beginning Locksport
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Montcalm
Learn the basics of Locksport (picking). We'll go over how pin tumbler locks work and the theory of lock picking. Then you'll have a chance to work with special practice locks to put the theory to practice. This is intended for people who have never picked a lock before. I have a limited number of practice locks and can really only accommodate 10 people.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Nickerson

Kevin Nickerson

Programmer, Photographer, Burner, and geek. I also have strong feelings on the correct formulation of a martini and brew beer.
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Montcalm
  DIY

6:00pm EDT

Modern Day Podcasting
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
Bob and Randy will discuss what the podcasting industry looks like today, pointers to get started (if you haven't) and strategies to grow your audience.
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 →
avatar for Randy Walker

Randy Walker

Cohost / Cofounder, IT in the D / Detroit Podcasting Company
BW
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
  Technology   DIY

6:00pm EDT

Intro to Goldwork Embroidery Workshop
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:50pm EDT
Board of Regents
An introduction to goldwork embroidery. The first 18 participants will receive all materials needed to create a small heart. Techniques taught include using purl pearl, couching, and chip work.
Speakers
EF
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:50pm EDT
Board of Regents
  DIY

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
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.

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

8:00pm EDT

IT Jobs Landscape
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
Learn from the founders of IT in the D, based on close to 20 years working and networking in the IT industry. They will discuss personal branding, how and when to network, tips on what events to attend, and lastly how to construct a resume that will attract hiring managers and recruiters.
Speakers
avatar for Randy Walker

Randy Walker

Cohost / Cofounder, IT in the D / Detroit Podcasting Company
BW
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
  Technology   DIY   Career

8:00pm EDT

Becoming a Technorganic Combiner: Bringing AI, Fitness, and Cyber Hygiene Together
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Algonquin B
This presentation bridges the worlds of technology, fitness, and cyber hygiene to help professionals thrive in an increasingly digital world. The presentation highlights how over-reliance on AI and constant connectivity can lead to burnout, reduced productivity, and increased cyber risks. It advocates for a balanced approach — introducing AI thoughtfully, maintaining strong security practices, and supporting physical health through exercise, nutrition, and mindful movement. The talk also showcases creative integrations between technology and wellness, from fitness gaming setups to accessibility innovations like custom-built AI communication tools. Ultimately, this session inspires attendees to adopt a holistic mindset — one that harmonizes human performance, digital ethics, and personal well-being in the modern tech landscape.
Speakers
avatar for William Bowen

William Bowen

Featured Guest - Wellness Track, Penguicon

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Algonquin B
  Technology   DIY   Hack your Body
 
Saturday, March 28
 

10:00am EDT

Creature Eyeballs
Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Charlevoix B
Learn how to make various types of eyes for costumes and props. Materials will be provided to make an eye.
Speakers
avatar for Gnora Ford-Lepthien
Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Charlevoix B
  Cosplay   DIY

10:00am EDT

Knitting 101
Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Charlevoix C
Learn how to take 2 sticks and some string and make a dish cloth!
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Vanderwell

Kelly Vanderwell

Ops Staff, AAA Call management
preferred pronoun They/Them
Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Charlevoix C
  DIY

10:00am EDT

Craft Supply Swap Rebirth
Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Board of Regents
Back for the 7th year. Any crafter knows that buying, organizing, and using craft supplies are 3 separate hobbies. Bring the craft supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up some FREE crafting items you'll actually use*. [*no promises]. Are your jewelry making supplies gathering dust and you find yourself really into embroidery instead? Want to begin painting, knitting, cross stitching, paper crafting but don't have supplies to get started? C’mon down! After the first 15 minutes - when everyone who brought items has time to go through the tables - everyone else (that means you!) is welcome. Come find some treasures to take home. Get set up for your new hobby. For free. Items not claimed at the end of the session will be donated.
Please Note: Everyone will be asked to use the provided hand sanitizer before digging through the Treasure Hoard.
Speakers
avatar for Josie

Josie

Josie (she/they) is a disabled autistic with EDS and several additional rare disorders that keep life "interesting". She advocates for the disabled and neurodivergent communities and encourages adaptation and accessibility so everyone feels welcome. 

With a background in special ... Read More →
Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Board of Regents
  DIY

11:00am EDT

How to Talk to Anyone about Anything
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin D
Bob is the founder of IT in the D and the host of the IT in the D podcast. Bob is a tech sales guy by trade and is known for sitting at the corner bar stool at various dive bars talking about anything to literally anyone. This session won't give you the gift of gab, but you will leave better equipped to have a conversation with anyone about anything. He has taught numerous courses on business storytelling and has over 1,500 hours of recorded content online.
Speakers
BW
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Algonquin D
  DIY

11:00am EDT

Round and Round the Kumihimo Merry-Go-Round: Exploring the Math, Motion, and Patterns of Circular Weaving
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Charlevoix C
Come join us on the Kumihimo merry-go-round, where we will discover how math, geometry, and rhythm spin together to create art. In this interactive session, participants will learn about the origins of this ancient Japanese braiding technique, get a chance to create their own woven patterns, and maybe even see how a LEGO robot can join the fun!
Speakers
avatar for Megan
AR
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Charlevoix C
  DIY

1:00pm EDT

Crochet 101
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
Learn to take a hook and some string and make dish cloths!
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Vanderwell

Kelly Vanderwell

Ops Staff, AAA Call management
preferred pronoun They/Them
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C
  DIY

3:00pm EDT

GODOT 101 - Making Games with Open Source Tools
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm 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
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Algonquin B
  DIY   Gaming   Technology

4:00pm EDT

Home Alternative Energy Solutions
Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Charlevoix B
Having spent the last 15 years doing (largely) DIY wind and solar setups for myself, as well as limited battery backups, generator tie-ins, and solar grid tie-ins, I would like to share my experience and sources with anyone wanting to test the waters and maybe do their own small or single house setup. Learn about low voltage and high voltage DC, battery backups, and optimal positioning.
Speakers
avatar for Derek Newland

Derek Newland

I enjoy being a technician, from cars and computers to welding and electrical motors. Fixing and building things has always been fun for me.
Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Charlevoix B
  DIY

5:00pm EDT

Networking Tips from IT in the D
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Algonquin D
Learn from the founders of IT in the D how to maximize your network. IT in the D has been running monthly networking events for 19 years and have learned a thing or two. Get some real world tips, ideas, and ways to build and maxmize your network.
Speakers
avatar for Randy Walker

Randy Walker

Cohost / Cofounder, IT in the D / Detroit Podcasting Company
BW
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Algonquin D
  Technology   DIY

5:00pm EDT

Taxes for Sex Workers, Carnies, and Gig Workers (and Any Other Small Business)
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Algonquin B
Intro to business income taxes for small businesses, partnerships, LLCs, S-Corps and the like.
Speakers
MG

Mel Gilchrist

This website contains all the files I use for teaching my business income tax: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XJ6ljE6o1BW9kyK9GzuCR-u0anOZssbJ
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Algonquin B
  DIY

5:00pm EDT

3-D printed Bluetooth Speaker
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Board of Regents
In this Penguicon fundraiser special event, we will be building our own open source Bluetooth Speaker, using the ESP32 Audio Kit developer board and Squeezelite firmware. Build your own custom 3D printed bluetooth speaker with the Penguicon logo on it, and learn more about the ESP32/Squeezelite platform, and then take your custom 3D printed bluetooth speaker home with you.
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.
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Board of Regents
  Technology   DIY

6:00pm EDT

Consent, Boundaries, and Geek Spaces
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Algonquin D
A practical discussion of how conventions and fan communities can build healthier social norms.
Speakers
avatar for Linnea Sieh

Linnea Sieh

Questing for Change
Just a nerdy therapist out to break stigma around mental health. Happy to talk about my dog, TTRPGs, video games, sewing/crafting, or baking!
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Algonquin D
  DIY

6:00pm EDT

The Panel about Panels
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Charlevoix B
Meta-discussion of what makes a convention panel succeed or fail.
Speakers
JB
avatar for Kristen Eldridge

Kristen Eldridge

Project Manager, Sword of Odin
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Charlevoix B
  DIY
 
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

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

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
 

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