Penguicon is a convention in the midwestern United States designed originally to mix the communities of 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 expanded its focus over the years to include panels and events for foodies, cosplay, filk music (the folk music of science fiction fandom), gaming, and makerspaces.