Diversicon's programming—typically three simultaneous tracks—focuses on literature but also includes items related to film, TV, comics, art, science, and other subjects.
[1] Programming items often focus on authors and/or fictional characters from underrepresented groups; how work deals with themes of race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion, sexual orientation, dis/ability, and other definitions of "difference"; and how contemporary issues around diversity influence the reading and writing of SF.
The convention includes an Art Show; displaying artists are encouraged to attend and be available to discuss their work with attendees.
[2] In addition, there is an auction of speculative fiction books, collectibles, and other items to raise money for SF Minnesota.
SF Minnesota was founded in February 1992 by a group that wanted to create a Twin Cities speculative fiction convention with a different tone and focus from what already existed.