As the year ends, we invite you to join us for our annual festive holiday party! This informal gathering is a good opportunity to connect with other software quality professionals, share work experiences, and reflect on recent challenges and triumphs—all while looking forward to the exciting possibilities that the new year holds for QA. Whether you're a test engineer, software manager, automation expert, or just passionate about ensuring high-quality software, this event is for anyone who wants to meet local techies, as well as discuss what's on the horizon both for PNSQC and QA in general in 2026.

All levels of experience are welcome, and we'll have time for networking opportunities and open-ended discussions if you have a topic to share. We look forward to celebrating with you!
We will have food and drinks for those who can attend in person (vegetarian & vegan options available).

As part of the kickoff to the PNSQC 2026 Call for Papers, we’re hosting a full day of free, in-person workshops focused on practical skills and hands-on learning in software quality. Participants can choose from two tracks, with sessions offered in both the morning and afternoon.

Morning Workshops (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Watching the Detectives: A Hands-On Workshop in AI Model Monitoring — Michael Larsen

• QA Re-Bootcamp — Heather Wilcox & Bhushan Gupta

Afternoon Workshops (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

• AI Orchestration: Dual Stewardship — John Cvetko

• TBA