5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Location: University Place Hotel and Conference Center, 310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201
Kick off the PNSQC 2026 Call for Papers with an energizing evening of fast-paced ideas, community connection, and mid-winter inspiration. The PNSQC Quality Jam 2026 brings together practitioners, leaders, and innovators for a series of 10-minute lightning talks designed to spark new thinking and encourage fresh perspectives on software quality.
Join us for complimentary food and refreshments during the networking hour beginning at 5:00 PM, followed by a rapid-fire program of lightning talks from industry experts, including:
Premi Vinayagam (Jama Software)
Testing the Future: From Testing Code to Testing Intelligence
As AI systems evolve, QA is shifting from verifying code to evaluating intelligence itself. Premi explores how testers are moving beyond static assertions to dynamic, trust-focused evaluations — using AI to test AI, shaping fairness and accountability, and redefining the role of QA in responsible innovation.
Caroline Wong
The OWASP Top 10 Isn’t a Vulnerability List—It’s a Mirror: What 2025 Tells Us About Supply Chain Security
Caroline examines the OWASP Top 10 as an awareness framework that reflects the state of modern security. With new focus areas such as software supply chain failures and exceptional-condition handling, she highlights what these shifts mean for vendors, clients, and anyone securing systems in an era of DevSecOps and AI-driven change.
Whether you're preparing a submission, considering presenting for the first time, or simply looking to reconnect with the PNSQC community, the Quality Jam is the perfect place to share ideas and gather inspiration.
Networking begins at 5pm, with talks starting at 6pm.
We hope to see you there!
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