1/22/2026
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:
- "Testing the Future: From Testing Code to Testing Intelligence" with Premi Vinayagam from Jama software
- "The OWASP Top 10 Isn’t a Vulnerability List—It’s a Mirror: What 2025 Tells Us About Supply Chain Security" with Caroline Wong
- "Test Plans Made Easy: Saying a Lot By Saying Very Little" with Wayne Roseberry
- "Data-Driven API Test Case Generation Using AI and Model Context Protocol" with Joseph Petsche
- "Formally Secure Hardware with Rust" with Calvin Deutschbein
- "Lessons Learned in AI Engineering" with Mitch White
- "Software Quality by Example as a Senior Engineer" with Mark Kleinhaus
- "How Product Management Supports Quality" with Justin Wolf
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!
Let us know if you'd like to host a watch party in the Seattle area. Let PNSQC order your pizza.
Location: University Place Hotel and Conference Center
310 SW Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97201
1/23/2026
Software quality is changing fast — AI is reshaping how we test, how we make decisions, and where human judgment matters most.This free, in-person workshop day is designed to help practitioners build real skills, not just hear about trends.
On January 23, PNSQC is hosting a full day of hands-on, instructor-led workshops focused on practical quality skills — from foundational testing practices to emerging AI-driven approaches.
This is not a marketing event.
It is a community learning day, led by experienced practitioners, designed to give you techniques, frameworks, and perspectives you can apply immediately.
As a nonprofit conference, PNSQC’s mission is Enabling Quality Through Community.
This workshop day is part of that mission — lowering barriers to learning, strengthening our local quality community, and helping practitioners stay relevant as the industry evolves.
Seats are limited, and advance registration is required.
This workshop day is ideal for:
- Software testers and quality engineers
- Test leads, QE managers, and SDETs
- Practitioners navigating AI’s impact on testing
- Professionals who want hands-on learning, not sales pitches
You will get the most value if you are actively involved in delivering or influencing software quality today.
Morning Workshops (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
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AI Orchestration: Dual Stewardship with John Cvetko. Explore how humans and AI can collaboratively manage quality, risk, and decision-making in modern systems.
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QA Re-Bootcamp with Heather Wilcox & Bhushan Gupta. Refresh foundational testing skills and examine modern quality practices through engaging, activity-based learning.
Afternoon Workshops (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
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Integrate MCP into your workflow with Joe Petsche - We will work with a variety of MCP servers to connect your quality apps and find ways to do your job better and faster. Come with your apps and we will connect in to your scenarios too.
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Writing Practical Test Plans, Fast and Easy with Wayne Roseberry. This workshop teaches a pragmatic, lightweight approach to writing effective test plans—fast.
Location: University Place Hotel & Conference Center
310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201
Portland, OR 97201
Sessions to be announced