12/15/2025
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.
The agenda will include:
- Icebreaker
- PNSQC 2026 Theme
- Talk: TBA
- Events for 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).
Location: Golden Valley Brewery & Restaurant
1520 NW Bethany Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97006
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:
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!
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
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)
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Watching the Detectives: A Hands-On Workshop in AI Model Monitoring — Michael Larsen
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QA Re-Bootcamp — Heather Wilcox & Bhushan Gupta
Afternoon Workshops (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
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AI Orchestration: Dual Stewardship — John Cvetko
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TBA
Location: University Place Hotel & Conference Center
310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201
Portland, OR 97201
Sessions to be announced