PNSQC Pulse - April 22, 2026
CFP Open Until May 4 | New Episode of PNSQChronicles | April Meetup
Deadline Extended: Call for Proposals Now Open Until May 4!
The PNSQC-2026 Call for Proposals deadline has been extended to May 4, 2026.
This is your chance to share insights on software quality in the age of autonomy—where AI, automation, and trust redefine how we build and validate systems.
We invite practitioners, engineers, researchers, and leaders to submit and contribute to a community that has advanced software quality for over 40 years.
📅 New deadline: May 4, 2026 — don’t miss it.
Submit here: https://pnsqc.org/cfp/
New Episode of PNSQChronicles – S3E3
Better Together: Humans, AI, and the Next Quality Benchmark
What if the future of testing isn’t humans vs AI… but humans + AI?
In the latest PNSQChronicles, Maaret Pyhäjärvi shares why:
• Creativity is a tester’s hidden advantage
• Exploratory testing matters more than ever
• Better questions → better AI outcomes
The next quality benchmark belongs to those who collaborate with AI.
If this topic resonates, don’t miss PNSQC 2026 in Portland, October 14–16.
📅 TODAY! April Meetup: AI-Augmented Manual Testing (with PLUS QA)
Learn how AI is being integrated into real-world manual testing workflows enhancing human expertise.
Hosted by PLUS QA, this session features:
Ryan Wilder (VP, PLUS QA)
Gianni Zamora (Lead Dev, PLUS QA)
Expect a live demo + discussion on integrating AI into QA tools, refining workflows, and amplifying human expertise.
🗓 Wednesday, April 22 · 6:00–8:00 PM PDT
📍 Portland, OR + Online (Hybrid)
RSVP: