PNSQC Pulse - June 10, 2026
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Portland is famous for its creativity, independence, and willingness to try new ideas. That same spirit is what makes PNSQC special.
At PNSQC, you’ll find practitioners sharing real-world lessons, challenging conventional thinking, and exploring what’s next in quality, testing, AI, and software engineering. It’s a conference built by the community, for the community, and it embraces the curiosity and innovation that make Portland unique.
Whether you’re looking for practical takeaways, fresh perspectives, or meaningful conversations with fellow professionals, PNSQC is the place to be this fall.
Early registration is now open, and the Super Early Bird rate is the best way to secure your spot while saving money.
Join us in Portland. Keep learning. Keep questioning. Keep Portland weird.
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PNSQChronicles: Discussing the "AI Assurance Imperative" with Jonathon Wright
As AI systems become increasingly autonomous, traditional approaches to quality assurance are being pushed beyond their limits. In this episode of PNSQChronicles, Michael Larsen sits down with keynote speaker Jonathon Wright to explore what quality engineering looks like in the age of agentic AI.
Jonathon discusses:
the evolution of AI Assurance
the emergence of Confidence Engineering
why testing AI-powered systems requires a fundamentally different mindset than testing traditional deterministic software.
From non-deterministic behavior and autonomous agents to governance, ethics, and the future role of software testers, this conversation examines how the testing profession must adapt to meet the challenges of an AI-driven world.
If you’re curious about the future of quality engineering, AI governance, and what comes next for the testing profession, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
You can hear more from Jonathon in his Keynote Address, “The AI Assurance Imperative: Quality Engineering for the Agentic Era” at PNSQC 2026.
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Have an idea, case study, research project, lesson learned, or innovative approach to software quality?
Submit a poster proposal for PNSQC 2026.
Poster sessions are one of the best ways to start conversations, share practical insights, and connect with fellow quality professionals in a relaxed, interactive setting.
Accepted poster authors receive 50% off conference registration, making it an excellent opportunity to share your work while attending the conference at a significant discount.
Space is limited.
Poster proposals will be accepted through September 22.
Whether you’re a first-time presenter or a seasoned conference speaker, a poster is a great way to contribute to the community and showcase your ideas.
What could you teach the quality community this year?
Learn more and submit your proposal: https://pnsqc.org/conference/2026/poster/
PNSQC June Meetup: Tech Talk Team Up with Portland AWS User Group
PNSQC is teaming up with the Portland AWS User Group for our June Meetup at ProFocus Headquarters!
Join us for an evening of networking and technical learning with cloud, security, and quality professionals from across the region.
This month’s talk:
Trevor Gudeman, Senior Software Engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will explore how AWS-native tools like CodeBuild and CodePipeline can improve code quality across CI/CD workflows through automated linting, testing, security scanning, quality gates, and more.
📅 Monday, June 15
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
📍 Hybrid event: attend in Portland or online
RSVP through Meetup and join us!