PNSQC Pulse - March 25, 2026
What’s Next for PNSQC 2026: Speakers, Submissions, and Events
PNSQC 2026: Keynotes Announced
We’re excited to share the first look at keynote speakers for PNSQC 2026—bringing together thought leaders shaping the future of quality, AI, and software engineering.
🎤 Keynote Speakers
Jonathon Wright
The AI Assurance Imperative: Quality Engineering for the Agentic EraPaul Grizzaffi
With Great Judgement Comes Great ResponsibilityMaaret Pyhäjärvi
Better Together: Humans, AI, and the Next Quality BenchmarkFlorian Rohde
Inside Tesla: The Birth of the Software-Defined Vehicle and Quality in the Age of Autonomy
🌟 Invited Speakers & Special Guests
Kristine O’Connor
Signal Before the Storm: How Quality Intelligence Can Stop Harm Before it Becomes IrreversibleAnna Sharpe
My Year of Living with AIMillan Kaul (TBA)
Jason Arbon (TBA)
Tariq King (TBA)
Anne-Louise Sterry (TBA)
📣 Call for Papers — Deadline Approaching
The PNSQC 2026 Call for Papers closes in just one month.
🗓 October 12–14, 2026
📍 Portland, OR + Online
If you’ve been thinking about submitting, now is the time.
📅 Upcoming Events
Fireside Chat with PNSQC Authors
🗓 Thursday, April 2 · 5:30–7:30 PM PDT
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
Thinking about submitting a paper but not sure where to start?
Join Ying Ki Kwong and Gwendolyn Avington, along with experienced PNSQC authors, for a casual session designed to:
Demystify the proposal process
Explain what reviewers are looking for
Walk through the journey from abstract to final paper
April Meetup: AI-Augmented Manual Testing (with PLUS QA)
🗓 Wednesday, April 22 · 6:00–8:00 PM PDT
📍 Portland, OR + Online (Hybrid)
Hosted by PLUS QA, this session features:
Ryan Wilder (VP, PLUS QA)
Gianni Zamora (Lead Dev, PLUS QA)
Learn how AI is being integrated into real-world manual testing workflows enhancing human expertise.
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