PNSQC Pulse - May 07, 2026
Registration is open | CFP is closed | May Meetup | PLUS QA
Registration for PNSQC 2026 is open!
Join us October 12–14 in Portland, Oregon, for three days of technical talks, hands-on workshops, networking, and conversations with software quality professionals from across the industry. Whether you attend in person or virtually, PNSQC 2026 offers practical insights, emerging ideas, and real-world experiences from leaders in software quality, testing, AI, engineering, and beyond.
Take advantage of Super Early Bird pricing now available for in-person registrations, along with group, student, and Oregon resident discounts. Virtual attendance options are also available, including live-streamed sessions and on-demand access.
We can’t wait to welcome the community back to Portland for another year of learning, sharing, and connecting. Secure your spot today!
The Call for Proposals for PNSQC 2026 is officially closed
We want to thank everyone who submitted a talk, workshop, paper, poster, or idea for this year’s conference.
We received an incredible number of proposals covering a wide range of topics across software quality, testing, AI, leadership, engineering practices, and emerging technologies. The program committee is now hard at work reviewing submissions and building this year’s program.
The hardest part is choosing because there are so many strong proposals. We’re grateful for the time, expertise, and creativity our community brings to PNSQC every year, and we can’t wait to share the final lineup with you soon.
PNSQC & PLUS QA: Celebrating a Long-Standing Partnership
PNSQC is proud to recognize PLUS QA as a longtime supporter and sponsor of our community.
Based in Portland, PLUS QA has been delivering 100% onshore software testing services since 2008. Their team of more than 70 U.S.-based analysts supports organizations with functionality, compatibility, accessibility, automation, and e-commerce testing across a wide variety of platforms and products.
With an in-house library of 600+ real devices and experience working with startups, digital agencies, and enterprise teams, PLUS QA helps companies scale quality efforts to meet evolving project demands.
PLUS QA has supported PNSQC for years, and we’re grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to the software quality community.
May Meetup: From the PMI Floor - an honest conversation on AI
Join us for the PNSQC May Meetup on Tuesday, May 26, for an honest and timely conversation about AI, project management, and software quality.
This month’s discussion, “From the PMI Conference Floor: What the PM World Is Saying About Quality, AI, and Getting Work Done Right,” will be led by Jahzeel Ormeño, Founder and Principal Consultant at SimplexityPM. Fresh from the PMI Portland Annual Conference, Jahzeel will share insights into what project managers are really discussing around AI adoption, delivery challenges, and the practices that quietly improve quality before issues ever reach production.
Whether you work in QA, testing, development, leadership, or project management, this hybrid meetup is a chance to compare notes, exchange ideas, and continue the broader industry conversation around AI and delivery teams.
Join us in person at Steeplejack Brewing in Portland or online from anywhere. Networking begins at 6:00 PM PDT, followed by the discussion at 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you there!
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