Overwhelming Response to PNSQC 2009 Call for Abstracts
The PNSQC 2009 Selection Committee received an overwhelming response to the 2009 Call for Abstracts, with more than 80 abstract submissions received through our online submission tool. The PNSQC 2009 Call is now closed.
In previous years, we used print and industry-related magazine advertisements to reach our constituency. This year the volunteer organization used a different strategy to spread the word — a direct, personal email-targeted approach to reach industry thought leaders and recognized peers and mentors who we believe have something worthwhile to share with like-minded members of the software quality community. We thank you for your efforts to get the word out and help ensure we have the best papers at this year’s PNSQC 2009 in October.
The target audience for the papers range from introductory to expert-advanced. A small sampling of the paper topics submitted for PNSQC 2009 include:
- Rapid Test Automation Development
- Beta Release Planning Improvement
- 24×7 Software Quality Techniques
- Security Testing
- Test Framework for Software As a Service
- Agile Testing
- Web Application Testing
- Reducing Test Case Bloat
- Testing IPv6 Enabled Applications
- Brain Science To Enhance Working Relationships
- Forensic Software Analysis
- Consultative Testing Team And Matrix Management
- Virtual Retrospectives
- Log File Analysis
- Future of Localization Testing
Notification about paper acceptance will occur before the end of May. Acceptance does not ensure presentation at the conference. That is just the beginning…
So what are the next steps?
Visit the Abstracts and Papers page to learn more about the paper writing process.
About PNSQC 2009
The title of this year’s theme — Moving Quality Forward — is slightly ambiguous on purpose — consider these two possibilities:
- Moving the profession of software quality ahead — making it more of a recognized field, like civil engineering.
- Moving the validation and verification tasks further upstream in the software development life cycle and even moving them into other functions of the organization (e.g. finance, legal, service, sales, and marketing).
What does moving quality forward mean to you?
- To what extent does your company employ proven methods instead of re-inventing everything?
- Do you have quality champions who really understand the dynamics of organizational change?
- Have you found new ways to teach old dogs new tricks?
- Are you satisfied with doing the same thing year after year, making the same mistakes on project after project?
- Do you wait for developers to give you software only to find that they have completely omitted or misunderstood critical requirements?
- Does it mean inspecting code, designs, architectures, release criteria, and project plans?
- Does it mean advancing the software quality profession and raising the credibility and perceived value of quality engineers?
- Does it mean applying quality principles and practices to all the functions of your organization?
Detailed information on the abstract and paper submittal process can be found here.
Announcing a New Venue for 2009!
PNSQC has a new venue for PNSQC 2009 — the World Trade Center Portland.
This venue will offer an environment more conducive for intimate networking and interaction among attendees. The distinctive facility, located in the heart of downtown Portland, offers a breathtaking setting and spectacular backdrop overlooking the Willamette River and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The facility offers convenient access to hotels, shopping, and transportation.
Co-Sponsors
 The Association For Software Testing |
 Agile Alliance — One of our corporate members |
 Methods and Tools |
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