Pacific NW Software Quality Conference
PNSQC 2026
Sponsor Prospectus
An invitation to sponsor PNSQC in 2026 — a peer-reviewed, community-driven conference for practitioners and leaders shaping the future of software quality.
Enabling Quality Through Community
PNSQC's mission is Enabling Quality Through Community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we exist not to pursue revenue, but to strengthen the software quality profession through learning, collaboration, and open knowledge exchange.
Sponsors who partner with PNSQC are not simply advertising — they are supporting a community-driven movement dedicated to elevating software quality across organizations, careers, and industries.
Why Sponsor PNSQC?
PNSQC is the only peer-reviewed software quality conference in the United States. Our proceedings and curated sessions create a relationship-first environment for meaningful engagement, rather than transactional exposure.
We prioritize high-signal conversations over expo-floor noise, giving sponsors direct access to practitioners, engineering leaders, and decision-makers who influence real-world quality and technology decisions.
What PNSQC Is Not
PNSQC is a relationship-first conference. We intentionally replace expo-floor noise and badge-swiping with deep technical engagement. If your goal is meaningful conversations with people who influence real technical and business decisions, PNSQC is unmatched.
Our attendees come to learn, contribute, and connect — not to collect giveaways.
Why This Audience Is Different
PNSQC attendees value depth over hype. They expect evidence, experience, and applicability — not marketing demos or trend-chasing talks. This creates:
- ✓ Fewer but higher-quality conversations
- ✓ Strong technical and leadership context
- ✓ Long-term relationships rather than transactional leads
- ✓ Alignment with mission-driven values
Who Attends PNSQC
Each year, PNSQC brings together more than 300 attendees from across the United States and internationally. Attendees include QA engineers, SDETs, developers, team leads, managers, directors, and executives from private industry, government, and education. More than half of attendees come from the Pacific Northwest and West Coast technology hubs, with representation from over 100 organizations.
Attendees by Role
What Our Community Is Focused On
Rather than static tracks, PNSQC organizes its program around evolving content pillars that reflect where software quality is headed — not where it has been.
- ● AI-augmented software quality & testing
- ● Quality engineering at scale
- ● Leadership, decision-making, & quality culture
- ● Ethics, trust, and responsibility in modern systems
- ● Evidence-based practices and real-world case studies
Sponsor Value & ROI
PNSQC sponsors benefit from year-round visibility and meaningful engagement. Sponsors consistently report fewer, but significantly higher-quality conversations compared to large commercial conferences.
High-Quality Conversations
Direct engagement with practitioners and leaders who influence real decisions.
Thought Leadership
Panels, sessions, and webinar opportunities to share your expertise.
Year-Round Visibility
Exposure across PNSQC community touchpoints before, during, and after the conference.
Mission Alignment
Partner with a trusted, mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Community Impact
Support diversity, education, and community initiatives.
Long-Term Relationships
Build lasting connections beyond a single event.
"PNSQC is not just a conference — it's a community that lifts each other up."
"Conversations here spark the innovations that become next year's presentations."
Sponsorship Packages
| Sponsor Benefits | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Conference Onsite Passes | 3 Full Passes | 2 Full Passes | 1 Onsite Pass | |
| Virtual Passes | 3 Virtual Passes | 2 Virtual Passes | 1 Virtual Pass | 3 Virtual Passes |
| High-Signal Lead Data | Opt-In Attendee List** | Opt-In Attendee List** | ||
| Expo Presence | Premium Table Location | Standard Table Space | Standard Table Space | Brochure Table Space |
| Invited Technical Session* | 40-Min Sponsor Session | |||
| Panel Participation | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Homepage Sponsor Highlight | Prominent Placement | Standard Placement | Listed Placement | Listed Placement |
| Logo in Digital Program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Main Ballroom Slides | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Newsletter Visibility | Spotlight Feature | Logo Inclusion | Listed Mention | Listed Mention |
| Social Media Promotion | Dedicated Post | Group Recognition | Group Recognition | Group Recognition |
*Invited Technical Session is practitioner-focused, non-commercial, and program reviewed.
**Contact information is shared only from attendees who explicitly opt in.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
These opportunities support the attendee experience and strengthen community connection, while maintaining PNSQC's non-commercial, practitioner-first culture.
Can't make the conference?
Partner with our community year-round.
Not every great partnership starts with showing up in Portland in October. If your calendar doesn't line up with the conference dates, or if you're looking for ongoing visibility with the software quality community, there's still a meaningful way in.
Our Community Partnership options are available year-round, independent of the conference. The same audience — 3,000+ QA engineers, SDETs, engineering managers, and software quality leaders — on your schedule.
Newsletter Feature
Your company featured in one issue of the PNSQC weekly newsletter, reaching 3,000+ practitioners directly in their inbox. Includes your logo, a short company profile, and a link to a page of your choice.
Newsletter Ad Placement
A dedicated CTA block in one issue of our weekly newsletter. Your logo, a description of the event or resource you want to promote, and a direct link to your registration page or landing page. Available as a single placement or multi-issue series.
Sponsored Meetup
Sponsor one of our monthly community meetups. Your company is named in all promotion and gets a brief intro slot at the event — virtual or in-person.
Sponsored Blog Post
Contribute an educational article published on our website and promoted on our newsletter and LinkedIn. Practitioner-focused, not a product pitch.
Sponsored Video
Your logo and a short sponsor message inserted at the start of a PNSQC meetup or webinar video, posted to our YouTube channel and LinkedIn.
Website Banner
A banner placement on pnsqc.org for a defined period, linking to a destination of your choice. Reaches practitioners actively engaged with the software quality community.
Community Scholarships
Support students and early-career professionals attending PNSQC. Scholarship sponsorship is available at three levels, from supporting one recipient to becoming the Lead Scholarship Sponsor for the year. Recipients are selected based on interest in software quality, growth potential, and barriers to participation.
Options can be combined. Pricing available upon request.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Software Quality
Partner with the Pacific Northwest's long-standing quality community. Engage practitioners and leaders shaping the software industry.
Contact sponsors@pnsqc.org