Conference Topics

Four Tracks for 2026

Whether you're a first-time author or experienced practitioner, PNSQC welcomes real-world experience and transferable insights.

Quality Engineering & Systems Reliability

Track Chair

Heather Wilcox

Engineering practices, architectures, metrics, and reliability techniques grounded in evidence and real-world experience.

Topics Include:

Test Design Automation Observability Integration Testing

Track Chair

Dr. Gwen Avington

Quality governance, decision frameworks, culture, and organizational strategy tied to measurable outcomes.

Topics Include:

Agile Practices Test Management Risk-Based Testing Leadership

Track Chair

Satish Kunchakuri

Testing, evaluating, governing, and assuring trustworthy AI-enabled and intelligent technologies.

Topics Include:

AI Testing Bias & Fairness Explainability Governance

Practical tools, frameworks, and techniques that improve the productivity and effectiveness of quality engineering teams.

Topics Include:

Test Automation Platforms CI/CD Test Infrastructure AI-Assisted Testing Developer Testing Workflows