An Invitation to Sponsor PNSQC in 2024
Lead the movement for software quality, as we celebrate the 42nd annual conference this fall. Our 2024 program will explore the theme of the The Future is Now. Join us as leaders of the software quality engineering profession gather, in person and virtually, to discuss the latest trends in software development, QA and testing.
PNSQC is now in its fourth decade of hosting its prestigious annual software quality conference. As the longest running conference in North America focused on software quality, we take pride in attendees leaving the conference with real solutions they can use.
Sponsorships are per calendar year. There are two aspects of sponsorships:
1. Opportunities for industry players to give back to the software quality field and related professions.
PNSQC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Oregon-based nonprofit with a mission of spreading knowledge and ideas about software quality, strengthening the software field, and helping members of the PNSQC community in advancing their professional objectives.
2. Opportunities for sponsors to promote themselves.
In addition to hosting monthly seminars, panel discussions and meetups, PNSQC plans to add other professional development community activities. Please inquire about sponsoring any of these events. We urge prospective sponsors to become a special member of the PNSQC community -- both in promoting thought leadership and in making a difference to our profession.
PNSQC Content & Demographics
For the past few years, Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference has consistently attracted over 300 quality professionals from across the United States and internationally. Our attendees represent testers, managers, developers and thought leaders from private, government and educational sectors. Over half our attendees are from organizations centered within the Pacific Northwest and along the West Coast. With over 100 companies and 11 countries represented, our conference has a broad reach to many within software development and IT. We offer a strong bridge in bringing our sponsors and attendees together to share in our PNSQC community
PNSQC attendees expect to hear from influential quality professionals and companies. Some of the keynotes and invited speakers from the recent past include:
| Paul Gerard | Jennifer Bonine | Jason Arbon | Katy Sherman | Karl Wiegers |
| Rich Sheridan | Scott Crabtree | Alan Page | Rex Black | Capers Jones |
| Diana Larsen | Kenneth Pugh | Linda Rising | Lisa Crispin | Tim Lister |
| Angie Jones | Johanna Rothman | Eileen Forrester | James Shore | Michael Bolton |
Technical tracks have been presented by industry experts, agile thought leaders, professors and company founders such as:
| Ward Cunningham | Jenny Bramble | Wayne Roseberry | Jon Bach |
| Chris Cowell | Lee Copeland | Jeffrey Payne | Karen Johnson |
| Dave Shanley | Kalman Toth | Ronald Thompson | Tariq King |
Contact Bill Opsal via email treasurer@pnsqc.org for more information.
| Sponsor Benefits | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Friends |
| Exposure to over 300 project managers & software engineers from companies & universities worldwide |
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| Logo & company listed as a sponsor on PNSQC web site | | | | |
| Announced and acknowledged at the beginning of each day live at the conference | | | | |
| PNSQC Mailing List | Access to Attendee Email List | Access to Attendee Email List | 2 Mailings | 1 Mailing |
| Free attendance to the technical program | 6 People | 4 People | 3 People | 2 People |
| Logo presented on conference materials including Daily Schedule & Proceedings | | | | |
| Physical Display Booth at the annual conference | | | ||
| Representative on a panel discussion topic during the annual conference | | | ||
| 40 minute presentation on software quality related topic of your choice but not a sales presentation/demo | | |||
| Present a webinar and share your ideas on software quality with our audience with webinar placed on the PNSQC YouTube Channel and promoted through PNSQC social media. | | |||
| Once/Month Logo Placement on PNSQC email newsletter (3,000+ subscribers) from the date of sponsorship | | |||
| PNSQC homepage placement of sponsor's logo | |
More Sponsor Opportunities
| Event | Benefit | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Jam | Your company recognized + 2min intro + leads from attendees | Annual January Event |
| Monthly Meetups | Your company recognized + 2min intro + leads from attendees | 9 Available |
| Host the opening reception | Your company recognized at the reception | Before Annual Conference |
| Diversity Scholarships | Be recognized for hosting two community attendees | 4 Available |
| Host a coffee break, breakfast, lunch at the annual conference | Your company mentioned during the event | 9 Available |
Contact Bill Opsal via email treasurer@pnsqc.org for more information or to inquire about contributing to the conference swag bag. Sponsors, like all PNSQC participants, are expected to abide by the PNSQC Code of Conduct.
The PNSQC 2020 Board
Partners
PNSQC partners with other like-minded organizations to promote software quality. As a partner, you have the opportunity to be visible throughout the conference year-long planning process and promotional campaigns. In addition, your logo will be displayed onsite at the World Trade Center Portland. Partnership includes:
- Reciprocal electronic marketing
- Website logos and links posted
- Slack channel exchange at events
- Free admission exchange at events
Contact Bill Opsal via email treasurer@pnsqc.org for more information.