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Note: Some of the conferences listed here have already occurred. I leave these references here so that the conference coodinators can be contacted in case there are questions regarding the same conference for the next year. When I find more current information I will post it.

Agile Development Practices Conference 2008
The Agile Development Practices conference is for anyone investigating or implementing agile development practices, processes, technologies, and leadership principles. Sponsored by Software Quality Engineering.
November 10-14, 2008, Orlando, Florida
Call 888-268-8770

Better Software Conference & EXPO 2008
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Learn about the latest tools, trends, and issues related to agile development approaches, plan-driven development, process improvement, measurement, and much more. Discover new software management techniques to better manage your projects and teams. Find out what others are doing to build security and reliability into their software and ways to reduce risks and lower the lifecycle costs of software. Join your peers and some of the top experts in software engineering at the Better Software Conference & EXPO to take you and your team up to the next level.
June 9-12, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada
Call 888-268-8770

BZ Media Software Test and Performance Conference
More than 70 classes and full day tutorials cover software test/QA and performance issues across the entire application life cycle, making this event appeal to a higher level and more diverse group of development and test/QA professionals than traditional training programs for test-team members.
September 24-26, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts
Call 631-421-4158

Conference of the Association for Software Testing (CAST) 2008
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Beyond the Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Software Testing
Keynote Presentation by Gerald M. Weinberg.
Interdisciplinary approaches draw from diversified branches of learning or practice, such that insights can be drawn upon and synthesized to influence a particular craft. The CAST 2008 Program Committee is now seeking papers that explain how one, two or more disciplines might assist with software testing.
July 14-16, 2008, Ontario, Canada

EuroSTAR 2008
EuroSTAR (Software Testing Analysis and Review).
EuroSTAR conferences have provided guidance, inspiration, knowledge & training in software testing to IT professionals on every level for well over a decade.
November 10-13, 2008 The Hague, Netherlands
Call +35391514478

New Expo:QA 5th Anniversay
Sponsored by Sogeti, Expo:QA is a meeting point for quality and software testing professionals organised by the company SOGETI, where you will have the chance to Meet with market-leading companies brought together in a place with free access during the whole day, Attend courses and/or conferences given by specialists and professionals in the sector, and find information about the latest techniques and methods.
Currently calling for papers
November 27-28, 2008, Madrid, Spain

FutureTest
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Learn how to navigate through the daily challenges of managing software quality at FutureTest, February 26-27, 2008 at the Hilton in New York City. This two-day conference will provide you with a detailed view on what to expect in the future and prepare you for changes, so you can better manage the present. Space is limited. Please visit www.futuretest.net for more information.
New York, New York, February 26-27, 2008
Call 631-421-4158 ext. 118

Great Lakes Software Excellence Conference
Dates for the next conference are November 7-8, 2007
A non-profit, regional, and world-class software conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The conference promises world-class keynotes, hands-on tutorials, and practical presentations that address real issues in software development. Developers, business analysts, testers, QA engineers, and development and project managers will find an opportunity to learn, grow, and network with other professionals at an affordable price.
November 7-8, 2007, Calvin College, Michigan

ICSTEST-E Conference on Software Testing
This event has passed.
The objective of ICSTEST-E is to serve as a platform for the exchange of experience in methodologies and tools for quality assurance. ICSTEST-E concentrates in embedded software, safety critical and real time Systems.
October 17-19, 2007, Bilbao, Spain
Call +0034 94 480 51 83

International Conference on Software Process Improvement (ICSPI)
ICSPI 2008 continues its “pragmatic” approach to SPI. Whether you are adopting a formal assessment model or interested in less formal process improvement approaches, ICSPI 2008 promises to keep the same practical theme in all of its presentations and tutorials. The program will feature presentations by world leading authorities in software process improvement.
October 20-24, 2008 Washington DC
Call 1-763-546-0072

The 6th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of Enterprise Information Systems (MSVVEIS 2008)
It is the aim of this workshop to stimulate the exchange of ideas/experiences of practitioners, researchers, and engineers working in the area of validating/verifying software for enterprise information systems (EIS).
June 12-16, 2008, Barcelona, Spain

Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference
The mission of of the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference is to increase awareness of the importance of software quality. Now in its twenty-fourth year, PNSQC delivers business-critical education, training, and information to help you improve the quality of your company's software.
October 13-15, 2008, Portland Oregon

Practical Software Quality and Testing (West) 2008
Conference and Feature Presentations, Keynote presentations by leading industry experts. Tutorials will apply towards CSTP or CTM certfication.
May 5-9, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Practical Software Quality and Testing (North)
The PSQT conference brings together the biggest names and the brightest minds in the field of software testing and quality assurance for a week of information sharing and learning. Conference with Feature Presentations. Keynote presentations by leading industry experts. Tutorials that will apply towards CSTP or CTM certfication
September 8-12, 2008, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

QA and Test 2008
QA&TEST® focuses on practical cases of different industries and sectors in the field of Embedded Software Testing such as: Railways, Aeronautics, Medical Systems, Automation, Electronic Devices, Banking, Insurance and Telecommunications.
October 29-31, 2008, Bilbao, Spain

QAI Annual Software Testing Conference
Theme: The Best of the Best Software Testing Practices
November 12-16, 2007, Orlando, Florida
Call 407-363-1111

QAI Canada International Quality Conference
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Sponsored by Quality Assurance Institute (Canada) and Data Kinetics.
Theme: Quality - Quality Through Global Community
October 1-5, 2007, Toronto, Canada

QUEST - Quality Engineered Software and Testing Conference
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The Quality Assurance Institute is proud to present QUEST Chicago 2008, an all new conference design based on a world wide survey of IT quality and testing professionals. QUEST is a conference experience designed by practitioners – for practitioners.
The conference uniquely blends together opportunities to LEARN, ASSESS, APPLY, and CONNECT to maximize the value of the conference experience to you. Although the QUEST name is new and the conference has moved from Orlando to Chicago, you can still expect the same warm, personal touch that you have grown to know over the past 27 annual QAI conferences.
April 28 - May 2, 2008, Chicago, Illinois
Call (866) 724-6013

QUEST - Quality Engineering Software and Testing - Toronto
QAI Canada is proud to present QUEST Toronto 2008, with an all new conference design based on a world wide survey of IT quality and testing professionals. QUEST is a conference experience designed by practitioners – for practitioners.
September 22-26, 2008, Toronto, Canada

STANZ Conference
STANZ (Software Testing Australia / New Zealand) is a well-established, independent conference for software testing professionals. Designed, run and owned by locals, it is the only testing conference that runs in both New Zealand and Australia. Our objective with this program is to present some of the world’s best minds in software testing.
August 11-12, 2008, Wellington, August 14-15, 2008, Sydney
Call: +64 4 568 7806

SEI - Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium 2008
The third annual SEI Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium is designed to bring together users, adopters, and developers of the TSP; those involved in its development and transition; and those who are new to the technology and eager to learn more.
September 22-25, 2008 Phoenix, Arizona

Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) Conference (21sh Annual)
SEPG Call for participation - submit ideas for next year's conference.
March 23-26, 2009, San Jose, California

Software Process Symposium - 6th Annual
Presentation topics will range from general process improvement activities, to CMMI specific implementation, to cultural and organizational changes.
October 13-14, 2008, Edison, New Jersey

Software Test and Performance Conference (STPCon) 2008
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STPCon provides you with education on the newest techniques, such as agile methods and testing with JUnit. It will share tips and tricks to improve fundamental practices such as functional testing, requirements gathering and load testing. You'll learn ways to implement quality assurance across the entire application development lifecycle, how to pinpoint and fix performance bottlenecks, and how to adapt familiar testing paradigms for emerging technologies.
April 15-17, 2008, San Mateo, California
Call 631-421-4158 ext. 118

Software Testing Managers Workshop
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The Manager’s Solutions Workshop focuses on the top challenges facing managers in building, testing, and delivering quality software applications and products in today’s fast-paced and demanding environment. This intense and interactive workshop using QAI’s “Six-cubed” approach provides a unique opportunity for managers to learn from the QAI professional staff and to discuss issues with their peers from other companies to leverage group skills and knowledge in developing pragmatic solutions.
February 26-27, 2008, Orlando, Florida

STEP-AUTO Conference
SOA Implementation, Evaluation, and SOA Testing.
This event has passed.
STEP-AUTO events, a platform for Software Testers to contribute, share, learn, and network. STEP-AUTO has practical and authentic knowledge presented to Software Test knowledge seekers to take them to next level in knowledge horizon.
February 19-20, 2008, Bangalore, India
Call 99455 41770

Systems and Software Technology Conference
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Sponsored by the U.S. Air Force. Systems and Software Technology: Technology: Tipping the Balance. The idea behind the theme is to explore new and needed technologies, as well as lessons learned, which tip the balance in the favor of our Defense Services, providing them an asymmetric advantage.
April 29-May 2, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada
Call 702-892-3019

Software Testing Analysis and Review - (STAREAST) 2008
Providing the largest and most advanced testing forum, STAR delivers the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the industry today. Learn about new products, timely issues, and cutting-edge solutions from the best experts in the business. Now in its sixteenth year, STAR gives you the opportunity to network with colleagues, solution providers, and industry experts. Find answers to your questions about test management, automation, SOA testing, model-based testing, and many of the other hot-topics in the industry.
Run by Software Quality Engineering (SQE).
May 5-9, 2008 in Orlando, Florida.
Call 888-268-8770

Software Testing Analysis and Review - (STARWEST) 2008
Providing the largest and most advanced testing forum, STAR delivers the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the industry today. Learn about new products, timely issues, and cutting-edge solutions from the best experts in the business. Now in its sixteenth year, STAR gives you the opportunity to network with colleagues, solution providers, and industry experts. Find answers to your questions about test management, automation, SOA testing, model-based testing, and many of the other hot-topics in the industry.
Also run by Software Quality Engineering (SQE).
September 29 - October 3, 2008, Anaheim, California
Call 1-888-268-8770

Verify 2007 International Software Conference
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VERIFY addresses technical software testing solutions, i.e. security-, database-, automated-, agile-testing, test modeling, test-driven development, .NET / Java testing, secure software & open source development, SCRUM, SAP testing, web services testing, and test program management. VERIFY is comprised of front line experts in software development, security and testing. Presentations and tutorials are delivered by industry leaders who daily face real-world challenges, work real-world projects and face difficult implementation timelines. Keynote, feature and track presentations, plus half-day workshops. Conference will address real world testing problems, presented by practitioners who have actual hands-on testing experience.
October 29-30, 2007, Washington D.C.
Call 703-912-4388

The Workshop On Performance and Reliability (WOPR8) 2008
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This workshop Is an ongoing series of invitation-only, minimal-cost workshops for experienced performance testers and related professionals. WOPR builds skills in system performance and reliability and allows people who are interested in these topics to network with their peers. The emphasis is on mutual learning, sharing hands-on experiences and solving practical problems. In these semi-annual meetings, subject matter experts and experienced working practitioners discuss pertinent state-of-the-art topics.
April 12-14, 2008, MITRE, Bedford, MA

Workshop on Regulated Software Testing
The main purpose of the Workshop on Regulated Software Testing is to share ideas, generate new techniques and approaches, and to provide a forum for those interested in improving the quality of regulated software systems.
November 16-17, Indianapolis, Indiana

Workshop on Teaching Software Testing (WTST 6)
This event has passed.
The Workshops on Teaching Software Testing (WTST) are concerned with the practical aspects of teaching university-level and advanced professional development courses on software testing. WTST meetings include academics and practitioners.
January 25-28, 2007, Melbourne, Florida
Note: WTST 7, 2008, will be held on January 18-20, 2008, Melbourne, Florida.

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