BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200308T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150224T163402Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150307 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150305 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150224T163402Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160804T200537Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467945 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, March 5\, 2015 at 8am through Friday\, March 6\, 2015 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe biggest Angular co nference in the world\, ng-conf is taking place in two weeks in Salt L ake City. This year\, they're allowing remote locations to live stream and we're opening our office in the Pearl for the full two day event. I f you have members of your group that would be interested in attending\, tickets are $20 and include full day access both Thursday and Friday\, coffee in the am\, lunches and a custom conference t-shirt. \;\n 3\;\nHere is the link to our event sign up page: http://bit.ly/1DEPUsr & #13\;\n \;\nThanks! \;\n \;\nAlexis Milbourn / Marketing Coordi nator \;\n \;\nCSG Pro } Serving our clients since 1993 \;\n73 4 NW 14th Ave. Portland\, OR 97209 / {503} 445-6306 / www.csgpro.com  3\;\n\n\nTags: code\, portland\, pdx\, tech event\, angularJS\, angular\ , tech conference\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504679 45 URL:https://eventbrite.com/event/15750808091/?utm_source=eb_email&utm_med ium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text SUMMARY:ng-conf Extended PDX LOCATION:CSG Pro: 734 NW 14th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180213T225528Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181011 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181008 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180213T225528Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180213T225528Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473273 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 8\, 2018 at 7am through Wednesday\, October 10\, 2018 at 5:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nNow in its 36 th year\, the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference prioritizes adding and improving the quality of software. \;\n \;\nOur indust ry learns from working with education\, healthcare\, manufacturing\, gov ernment sectors\, and more. What can those other industries learn from u s? Come and find out at PNSQC 2018.\n\nTags: software\, software confere nce\, software quality\, conference\, 2018\, software quality conference \, software testing\, testing\, qa\, tech\, technology\, tech conference \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473273 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference LOCATION:World Trade Center: 121 SW Salmon\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190917T164126Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191017 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191014 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190917T164126Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190917T164126Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476211 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 14\, 2019 at 7am throug h Wednesday\, October 16\, 2019 at 5:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe 37th Pac ific Northwest Software Quality Conference will be held October 14-16\, 2019. \;\nWith two days of technical talks and keynotes and a full da y of workshops\, this conference focuses on ways to improve the process of building and deploying software projects and systems. \;\n \;\n Tracks Include \;\n- People\, Management and Leadership \;\n- Tech nologies and Tools (including Machine Learning and AI) \;\n- Performa nce and Security \;\n- Automation \;\n- Processes\, Practices\, an d Methods \;\n- Quality Engineering \;\n \;\nRegistration infor mation is online \;\nhttps://www.pnsqc.org/2019-conference/2019-regis tration-information/ \;\n \;\nOur industry learns from working wit h education\, healthcare\, manufacturing\, government sectors\, and more . What can those other industries learn from us? Come and find out at PN SQC 2019.\n\nTags: software\, software conference\, software quality\, c onference\, 2019\, software quality conference\, software testing\, test ing\, qa\, tech\, technology\, tech conference\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250476211 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference LOCATION:World Trade Center: 121 SW Salmon\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200123T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200123T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476473 DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme for PNSQC is 2020 Vision: Quality Looking F orward. We chose this theme to inspire attendees and speakers to think o f ways to learn from the past\, and envision ways to achieve quality sof tware in the future. \;\n \;\nJust as lighting the Olympic flame b efore the games is a gesture of ceremony and inspiration\, this kickoff of the call for proposals for PNSQC 2020 is a way to spark your imaginat ion to contribute your own vision of quality. \;\n \;\nCome hear a "\;full stack"\; of lightning talks on visions of quality. What ’s in store for software QA in the future as it merges with DevOps. How will you adapt to changing organizational structures\, roles and require d knowledge? Find out what leaders in the field are thinking and doing.& #13\;\n \;\nGet inspired to see yourself presenting in October at PNS QC 2020 \;\nNetworking afterward for ideas to achieve 2020 vision. 3\;\nSnacks and refreshments available during the talks. \;\n \;\n Then prepare to share your own clarity of vision at PNSQC 2020 by submit ting a proposal to present at the conference in October. \;\n \;\n How do I get involved? \;\nTo attend\, please finish your RSVP here o n meetup. \;\nIf you wish to present at this event\, please submit yo ur ideas on PNSQC’s OpenConference site: \;\nhttps://www.openconf.org /pnsqc2020/author/submit.php \;\n \;\nThis event is open to softwa re developers\, IT managers\, project managers\, product owners\, tester s\, security professionals -- anyone who is passionate about professiona l software quality.\n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, so ftware quality\, software testing\, tech\, tech conference\, testing\, p rogramming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon forest\, software develo pment\, technology\, test driven development\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250476473 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/2020-vision-lighting-the-torch/ SUMMARY:PNSQC 2020 Vision: Lighting the Torch LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T063000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T033000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve given hundreds of talks\, just gave your first talk\, or perhaps are thinking of giving a talk next year\, we all coul d use tips in not only overcoming our fears of public speaking but getti ng good at it. As engineering professionals\, sometimes we may focus on the engineering problem and analysis yet don’t realize that how we deliv er the message can be just as important as the message itself. \;\n&# 13\;\nIf you break a sweat when speaking to more than a few people as we did\, you’ll appreciate these transformational tips as Brian and Phil d iscuss practices for putting together a talk for a conference. As an eng ineer\, learn a step by step pragmatic approach with several techniques and exercises to cure your nervousness and improve your delivery in a sy stematic way. Public speaking is a top skill for anyone who wants to eff ect change. Whether speaking to a department\, at a meetup or presenting keynotes around the world\, Phil and Brian have worked to hone their pr esentation skills. \;\n \;\nYou’ve heard “Practice Makes Perfect” right? Well\, that’s not quite right. “Practice With Feedback Makes Perf ect”. In this free workshop\, you will learn systematic methods with exe rcises so that you can improve on the spot. \;\n \;\nWalk away mor e confident in your ability to improve your public speaking skills with a framework and techniques for improvement. \;\n \;\nThis is a fre e three-hour workshop limited to the first 18 people. The content will b e in three parts\, but each section builds on the previous. \;\nPleas e RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Pacific-NW-Software-Quality-Con ference-PNSQC/events/266871919 \;\n \;\nBoth Brian and Phil are of ficers and board members of the Pacific NW Software Quality Conference ( PNSQC). \;\n \;\nBrian Gaudreau is a seasoned quality professional with 20+ years of management\, software testing and QA experience relev ant to telecom\, enterprise metadata\, government\, multimedia\, health care and marketing CRM platforms. \;\n \;\nPhilip Lew\, CEO of XBO Soft\, has founded and managed companies in his 25+ year professional ca reer. He frequently can be found speaking at conferences including Softe c Asia\, HUSTEF\, TestIstanbul and StarEast.\n\nTags: public speaking\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, software testing\, tech\, tech conf erence\, testing\, programming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon fore st\, software development\, technology\, test driven development\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:PNSQC Workshop: An Engineering Approach to Public Speaking LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214215Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200326T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200326T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214215Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214215Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476901 DESCRIPTION:PNSQC\, in association with PDX Blacks in Technology\, is hap py to present "\;Three Steps to Better Estimation"\; with Moss D rake. \;\n \;\nHow many times has someone asked you how long it wo uld take to build some software even before they have told you how it mi ght work? Do you think you could estimate a series of random tasks withi n 90% accuracy? We’ll do an interesting exercise in estimation and then talk about the value your estimates provide. We will talk about three st eps to improve your estimates right away and discuss other methods of es timation. \;\n \;\nThis event will be hosted by PDX Blacks in Tech nology with networking and food sponsored by PNSQC. \;\n \;\nAgend a: \;\n5 pm - Network &\; social \;\n6-ish - Announcements & \; Lighting Talk \;\n \;\nBio: Moss Drake has over 30 years of exp erience developing software and leading software projects. Which\, coinc identally\, is about the same amount of time he has been encountering ma nagers in hallways and answering the question “How long will it take to build X?”\n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, software qua lity\, software testing\, tech\, tech conference\, testing\, programming \, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon forest\, software development\, te chnology\, test driven development\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250476901 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:Three Steps to Better Estimation LOCATION:Santé Bar: 411 NW Park Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214612Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200329T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200329T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214612Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T214612Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476902 DESCRIPTION:There's still time to submit a proposal to present at PNSQC 2 020. And\, to help you get inspired\, we are hosting the second annual P itchfest to give you quick feedback on ideas. \;\n \;\nWhat is a P itchfest? Speaking at PNSQC 2020 is your chance to share your software q uality expertise and experience on trends\, process improvement and tech nology solutions. The Pitchfest is your chance to quickly propose and it erate on an idea before submitting it. \;\n \;\nWhy show up for a Pitchfest? \;\n- You have an idea for a paper\, but don't know "\ ;if it's good enough"\; \;\n- You have the germ of an idea and wa nt to refine it before writing a proposal \;\n- You're curious what i deas other people have \;\n- You have questions about the overall pap er/presenter/speaking "\;thing"\; \;\n- You want to have appe tizers and something to drink while networking with software quality pro fessionals \;\n \;\nAppetizers will be provided by PNSQC. We are m eeting in the "\;Barrel Room"\; (ask at the bar if you can't fin d it). \;\n \;\nEven if you can't attend the Pitchfest\, check out the program committee's "\;wish list"\; for topics. Remember\, proposals for papers must be received by April 15th\, 2020 at 11:59 PM P DT. \;\n \;\nHere is the URL to submit a proposal \;\nhttps://w ww.pnsqc.org/2020-conference/call-proposals/ \;\n \;\nHere is the link to the "\;wish list"\; \;\nhttps://www.pnsqc.org/a-pnsqc -wish-list-topics-to-inspire-your-vision-for-quality/ \;\n \;\n 3\;\nPNSQC’s mission statement is to enable knowledge exchange to produc e higher quality software. The event is free and open to all interested. \n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, so ftware testing\, tech\, tech conference\, testing\, programming\, pitch\ , pitching\, scrum\, silicon forest\, software development\, technology\ , test driven development\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250476902 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/2020-conference/call-proposals/ SUMMARY:PNSQC Pitchfest - Call for Proposals Ends April 15th! LOCATION:Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery: 928 SE 9th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T213920Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200406T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200406T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T213920Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200403T233835Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476900 DESCRIPTION:*UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus\, this session will be held onlin e. Join here:* \;\n \;\n https://cvent.zoom.us/wc/join/170670023& #13\;\n \;\nPNSQC\, in association with PDX Veterans in Technology\, is pleased to present "\;Secrets of Test-Driven Development"\; w ith James Shore. \;\n \;\nTest-Driven Development (TDD) is an esse ntial part of agile software development. Without it\, codebases lose th e flexibility they need to change direction and respond to new business needs. \;\n \;\nBut what is TDD\, exactly? And how does it work? I n this brief introduction\, expert TDD practitioner James Shore will sho w you what TDD is\, how it works\, and why it works. You’ll leave with n ew insights about this key software development practice. \;\n \;\ nThis event will be hosted by PDX Veterans in Technology with networking and food sponsored by PNSQC. \;\n \;\nThe agenda is: \;\n \ ;\n* 6 - 6:30 Networking &\; Food \;\n* 6:30 - 6:35 Quick intro to event \, thank sponsors. \;\n* 6:35 - 7:05 Presentation \;\n* 7:0 5 - 8:00 Q &\; A\, Socialize \;\n* 8p - Good night \;\n \;\n James Shore teaches\, writes\, and consults on Agile development process es with an emphasis on technical excellence. He is a recipient of the Ag ile Alliance's Gordon Pask Award for Contributions to Agile Practice\, c o-author of The Art of Agile Development\, host of “Let's Code: Test-Dri ven JavaScript\,” and co-creator of the Agile Fluency® Model. \;\n 3\;\nInfoQ has named him one of the “most influential people in Agile.” You can find his screencasts at letscodejavascript.com and essays at jam esshore.com. \;\n \;\nMoss Drake will represent PNSQC to talk abou t the call for abstracts and the conference this year.\n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, software testing\, t ech\, tech conference\, testing\, programming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum \, silicon forest\, software development\, technology\, test driven deve lopment\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476900 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:Secrets of Test-Driven Development with James Shore (Online!) LOCATION:Cvent\,: 308 Southwest 2nd Avenue\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T213629Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201015 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201012 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T213629Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200227T213629Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476899 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 12\, 2020 at 7am throug h Wednesday\, October 14\, 2020 at 5:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe 38th Pac ific Northwest Software Quality Conference will be held October 12-14\, 2020. \;\nFor this year’s conference\, we’re focusing on Quality Look ing Forward — how AI is changing the industry\, staying ahead of hacks o n the security front\, managing remote teams during COVID-19\, and where software quality is heading in the future. \;\nPNSQC 2020 will be on line this year\, so you can easily join keynotes\, technical presentatio ns\, panels\, and workshops. Stream the conference to watch from the com fort of your home office\, or next to your cat or dog on the couch. \;\nEarly bird pricing is just $95 for all three days\, which includes a hands-on security vulnerability testing workshop. Join us for October 1 2-14\, 2020\, by registering now. \;\n \;\nTracks Include \;\n- People\, Management and Leadership \;\n- Technologies and Tools (inc luding Machine Learning and AI) \;\n- Performance and Security \;\ n- Automation \;\n- Processes\, Practices\, and Methods \;\n- Qual ity Engineering \;\n \;\nRegistration information is online \;\ nhttps://www.pnsqc.org/2020-conference/ \;\n \;\nOur industry lear ns from working with education\, healthcare\, manufacturing\, government sectors\, and more. What can those other industries learn from us? Come and find out at PNSQC 2020.\n\nTags: software\, software conference\, s oftware quality\, conference\, 2020\, software quality conference\, soft ware testing\, testing\, qa\, tech\, technology\, tech conference\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476899 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org SUMMARY:The 2020 Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference LOCATION:World Trade Center: 121 SW Salmon\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210102T001834Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210128T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210128T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210102T001834Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210102T001834Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477493 DESCRIPTION:Come Together for the 2021 Culture Jam! \;\n \;\nIt’s t ime to open the PNSQC 2021 Call for Papers with a Culture Jam. This year the theme is Quality Coming Together. As we begin planning for the conf erence\, we’re hosting an afternoon of lightning talks to have a meeting of minds and get your ideas flowing for new proposals on software quali ty. \;\n \;\nEach speaker will have 15 minutes to get to the point and convey their ideas on the theme of how quality comes together for t heir teams\, organizations and projects. \;\n \;\nThis is the offi cial opening of the call for papers for the 2021 conference. It will be held virtually with breaks for networking\, announcements and PNSQC 2020 Conference Award presentations. \;\n \;\nHow do I get involved?&# 13\;\n \;\n- If you want to present\, please submit your ideas here:& #13\;\nhttps://forms.gle/qp7eJywD6ycViNuu6 \;\n \;\n- If you want to attend\, please RSVP through Meetup. \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Pa cific-NW-Software-Quality-Conference-PNSQC/events/275421880/ \;\n \;\nWatch past Culture Jam events on PNSQC’s youtube channel: \;\nhtt ps://www.youtube.com/c/PNSQC/playlists \;\n \;\nPNSQC’s mission st atement is to enable knowledge exchange to produce higher quality softwa re. The event is free and open to all interested.\n\nTags: software\, so ftware conference\, software quality\, conference\, 2021\, software qual ity conference\, software testing\, testing\, qa\, tech\, technology\, t ech conference\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250477493 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org SUMMARY:PNSQC Culture Jam 2021 LOCATION:TBD: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210101T234926Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211014 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210101T234926Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210914T032624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477492 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 11\, 2021 at 8am throug h Wednesday\, October 13\, 2021 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe 39th Pacifi c Northwest Software Quality Conference will be held October 11-13\, 202 1. \;\nThe conference theme is Quality Coming Together — how all the separate people\, teams\, processes\, libraries and ideas come together to build a quality system (or not). \;\nPNSQC 2021 will be online thi s year\, so you can easily join keynotes\, technical presentations\, pan els\, and workshops. Stream the conference to watch from the comfort of your home office\, or next to your cat or dog on the couch. \;\nEarl y bird pricing extended until September 20th! \;\n \;\nRegister on line https://mms.pnsqc.org/members/evr/regmenu.php?orgcode=PNSQ \;\n& #13\;\nTracks Include \;\n- People\, Management and Leadership \;\ n- Technologies and Tools (including Machine Learning and AI) \;\n- P erformance and Security \;\n- Automation \;\n- Processes\, Practic es\, and Methods \;\n- Quality Engineering \;\n \;\nThe full sc hedule is here: \;\n \;\nhttps://www.pnsqc.org/pnsqc-2021-conferen ce-glance/ \;\n \;\n \;\nOur industry learns from working with education\, healthcare\, manufacturing\, government sectors\, and more. What can those other industries learn from us? Come and find out at PNSQ C 2021.\n\nTags: software\, software conference\, software quality\, con ference\, 2021\, software quality conference\, software testing\, testin g\, qa\, tech\, technology\, tech conference\, selenium\, automation\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250477492 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org SUMMARY:PNSQC 2021: The Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference LOCATION:TBD: false SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR