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by **Dr. Magdy Hann** » Tue, 23 Nov 1999 04:00:00

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The International Conference on
Practical Software Quality Techniques
(PSQT '00 South)
March 13-17th, 2000
The Renaissance Hotel, Austin, Texas
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Sponsored by:
International Institute for Software Testing
Software Quality Institute
Austin Software Process Improvement Network
Offered by Software Dimensions Consulting and Training, Inc.

More details available at www.psqtconference .com

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Monday March 13th 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
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SIX CONCURRENT FULL-DAY TUTORIALS

Tutorials marked with (CSTP) Count towards the
Certification of Software Testing Professionals.

A1:Software Test Automation: Architecture And Implementation.
(Intermediate) (CSTP), Linda Hayes

A2: Improving Software Quality with Inspections & Reviews. (Basic)
(CSTP),
Geree Streun

A3: Principles of Software Testing (Basic) (CSTP), Brian Hambling

A4: Managing the Software Testing Process: A Basic Tool
Kit.(Basic)(CSTP)
Rex Black

A5: Practical Measurements for Software Quality Assurance. (Basic)
Dr. Joyce Statz

A6: Requirement-Driven Management. (Intermediate), Tom Gilb

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Tuesday March 14
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Keynote:
How to Turn a Testing Cost Center into a Business Competitive Edge.
Tom McCabe

Keynote:
Operational Profiles - Focusing Your Software Quality Effort.
John Musa

24 track presentations and tool expo

Vendor Reception
(6:00 - 7:30)

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Wednesday March 15
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Keynote:
Deadline Pressure and How to beat it.
Tom Gilb

Keynote:
Software Test Automation: A Roadmap for Success.
Linda Hayes

12 track presentations
and tool expo

The Software Quality Summit

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Thursday March. 16th 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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SIX CONCURRENT FULL-DAY TUTORIALS

Tutorials marked with (CSTP) Count towards the
Certification of Software Testing Professionals.

B1: Testing Object-Oriented Software (Advanced) (CSTP)
Dr. John McGregor

B2: Managing the Software Testing Process: People and Politics.
(Intermediate) (CSTP)
Rex Black

B3: Defining and Improving Software Processes. (Basic) (CSTP)
Dr. Magdy Hanna

B4: Test Case Design Techniques. (Intermediate) (CSTP)
Dr. Selim Aissi

B5: Testing in RAD Environment. (Basic)(CSTP)
Brian Hambling

B6: More Reliable Software: Faster and Cheaper.
John Musa

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Friday March 17th 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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SIX CONCURRENT FULL-DAY TUTORIALS

Tutorials marked with (CSTP) Count towards the
Certification of Software Testing Professionals.

C1: Software Requirements Exploration and Definition:
A Process-Oriented Approach. (Basic)(CSTP)
Dr. Magdy Hanna

C2: Testing Internet and Web Applications. (Basic) (CSTP)

C3: Testing Distributed Objects and Systems. (Advanced) (CSTP)
Dr. John McGregor

C4: Software Test Automation Techniques:
A Disciplined Approach.(Advanced)(CSTP)
Jamie Mitchell

C5: Building the Software Quality Assurance
Function Step by Step. (Basic) (CSTP)
Dr. Rebecca Staton-Reinstein

C6: Practical Methods for Software Risk Management. (Advanced)
Tom Gilb
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Prices and Registration Information
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Paid by Paid after
Conference Fee Options: 2/11/200 2/11/2000
Tutorials only (per day) $395 $445
Two-Day Conference $695 $795
Two-Day Conference + One Tutorial $995 $1,095
Two-Day Conference + Two Tutorials $1,295 $1,395
Two-Day Conference + Three Tutorials $1,545 $1,645

Prices include lunches and breaks each day.

Hotel Accommodations:
The conference will be held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel at
9721 Arboretum Blvd., Austin, Texas. A block of rooms is
reserved for PSQT attendees for a special rate of $145 per night
for a single and $155 for a double room. To guarantee availability
and special rate, reservations must be made by February 28, 2000.
Call the hotel at (512)343-2626 or (800)228-9898.

Cancellation Policy:
Written cancellations received before the end of the business day on
March 3, 2000 are subject to a $100 cancellation fee for each person
registered. Registrants who fail to cancel in writing by the end of the

business day on March 3, 2000 are liable for the entire fee and can
only be substituted by other individuals for the same registration.
Last day for substitutions is March 8, 2000.
No substitutions will be accepted at the conference.

Method of Payment:
A payment in one of the following forms must be received by
March 10, 2000: A check drawn on a bank within the

1.Continental US payable to Software Dimensions.
2.Visa, Master Card , American Express, or Discover.
3.A cashier's check or money order payable to Software Dimensions.

Registration form:
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Fill out the registration form below and

(1) Mail to:
8476 Bechtel Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

or

(2) Fax to (651) 552-0791

You can also register on line at www.psqtconference.com

For Questions, call Software Dimensions at(651) 552-0716

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