WCSQWorld Congress for Software Quality
Hosts & Supporters

Organizations behind the 7th WCSQ

The 7th World Congress for Software Quality in Lima, Peru was made possible through the collaboration of host organizations, media partners, and trade exhibition sponsors.

Lima, Peru March 20–22, 2017
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Event hosts

Two organizations co-hosted the 7th WCSQ in Lima, contributing to the program, operations, and outreach of the congress.

  • Host

    HASTQB

    Hispanic America Software Testing Qualification Board, supporting software testing qualification across the Hispanic American region.

    hastqb.org
  • Host

    iSQI

    International Software Quality Institute, contributing its network of practitioners and standards expertise to the congress program.

    isqi.us

Event supporters

The 7th WCSQ trade exhibition welcomed twenty-one participating sponsors, and the congress was amplified by international media partners.

Media partners

Trade exhibition sponsors

Twenty-one sponsors participated in the trade exhibition that ran alongside the congress program in Lima.

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Behind every major software quality gathering stands a network of organizations committed to advancing the discipline, and the 7th World Congress for Software Quality was no exception. Bringing together international experts, thought leaders, innovative practitioners, and inspiring speakers from both industry and academia requires careful coordination, shared vision, and sustained collaboration among hosts, partners, and sponsors who believe in elevating testing and quality practices worldwide. Their combined efforts create the foundation that allows a congress of this scale to welcome participants from many countries into a single, focused conversation. By pooling expertise and resources, these supporting bodies help transform an ambitious program into a remarkable, intensive three-day experience that resonates well beyond the closing session and continues to shape professional communities long after the event concludes. Recognized host organizations lent their reputation and reach to the congress, helping shape its identity and connecting it to established networks in the software testing world. Regional qualification bodies worked to align the program with broader initiatives aimed at strengthening professional standards, while international contributors brought a global perspective that enriched keynotes, tutorials, panel discussions, and workshops. Together they ensured that the agenda reflected both local priorities and worldwide trends, from emerging topics like the Internet of Things to enduring questions of ethics and shared expertise. This partnership between regional and international hosts gave attendees a unique vantage point, blending the insights of practitioners, researchers, and enterprise leaders into a coherent event designed to inspire meaningful dialogue and lasting collaboration across borders. Supporting organizations and trade exhibition sponsors added another essential layer to the congress experience, providing platforms for exhibitors, media partners, and allied institutions to engage directly with attendees. Their involvement extended the conversation beyond the formal sessions, creating opportunities for hallway meetings, informal discussions, and the spontaneous exchange of ideas that often define a great conference. By aligning with the congress theme, these supporters helped reinforce the importance of practical training, accessible courses, and shared learning resources for the wider software community. Their presence underscored the collaborative spirit of the event, demonstrating that sustained progress in software quality depends on partnerships between organizers, sponsors, speakers, and participants working together toward common goals.

Behind every international software quality gathering stands a network of organizations that share a common commitment to advancing the profession. The host institutions typically bring together regional expertise and global perspective, coordinating the congress program, supporting speakers, and welcoming participants from many countries. Their collaboration reflects the spirit of an industry that grows stronger when testing bodies, academic groups, and standards organizations work side by side to raise shared benchmarks of excellence and professional practice across borders. Such partnerships give each edition of a software quality congress its distinctive character, blending local insight with international reach. By aligning their missions, the hosting bodies help ensure that keynotes, tutorials, and panel discussions remain relevant to practitioners, managers, and researchers alike, while fostering a sense of community that extends well beyond the closing ceremony and into ongoing cooperation throughout the year.

Supporters and partners play an equally important role in shaping a world congress on software quality, contributing through media visibility, trade exhibition presence, and sponsorship of sessions that explore emerging topics in the field. Their involvement helps fund training courses, awards, and networking evenings that bring attendees together in a relaxed setting, complementing the more intensive presentations and workshops held during the main program days. By aligning with the congress, sponsors demonstrate their dedication to the discipline of software testing and quality assurance, connecting with an engaged audience of decision makers, engineers, and consultants from diverse industries. This layered ecosystem of hosts, partners, exhibitors, and supporters ensures that the event remains both professionally rigorous and warmly inclusive, offering participants a memorable experience grounded in shared expertise, ethical discussion, and a genuine passion for improving how software is conceived, built, and maintained across the global technology landscape.

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