Conference News

Past Venues

  • ICSQ 2009 - Northbrook, Illinois USA - November 2009
  • WCSQ 2008 - Bethesda, Maryland USA - September 2008
  • ICSQ 2007 - Lakewood, Colorado USA - October 2007

High Reliability and Human Safety Critical Software

Presented by the ASQ Software Division


Examples of high reliability and human safety critical software include automotive, aerospace, defense, financial, medical devices, nuclear, telecommunications and other software systems that must have high availability, high product quality and which must minimize risk to life and property.


Call for Papers (PDF)


Technical Program
Technical papers and panels should be practitioner-oriented. They may be based on research of interest to practitioners or on experiences that relate to software quality. A complimentary admission to the 2 ½ day technical program is provided for each technical paper or panel session selected by the Conference Committee for inclusion in the conference program. Travel and living expenses are the responsibility of each speaker.


Paper and Panel Submissions
A paper abstract of 450-600 words and completed Technical Presentation Submission Form are required by June 30, 2010. For panel proposals, send 1-2 pages describing the topic of the panel discussion along with panel speaker biographies and a completed Technical Presentation Submission Form by June 30, 2010. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 31, 2010. Technical papers and panel proposals should be sent to Douglas Hamilton, Technical Program Chair at douglas.b.hamilton@accenture.com.


Technical Presentation Submission Form (Word)


Suggested Topics List  (PDF | Word)


Speaker's Calendar

March 1, 2010 Call For Papers Issued
June 30, 2010 Deadline for Paper Abstracts and Panel Proposals
July 31, 2010 Presenters Notified of Acceptance
September 30, 2010 Preliminary Schedule Available Online


Doug Hamilton
Technical Program Chair, ICSQ 2011

Mark Neal
Chair, ICSQ 2011

Stuart Yarost
Vice Chair, Programs, ASQ Software Division