Society of Quality Assurance (SQA)

The Society generally holds an annual meeting for members and others in the profession to exchange ideas and exhibit products for the purpose of discussion and for enhancing knowledge in research Quality assurance. This meeting includes preconference and post conference training programs to facilitate the acquisition, dissemination and utilization of knowledge in research Quality assurance. In 2023, this meeting was held in national harbor, Maryland. Participation included 772 persons from 31 countries. The Society also held a virtual training program in september to educate members about various areas of research Quality assurance. Sqa trainings provide a forum for the discussion and exchange of ideas by facilitating the acquisition and utilization of knowledge in research Quality assurance.

The Society is affiliated with eight domestic chapters and three non-u.s. Chapters (canada, india, and nigeria) and provides administration and website services to those chapters and their members.

The Society publishes a newsletter every other month through which members may exchange ideas, knowledge, services, and products. The Society hosts listservs to support communication among the Society's members around the world. The Society has developed and maintains a professional registration program, which has established a standard of basic competency in the knowledge of the regulations that drive its professional members. In 2023, the Society had 2,444 members from approximately 61 countries.

Sqa increased its focus on social media and marketing in 2023. The expenses include payment for content development and marketing strategy support