2024 Keynote Speakers

Do We Really Need A Test Automation Engineer?

Bas Dijkstra

Bas will tell you about his working history, the results of focusing on test automation.

Humanizing AI

Tariq King

Join Tariq King on a journey to the human side of artificial intelligence.

What are we thinking in the age of AI?

Michael Bolton

We can be reasonably sure of one thing, though: those who examine history, take scientific approaches, practice critical thinking, explore risk, and who test will have certain perspectives and advantages that aren’t available to others.

AI in Testing: Hip or Hype?

Matt Heusser and Michael Larsen

Here we are, discussing testing, a professional activity whose role includes figuring out what is really going on, whose philosophers talk about epistemology, the science of knowing, and no one is talking about how to figure out what is actually going on in AI as an accelerator of

Invited Speakers

Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To

Rachel Kibler

Training new people, whether testers or developers, can be quite the challenge. From using a method of teaching that doesn't work for the person to having the wrong kinds of challenges, there's plenty to go wrong

Optimizing Your Testing Team

Melissa Tondi

We will talk about three different approaches when building and maintaining a software quality team and deep-dive in to each: centralized, decentralized and hybrid.

As a Constellation We Shine - Mentorship Through the Lens of Shine Theory

Sophia McKeever

Mentorship done with empathy and intent can be a two-way street. By applying the fundamentals of Shine Theory in practice with mentorships, both the mentor and mentee can grow and learn from each other, shining together as their relationship flourishes.

Leading for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Learning Teams

Diana Larsen

It’s time to rethink the way we conceptualize and set expectations for software teams. To capture business value in the 21st century, today's leaders need a new vision of team

When Humans Tested Software

Jason Arbon

Generative AI is accelerating development but how will it all be tested? GenAI is generating code all on its own, and like human developers–the generated code has bugs.

Building The Taj Mahal (One Popsicle Stick At A Time)

Linda Wilkinson

The success of organizations is predicated on ruthlessly squashing your own ego and prejudices and doing what makes sense for that company. One size does not fit all.

TDD with ChatGPT

Llewellyn Falco

This session aims to show a practical, middle-ground approach to working with AI.

Special Guests