2024 Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Bas Djikstra
Do We Really Need A Test Automation Engineer?
Bas Dijkstra

In this keynote talk, Bas will tell you about his working history, the results of focusing on test automation.
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Tariq King
Humanizing AI
Tariq King

Join Tariq King on a journey to the human side of artificial intelligence.
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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
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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
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Melissa Tondi
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. Read more...



Sophia McKeever
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. Read more...



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
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When Humans Tested Software
Jason Arbon

In this retrospective journey, Jason explores the bygone era of human-first software testing, a time before artificial intelligence (AI) dominated software testing and quality assessments Read more...



Melissa Tondi
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.
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Special Guests


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