Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 38/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
broadcast-heavy conference agenda analysis
Conferences 2026
This broadcast-heavy conference in Technology / AI / Startup shows 80 visible agenda rows from conferences.techwell.com and scores 38/100: a thin but inspectable design signal. The clearest public signals sit in Learning Transfer and Problem Specificity; the main limits are Follow Through and Participation Architecture. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The public record does not show follow-up or tracking, so the score should be read as design intent... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a comparison record more than a model to copy: it reads as a broadcast-heavy conference, with the strongest visible signal in learning transfer and problem specificity and the biggest open question around follow through and participation architecture. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the thin outcome architecture band. The strongest visible pillars are Learning Transfer, Problem Specificity, and Personalization; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Participation Architecture, and Network Design. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Feedback, Network design, Learning transfer, and Personalization. The extracted agenda preview includes 149 visible rows. The most common formats are Presentation, Unknown, and Training; the most common inferred purposes are Knowledge Transfer, Unknown, and Skill Building.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?30
Participation Architecture - 30/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.Missing: Turn passive airtime into participant work: practice, sensemaking, decisions, critique, or artifact creation.
Follow Through?5
Follow Through - 5/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?58
Problem Specificity - 58/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?52
Personalization - 52/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?36
Network Design - 36/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.Missing: Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
Learning Transfer?71
Learning Transfer - 71/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?45
Evidence Maturity - 45/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.
Future-of-Work Fit?52
Future-of-Work Fit - 52/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (5/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Participation Architecture (30/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Make A World · Awestruck 3 Minutes · Spectrum Mapping
Network Design (36/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Fun Trust-Building Group Game for Team Connection - Izzat... · Exciting Group Trust Activity for Building Confidence... · PFP: September 2005
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
11 percent of the 149 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventPre-Conference TrainingTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventKeynotesKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventTutorialsTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventConcurrent SessionsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventBonus SessionsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNetworking EventsNetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventTrainingTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventFundamentals of AI - ICAgile Certification (ICP-FAI)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30amSunday, April 27, 2025 - to Monday, April 28, 2025PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 4:30pmModern software is developed in a continuous manner, with several backend services frequently being deployed and scaled in the cloud. Furthermore, as organizations move toward agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery, it is vital for them to move away from...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventTest Automation: How to Start and SucceedPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmMany organizations invest a lot of effort in test automation at the system level but then have serious problems as their product matures and changes over time. As a leader, how can you ensure that your new automation efforts will get off to a good start?...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventThe How and When of CommunicationPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmEver struggled to communicate test progress or persuade a stakeholder on the quality improvement initiative you have? Do you struggle getting developers to appreciate the need to build testing into the lifecycle? If the answer to any of these questions is...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventInstill a DevOps Testing Culture in Your Team and OrganizationPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmThe DevOps movement is here. Companies across many industries are breaking down siloed IT departments and federating them into product development teams. Testing and its practices are at the heart of these changes. Traditionally, IT organizations have been...PresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventTest Smarter, Not Harder: How to Design Test Suites for Continuous DeliveryPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmImagine: as soon as any developed functionality is submitted into the code repository, it is automatically subjected to the appropriate battery of tests and then released straight into the wild. Setting up the pipeline to do just that has become commonplace,...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventTest Automation Strategies: Navigating DevOps, Agile, and Complex TechnologiesPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmIn the era of DevOps, agile methodologies, and the ever-expanding landscape of intricate technologies, the traditional bulky test automation strategy document has rapidly lost its relevance. Testers are grappling with the challenge of succinctly...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventGetting Started with AI-Driven AutomationPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00pm to 4:30pmAI has been rapidly changing the way we approach software testing. Traditional test automation is time-consuming to create and breaks down easily in the presence of change. Thankfully, AI is helping testing teams create less procedural, more resilient tests...PresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventA Quality Engineering Introduction to AI and Machine LearningPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmAlthough there are several controversies and misunderstandings surrounding AI and machine learning, one thing is apparent - people have quality concerns about the safety, reliability, and trustworthiness of these types of systems. Not only are ML-based...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventModern Web Testing with PlaywrightPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmEverybody gets frustrated when web apps are broken, but testing them thoroughly doesn’t need to be a chore. Playwright, a new open-source browser automation tool from Microsoft, makes testing web apps fun! Playwright offers a slew of nifty features like...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventWeb Security Testing: The Basics and MorePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 12:00pmWeb applications are often security critical or serve as front-ends for security critical applications, making web testing for vulnerabilities an essential part of software testing. Unfortunately, most software testers have not been taught how to identify...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventPrompt Engineering for Software Quality ProfessionalsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00pm to 4:30pmWith the sudden rise of ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs), professionals have been attempting to use these types of tools to improve productivity. Building off prior momentum in AI for testing, software quality professionals are leveraging LLMs for...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventAI-Assisted Testing: Using GitHub Copilot and Other Tools to Accelerate QAPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00pm to 4:30pmThere is no question that Generative AI models can improve the productivity of almost every role within the software development process. However, while a lot of attention has focused on generating software using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00pm to 4:30pmPython is one of the most popular programming languages these days. It's a great language for both beginners and pros, and the pytest framework makes testing in Python a breeze. In this introductory tutorial, we will learn how to start automating tests in...TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventModern Web Testing with CypressPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00pm to 4:30pmThe web has evolved. Finally, testing has too. Cypress is a modern testing tool that answers the testing needs of modern web applications. It has been gaining a lot of traction in the last couple of years, gaining worldwide popularity. If you have been...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventLearn How to Implement a Test Automation Framework in JavaPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00pm to 4:30pmIn the realm of software development, the challenge of maintaining high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines is ever-present. GenAI enabling developers to produce code and potentially even more defects in shorter time clearly calls for more rapid...TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventOops AI Did It Again: How to Get AI and Agents to Stop Being Weird and Actually Be Useful in Your BusinessPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 9:45amWe're starting to see AI and agents everywhere. Let's admit it, though - at times they can be unruly. Not good! Why does this happen? Where can AI go wrong? How do we wrestle these tools into line? Maybe get them to wear a tie at times, if that's not asking...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventVibe Coding: It's Time to VibePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
10:00am to 11:00amVibe Coding: It's Time to Vibe. Attend the keynote to find out more!KeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventBuilding a QA Team from the Ground UpPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:30am to 12:30pmAt some point in your career - especially at newer companies and start ups, there might come a time when you are hired onto a development team as the very FIRST QA hire! With such an exciting opportunity, there is so much at stake. Your performance will not...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventPath to Becoming a Test Automation Engineer Rock Star!PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:30am to 12:30pmSo… you want to become a Test Automation Engineer (or hire and develop one)? While there’s quite a bit of information available about important technical and tool skills to master, there’s not enough discussion around the path to becoming an effective Test...WorkshopKnowledge transfer+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventIs Your Playbook for Generative AI in Test Automation on Point?PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:30pm to 2:30pmGenerative AI allows us to create test automation scripts really fast, but how can we be sure the outcome is truly complete? In this talk, Julio will discuss the critical process of how to define your prompts and evaluate if the results from AI-driven test...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventRevolutionizing Load Testing: Our 5-Year Journey with PewPewPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:30pm to 2:30pmIn Paul Burnside's organization, there was a need for a new load testing approach in the age of microservices a few years ago and the decision was made to develop a new free open-sourced tool. Join Paul, as he discusses why "virtual users" are outdated for...DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisSession topic references decisions or metrics; event-level follow-through is not shownRead from source
all eventThe Myth of the Golden Test Database: Why It Doesn't Work and What to Do InsteadPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:30pm to 2:30pmTest automation requires predictability, yet every test environment refresh or migration from Dev to QA to PreProd throws test data into chaos. This typically leads to the pursuit of a "golden test database" that can be restored to a known state. But...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventFrom Vision to Velocity: Accelerating Agile Testing with Generative AIPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:45pm to 3:45pmIn the rapidly evolving landscape of Agile and DevOps, traditional methods of testing business-facing features often struggle to keep pace with the demands for faster and more thorough testing. However, the fusion of traditional testing wisdom with...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventTest Strategy Roadmap for Moving from SAP ECC to S4 HANAPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisSession topic references decisions or metrics; event-level follow-through is not shownRead from source
2:45pm to 3:45pmIf your company uses SAP, there is a big challenge heading your way. Any company using SAP that has not already converted will face the massive effort of moving from SAP ECC to S4 HANA before the end of 2027. If you already feel overwhelmed by the demands of...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventEnabling a DevOps Culture with Embedded SystemsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:45pm to 3:45pmIn today's technology-driven landscape, where software and hardware intertwine seamlessly in embedded systems, adopting a DevOps culture becomes imperative. This talk delves into the dynamic world of embedded systems and explores how organizations can...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventPanel - Revolutionizing Test Automation: The Impact of Generative AI on Quality EngineeringPanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4:15pm to 5:15pmAs Generative AI rapidly reshapes how we work, its impact on quality engineering and more specifically test automation is profound. Join our panel of AI and testing experts as they dive into how Gen AI is transforming testing practices, from creating smarter...PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventRedefining Quality: Empowering Autonomous Teams for SaaS ExcellencePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30am to 9:30amTraditional roles within software development teams are being redefined in today’s fast-paced world of cloud platforms and Software as a Service (SaaS). The rise of DevOps has blurred the boundaries between development and operations, emphasizing speed,...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:45am to 10:45amIn this talk, Lisa Waugh will discuss the challenges in delivering high-quality software due to manual testing and the need for automated unit test generation. Despite the development of techniques and tools to automatically generate unit tests, the...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventStarting Small: Piloting Automated Testing Capabilities for an Unemployment Insurance ServicePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:45am to 10:45amIn a complex, regulated legacy environment with minimal test automation and tight deadlines, technical and non-technical challenges can make it difficult to accelerate the QA process. This session uses Mighty Acorn Digital's experience launching an automated...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNavigating the Future: Embracing Automation Testing in a Rapidly Evolving Digital WorldPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:45am to 10:45pmIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, quality assurance is undergoing a major transformation. QA professionals must maintain software quality while adapting to the rapid pace of development, accelerated by AI. To keep up, the shift from manual...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventApplying Software Testing Principles to Risk Management Control TestingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:15am to 12:15pmIn today's dynamic business environment, robust risk management is crucial for organizational success. Traditional approaches to risk management control testing often focus on compliance, but they can benefit significantly from the rigorous methodologies...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventBuilding a Scalable Infrastructure for Mobile UI Test ExecutionWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventConference ScheduleUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventPre-Conference TrainingTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventKeynotesKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTutorialsTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventConcurrent SessionsPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBonus SessionsPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLeadership SummitUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventWomen Who TestUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventNetworking EventsNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTrainingTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventVirtual AttendeeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventFundamentals of AI - ICAgile Certification (ICP-FAI)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
8:30amSunday, April 27, 2025 - to Monday, April 28, 2025UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLearn MoreUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventAI for TestersUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventRamping Up Modern PerformanceUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
8:30am to 4:30pmModern software is developed in a continuous manner, with several backend services frequently being deployed and scaled in the cloud. Furthermore, as organizations move toward agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery, it is vital for them to move away from traditional approaches to evaluate performance. Are you interested in ramping up or polishing your skills on performance testing? Leandro Melendez will introduce attendees to modern, agile, and continuous performance testing. You’ll learn performance assurance principles and everything from fundamental performance concepts like correlation...UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTest Automation: How to Start and SucceedUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
8:30am to 12:00pmMany organizations invest a lot of effort in test automation at the system level but then have serious problems as their product matures and changes over time. As a leader, how can you ensure that your new automation efforts will get off to a good start? What can you do to ensure that your automation work provides continuing added value? Chris Loder will explain the critical issues you need to know to get a good start, and he will share his extensive experience in building great automation. He covers the most important management issues you should address for test automation success,...UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe How and When of CommunicationUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
8:30am to 12:00pmEver struggled to communicate test progress or persuade a stakeholder on the quality improvement initiative you have? Do you struggle getting developers to appreciate the need to build testing into the lifecycle? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this session is for you. Julie Gardiner shares key ingredients for getting your message across more effectively. She shares a communication model she has used for nearly 20 years in her career to get her message across and, more recently, how the science of timing can play a major part of how communication is received. Through...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventInstill a DevOps Testing Culture in Your Team and OrganizationUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 12:00pmThe DevOps movement is here. Companies across many industries are breaking down siloed IT departments and federating them into product development teams. Testing and its practices are at the heart of these changes. Traditionally, IT organizations have been staffed with mostly manual testers and a limited number of automation and performance engineers. To keep pace with development in the new “you build it, you own it” environment, testing teams and individuals must develop new technical skills and even embrace coding to stay relevant and add greater value to the business. DevOps really...BreakWellbeing+
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all eventTest Smarter, Not Harder: How to Design Test Suites for Continuous DeliveryUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 12:00pmImagine: as soon as any developed functionality is submitted into the code repository, it is automatically subjected to the appropriate battery of tests and then released straight into the wild. Setting up the pipeline to do just that has become commonplace, but most organizations hit the same stumbling block: just what IS the appropriate battery of tests? Automated build pipelines don't always lend themselves well to the traditional stages of testing. In this hands-on tutorial, Melissa will introduce testers to the key principles of test case and test suite design that apply to...WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
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all eventTest Automation Strategies: Navigating DevOps, Agile, and Complex TechnologiesUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 12:00pmIn the era of DevOps, agile methodologies, and the ever-expanding landscape of intricate technologies, the traditional bulky test automation strategy document has rapidly lost its relevance. Testers are grappling with the challenge of succinctly communicating intricate testing objectives. Yet, a beacon of optimism shines through! A streamlined, actionable, and impactful test automation strategy tailored for agile, DevOps, and even the notorious waterfall approach is within reach. Join Janna as she draws upon real-world test strategies from her experience, deconstructing the essential...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventGetting Started with AI-Driven AutomationUnknownUnknown+
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1:00pm to 4:30pmAI has been rapidly changing the way we approach software testing. Traditional test automation is time-consuming to create and breaks down easily in the presence of change. Thankfully, AI is helping testing teams create less procedural, more resilient tests that are able to self-heal in the presence of modern, rapidly changing, highly dynamic production systems. This sounds great, but you may be asking yourself: How do I get started? What additional skills do I need to learn? What tools are available for me to start using, right now? Join Dionny Santiago as he breaks down different AI...BreakWellbeing+
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all eventA Quality Engineering Introduction to AI and Machine LearningUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 12:00pmAlthough there are several controversies and misunderstandings surrounding AI and machine learning, one thing is apparent - people have quality concerns about the safety, reliability, and trustworthiness of these types of systems. Not only are ML-based systems shrouded in mystery due to their largely black-box nature, they also tend to be unpredictable since they can adapt and learn new things at runtime. Validating ML systems is challenging and requires a cross-section of knowledge, skills, and experience from areas such as mathematics, data science, software engineering, cyber-security,...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventModern Web Testing with PlaywrightUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 12:00pmEverybody gets frustrated when web apps are broken, but testing them thoroughly doesn’t need to be a chore. Playwright, a new open-source browser automation tool from Microsoft, makes testing web apps fun! Playwright offers a slew of nifty features like automatic waiting, mobile emulation, and network interception. Plus, with isolated browser contexts, Playwright tests can set up much faster than traditional Web UI tests. In this session, we will automate concise yet robust web app tests for a Kanban board web app with Playwright in TypeScript. You'll learn to test modern web apps of any...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventWeb Security Testing: The Basics and MoreUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 12:00pmWeb applications are often security critical or serve as front-ends for security critical applications, making web testing for vulnerabilities an essential part of software testing. Unfortunately, most software testers have not been taught how to identify web security issues while testing applications. Join Tom Stiehm as he shares what you need to know to security test web-based applications as part of your overall testing process. Learn about the most common web security vulnerabilities and how they are introduced into web code and exploited by hackers. Explore test techniques for...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventPrompt Engineering for Software Quality ProfessionalsUnknownUnknown+
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1:00pm to 4:30pmWith the sudden rise of ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs), professionals have been attempting to use these types of tools to improve productivity. Building off prior momentum in AI for testing, software quality professionals are leveraging LLMs for creating tests, generating test scripts, automatically analyzing test results, and more. However, if LLM's are not fed good prompts describing the task that the AI is supposed to perform, their responses can be inaccurate and unreliable, thereby diminishing productivity gains. Join Tariq King as he teaches you how to craft high-quality AI...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventAI-Assisted Testing: Using GitHub Copilot and Other Tools to Accelerate QAUnknownUnknown+
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1:00pm to 4:30pmThere is no question that Generative AI models can improve the productivity of almost every role within the software development process. However, while a lot of attention has focused on generating software using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Tabnine, and more, these tools can assist software testers in their job too. Join Coveros CEO Jeffery Payne to explore how Generative AI solutions help software testers generate and supplement tests, create automated test scripts, and even suggest improvements to what you’ve already created. Learn how AI can increase test...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventtestmycodewithpython()UnknownUnknown+
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1:00pm to 4:30pmPython is one of the most popular programming languages these days. It's a great language for both beginners and pros, and the pytest framework makes testing in Python a breeze. In this introductory tutorial, we will learn how to start automating tests in Python with pytest. Specifically, we will cover configuring test projects, writing unit tests for libraries, writing API tests with requests, and writing UI tests with Playwright. We will also dig into many of pytest's advanced features like fixtures, parameters, and configs. Bring your laptops because you will be coding along with the...TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
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all eventModern Web Testing with CypressUnknownUnknown+
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1:00pm to 4:30pmThe web has evolved. Finally, testing has too. Cypress is a modern testing tool that answers the testing needs of modern web applications. It has been gaining a lot of traction in the last couple of years, gaining worldwide popularity. If you have been waiting to learn Cypress, wait no more! Filip Hric will guide you through the first steps on how to start using Cypress and set up a project on your own. The good news is, learning Cypress is incredibly easy. You’ll write your first test in no time, and then you’ll discover how to write a full end-to-end test for a modern web application.UnknownUnknown+
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all eventLearn How to Implement a Test Automation Framework in JavaUnknownUnknown+
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1:00pm to 4:30pmIn the realm of software development, the challenge of maintaining high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines is ever-present. GenAI enabling developers to produce code and potentially even more defects in shorter time clearly calls for more rapid test automation development. One of the most complex and time consuming activities is designing and building an effective test automation framework. Péter will provide some theoretical background, then the attendees will implement a UI test automation framework in Java. One of the key aspects covered in this tutorial is proper...TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
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all eventOops AI Did It Again: How to Get AI and Agents to Stop Being Weird and Actually Be Useful in Your BusinessUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 9:45amWe're starting to see AI and agents everywhere. Let's admit it, though - at times they can be unruly. Not good! Why does this happen? Where can AI go wrong? How do we wrestle these tools into line? Maybe get them to wear a tie at times, if that's not asking too much? Dona will tackle common pitfalls you might run into with AI and agents. She'll show you how to address the quirks that make AI seem unpredictable. You'll learn how to set clear expectations for AI performance, and design systems that work for YOUR business. She'll show you a framework to harness AI and agents effectively. And...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventVibe Coding: It's Time to VibeUnknownUnknown+
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10:00am to 11:00amVibe Coding: It's Time to Vibe. Attend the keynote to find out more!KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
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all eventBuilding a QA Team from the Ground UpUnknownUnknown+
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11:30am to 12:30pmAt some point in your career - especially at newer companies and start ups, there might come a time when you are hired onto a development team as the very FIRST QA hire! With such an exciting opportunity, there is so much at stake. Your performance will not only depend on your testing skills, but your ability to add value to the development process AND the product! In this presentation Stephanie will go over her own experience building a QA team, and some important milestones and challenges she hit along the journey. She will talk about how to evaluate the team you are being hired into,...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
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all eventPath to Becoming a Test Automation Engineer Rock Star!UnknownUnknown+
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11:30am to 12:30pmSo… you want to become a Test Automation Engineer (or hire and develop one)? While there’s quite a bit of information available about important technical and tool skills to master, there’s not enough discussion around the path to becoming an effective Test Automation Engineer that knows how to add VALUE. This had led to a proliferation of engineers who are proficient with tools and building frameworks but have skill and knowledge gaps, especially in software testing, that reduce the value they deliver with test automation. In this talk, Lee will share his lessons learned from over 30 years...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventIs Your Playbook for Generative AI in Test Automation on Point?UnknownUnknown+
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1:30pm to 2:30pmGenerative AI allows us to create test automation scripts really fast, but how can we be sure the outcome is truly complete? In this talk, Julio will discuss the critical process of how to define your prompts and evaluate if the results from AI-driven test automation creation cover all the necessary bases. He will bring a playbook for GenAI in test automation created based on the results of research that collected advice and feedback from dozens of test automation engineers. In the session, Julio will discuss practical examples of the mindset, a set of steps to be followed when using...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventRevolutionizing Load Testing: Our 5-Year Journey with PewPewUnknownUnknown+
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1:30pm to 2:30pmIn Paul Burnside's organization, there was a need for a new load testing approach in the age of microservices a few years ago and the decision was made to develop a new free open-sourced tool. Join Paul, as he discusses why "virtual users" are outdated for modern service testing and how endpoint testing is the solution. The session will cover the decision to open-source and the key features and benefits including cost savings on AWS, access to raw data, customizable reports for monitoring and analysis, built with Rust for performance and a user-friendly design. Paul will demonstrate a...DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
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all eventThe Myth of the Golden Test Database: Why It Doesn't Work and What to Do InsteadUnknownUnknown+
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1:30pm to 2:30pmTest automation requires predictability, yet every test environment refresh or migration from Dev to QA to PreProd throws test data into chaos. This typically leads to the pursuit of a "golden test database" that can be restored to a known state. But regardless of the cost and effort associated with test data management projects, they will always eventually fail. Learn why and what to do instead to make your automated tests resilient and repeatable.UnknownUnknown+
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all eventFrom Vision to Velocity: Accelerating Agile Testing with Generative AIUnknownUnknown+
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2:45pm to 3:45pmIn the rapidly evolving landscape of Agile and DevOps, traditional methods of testing business-facing features often struggle to keep pace with the demands for faster and more thorough testing. However, the fusion of traditional testing wisdom with cutting-edge AI presents a unique opportunity to enhance software quality and delivery speed, offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. Join Phillip as he examines key test design techniques - such as equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision table testing, and state transition testing - and explores how...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventTest Strategy Roadmap for Moving from SAP ECC to S4 HANAUnknownUnknown+
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2:45pm to 3:45pmIf your company uses SAP, there is a big challenge heading your way. Any company using SAP that has not already converted will face the massive effort of moving from SAP ECC to S4 HANA before the end of 2027. If you already feel overwhelmed by the demands of testing your company's transformation or haven't yet begun planning, this session is for you. Linda Hayes will discuss what is - and isn't - changing in your enterprise landscape and how to organize your test strategy into manageable steps to remove the most risk in the shortest amount of time. You will leave with a clear outline to...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventEnabling a DevOps Culture with Embedded SystemsUnknownUnknown+
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2:45pm to 3:45pmIn today's technology-driven landscape, where software and hardware intertwine seamlessly in embedded systems, adopting a DevOps culture becomes imperative. This talk delves into the dynamic world of embedded systems and explores how organizations can successfully implement and nurture a DevOps culture within this unique domain. DevOps, with its emphasis on collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement, has revolutionized software development. However, adapting these principles to the realm of embedded systems presents distinct challenges and opportunities. The discussion will...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
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all eventPanel - Revolutionizing Test Automation: The Impact of Generative AI on Quality EngineeringPanelDeliberation+
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4:15pm to 5:15pmAs Generative AI rapidly reshapes how we work, its impact on quality engineering and more specifically test automation is profound. Join our panel of AI and testing experts as they dive into how Gen AI is transforming testing practices, from creating smarter automation frameworks to redefining manual testing roles. Explore cutting-edge tools, discuss the challenges of integrating AI into test strategies, and debate the ethical implications of AI-driven quality engineering. This thought-provoking session will be driven by your questions and thus provide actionable insights, inspire...PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
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all eventRedefining Quality: Empowering Autonomous Teams for SaaS ExcellenceUnknownUnknown+
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8:30am to 9:30amTraditional roles within software development teams are being redefined in today’s fast-paced world of cloud platforms and Software as a Service (SaaS). The rise of DevOps has blurred the boundaries between development and operations, emphasizing speed, agility, and continuous delivery. Amid this transformation, the debate about whether to have a separate QA team is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Instead, the focus should shift to building autonomous, cross-functional teams equipped with the skills and ownership required to deliver high-quality SaaS products efficiently. Ronit...UnknownUnknown+
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all eventHarnessing the Power of Large Language Models: Automatically Generating High-Quality, Readable, and Maintainable Unit Test Cases for Java and PythonUnknownUnknown+
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9:45am to 10:45amIn this talk, Lisa Waugh will discuss the challenges in delivering high-quality software due to manual testing and the need for automated unit test generation. Despite the development of techniques and tools to automatically generate unit tests, the generated tests often suffer from poor readability and lack resemblance to developer-written tests. To address these issues, Lisa's team has investigated the use of large language models (LLMs) to improve the readability and usability of automatically generated tests. They have created a pipeline to guide LLMs in generating high-coverage,...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventStarting Small: Piloting Automated Testing Capabilities for an Unemployment Insurance ServiceUnknownUnknown+
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9:45am to 10:45amIn a complex, regulated legacy environment with minimal test automation and tight deadlines, technical and non-technical challenges can make it difficult to accelerate the QA process. This session uses Mighty Acorn Digital's experience launching an automated testing program for the New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Modernization initiative as a case study on introducing automation to ensure safety across thousands of test scenarios spanning multiple different technologies. Introducing test automation in this environment presented several challenges. There was skepticism about the...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventNavigating the Future: Embracing Automation Testing in a Rapidly Evolving Digital WorldUnknownUnknown+
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all eventPreviewUnknownUnknown+
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9:45am to 10:45pmIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, quality assurance is undergoing a major transformation. QA professionals must maintain software quality while adapting to the rapid pace of development, accelerated by AI. To keep up, the shift from manual testing to automation and AI-driven solutions is essential. This transition is not just about speed - it’s about fostering innovation, adaptability, and future readiness. However, adopting automation is complex, requiring team-wide processes and long-term maintenance for success. Where do you start? In this session, Amanda will share a...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
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all eventApplying Software Testing Principles to Risk Management Control TestingUnknownUnknown+
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11:15am to 12:15pmIn today's dynamic business environment, robust risk management is crucial for organizational success. Traditional approaches to risk management control testing often focus on compliance, but they can benefit significantly from the rigorous methodologies developed in software testing. This presentation will explore how core software testing principles - such as test case design, automation, regression testing, and defect tracking - can be effectively applied to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management control testing. Attendees will learn how to leverage these...PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
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all eventBuilding a Scalable Infrastructure for Mobile UI Test ExecutionUnknownUnknown+
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The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 44/100 and verified 44/100, then capped for agenda is mostly passive without visible outcome mechanics.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a comparison record more than a model to copy: it reads as a broadcast-heavy conference, with the strongest visible signal in learning transfer and problem specificity and the biggest open question around follow through and participation architecture. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Learning Transfer, Problem Specificity, and Personalization. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Participation Architecture, and Network Design.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Turn passive airtime into participant work: practice, sensemaking, decisions, critique, or artifact creation.
- Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from conferences.techwell.com. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Feedback, Network design, Learning transfer, Personalization.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- No visible follow-up, progress monitoring, or longitudinal tracking.
- Passive stage formats dominate the visible agenda.
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- 42: No visible follow-up, tracking, or impact mechanism.
- 34: Agenda is mostly passive without visible outcome mechanics.
Review flags
- Fourth-loop score cap: No visible follow-up, tracking, or impact mechanism.
- Fourth-loop score cap: Agenda is mostly passive without visible outcome mechanics.
- No source-backed follow-up, validation, baseline, tracking, or impact evidence.
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
Where To Go Next
Compare this agenda against other Technology / AI / Startup events scored on the same eight pillars.