QA: Challenge Accepted 2025 - The Elevation

An international technical conference for software testing and quality assurance

About The Event

QA: Challenge Accepted is an international, full-day, single-track conference crafted for enthusiasts, specialists, and managers in software testing and quality assurance. Created by the QA community in Bulgaria, this event is by professionals, for professionals. We’re excited to welcome you to the 11th edition on September 27, 2025, at the John Atanasoff Forum in Sofia, Bulgaria. This year’s theme, The Elevation, reflects the continuous growth of our QA community and the rising challenges in the industry. And what better way to mark our 11th edition than with a reminder that Eleven means Elevation—a perfect opportunity to rise to new heights! With a lineup of inspiring talks, practical insights, and plenty of networking opportunities, QA: Challenge Accepted 2025 is the place to be. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow with the QA community.


Where

John Atanasoff Forum
Sofia Tech Park
Sofia, Bulgaria


When

September 27th 2025
Saturday
Day 270 of Year 2025

What is it like? Check it out:

Currently available: Super early bug tickets (only 100!)

QA: Challenge Accepted Full Ticket
129 BGN
(~67 EUR)
QA: Challenge Accepted only
onsite ticket

Combined tickets for both QA: Challenge Accepted and DEV: Challenge Accepted
199 BGN
(~103 EUR)
Combined ticket for
DEV: Challenge Accepted and QA: Challenge Accepted



By buying a ticket, you get:

  • Full onsite and online access to the conference.
  • Unlimited networking opportunities to connect with like-minded tech enthusiasts
  • Unlimited coffee to keep your energy high throughout the day
  • A tasty lunch to fuel your learning and networking sessions
  • Access to sponsor booths, offering insights into cutting-edge tech solutions
  • An opportunity to interact directly with speakers in the Speakers Corner
  • Chance to win exciting prizes from sponsor raffles
  • All the fun of meeting old buddies and making new friends in the tech community
  • ... and many more!

Haven't decided yet?

Register for news and get online access to the conference absolutely free of charge.

Not sure about coming over?

Come on - the combined cost of your flights, accommodation, and a full-access conference ticket here is often less than just a basic entry pass at some other events. Thanks to our sponsors, it is not only a budget-friendly event, but you also get the complete experience - comprehensive learning, extensive networking, and the chance to explore the vibrant culture of a charming EU country - Bulgaria . Reach us if you need any help for visas, travel, and accommodation - we will be happy to help.

Event Schedule

Call for papers is still open!

The agenda will be announced on 15 June 2025.

If you want to speak from our stage, apply as a speaker before 15 May 2025.

Roadmap

Here is the an approximate roadmap of important conference dates. Please note that some of these dates may change:


1 Jan
Event officially announced on the website

Call for speakers and sponsors opened.
Tickets on sale.

15 May
Call for speakers closed.


Nominations for QA of the Year opened.
Early bug tickets sale ends.
Standard tickets on sale.

15 Jun
Agenda announced

 

15 Aug
Call for sponsor ends

Nominations closed.

1 Sep
Standard ticket sale ends

Last minute tickets are on sale.
Voting for nominees starts.

20 Sep
Tickets sale ends

Last chance to buy a ticket.

27 Sep
QA: Challenge Accepted 2025


The conference day.


Another great conference organized by us.



Sponsors & Partners

Interested in sponsoring the event, or any other kind of partnership?

Write to us at  or call +359887675786 for more information.

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