09:50-10:20

🎤 Introduce Chaos in the Beginning to Reduce Chaos in the End

Hashtags: #ChaosTesting #Resilience #TestStrategy #DisasterRecovery

Suitable for: Manual QA, Automation QA, Tech Lead, QA Manager, PM

We will kick off with a talk inspired by the story of the polio vaccine that draws a brilliant parallel with Chaos Testing: injecting controlled failures to build immunity in complex systems. Vipin demystifies the art of breaking things on purpose to make them stronger, showing how early disruptions can help uncover hidden weaknesses and prevent future outages. He will present a structured approach to chaos testing across unit, integration, and system levels, making the case for why it should be part of every serious QA strategy. You’ll also get tips on convincing management, plus a real-life case study that shows the value of testing in production.

Vipin Jain

💼 Head QA and Deliveries @ Metacube software
✈️ Jaipur, India

Vipin Jain has 23 years of experience in the IT industry, with the last 18 focused on software quality. He is Head of QA and Deliveries at Metacube Software, where he leads delivery operations and drives quality culture across teams. A passionate speaker and writer, Vipin has delivered talks at major conferences including TestCon, SQA Days, HUSTEF, TestingUY, TestingUnited, and more. He’s also a member of several international program committees and has authored 30+ blog posts, articles, and contributions to books on QA and software engineering.

10:40-11:10

🎤 PandorAI's box - What have we opened!?!

Hashtags: #AI #LLMs #FutureOfTesting #FunDrivenTesting #PandorasBox

Suitable for: Automation QA, Manual QA, SDET, Tech Lead

Artificial Intelligence, especially Large Language Models (LLMs), has burst into our daily lives — and there's no turning back! But what exactly have we unleashed, and how should we, as QA professionals, respond? In this engaging talk, René explores what came out of the AI box and how we can test, challenge, and adapt to it. He’ll introduce the ACME method, a framework to help testers of all levels (novices and veterans alike) navigate the new testing realities brought by AI. Expect insights, real-life parallels, and a thought-provoking take on testing in the age of smart machines.

René van Veldhuijzen

💼 Test Positivo @ Squerist
✈️ Odijk, the Netherlands

René van Veldhuijzen, aka Testimist, is a passionate advocate for the testing profession and the creator of Fun Driven Testing. With years of experience as a Test Specialist, he helps organizations improve the quality of their processes and products while spreading knowledge through his speaking and writing. René has spoken at leading conferences including EuroSTAR, TestCon, HUSTEF, TAPOST, and more. He’s also an organizer of TestMass in the Netherlands. As organizer of the Ministry of Testing NL chapter meetings he actively supports the Dutch QA community. Whether on stage or online, René shares practical insights with energy, curiosity, and just the right amount of humor.

11:10-11:40

🎤 You Know How to Test. Now Learn How to Prompt

Hashtags: #AI #LLM #PromptEngineering #TestStrategy #Productivity

Suitable for: Automation QA, Manual QA, SDET, Tech Lead

In a world where AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming essential collaborators, prompt engineering is emerging as the new superpower for QA professionals. This talk will demystify what prompt engineering really is — beyond asking casual questions — and show how testers can harness proven patterns to generate test cases, refine requirements, automate documentation, and debug smarter,. You'll discover how to think like a "QA for AI" and leave with practical, reusable prompt patterns that turn large language models into powerful teammates. No AI experience needed — just your tester mindset.

Anton Angelov

💼 Co-Founder and Chief Test Automation Architect @ Automate The Planet
📌️ Sofia, Bulgaria

Anton Angelov is widely recognized in the global QA community. He is the Managing Director and co-founder of Automate The Planet and the inventor of the BELLATRIX test automation framework. Anton is the author of eight bestselling books, including 'Design Patterns for High-Quality Automated Tests' in C#/Java and the 'Automated Testing Unleashed' series. He is a multiple-time winner of the 'QA of the Year' award and was honored with the 'QA of the Decade' and 'Overall Contribution to the QA Community' awards. Anton leads teams of engineers helping companies succeed with test automation, delivers global lectures, and aims to establish Bulgaria as a leader in QA innovation and education.

12:00-12:30

🎤 To Measure or Not to Measure: The QA Metrics Dilemma

Hashtags: #QAMetrics #SoftwareQuality #TestAutomation #DataDrivenQA

Suitable for: Management, Tech Lead, Automation QA, Manual QA, PM

This talk delves into the critical question of whether and how to effectively measure quality assurance metrics. It explores the challenges and benefits of various metrics, from traditional defect counts to more modern indicators like test automation coverage and release quality. Attendees will learn how to identify meaningful metrics that align with business goals, avoid common pitfalls in data collection and interpretation, and leverage insights to drive continuous improvement in their QA processes.

Maryam Umar

💼 Engineering Manager, Quality @ Booking.com
✈️ London, UK

With over 18 years in QA across finance, mobile, and eCommerce, Maryam brings deep insight into building sustainable, purposeful engineering practices. She’s passionate about using metrics to reflect real product quality and creating diverse teams that thrive. A frequent international speaker and advocate for inclusion in tech, she also works to inspire students by showing how creative the world of engineering can be. After missing her first shot at QA: Challenge Accepted, she’s finally taking the stage!

12:30-13:00

🎤 Test Data Management: The Cornerstone of Reliable Automation

Hashtags: #TestDataManagement #TestAutomation #DataQuality #CI_CD

Suitable for: Automation QA, SDET, DevOps, Backend Dev, Tech Lead

In the world of automated testing, reliable test data is often the missing piece of the puzzle. This talk emphasizes the critical role of effective test data management (TDM) in building robust and maintainable test automation frameworks. It covers strategies for generating, provisioning, and maintaining high-quality test data, including approaches for sensitive data handling, data anonymization, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Attendees will learn how to overcome common TDM challenges and build a solid foundation for their test automation efforts.

Nikolay Avramov

💼 Test Automation Consultant @ Automate the Planet
📌 Sofia, Bulgaria

Nikolay Avramov has 10+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer. He started his career in the field from ground zero - from taking part in the Telerik Academy to becoming a Principal QA Engineer, Trainer, and Consultant at the heart of any innovation or automation initiative. He found his true passion in Test Automation while looking for a ‘weapon’ to fight the tedious, non-productive daily tasks that a QA faces. By reducing the repeatable manual jobs, he believes that we can make the world a better place, full of happy and productive people ready to tackle the next challenging task instead of the next pile of test scenarios to cover by hand.

13:50-14:20

🎤 Escaping the “Perfect”: Does it actually matter?

Hashtags: #PragmaticTesting #AgileQA #ContinuousDelivery #RiskBasedTesting

Suitable for: Manual QA, Automation QA, Tech Lead, PM, Management

In a world obsessed with achieving "perfect" software, this talk challenges the notion that perfection is always the most valuable goal for QA. Lina will explore the concept of pragmatic testing — understanding when to prioritize speed and efficiency over exhaustive coverage, and how to identify what truly matters to users and the business. She’ll share insights on striking the right balance between quality and delivery, discussing how to embrace imperfection as a strategic advantage and escape the never-ending pursuit of "perfect" in an agile environment.

Lina Zubyte

💼 Independent Consultant
✈️ Vilnius, Lithuania

Lina Zubyte is an award-winning quality consultant, writer, and podcast host who brings curiosity and creativity into every corner of tech. She’s spoken at leading conferences like EuroSTAR (where she won Best Paper), TestCon Europe (top-rated talk), and The Best in Test. Lina’s worked across borders and industries, helping teams improve both quality and collaboration. Through her blog and podcast Quality Bits, she explores topics from ethical testing to role evolution in QA—often with guests she once dreamed of interviewing. Lina also enjoys writing, quirky art, and making people laugh while thinking deeply.

14:20-14:50

🎤 No More Gatekeeping: I’m Here to Coach, Not Catch Bugs

Hashtags: #QualityCoaching #ShiftLeft #Empowerment #AgileQA

Suitable for: Manual QA, Automation QA, Tech Lead, Management, PM, Backend Dev, Frontend Dev

Are you a QA professional tired of being seen as the "bug police"? This talk is for you. Christine argues for a transformative shift in the QA role: from gatekeeping to quality coaching. She'll share practical strategies for empowering development teams to take ownership of quality, fostering a collaborative environment where testers act as enablers rather than just defect finders. Discover how to move beyond traditional bug hunting and become a true quality coach, influencing processes, mentoring colleagues, and driving a culture of shared responsibility for quality.

Christine Pinto

💼 CTPO & Co-Founder @ Epic Test Quest
✈️ Berlin, Germany

Christine Pinto is a tester-turned-tech-founder with nearly two decades of experience breaking things (and fixing a few). Starting in manual testing in 2008, she’s led QA at fashion startups, public sector giants, and globally distributed teams—often balancing chaos and clarity. Now Co-founder and CTPO of Epic Test Quest, she’s making testing faster, smarter, and fun with a Slack-native assistant for remote teams. Christine blends AI with human judgment, turns testing into a team sport, and helps testers grow into strategic leaders. Outside work, she enjoys cherry blossom picnics, classical concerts, and building LEGO Harry Potter castles—brick by brick. Her next quest? Scaling Epic Test Quest and supporting a global league of quality champions.

15:10-15:40

🎤 When Clean Code Gets Messy: Surviving (and Laughing at) Over-Engineered Test Automation

Hashtags: #TestAutomation #CleanCode #Refactoring #SoftwareDesign

Suitable for: Automation QA, SDET, Tech Lead, Backend Dev

We all aim for "clean code" and elegant solutions in test automation, but sometimes (despite our best intentions) things get messy. This talk is a humorous yet insightful dive into the world of over-engineered test frameworks. Bruno Figueiredo shares his war stories and lessons learned from battling overly complex architectures, unnecessary abstractions, and "design patterns" that went terribly wrong. You’ll learn how to identify the signs of over-engineering, build pragmatic strategies for simplifying existing codebases, and how to balance architectural purity with the need for deliverable and maintainable automation. And all of this while keeping your sanity (and sense of humor)!

Bruno Figueiredo

💼 QA Engineer @ Mestre QA | LetsGetChecked
✈️ Porto, Portugal

Bruno is a passionate QA Engineer and teacher with over 10 years of experience in quality assurance. He has helped teams across Brazil and Europe build robust automation frameworks, improve testing strategies, and foster a culture of quality and collaboration. Known for his energy, sincerity, and ability to make complex topics fun and relatable, Bruno brings a human touch to technical work. He’s also the creator of the Mestre QA YouTube channel, where he shares hands-on testing knowledge, career advice, and personal insights with the global QA community. Bruno enjoys inspiring others to pursue growth through persistence, storytelling, and lots of real talk.

15:40-16:10

🎤 BDD (Beer Driven Development)

Hashtags: #BDD #Collaboration #Agile #Communication

Suitable for: Everyone, Developers, QA, Business Analysts, Product Owners

Forget Test-Driven Development or Behavior-Driven Development — it's time for Beer Driven Development! In this lighthearted yet insightful talk, John Pourdanis explores how the casual, collaborative atmosphere of a beer-fueled discussion can surprisingly unlock better communication, clearer understanding of requirements, and more effective testing. He'll share anecdotes and practical tips on how informal interactions can bridge gaps between developers, testers, and business stakeholders, leading to more aligned and higher-quality software. Expect a fun, engaging session that reminds us that sometimes, the best solutions emerge when we lighten up and connect over a pint (or two).

John Pourdanis

💼 Lead QA Engineer @ Vimachem
🚗 Thessaloniki, Greece

John started as a developer before moving into QA, giving him a unique edge in building test automation that developers actually like. With over a decade of experience, he’s known for designing scalable frameworks, catching bugs early, and leading high-performing QA teams. A natural mentor, John delivers practical, impact-driven training that helps others grow fast. He’s worked across web, mobile, and enterprise systems, always aiming to improve software quality through smart testing. Passionate about staying current, he’s earned multiple certifications and loves sharing what he learns.