{"id":14375,"date":"2019-12-30T18:25:11","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T12:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigniti.com\/blog\/?p=14375"},"modified":"2022-07-15T21:03:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T15:33:47","slug":"best-software-testing-conferences-events-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/blog\/best-software-testing-conferences-events-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"The top Software Testing & Quality Assurance events in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

The testers and QA community gets ample opportunity around the year to learn new trends and technologies, engage into current industry best practices, and network with each other through several events and conferences.<\/span>\u00a0Such events can prove tremendously helpful in expanding one\u2019s knowledge as well as connectivity within the QA realm. However, it is somewhat impractical to go to all of these conferences.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we are about to enter 2020, here is a list of the top software testing & quality assurance events for you to attend this year, so that you can plan your calendar in advance. Although, there are several events for which the dates have not been announced yet. We will keep updating this post as and when we receive any information on them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0Software Quality Days<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>January 14 \u2013 17, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Vienna<\/span>, Austria<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is one of the biggest software quality conventions in Europe.\u00a0<\/span>This year<\/span>, Software Quality Days<\/span>\u00a0is entering its 12<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0edition with \u2018Quality Intelligence\u2019 as its key theme. The presentations at this conference aim to influence better software quality by offering industry-specific insights.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The target group of Software Quality Days 2020 comprises Managers of\u00a0<\/span>Software\u00a0<\/span>P<\/span>rocess and Quality, IT Managers,\u00a0<\/span>H<\/span>eads of\u00a0<\/span>D<\/span>evelopment, Test Managers, Testers, Developers, Architects, Designers,\u00a0<\/span>and anyone who is involved in the software development in some way or other.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0Automation Guild Online Conference<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>February 3 \u2013 5, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Online<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 4<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0Annual Automation Guild Online Conference brings together 20+ testing experts who offer \u2018Actionable Automation Awesomeness\u2019 along with proven testing strategies and techniques.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The conference is primarily aimed at the community of automation testers and provide them the opportunity to learn from the<\/span>\u00a0automation testing<\/span>\u00a0experts\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span>at the convenience of their home.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 \u00a0European Testing Conference 2020<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>February 6 \u2013 7, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The European Testing Conference is a comprehensive event comprising of keynotes, workshops, demo talks, and collaborative sessions. Focused on enhancing the understanding of fundamental testing methods within the community, the conference is all about talking, learning, and practicing the art of testing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Testing experts and practitioners<\/span>\u00a0can learn, teach, talk, and practice the \u2018art of testing\u2019 over the span of this four-day conference. The event also presents ample networking opportunities through various sessions such as Speed Meet and Lean Coffee.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 QA or the Highway<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>February 25<\/span>th<\/span>, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Columbus, Ohio<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

QA or the Highway is a one-day, regional conference, organized by Central Ohio Software Quality Assurance & Management (COSQAM)<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>The conference features thought leadership and real-world experiences from the testing and QA industry.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The insights shared by the industry professionals can be immensely valuable to software developers, testers, managers, and QA practitioners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0TSQA 2020<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>February 26 \u2013 27, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Durham, NC<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Triangle Software Quality Assurance or TSQA conference 2020\u00a0<\/span>intends to explore the\u00a0<\/span>space\u00a0<\/span><\/i>of testing<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>The conference features prominent speakers and leaders who share their knowledge on the emerging trends and technologies within the QA industry.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TSQA 2020 offers networking opportunity for career development and is relevant for anyone who is interested in expanding their knowledge of the software industry, including testers, software testing\/QA professionals, Agile practitioners, software developers, software development managers, QA and test managers, and IT software team members.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0TestBash Brighton 2020<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>March 26 \u2013 27, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Brighton<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Back for its 9<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0year, the two-day TestBash 2020 conference will include workshops, training sessions, talks, and a range of activities for promoting engagement among the attendees and speakers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Automation testers and people from the QA community will find the conference\u00a0<\/span>worthwhile<\/span>\u00a0as they will be getting a chance to enrich their learning and understanding of the essentials of testing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 STPCON SPRING 2020<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>March 30 \u2013 April 2, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>San Diego, CA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

STPCon is a conference that acts as a convergence point for test management, strategy, and leadership. The conference covers all the\u00a0<\/span>trending\u00a0<\/span>technologies in the industry, such as AI, agile,\u00a0<\/span>test team leadership and management, performance<\/span>\u00a0testing, test automation, machine learning, and more. Attend this conference to learn more about software testing techniques<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0the latest tools<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>develop new or improve existing processes<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and gain<\/span>\u00a0exclusive<\/span>\u00a0industry insight<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This event is\u00a0<\/span>apt<\/span>\u00a0for QA and testing professionals, developers, software development managers, and test managers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 SAUCECON 20<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>April 27 \u2013 29, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Austin, Texas<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SauceCon 20 is the forth annual Sauce Labs user conference that is\u00a0<\/span>focused<\/span>\u00a0on emphasizing the importance of continuous testing in accelerating digital excellence through DevOps and Agile adoption. This three-day conference will bring automated testing experts from across the globe under one roof, where they will learn about real-world continuous testing experiences, cutting-edge developments, and best practices for continuous testing, automated testing in CI\/CD pipelines, DevOps, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SauceCon attracts front-end developers, SDETs, QA, and DevOps experts from companies of all sizes, from all over the world. The attendees may range from practitioners to managers and\u00a0<\/span>directors, who have experience in automated testing with Selenium and Appium and are interested in further expanding their knowledge of the automation tools.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 Test and Quality Summit<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>April 29, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Dublin, Ireland<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Organized by the UK and Ireland Testing Board (UKITB), the Test and Quality Summit 2020 is a one-day event centered on sharing of new ideas and their immediate implementation. The program of the summit intends to talk about the new software testing and quality assurance trends, tackling of potenti<\/span>al<\/span>\u00a0problems, and producing actionable solutions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The program at this event features a line of\u00a0<\/span>international<\/span>\u00a0speakers who will be talking about AI, test automation, SAFe, and more. This is an ideal chance for networking with your peers from the software testing and QA community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Accelerate 2020<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>April 29 -30, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>San Francisco, CA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the course of two days, Accelerate 2020 will feature<\/span>\u00a080+ in-depth, industry-leading sessions, workshops, and insights on the topics such as continuous\u00a0<\/span>testing<\/span>, digital transformation, agile test management, resilient RPA, load testing, and more<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accelerate 2020 appeals to the innovators, leaders, and influencers of their company\u2019s digital transformation success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

11.\u00a0 deliver:Agile<\/span><\/b>\u00a02020<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>April 29 \u2013 May 1, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Columbus, OH, USA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The theme of this year\u2019s deliver:Agile conference spans across core technical practices, team technical practices, and technical practices at the organizational level. The 3-day event will explore topics such as new and updated core Agile development practices, integration of UX principles, advances in testing practices and automation, the growing importance of data and intelligence across the entire spectrum of activities, and the evolution of tools and techniques that bridge development, deployment, security, and operations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The deliver:Agile 2020 conference invites practitioners from multiple disciplines, such as developers and QA, UX designers, Infrastructure engineers, data scientists, cloud specialists, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0 STAREAST<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>May 3 \u2013 8, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Orlando, Florida<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

STAREAST is one of the most respected and longest-running conferences on software testing and quality assurance with 100+ in-depth learning and networking opportunities. Over the course of a\u00a0<\/span>week<\/span>, the conference covers some of the most in-demand topics and testing innovations<\/span>\u00a0through keynotes, lectures, workshops, and tutorials.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All STAR events are very much a \u2018must-attend\u2019 for IT directors, QA\/test managers, analysts, test practitioners and engineers, development managers, developers, and CTOs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

13.\u00a0 Agile + DevOps WEST<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>June 7 \u2013 12, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Las Vegas, Nevada<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Agile + DevOps West is a conference to attend if you want to learn how to accelerate the delivery of reliable, secure software applications, and how the practice of agile & DevOps brings cross-functional stakeholders together to deliver software with greater speed and agility while meeting quality and security demands. You will also learn from industry experts how to leverage agile and DevOps concepts to improve deployment frequency and time to market, reduce lead time, and more successfully deliver stable new features.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This event is applicable for QA and testing professionals, developers, software development managers, QA, test managers, and developers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

14.\u00a0 Agile Testing Days<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>June 21 \u2013 25, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Chicago, Illinois<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Acclaimed as North America\u2019s greatest Agile testing festival, the Agile Testing Days is a perfect opportunity for the Agile community to network and develop resourceful insights in Agile and software testing. There will be discussions around Artificial Intelligence, Agile Leadership, Test\u00a0<\/span>Automation, Agile Transformation, Security Testing, Modern Test Management, API Testing, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event is very much relevant for Agile experts, QA experts, developers, and even management\/business leaders to understand its impact on the business front.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

15.\u00a0 Agile 2020<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Ju<\/span>ly<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>20<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span>24<\/span>, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Orlando, Florida<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dedicated to the advancement of Agile principles, Agile 2020 is a conference for the \u2018Agile tribes\u2019 to meet and brainstorm. In its 19<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0edition, this 5-day conference will feature 20+ tracks that will explore the latest Agile software development techniques, practices, and strategies from the top experts, innovators, change agents, and thought leaders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Executives, managers, software developers, and researchers<\/span>\u00a0will find the event worthwhile as there will be opportunity to gain insights from authors, innovators, and expert practitioners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

16.\u00a0 DevOps World<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>September 21 \u2013 24, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Las Vegas, Nevada<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DevOps World brings together thousands of developers, practitioners, managers, and leaders to discuss DevOps best practices while leveraging the chance to make new connections. It comprises keynotes by industry thought leaders, hundreds of breakout sessions, detailed training courses and workshops, and several onsite receptions & offsite evening events for networking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This conference targets IT decision makers and DevOps practitioners apart from QA experts<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

17.\u00a0 Pacific NW Software Quality Conference<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>October 12 \u2013 14, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Portland, Orlando<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The central theme at PNSQC for this year is \u201c2020 Vision: Quality Moving Forward\u201d. The event will be an amalgamation of past learnings and future outlook for the world of quality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pacific NW Software Quality Conference 2020 is free and open to anyone who is passionate about professional software quality with the spectrum of attendees comprising of developers, IT managers, project managers, product owners, testers, and security professionals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

18.\u00a0 STARWEST<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>October 4 \u2013 9, 2020<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Anaheim, CA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

STARWEST, organized by TechWell, focuses on practical knowledge and leadership sessions. It is one of the most reputed events in the West Coast and includes tutorials, training sessions, and even a leadership summit. Being an acclaimed event and attended by key folks in the software testing and quality assurance segment, it makes a great place for expanding your network.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just like all of the TechWell events, STARWEST is also a \u2018must-attend\u2019 for IT directors, QA\/test managers, analysts, test practitioners and engineers, development managers, developers, and CTOs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Conclusion<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These are some of the biggest and best software testing conferences from all over the world that you must plan to attend in 2020. These events attract hundreds of thousands of attendees each year cumulatively and are focused on furthering the value of QA in the software development world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, Cigniti also hosts various thought leadership events round the year, including\u00a0<\/span>webinars<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>meetups<\/span><\/a>. This year, we are renewing our global event \u2013\u00a0<\/span>Leadership in Quality Engineering or LiQE<\/span><\/a>, which\u00a0<\/span>is a platform for discussing how Digital Assurance, Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance solutions can help achieve the Quality at Speed<\/span>. Stay tuned for more updates.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connect<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with us here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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