Call for Speakers – Testers Day 2026

Overview

Testers Day 2026 is GeoSTQB’s flagship event focused on quality assurance, software testing, and the evolving role of QA in modern development. This call for speakers invites experienced professionals, engineers, and leaders from across the QA community to share practical insights, real-world debugging stories, and forward-looking perspectives on testing in the age of AI and rapid software delivery. The event is designed to foster lively discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking among QA practitioners, team leads, managers, developers with testing experience, and anyone passionate about quality.

Why speak

Speaking at Testers Day offers several benefits. You can inspire a global audience of QA professionals, grow your personal brand, and increase visibility within the testing ecosystem. The program emphasizes concrete, actionable content with real-world examples, case studies, and discussions that help attendees improve their testing practices, tooling, and team collaboration.

What to speak about

The call seeks talks that deliver practical value and measurable impact. Suggested themes include deep dives into real-world technical challenges and debugging stories, AI and the future of testing, QA market trends and career paths, and strategies for stronger team collaboration and leadership. Proposals should emphasize transferable lessons, reproducible patterns, and approaches that attendees can apply in their own organizations.

Who should apply

We encourage applicants from a wide range of roles in the software engineering and QA space, including QA engineers, SDETs, test automation engineers, team leads, managers, and QA leaders. The content should be accessible to a broad audience while offering depth for practitioners and decision-makers alike. The goal is to assemble a diverse slate of speakers who can share varied perspectives on quality, process, and technology.

Dates and process

Key dates visible on the page include a Submission Deadline on May 20, 2026, followed by Feedback on submissions due June 10, 2026, and the Event Date on September 9, 2026. An application link is provided for speakers to submit talks. Proposals should be crafted to fit the event’s format and timing, with clear takeaways for attendees.

What to expect on site and format

The event content is framed to encourage practical talks with real-world applicability. Attendees will range from QA professionals to engineers and leaders seeking to broaden their understanding of testing trends, tools, and collaboration practices. The program emphasizes hands-on knowledge, collaborative discussion, and opportunities to connect with peers and potential collaborators.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions touched on in the call include who should apply, what topics are suitable, and how talks will be selected. Applicants can apply via the provided form, and will receive information about the selection process and timelines. The page highlights that Testers Day is a major celebration of testing excellence and a chance to contribute to the QA community.

Who should attend

The event is intended for QA engineers, SDETs, test automation specialists, team leads, managers, and anyone interested in quality and software testing. It is a platform for sharing knowledge, networking with peers, and learning about AI, future QA roles, and current market trends.

This description synthesizes the event intent, agenda items, speaker opportunities, and program details visible on the page to provide a comprehensive, engaging overview for potential speakers and attendees.