ConfQ - 2026 (Virtual)

Overview

ConfQ - 2026 (Virtual) is a premier international conference for QA leaders, automation experts, and quality engineers who are shaping the next era of software quality. The event is hosted as a virtual live conference on 3 and 4 July 2026, with sessions scheduled to accommodate multiple time zones including IST and CET. The format emphasizes thought leadership, practical wisdom, and actionable insights for modern quality assurance in an AI-influenced world. The program brings together experienced practitioners from industry, including engineers, managers, and researchers who are interested in responsible and context-driven quality practices rather than sales pitches or tool demos.

Agenda

Day 1 — Friday, July 3, 2026 (IST/cross-timezone format)

• Welcome Note and Opening Remarks
• The New Tester in the Age of AI by Manoj Kumar P S (VP - Technology, Moolya, India)
• Building a QA Strategy That Scales by Sivaprasad Pillai (Director, The QE Hub, UK)
• AI Can Generate Tests, Not Trust by Manish Saini (Senior Lead Developer Advocate, BrowserStack, India)
• Beyond Script by Kailash Pathak (Senior QA Leader, 3Pillar Global, India)

Day 2 — Saturday, July 4, 2026 (IST/cross-timezone format)

• Shift Left, Scale Right by Vishnu Mani (Senior Engineering Manager, HealthEdge, India)
• From Dogma to Dialogue by Brijesh Deb (Principal Consultant, Infosys, Netherlands)
• The Mirror in the Machine by Jenna Charlton (Developer Advocate, BrowserStack, US)
• Lightning Talks by Deepak Karn and Milijana Gunjevic (Leads and engineers from multiple organizations)
• Closing Remarks by the Event Host

The agenda features a mix of strategic talks, practical case studies, and interactive sessions designed to provoke thoughtful discussion about future-proof testing practices in AI-enabled development environments.

Speakers

ConfQ 2026 showcases a diverse lineup of experienced QA and testing leaders from global tech organizations. The speaker roster includes Manoj Kumar P S, Sivaprasad Pillai, Manish Saini, Kailash Pathak, Vishnu Mani, Brijesh Deb, Jenna Charlton, Deepak Karn, Milijana Gunjevic, and others. Each speaker brings deep industry expertise in areas such as automation, AI-driven testing, QA strategy, testing leadership, and ethical quality engineering. The page highlights LinkedIn profiles and professional backgrounds for many speakers, illustrating a broad range of regional and organizational perspectives.

Format

The event is delivered as a virtual conference with live talks, Q&A, and networking opportunities. Attendees can access live sessions, participate in interactive forums, and receive post-event recordings and resource bundles. The program emphasizes practical insights, governance, and context-driven quality practices rather than sales or vendor demos. The platform provides options for watching sessions across time zones and obtaining digital certificates and badges of participation.

Who should attend

This conference targets QA leaders, automation experts, software testers, engineers, and quality advocates who want to deepen their understanding of quality engineering in an AI-influenced landscape. The program is pitched to high-impact attendees who value thoughtful, evidence-based discussions over marketing pitches.

FAQs

The agenda and speaker lineup are subject to change based on availability. Attendees should expect a value-packed program with limited fluff, focused on actionable learnings and peer exchange. The event encourages practical takeaways for improving testing practices in real-world, large-scale environments.