TESTCON
EUROPE 2027
The Biggest Software Testing & QA Conference in Europe for Professionals
12ᵗʰ EDITION
October 19 
Workshops 
Kinepolis Antwerpen
October 20-22 
Conference Kinepolis Antwerpen
October 19 Workshop Kinepolis Antwerpen
October 20-22 Conference Kinepolis Antwerpen
TESTCON EUROPE IS BACK IN 2027
TestCon Europe is heading to Antwerp, Belgium, on October 19–22, 2027! Join software testing and QA professionals from across Europe for four inspiring days of expert talks, hands-on workshops, practical insights, and valuable networking. A new city, fresh perspectives, and the same passion for quality!
800+
ATTENDEES
60+
TALKS
35+
COUNTRIES
8+
WORKSHOPS
4
TRACKS
4
DAYS
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
TestCon Europe 2027 is the ideal platform for addressing key challenges in software testing, from adapting to emerging technologies like AI and IoT to integrating with Agile and DevOps workflows. The conference will tackle critical issues such as security, accessibility, scalable automation, and testing at scale, while providing solutions for managing resource constraints and navigating the complexities of AI/ML. With a rich lineup of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities, TestCon equips testers with the tools and insights they need to deliver quality and stay ahead in the ever-evolving industry.
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DISCOVER CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Expand your knowledge
The event provides unparalleled learning opportunities where you can gain access to the latest testing trends, best practices, and techniques, taught by top industry experts. This is a rare chance to expand your expertise and stay current with the rapidly changing field of software testing.
Gain hands-on experience
The included workshops at TestCon Europe provide a unique opportunity to put your knowledge into practice and gain hands-on experience.
Network with industry experts
Connect with like-minded professionals and industry experts, exchange ideas and insights, and stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments.
Get an unforgettable experience
Hosted in a cinema, attendees will enjoy comfortable seating, excellent sound quality, and large screens, making for an immersive and memorable learning and networking experience. In addition, the event features interactive games, quizzes, shows, an afterparty, and more creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants.
CONFERENCE THEMES 2026
Explore the key technical and organizational themes shaping Software Testing & Quality Engineering in 2026.
AI-Assisted Testing and Test Automation
AI is changing how tests are designed, generated, maintained, and reviewed. The priority is faster automation without sacrificing control, traceability, or engineering judgment.
FOCUS AREAS
• Test generation from requirements and natural language
• Coding agents for UI and end-to-end automation
• AI-assisted test maintenance and documentation
• Flaky test detection and stabilization
• Human review, guardrails, and trustworthy outputs
Testing LLM and AI Agent Systems
LLMs and agents do not behave like deterministic software. Testing them requires measurable evaluation, reliable grounding, controlled actions, and continuous production oversight.
FOCUS AREAS
• Testing non-deterministic outputs
• Golden test sets, scoring, and semantic evaluation
• RAG, hallucination, and source-grounding checks
• Agent actions, permissions, bias, and human oversight
• Production monitoring, model risk, and quality gates
Test Data Engineering
Reliable testing depends on reliable data. Teams need fast, repeatable, and scalable ways to create realistic datasets across services and environments.
FOCUS AREAS
• Synthetic and on-demand test data
• Automated data setup and reset
• API-driven Test Data as a Service
• Consistent data across microservices and E2E journeys
• Repeatable datasets for parallel and performance testing
TestOps, CI/CD and Release Quality
Fast delivery requires testing that produces timely, trustworthy release signals. TestOps connects risk-based coverage, CI/CD feedback, release planning, and operational visibility.
FOCUS AREAS
• Risk-based testing and critical-path coverage
• CI/CD quality gates and faster feedback
• Release planning, readiness, and go/no-go decisions
• Pipeline dashboards, tracing, and actionable signals
• TestOps ownership and continuous improvement
Security and Compliance Testing
Security and compliance evidence should be built into everyday testing, not added at the end. Runtime signals, governance, and traceability help teams release with confidence.
FOCUS AREAS
• Security evidence from functional testing
• Runtime application security testing (IAST)
• Security and privacy reviews for AI systems
• Compliance checks and regulatory readiness
• Audit-ready evidence and traceability
Accessibility Testing and WCAG Compliance
Automation can detect only part of the accessibility barriers users face. Effective accessibility testing combines tools, human judgment, WCAG knowledge, and responsible AI use.
FOCUS AREAS
• Automated accessibility testing and its limits
• Manual evaluation of real user experience
• WCAG 2.2 interpretation and compliance
• Screen reader, keyboard, and cognitive accessibility
• Safe use of AI in accessibility evaluation
Performance and Reliability Engineering
Performance failures quickly become business failures. Effective quality engineering connects load, speed, observability, and resilience with customer experience and delivery confidence.
FOCUS AREAS
• Load and performance testing as code
• Observability and distributed tracing
• Performance risks under real traffic
• Capacity, scalability, and system resilience
• Business impact of latency, outages, and resource use
Quality Culture and Team Practices
Quality scales through shared understanding, trusted communication, and sustainable team practices. Strong documentation, collaboration, and skills make reliable delivery repeatable.
FOCUS AREAS
• Trust, psychological safety, and communication
• Test documentation, checklists, and shared language
• Role clarity and cross-team collaboration
• Knowledge sharing, onboarding, and skills development
• Sustainable work, feedback, and career growth
Quality Strategy, Metrics and Leadership
Quality becomes strategic when leaders connect engineering signals with business risk and investment decisions. Metrics, governance, and influence turn testing into an organizational capability.
FOCUS AREAS
• Quality strategy, governance, and operating models
• Metrics linking testing to business outcomes
• ROI of AI-assisted testing and automation
• Leading change and influencing without authority
• Scaling quality across teams and organizations
CONFERENCE KEYNOTES 2026
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CONFERENCE KEYNOTES 2026
Adam Sandman
Inflectra, USA
CEO | Founder
Vitaly Sharovatov
Qase, France
Developer Advocate
Serge Baumberger
Infometis AG, Switzerland
Co-CEO | Author
Rick Tracy
HapCo, Netherlands
Process Optimizer
Chris Harbert
Testery, USA
Founder | CEO of Testery | Podcast Host | Conference Speaker
Povilas Godliauskas
godliauskas.com, Lithuania
Well-Being Psychologist | Therapist | Researcher
Roman Rodomansky
Ralabs, Spain
Co-Founder & CTO
Adam Sandman
Inflectra, USA
CEO | Founder
Viktoria Neva
Mylio LLC, Ukraine
Senior QA Engineer
Rick Tracy
HapCo, Netherlands
Process Optimizer
Richardas Jonaitis
Lithuania
TV Host | Television & Radio Presenter
Jenna Charlton
BrowserStack, USA
Developer Advocate
Michal Ocios
Pegasystems, Poland
Cloud Quality Lead
Adonis Celestine
Applause, Netherlands
Senior Director
Magdalena Rutkowska
Tango Me, Cyprus
Head of Quality Engineering
Vaclav Broz
PumpITup, Czech Republic
Founder and CEO
Vitaly Sharovatov
Qase, France
Developer Advocate
Francois Martin
Karakun AG, Switzerland
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
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READ REVIEWS
Don’t just take our word for it – hear it straight from the software assurance practitioners what they have to say about TestCon Europe. And if you’ve been a part of the event before, we’d love to hear your feedback too!
Hosam Almutwia
QA Architect and Chapter Lead @ Telenor Sverige AB
Irene Kavooris
Head of Marketing @ Enigma Solutions
This was an extremely professional and well-organized conference. The talks were a perfect blend of inspiring, high-level strategy and practical, relevant insights that I can apply to my work. The speakers were well-prepared but also incredibly engaging and open for questions. Overall, there was a very positive and friendly atmosphere. It was an outstanding experience, perfect balance between being a professional event and a genuinely fun gathering of peers. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to seeing what you have prepared for the next year!
Oksana Demenchenko
Software Tester @ Visma Tech
CALL FOR PAPERS
SPEAK UP
Join the TestCon Europe community as a speaker and share your knowledge, experience, thoughts and innovative solutions. Submit your proposal now to be a part of this international conference, and be recognized as a thought leader in your field.
LEAD A WORKSHOP
Dive deep into your area of expertise by hosting a hands-on, interactive session. Workshops are a chance to share practical skills, frameworks, or strategies that attendees can immediately apply.
BECOME A SPONSOR
TestCon Europe Conference is a great opportunity to meet and network with a thriving, growing and exciting developers community. We invite you to participate in the creation of this unique event through financial contributions and associate your brand with this high-level conference.
To become a sponsor, please contact info@testconeurope.eu
CONFERENCE BY NUMBERS
Embark on a journey through the numbers that define our conference community. From the distribution of attending countries to the nuances of job roles and experience levels, explore the diverse facets of our event.
REGIONS
Engage with a global audience as our conference attracts professionals from different regions for an international collaboration.
- Northern Europe 49%
- Western Europe 22%
- Central & Eastern Europe 14%
- Southern Europe 10%
- Outside Europe 5%
TOP JOB ROLES
Experience diverse perspectives as professionals from various job roles unite at TestCon Europe conference.
- QA & Test Engineers 53%
- Testers 18%
- managers & team leads 15%
- Developers, DevOps & Technical Roles 5%
- other 9%
EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Explore the power of networking at our conference, where a mix of seasoned experts and emerging talents gather for an enriching exchange of ideas.
- ENTRY LEVEL 2%
- JUNIOR LEVEL 6%
- MID-LEVEL 31%
- SENIOR LEVEL 56%
- EXECUTIVE LEVEL 5%
LAST CONFERENCE RECAP
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The TestCon Europe 2026 conference has officially wrapped up!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this incredible event possible.
To our attendees - thank you for bringing your curiosity, energy, and passion! Your engagement, thoughtful questions, and meaningful conversations are what truly bring this community to life.
To our speakers - thank you for delivering such inspiring sessions and sharing your priceless insights, expertise, and real-world experiences. You set the tone for innovation and pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in testing and qa.
To our sponsors - your support made this event a reality. We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to advancing the industry and creating opportunities for connection and growth.
And to our amazing volunteers - thank you for your dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm behind the scenes. Your efforts ensured everything ran smoothly and created a welcoming experience for everyone involved.
This event was a true collaboration, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you.
See you at the next edition of TestCon Europe!
📷 : Maarten Schuth
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make TestCon Europe 2026 such a success! 🚀
Your support, involvement, and commitment to the software testing and QA community played an important role in bringing this conference to life - creating opportunities for sharing knowledge, innovation, networking, and inspiring conversations about the future of software quality and testing.
We are incredibly grateful to have had the support of BrowserStack, TestMu AI, Testery, Pepsi, and PROWRISTBANDS. 🙌
Thank you for being part of TestCon Europe 2026 and helping us create a memorable experience for our speakers, attendees, partners, and the entire testing community.
Together, we made this year's conference one to remember! 💙
🚀 What an incredible kick off day of the TestCon Europe 2026 Conference!
Day 1 was filled with inspiring talks, valuable insights, great conversations, and amazing energy from our testing community!
🎉 And the best part? We're just getting started! With more exciting sessions, networking opportunities, and unforgettable moments ahead, we can't wait to see what the next days will bring!
See you tomorrow! 🔥
📷 : Maarten Schuth
TestCon Europe 2026 has officially begun! 🎉
We’ve just received some fresh photos from today’s workshops! 📸 Take a look, spot familiar faces, and relive the highlights of the day.
See you tomorrow for the main conference kickoff! 🚀
📸 : Maarten Schuth
We are thrilled to announce that BrowserStack is joining TestCon Europe as a Gold Sponsor! :tada: (www.browserstack.com/)
BrowserStack is a comprehensive test platform for web and mobile apps, with AI agents at every stage of testing to supercharge QA workflows. Trusted by over 50,000 teams globally including industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. BrowserStack is redefining how teams release high-quality software at scale.
Whether your team requires functional or non-functional testing, BrowserStack provides a complete ecosystem tailored for modern development:
Test Companion (Agentic AI right inside the IDE you use)
Test Management
Low Code Automation
Test Automation
Visual Testing
Accessibility Testing
Performance Testing
API testing
QA teams and developers get instant access to a massive cloud of 30,000+ real mobile devices and desktop browsers. With infrastructure spread across 21 global data centers, you get lightning-fast test execution with zero device lab maintenance required.
Stop by their booth at TestCon Europe to see how the BrowserStack platform and AI agents can help your team author, execute, and debug tests faster than ever!
TestMu AI is a proud sponsor of TestCon Europe 2026 this October in Vilnius!
TestMu AI is a full stack agentic AI quality engineering platform that empowers teams to test intelligently and ship faster. They offer end-to-end agents to plan, author, execute and analyze software quality.
Stop by their booth to explore:
• KaneAI: AI-native test authoring.
• Agentic Testing: Autonomous agents for complex scenarios.
• Massive Scale: Parallel execution across 5,000+ environments.
• Unified Testing: Seamless API, UI, Web, and Mobile validation.
See you there! 🇱🇹 (www.testmuai.com)
VENUE
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCE VENUE
Kinepolis Antwerpen, Groenendaallaan 394, 2030 Antwerpen, Belgium
October 19-22, 2027
info@testconeurope.eu
+370 618 00999
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