TESTCON
EUROPE 2026
The Biggest Software Testing & QA Conference in Europe for Professionals
11ᵗʰ EDITION
October 20 
Workshops 
Simbiocity Nova, Vilnius October 21-23 
Conference Forum Cinemas Vingis, Vilnius & Online
October 20 Workshop Simbiocity Nova, Vilnius October 21-23 Conference Forum Cinemas Vingis, Vilnius & Online
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
We’re just three months away from TestCon Europe 2026! Join us for inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, valuable networking opportunities, an exclusive movie screening, and an unforgettable afterparty—all in a unique cinema-style venue. Register by July 24 with the code 3MONTHS to receive an additional 15% discount on your ticket. Secure your place today!
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
TestCon Europe 2026 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
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS 2026
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CONFERENCE KEYNOTES 2026
We are thrilled to announce an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers for TestCon Europe 2026 who will take the stage to share their insights and groundbreaking ideas in the field of software testing.
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
Csaba Szokocs
evosoft, Hungary
Richardas Jonaitis
Lithuania
Vitaly Sharovatov
Qase.io, France
Adam Sandman
Inflectra, USA
Andrei Solntsev
Codeborne, Estonia
Stefan Dirnstorfer
Thetaris, Germany
Rick Tracy
Hapalion Consultancy, Netherlands
Optimization Consultant | Enablement Specialist
Nikolaj Tolkaciov
Nord Security, Lithuania
Engineering Manager | Independent Consultant & Quality Coach
Filip Hric
Replay.io, Slovakia
DevRel | Tester | Dev | Consultant
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS 2026
We are thrilled to present an outstanding lineup of international speakers at TestCon Europe 2026! The conference will feature enlightening sessions, interactive discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities with top industry experts, enabling attendees to expand their expertise and draw inspiration from leading voices in software testing.
Daniel Horn
accompio Group | professional solutions, Germany
Principal IT Consultant
Magdalena Rutkowska
Tango Me, Cyprus
Head of Quality Engineering
Łukasz Pietrucha
Sollers Consulting, Poland
Head of QA
Dean Bodart
SQAI Suite, Belgium
CSM
Vaidas Kavaliūnas
CUJO AI, Lithuania
VP Global Quality Management
Vaclav Broz
PumpITup, Czech Republic
Founder | CEO
Veronika Ilina
The Open Platform, Germany
Head of Alignment
Francois Martin
Karakun AG, Switzerland
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer | Member of the Swiss Testing Board
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 2026
Elevate your testing expertise with our immersive Pre-Conference Workshops. Gain practical insights from industry experts, engage in hands-on learning, and network with like-minded professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the dynamic world of software testing!
Workshop | Accessibility In the AI Era: A Practical Approach for Creating and testing Accessible Web Applications
Workshop | Deploying and Testing Ephemeral Environments
Workshop | Breaking GPT & Claude: AI Bug Bounty Workshop (Hands-On with Agenta.ai)
Workshop | Navigating the Tool Acquisition Adventure
Workshop | Building The Star Ship Tester
Workshop | Load Testing and Observability with k6 and Grafana OSS
Workshop | Testing for Compliance: Hands-On with the EU AI Act
Workshop | Shi(f)t Happens – Workshop
PREVIEW THE INSIGHTS FOR 2026
Explore our speaker introduction video library and get a powerful preview of what’s coming to TestCon Europe 2026. Hear directly from Adam Sandman, Vaclav Broz, Koen Van Belle, Madhulika Mitra, and Roman Rodomansky as they share real-world insights on AI-driven quality measurement, adapting QA for the AI-powered SDLC, metrics that truly matter, modern test data strategies, and the evolving perception of quality. Watch the sneak peeks, discover the sessions that match your challenges, and start building your must-attend agenda for 2026.
Adam Sandman
Koen Van Belle
Roman Rodomansky
Madhulika Mitra
Vaclav Broz
CONFERENCE AFTERPARTY – GAMES, FUN & RELAXATION
After the conference talks on October 22, join us for the official conference afterparty! Whether you’re ready for some friendly competition or simply want to relax after a full day of sessions, there will be something for everyone.
Enjoy complimentary drinks, connect with fellow attendees, dive into a variety of table games, and enjoy great music throughout the evening. Don’t miss this perfect mix of networking, games, music, and entertainment!
GET YOUR TICKET
Extra savings on current ticket prices
3 months until TestCon — special offer
Save an extra 15% on the current Late Bird prices for Onsite, Online, Full and Workshop tickets. Hotel packages are excluded.
10+ attendee group rate
Get 15% off the current Late Bird price. Available for all ticket types, including hotel packages.
3MONTHS CODE EXPIRES IN:
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4 DAY FULL TICKET
OCTOBER 20–23 · VILNIUS
3 DAY ONSITE TICKET
OCTOBER 21–23 · VILNIUS
3 DAY ONLINE TICKET
OCTOBER 21–23 · ONLINE
WORKSHOP TICKET
OCTOBER 20 · VILNIUS
CONFERENCE TICKET + HOTEL
Discover the ultimate conference experience with our all-in-one package, which includes your conference ticket and a delightful hotel reservation in the heart of Vilnius. Choose from top-notch hotels strategically located near the conference venue, and at checkout, customize your stay by selecting your preferred hotel, tailored to your needs and preferences.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HOTEL
A modern hotel located in the heart of Vilnius, offering stylish rooms with king-size beds, a fitness center, and a restaurant serving international cuisine with scenic views of Gediminas’ Tower.
NERINGA HOTEL
Just a 5-minute walk from Gediminas Castle and Vilnius’ old town, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, a traditional restaurant, and a lobby bar with a stunning city view, making it an excellent choice for a convenient stay in Vilnius.
IMPERIAL HOTEL
An independent boutique property set in a 16th-century building, featuring air-conditioned rooms with views of Vilnius’ Old Town and the courtyard. The fine dining restaurant, Imperial, serves both international and Lithuanian dishes.
AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT VILNIUS
A newly build modern hotel offering sleek rooms with views of Vilnius’ cityscape. Guests can enjoy Maditerranean-inspired dishes and crafted drinks at the AC Lounge, creating a refined yet relaxed stay.
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
A SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE MOVIE
Join us for a special movie screening on October 21 and make the most of our unique conference venue! The movie title, time, and hall will be announced soon, so keep an eye on the conference updates. Your conference badge voucher will serve as your ticket.
Don’t miss this chance to relax, enjoy the big screen, and spend the evening with fellow attendees!
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@testcon.lt
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OUR COMMUNITY IS GROWING
Join our international community at TestCon Europe conference. Connect with industry leaders and peers, learn from the best in the business, and enhance your professional connections for growth!
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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Tired of chasing high test coverage but still shipping bugs? Join Asaf Shochet Avida at TestCon Europe (Oct 20-23) for “Stop Talking About Coverage! A Practical Approach for Testing in Frontend Teams.” Discover how to rethink unit and E2E tests, build a testing strategy your whole team can trust, and leverage AI to boost confidence without slowing down development. Learn which KPIs truly reflect quality and impact for your users.
Reserve your spot today! For registration and more information, visit testcon.lt/ 📝🔍
🚨 Only 3 months to go until TestCon Europe 2026!
Meet the testing and QA community in Vilnius or online, October 20–23, 2026. Explore the latest industry trends, gain practical knowledge, and connect with professionals from across Europe and beyond.
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Struggling with test data in your microservices architecture? Join Vaclav Broz at TestCon Europe, October 20-23, for “The Death of Anonymization: Scaling with Test Data as a Service.” Discover why anonymizing production data no longer works, and how Test Data as a Service empowers teams to create realistic, consistent datasets across domains—without shared databases or brittle scripts. Learn how to orchestrate data-creation APIs, enable self-service, and adopt a Just-in-Time approach for faster, more reliable testing. Transform your test data management with practical, real-world strategies!
Reserve your spot today! For registration and more information, visit testcon.lt/ 📝🔍
Worried about losing critical system knowledge as key team members retire? Join Arthur van Leeuwen at TestCon Europe (Oct 20-23) as he shares how his team captured 25 years of implicit knowledge from a legacy system—before their regression expert retired. Discover how they used Gherkin as a collaborative language to make manual regression tests understandable and accessible, enabling non-experts to confidently perform regression testing and uncover hidden bugs. Learn practical strategies for defining shared terminology, creating effective specifications, and transforming implicit knowledge into a valuable team asset.
Reserve your spot today! For registration and more information, visit testcon.lt/ 📝🔍
Unlock your full potential at TestCon Europe! Join Povilas Godliauskas on October 20-23 for “Stress testing your feelings, needs, and values for psychological growth and well-being.” Discover how self-awareness and managing your emotions can boost your performance, career, and well-being—viewed through the lens of software testing. Learn practical “debugging” and “test case” techniques to overcome challenges like procrastination, workplace conflicts, and AI ambivalence. Gain psychological tools for greater resilience and a realistic approach to self-development.
Reserve your spot today! For registration and more information, visit testcon.lt/ 📝🔍
Unlock your full QA potential at TestCon Europe! Join Luis Filipe Alves Dias on October 20-23 for “10X Performance: The QA Expert’s Playbook.” Discover the 10 Commandments that set outstanding QA professionals apart—master technical skills, analytical thinking, and a solution-oriented mindset. Learn how to excel in test design, automation, and collaboration, while driving business impact and continuous growth. Don’t just test—lead, innovate, and differentiate yourself in today’s competitive QA landscape.
Reserve your spot today! For registration and more information, visit testcon.lt/ 📝🔍
VENUES
WORKSHOP VENUE
Simbiocity Nova, V. Gerulaičio g. 10, Vilnius, Lithuania
October 20, 2026
info@testcon.lt
+370 618 00999
CONFERENCE VENUE
Forum Cinemas Vingis, Savanorių pr. 7, Vilnius, Lithuania
October 21-23, 2026
info@testcon.lt
+370 618 00999
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