# \#conferences **URL:** https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/conferences/97.md [Latest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tags.md) --- ## [List of testing/QA/QE conferences](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/list-of-testing-qa-qe-conferences/87033)
**Author:** [@sjwatsonuk](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sjwatsonuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 10:01 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/list-of-testing-qa-qe-conferences/87033 "2026-01-21T10:01:26Z")
Hi everyone I’m trying to get a definitive list of the European testing conferences as I’d like to pitch a few more talk ideas that I have, and each time I come across a list that I think is comprehensive, I notice a fe… --- ## [39c3 - Chaos Communication Congress Hamburg, Germany - Are you there?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/39c3-chaos-communication-congress-hamburg-germany-are-you-there/86877)
**Author:** [@jogi](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/jogi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2025 19:39 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/39c3-chaos-communication-congress-hamburg-germany-are-you-there/86877 "2025-11-10T19:39:41Z")
End of the year +14.000 hackers will be in Hamburg, Germany to the 39. Chaos Communication Congress. Also some testers will be there. If you are there it would be great to have a talk and share knwolesge, ideas, methods,… --- ## [Name one thing you took away from MoTaCon](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/name-one-thing-you-took-away-from-motacon/86732)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2025 11:05 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/name-one-thing-you-took-away-from-motacon/86732 "2025-10-16T11:05:30Z")
Thanks to everyone who took part in MoTaCon 2025 (previously known as TestBash). Here’s a fun challenge: Name one thing you took away from MoTaCon. Just the one for now. Perhaps the replies spark more individual top… --- ## [The TestGuild is looking for speakers for Automation Guild '26](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/the-testguild-is-looking-for-speakers-for-automation-guild-26/86707)
**Author:** [@jmosley5](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/jmosley5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 September 2025 02:10 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/the-testguild-is-looking-for-speakers-for-automation-guild-26/86707 "2025-09-27T02:10:34Z")
The Automation Guild is looking for speakers for its 2026 event in February. Here are some session topics they are hoping to receive: AI-Powered Testing & Autonomous Test Generation – real-world use cases, frameworks… --- ## [Do we Stop or Abandon Software Testing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-we-stop-or-abandon-software-testing/86637)
**Author:** [@aimantirmizi](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/aimantirmizi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2025 08:00 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-we-stop-or-abandon-software-testing/86637 "2025-09-08T08:00:11Z")
Hi all :waving\_hand: In true authenticity of testers mindset: “We can always find more testing to do; we never feel “done.” I was just exploring my old drive and found my talk from 2018. I have shared few slides as a … --- ## [What advice can you share for someone new to TestBash?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-advice-can-you-share-for-someone-new-to-testbash/85790)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 10:25 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-advice-can-you-share-for-someone-new-to-testbash/85790 "2025-07-15T10:25:08Z")
We had an excellent conversation about TestBash during This Week in Testing: Top tips for TestBash: How to explore the happy path Ep 97 :headphone: Here are some of the highlights of the excellent advice: It’s importa… --- ## [Which testing conferences are on your radar in 2025?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/which-testing-conferences-are-on-your-radar-in-2025/84626)
**Author:** [@qabymaria](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/qabymaria)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2025 02:22 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/which-testing-conferences-are-on-your-radar-in-2025/84626 "2025-05-30T02:22:16Z")
Hi everyone, there seem to be so many exciting testing conferences happening in 2025 — it’s hard to keep track! So far, I’ve only locked in one event for myself: the Software Quality Days in Munich this May. But I’m cu… --- ## [How do you take notes at a conference/meetup?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-take-notes-at-a-conference-meetup/84841)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 May 2025 04:54 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-take-notes-at-a-conference-meetup/84841 "2025-05-22T04:54:23Z")
I like to quickly scribble down things from slides but also, write down things directly from the speaker if they stand out to me. :framed\_picture: Have a look at an example of Eamon Droko’s (@eamond15) notes during Le… --- ## [Quality week 2025 - Calling for speakers](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/quality-week-2025-calling-for-speakers/81249)
**Author:** [@tharindraj](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/tharindraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2024 07:21 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/quality-week-2025-calling-for-speakers/81249 "2024-12-03T07:21:11Z")
Dear All, Colombo Quality Camp (CQC) is a community of passionate professionals who converge to elevate software excellence. At CQC, we’re dedicated to bridging the divide between QA engineers and software developers, f… --- ## [Wellbeing conference talks - what would you like covered?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wellbeing-conference-talks-what-would-you-like-covered/80353)
**Author:** [@sjwatsonuk](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sjwatsonuk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2024 16:06 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wellbeing-conference-talks-what-would-you-like-covered/80353 "2024-10-28T16:06:18Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve been reflecting on my talk that I gave at HUSTEF around 10 days ago on Wellbeing - Dealing with Stress at work. The feedback was so positive, with comments like ‘we need more of this’ and it has got me… --- ## [🐤 Day 16: How would you test a testing conference?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/day-16-how-would-you-test-a-testing-conference/79140)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2024 12:46 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/day-16-how-would-you-test-a-testing-conference/79140 "2024-10-01T12:46:03Z")
Welcome to Day 16 of 30 Days of TestBash! :wave: Strap on your risk helmet and let’s explore things to consider when testing something that you might not have lots of information about. I thought it would be fun and in… --- ## [WebSummit Adventure for a QA startup - Our Story](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/websummit-adventure-for-a-qa-startup-our-story/79152)
**Author:** [@jschool](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/jschool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2024 10:18 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/websummit-adventure-for-a-qa-startup-our-story/79152 "2024-09-25T10:18:28Z")
QA startup - Websummit Application to Alpha program. In May, during a casual conversation with a friend, I mentioned our startup. We had a PoC (Proof of Concept) but lacked motivation to move forward. The idea seemed go… --- ## [Seeking recommendations 🤔](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/seeking-recommendations/75571)
**Author:** [@shad0wpuppet](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/shad0wpuppet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2024 07:37 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/seeking-recommendations/75571 "2024-04-04T07:37:33Z")
I’m looking for regular meetups for QA enthusiasts. Nothing fancy just gatherings where I can lend my expertise to further the development of the QA industry and community - whether as a visitor, committee member, or sp… --- ## [Recommended test/quality conference for first-timer?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/recommended-test-quality-conference-for-first-timer/72452)
**Author:** [@frederickv](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/frederickv)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2023 06:42 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/recommended-test-quality-conference-for-first-timer/72452 "2023-12-05T06:42:12Z")
Hi everyone, I want to become better at why I do, and besides following trainings, reading books recommended to me, etc … conferences seem like a great place to meet like-minded people, discuss relevant topics and atten… --- ## [Testing Conferences](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testing-conferences/70591)
**Author:** [@markingram84](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/markingram84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2023 18:46 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testing-conferences/70591 "2023-09-19T18:46:08Z")
Hey everyone. I’m looking for a list of testing conferences (apart from TestBash of course) that will be on between now and next June? Preferably UK based but out the country would be fine too. --- ## [Looking for some speakers for an Online conference in November 2023](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/looking-for-some-speakers-for-an-online-conference-in-november-2023/70638)
**Author:** [@tharindraj](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/tharindraj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2023 16:43 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/looking-for-some-speakers-for-an-online-conference-in-november-2023/70638 "2023-09-16T16:43:17Z")
Colombo Quality Camp (CQC) is a group of enthusiasts dedicated to improving the quality of software products and processes while aiming to close the gap between QA engineers and software engineers. Over the years, we hav… --- ## [Day 21: Share your experience and tips for attending conferences or events](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/day-21-share-your-experience-and-tips-for-attending-conferences-or-events/68611)
**Author:** [@dianadromey](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/dianadromey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2023 19:32 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/day-21-share-your-experience-and-tips-for-attending-conferences-or-events/68611 "2023-06-21T19:32:35Z")
Today’s task is centred around attending conferences and events. Attending professional conferences and events can be incredibly valuable for your career growth, networking opportunities, and staying up-to-date with indu… --- ## [Free (in-person) Conference in Osijek, Croatia](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/free-in-person-conference-in-osijek-croatia/61854)
**Author:** [@mirza](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mirza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2022 13:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/free-in-person-conference-in-osijek-croatia/61854 "2022-08-19T13:12:18Z")
A bit of shameless self-promotion, if I may - I’ll be giving one of the keynote speeches (the other keynote is by Maria Drake) at the Testival conference, happening 9th and 10th of September, in Osijek, Croatia. It’s a … --- ## [How was your watch party?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-was-your-watch-party/60751)
**Author:** [@mirza](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mirza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2022 07:54 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-was-your-watch-party/60751 "2022-06-27T07:54:55Z")
Hi all, I had a great time watching the TestBash World at the local watch party at MoT Sarajevo! What was your Watch Party like friends? :smiley: --- ## [Soucecon 2022 online testing conference has a free ticket option](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/soucecon-2022-online-testing-conference-has-a-free-ticket-option/57920)
**Author:** [@mirza](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mirza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2022 11:20 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/soucecon-2022-online-testing-conference-has-a-free-ticket-option/57920 "2022-04-13T11:20:34Z")
Soucecon has a free option this year to watch all the presentions free - minus the workshops: https://saucecon.com/register-2022/ --- ## [Owasp Conference](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/owasp-conference/51690)
**Author:** [@restertest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/restertest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2021 08:51 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/owasp-conference/51690 "2021-07-01T08:51:15Z")
Hi all, There is going to be a free OWASP Conference. More details below --- ## [Why Do You Go To Conferences?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/why-do-you-go-to-conferences/11744)
**Author:** [@heather\_reid](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/heather_reid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2018 10:39 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/why-do-you-go-to-conferences/11744 "2018-04-13T10:39:08Z")
Recently @maaret shared a blog post Why Do I Go to Conferences? I used to get learning from conferences, but now my “being aware of techniques” learning quota feels full. This is something I’ve heard from many people… --- ## [(Software Testing) Conferences That Are Not PayToSpeak](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/software-testing-conferences-that-are-not-paytospeak/56)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2017 12:24 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/software-testing-conferences-that-are-not-paytospeak/56 "2017-12-05T12:24:48Z")
Increasingly conferences are being encouraged to not make speakers PayToSpeak (ie - have to cover their own travel costs and/or conference tickets). Which conferences are support speakers so that they don’t have to take…