27-28
May 2025
About Live2Test 2025
The Premier Online Conference for Software Testing
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Keynote Speakers
Barış Sarıalioğlu
Managing Partner
TesterYou
Barış Sarıalioğlu
Managing Partner - TesterYou
About the Speaker
Barış Sarıalioğlu, born in Ankara in 1981, completed his secondary education at TED Ankara College. He earned his bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from METU (Middle East Technical University) and his first master's degree in Computer Engineering from the same institution. His second master's degree was in Management Sciences, which he completed at Sabancı University and MIT Sloan School of Management. He pursued his doctoral studies in Management Sciences at SMC University (Swiss Management Center) in Switzerland.
With over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology, he has worked as a software development, business analysis, software quality, and user experience (UX) expert and consultant. He has held management positions in international companies for nearly half of his career, working in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, China, and Greece. Additionally, he has been a speaker, panelist, moderator, and program committee member at more than 50 international conferences in over 30 countries. He shared his experiences in two books on "software quality" published in 2014 and 2015, becoming the first Turkish author to have a book published on Amazon in this field. In 2021, he wrote "Sırma's Friendship Manifesto," aiming to integrate and gamify the principles of technology into children's lives, and in 2024, he added a new children's book to this series titled "Selim and the Seven Mystical Principles." As of 2018, he is the co-founder and managing partner of the international technology consultancy and software companies TesterYou and Codejust, the chief advisor at Siliconmade Academy, and a part-time lecturer at various universities.
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Cemal Yılmaz
Co-Founder & CTO
text2test
Cemal Yılmaz
Co-Founder & CTO - text2test
About the Speaker
Prof. Cemal Yılmaz specializes in software quality assurance, with a particular focus on software testing and artificial intelligence. He has published over 100 scholarly articles in prestigious journals and conference proceedings, holds two U.S. patents, and has secured multiple research grants. He is a Full Professor at Sabancı University and a former researcher at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center in New York, USA. Currently, he serves as the CTO of Text2Test, where he leverages his 25+ years of expertise in software engineering and AI to drive innovation in software testing and quality assurance.
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Corina Pip
QA Lead
imalittletester.com
Corina Pip
QA Lead - imalittletester.com
About the Speaker
Corina is an experienced tester and manager, with a career spanning over a decade.
Her favorite activities include: doing automation by means of Java, Selenium, and
other cool frameworks, setting up and maintaining automation frameworks, or
basically anything related to testing.
Her contribution to the testing community include: blogging about testing
(https://imalittletester.com/), speaking at conferences, doing webinars and trainings
(https://testautomationu.applitools.com/intellij/)
(https://testautomationu.applitools.com/junit5-tutorial/).
She also tweets at @imalittletester.
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Giannis Papadakis
Head of QA
Snappi
Giannis Papadakis
Head of QA - Snappi
About the Speaker
Giannis enjoys wearing many hats, having worked as a Test Automation Engineer, QA Lead, and Director of QA Engineering.
As the Director of Quality Assurance, he brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to the organization. With over 13 years of expertise in quality management and a deep understanding of testing methodologies, automation, and regulatory compliance, he has consistently championed a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Giannis takes a proactive and collaborative approach, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet the highest standards of excellence.
Under his leadership, the QA team has transformed into a high-performing unit that not only identifies and mitigates risks early in the development process but also drives innovation by adopting cutting-edge testing tools and techniques.
With a passion for public speaking and community building, Giannis has participated in numerous local and global conferences, including WeTest, AutomationStar, and GrafanaCON.
He holds an MSc in Computer Science from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in Software Engineering Design Strategies from NTUA.
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Lovelesh Beeharry
Founder & President
Mauritian Software Testing Qualifications Board (MSTQB)
Lovelesh Beeharry
Founder & President - Mauritian Software Testing Qualifications Board (MSTQB)
About the Speaker
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Istvan Forgacs
Co-founder
4Test-Plus
Istvan Forgacs
Co-founder - 4Test-Plus
About the Speaker
István Forgács, PhD, began his career as a researcher at the Computer and
Automation Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He has
published numerous scientific articles in leading international journals and
conference proceedings. He is the co-author of the books Modern Software Testing
Techniques, Practical Test Design, and Agile Testing Foundations.
In 1998, István transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship by founding Y2KO, a
startup that provided an efficient solution to the Y2K problem. He is also the founder
and CEO of 4Test-Plus.
István is a notable figure in the software testing community. He has served as an
author for the Advanced Test Analyst Working Group and was a member of the Agile
Working Group at ISTQB. He developed an intelligent mutation testing framework to
help testers enhance their test design skills. Additionally, he is the creator and key
contributor of Harmony, the only two-phase model-based test automation tool.
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Atilla Kovacs
Founder
Hungarian Testing Board
Atilla Kovacs
Founder - Hungarian Testing Board
About the Speaker
Attila Kovács holds a BSc in Programming and Mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest. He spent several years in Germany and the Netherlands and began his career with a Youth Award from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Currently, he serves as a professor at ELTE’s Faculty of Informatics, where he also directs the Software and Data-Intensive Services Competence Center.
His research focuses on algorithmic number theory, cryptography, software quality, software testing, and reliable IT services. As a founder of the Hungarian Testing Board, he has been instrumental in advancing the field of software testing and leads several R&D projects in collaboration with industry partners.
Dr. Kovács is also an accomplished author, with notable books including Practical Test Design: Selection of Traditional and Automated Test Design Techniques (2019, ISBN 9781780174723) and Paradigm Shift in Software Testing: Practical Guide for Developers and Testers (2021, ISBN 9786150127811), both co-authored with István Forgács. His long-term ambition is to revolutionize software testing.
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Natia Sirbiladze
Co-Founder
Exactpro / GeoSTQB
Natia Sirbiladze
Co-Founder - Exactpro / GeoSTQB
About the Speaker
Winner of the 2024 Grace Hopper Awards in the “Technology Leader” category and the Meliora Awards in the “CSR Manager of the Year” category. With over 16 years of experience in financial analysis, systems analysis, project management, and senior leadership, I have dedicated my career to driving innovation and excellence. As the CEO of the Tbilisi branch of Exactpro, a UK-based independent provider of AI-enabled software testing services for financial sector organisations, I lead diverse operations including HR, administration, finance, IT support, and marketing. My mission is to steer the company’s largest delivery location towards sustainable success. In addition to my role at Exactpro, I serve as the Co-Founder and President of GeoSTQB, the Georgian chapter of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB). Through this role, I actively promote professional excellence in software testing. Within ISTQB, I contribute as a member of the Women in Testing initiative and lead the Podcast Network project. As a Board Member of the ICT Association, I am committed to advancing Georgia’s ICT sector across multiple dimensions, fostering growth and innovation.
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Martijn Goossens
Quality Consultant
Xebia
Martijn Goossens
Quality Consultant - Xebia
About the Speaker
Martijn has over 19 years of experience in the QA field. He started as an Agile QA automation engineer and has fulfilled various QA leadership roles for the past 8 years. Martijn is ISTQB and TMAP certified and is a frequent participant in QA meetups and conferences. In recent years, he found the international conference stages where he is keen to share his experiences from the trenches.
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Maryia Tuleika
Test Automation Consultant
Regent AB
Maryia Tuleika
Test Automation Consultant - Regent AB
About the Speaker
Maryia is a test automation consultant, trainer and speaker from Sweden. With years of experience in software testing, she helps teams create reliable test automation solutions that improve quality and save time. Maryia enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge to help others grow in their careers. As a speaker at many international conferences, she explains testing topics in a clear and practical way. Maryia is passionate about making testing simpler and helping teams work smarter together.
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Tutorial Speakers
Andres Sacco
Technical Leader
TravelX
Andres Sacco
Technical Leader - TravelX
About the Speaker
Andres Sacco has been working as a developer since 2007 in different languages, including Java, PHP, NodeJs, Scala, and Kotlin. His background is mainly in Java and the libraries or frameworks associated with this language. In most of the companies he worked for, he researched new technologies to improve the performance, stability, and quality of the applications of each company. In 2017, he started to find new ways to optimize the transference of data between applications to reduce the cost of infrastructure. He suggested some actions, some applicable in all the manual microservices and others in just a few. All this work concludes with the creation of a series of theoric-practical projects, which are available on the page Manning.com Recently, he published a book on Apress about the latest version of Scala. He also published a set of theoretical and practical projects about uncommon testing methods, such as architecture tests and chaos engineering. He dictated internal courses to different audiences, such as developers, business analysts, and commercial people. He also participates as a Technical Reviewer on the editorial books Manning, Apress, and Packt.
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Bas Dijkstra
Test Automation Trainer & Consultant
On Test Automation
Bas Dijkstra
Test Automation Trainer & Consultant - On Test Automation
About the Speaker
Hey, my name is Bas Dijkstra, and I am an independent test automation consultant and trainer.
I have been active in the test automation field for some 18 years now, and have worked on software testing and automation solutions across a wide range of programming languages, frameworks and technology stacks.
I’ve delivered test automation training to dozens of companies and hundreds of conference attendees in the Netherlands as well as abroad, to excellent reviews.
You can find a complete overview of my professional life on my LinkedIn profile. If you want to get in touch, please use the contact form on this site, or send me an email at [email protected].
I’m also the developer of RestAssured.Net, a library that is meant to to make writing tests for HTTP APIs in C# a breeze.
I live in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, together with my wife and two sons. When I am not at work, I like to go outside for a run or a long bike ride, or to sit down and read a good book.
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Andrei Solntsev
Software Developer
Codeborne
Andrei Solntsev
Software Developer - Codeborne
About the Speaker
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Benjamin Bischoff
Test Automation Engineer
trivago
Benjamin Bischoff
Test Automation Engineer - trivago
About the Speaker
After 15 years as a software developer and trainer, Benjamin transitioned to test automation in 2016. He currently serves as a Test Automation Engineer at trivago N.V. in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in backend and frontend test technologies and pipelines. Benjamin is the author of the book “Writing API Tests With Karate” and actively maintains several test-related open-source projects. As a regular conference speaker, he also shares his insights through blog posts on testing, automation, and software craftsmanship on his website, softwaretester.blog.
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Altuğ Bilgin Altıntaş
Software Architect / Mentor
ING Technology
Altuğ Bilgin Altıntaş
Software Architect / Mentor - ING Technology
About the Speaker
Altuğ Bilgin Altıntaş is an experienced IT professional specializing in software architecture, authorship, and mentorship. With a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Project Management, Business Analysis, Lean and Business Agility Methods, and Java Technologies, he has made significant contributions to the field. As an author, Altuğ has published books on Java Technologies and Agile management with Kanban, sharing his expertise with a broader audience. He is also an active speaker and event organizer, engaging with the community to promote best practices. A passionate advocate of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and clean coding principles, Altuğ is committed to delivering high-quality, maintainable software. His relentless curiosity drives his continuous learning journey, ensuring he stays at the forefront of business agility methods and emerging industry trends. Currently, he serves as an Enterprise Architect at ING Technology, where he continues to shape innovative software solutions.
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Diego Molina
Staff Software Engineer
Sauce Labs
Diego Molina
Staff Software Engineer - Sauce Labs
About the Speaker
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Zafer Duydu
Senior Software Developer in Test
Tıkla Gelsin
Zafer Duydu
Senior Software Developer in Test - Tıkla Gelsin
About the Speaker
I have worked as a Senior SDET and Lead SDET on over 10 projects across various industries, including banking, telecommunications, e-commerce, insurance, and travel agencies. With 9 years of experience, I specialize in managing and automating software testing processes.
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Gopi Shankar Haridas
Software Development Engineer in Test
Direct Line Group
Gopi Shankar Haridas
Software Development Engineer in Test - Direct Line Group
About the Speaker
Gopi is a Lead Automation Test Engineer with 12+ years of extensive software industry experience in the design of shift-left automation strategies, quality standards, and testing processes. He loves to architect test automation solutions, analyse testing gaps, propose effective solutions to improve quality, and be the quality enabler of the team.
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Panel Chairs
Mesut Durukal
QA Lead
Indeed
Mesut Durukal
QA Lead - Indeed
About the Speaker
Mesut has 15+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, IoT platforms, SaaS/PaaS and Cloud Services, the Defense Industry, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Embedded and Software applications. Along with having proficiency in CMMI and Scrum & PMP experiences under his belt, he has taken various roles as (Quality Owner, Hiring Manager, and Chapter Lead) in multinational projects. He has expertise in test automation and integration to CI/CD platforms supporting continuous testing. Besides, he has been facilitating test processes and building the test strategy and lifecycle of the projects. He is a frequent international speaker, the best presentation award winner, and a member of various program committees. He is also the organizer and the head of Tokyo Test Fest.
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Vəhid Gəruslu
Software Test Engineering Consultant
PROSYS
Vəhid Gəruslu
Software Test Engineering Consultant - PROSYS
About the Speaker
Vəhid Gəruslu is serving in three roles: Software Test Evangelist and Consultant for Testinium Türkiye, Test Lead for ProSys MMC Azerbaijan and also a Professor of Software Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, UK. He is based in Belfast, UK. He has been in the field of Software Testing and QA since 1998, when he developed his first test automation code. He has been providing strategic and technical leadership for software testing excellence and process improvement for over 20 years. Since 1998, he has provided consulting, coaching and training to 50+ SME and large software companies in more than 10 countries, to increase their test engineering capabilities and maturity. His past consulting and corporate training clients include: IBM Canada, Siemens USA, Schneider Electric, UK’s NHS (National Health Service), and a major UK bank. He is a regular invited speaker at international testing conferences. More information can be found in: www.vgarousi.com
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Gonca Çiftci
Manager of Test Management and Software Quality Assurance
ING Türkiye
Gonca Çiftci
Manager of Test Management and Software Quality Assurance - ING Türkiye
About the Speaker
Gonca ÇİFTCİ has been working in the software industry since 2004. Over the past 10 years, she has gained extensive experience in Software Testing as a Software Engineer. As a Software Test Engineer, she has worked for a number of leading companies in a variety of sectors, including Aviation, Banking, Telecommunication, Retail, and E-Commerce. Her experience includes roles at MNGJet, Yapı Kredi Bank, Turkcell, Defacto Technology, Beymen Group, Sahibinden.com, and ING Türkiye. She has organised training and workshops that support Software Testing and Agile transformations within the organisations she is involved in. As well as Software Test Engineering, she has also served as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master.
She joined ING Türkiye in 2024 and is currently Test Management and Software Quality Assurance Manager. She plays an active role in several activities and studies that drive positive change in the field of Software Testing.
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Panel Speakers
Serdar Aytaç
Entrepreneur & Founder
NETAŞ
Serdar Aytaç
Entrepreneur & Founder - NETAŞ
About the Speaker
In a total of 20 years of experience, Serdar Aytaç dedicated the first 10 years to roles as a Software Developer and Project Manager, building a solid foundation in technology. The following decade marked his transition to entrepreneurship, where he made significant contributions to software testing and quality. In 2014, he co-founded Testinium as one of its three principal founders. From 2021 to 2024, he expanded his entrepreneurial pursuits with ventures in HealthTech and FinTech. Currently, Serdar focuses on advancing Quality, Productivity, and Efficiency through his latest brand, Test Today.
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Werner Henschelchen
CEO
GASQ
Werner Henschelchen
CEO - GASQ
About the Speaker
GASQ is today one of the main exam providers for ISTQB, IREB and other IT certifications offering its services worldwide in more than 60 countries. Furthermore, as a leading industry association, GASQ advocates for the rapidly growing industry in terms of software quality. Whether the subject matter is software testing or requirements engineering, usability engineering or process optimization - as your advocate, GASQ solicits trust and acceptance. Specialties: Software Quality, Software Testing, Selenium, Requirements Engineering, Process Improvement, Safety & Security, Networking, Lobbying, PR, ISTQB, IREB, IQBBA, IBITGQ, TickITplus, IBUQ
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Udit Gattani
Engineering & Quality Management
Mercari Inc.
Udit Gattani
Engineering & Quality Management - Mercari Inc.
About the Speaker
Udit is an accomplished and results-driven professional with around 15 years of hands-on global experience in engineering management, quality assurance, and project management. They have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams across diverse product-based industries, building robust QA automation frameworks, and driving projects in various geographies. Skilled in navigating complex technological landscapes to deliver impactful results, Udit is passionate about fostering collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance team productivity and product quality.
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Berkay Kırmızıoğlu
Head of QA
Hesap
Berkay Kırmızıoğlu
Head of QA - Hesap
About the Speaker
For the past three years at Adjust, I have led quality assurance initiatives, focusing on enhancing software testing through innovative automation strategies. With a strong background in leadership and software development, I specialize in optimizing CI/CD processes, advancing API testing, and conducting performance evaluations to strengthen applications and elevate user experiences. At Adjust and n11.com, I have contributed to establishing best-in-class QA practices. My teams have implemented continuous quality monitoring, identified and resolved performance bottlenecks, and developed scalable testing frameworks. The agile transformations I spearheaded have resulted in improved performance outcomes and the successful delivery of key projects.
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Berkay Burak Söner
Software Development Engineer in Test
Trendyol Group
Berkay Burak Söner
Software Development Engineer in Test - Trendyol Group
About the Speaker
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Çağrı Çuhadaroğlu
Software Engineer in Test
Aselsan
Çağrı Çuhadaroğlu
Software Engineer in Test - Aselsan
About the Speaker
I have over 10 years of experience in software testing and currently work as a Software Test Lead. I have contributed to test automation, manual testing, performance testing, API, and backend testing in companies like ASELSAN, HAVELSAN Teknoloji Radar, EATON, Comodo, and TesterYou. I develop automation tests using tools like Selenium/SpecFlow and support project quality assurance through validation processes. Focused on continuous learning and growth, I aim to improve quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Mert Murat Kırmızı
Sofware QA Engineer
Hepsiburada
Mert Murat Kırmızı
Sofware QA Engineer - Hepsiburada
About the Speaker
Hello, I’m Mert Murat Kırmızı. With over 5 years of experience in the software testing industry, I specialize in test processes, UI test automation, and test design, with a strong focus on mobile testing. Throughout my career, I have contributed to diverse sectors such as insurance, stock market, and e-commerce, playing a key role in improving the quality standards of 7 different mobile applications. Currently, I am a Quality Assurance Engineer at Hepsiburada, where I lead test automation projects and continue to advance my expertise in delivering high-quality software solutions.
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Evrim Şen Kayıboğlu
Head of IT Governance & Quality
KKB - Kredi Kayıt Bürosu
Evrim Şen Kayıboğlu
Head of IT Governance & Quality - KKB - Kredi Kayıt Bürosu
About the Speaker
Experienced IT and business leader with 20+ years in the banking and technology sectors. Skilled in IT governance, quality management, business and system analysis, and project management. Certified PMP, CBAP, and TOGAF professional with a strong background in software application lifecycle, automation, and compliance. Passionate about optimizing business processes, risk management, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
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Selim Çakar
QA Manager
Betsson Group
Selim Çakar
QA Manager - Betsson Group
About the Speaker
Selim is a QA Manager with a strong focus on Test Automation, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. He has led high-performing QA teams and developed scalable test automation frameworks across industries in iGaming, telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and video streaming, ensuring software quality and optimized development workflows. A strong advocate of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, Selim emphasizes collaboration between development and QA teams to ensure continuous improvement. With expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), mobile, web, and backend testing, he develops robust and maintainable solutions that integrate seamlessly into modern software architectures.
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Event Hosts
Egemen Akkol
Technology Consultant
TesterYou
Egemen Akkol
Technology Consultant - TesterYou
About the Speaker
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Şeyma Yaylagül
Corporate Communications and Digital Marketing Manager
TesterYou
Şeyma Yaylagül
Corporate Communications and Digital Marketing Manager - TesterYou
About the Speaker
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Event Schedule (GMT +3)
MEETING & NETWORKING
Keynote 2:
10:15 - 10:55Keynote 3:
ISTQB And Its Relevance To The New Era Of Software Testing
Speaker: Lovelesh Beeharry
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Human Panel
Human Side of Testing (Test Career, Education, Communication, Remote Working etc.)
Moderator: Gonca Çiftci
Speakers: Selim Çakar, Birsen Okçu, Mert Murat Kırmızı, Evrim Şen Kayıboğlu
Language: TR 🇹🇷
Keynote 4:
Test Design Automation: Unlocking the Future of Domain Testing
Speaker: Atilla Kovacs
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Tutorial 1:
Elevate Your Testing Strategy: An Introduction To Mutation Testing
Speaker: Altuğ Bilgin Altıntaş
Language: TR 🇹🇷
Tutorial 2:
14:25 - 15:10
Keynote 5:
People Management: A Journey Of Inspiration And Problem Solving
Speaker: Natia Sirbiladze
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Keynote 6:
16:00 - 16:40
Tutorial 4:
17:35 - 18:20
Closing
Keynote 7:
09:55 - 10:35
Keynote 8:
10:40 - 11:20
Keynote 9:
11:25 - 12:05Tech Panel:
Technology Side of Testing (AI, Blockchain, ChatGPT, Humanless Testing etc.)
Moderator: Mesut Durukal
Speakers: Werner Henschelchen, Serdar Aytaç, Udit Gattani
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Tutorial 5:
13:15 - 14:00
Keynote 10:
Revolutionizing Software Testing: How AI-Powered Test Automation is Changing the Game
Speaker: Cemal Yılmaz
Language: TR 🇹🇷
Process Panel:
Process Side of Testing: (Automation, Agile Testing, RPA)
Moderator: Vahid Gəruslu
Speakers: Berkay Kırmızıoğlu, Berkay Burak Söner, Çağrı Çuhadaroğlu
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Tutorial 7:
17:45 - 18:30
Tutorial 8:
18:35 - 19:20
Game, Gifts & Prizes, Closing
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