The World's Leading Conference for
Software Testing & Quality
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Join us this April 30-May 5 in Orlando, FL at the leading event for software testers. Whether you choose to attend in-person or watch sessions virtually, attendees will have access to all of the same great content and experts you have come to expect from a STAR conference. STAREAST will feature over 75+ talks—including keynotes, tutorials, and sessions all in an engaging and interactive event experience. There are a variety of pass options and ways to save to help you find the the best fit for your learning needs and budget.
Keynotes
Featured Speakers
Willetta "Lettie" Ar-Rahmaan is the Sr. Product Manager for IBM Rational Test...
David Dang, VP of Automated Solutions for Zenergy Technologies, has been a...
Budhaditya Das (BD) is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. With more than 15...
Maryna Didkovska is a Quality Engineering Director at EPAM Systems. As a Test...
Marc Jimenez is a DevSecOps Architect at Dell Technologies. He has been in the...
Dr. Suzette Johnson serves Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector as a...
Theron Melrose currently works at State Farm Insurance Companies as a Techology...
With passion of lifelong learning, Prashant Patil has been leading his life by...
Helena Song has over 20 years of experience in test automation, test tool...
Pre-Conference Training & Certification
Enhance your conference experience by attending one of our pre-conference training classes (available for in-person attendees).
- Software Testing Certification Foundation Level—ISTQB CTFL
- Agile Tester Certification—ISTQB/ICAgile
- Fundamentals of Agile Test Automation
- Security Testing for Test Professionals
- API Testing Workshop
- Python® for Testers
- Agile & DevOps Leadership—ICAgile Certification
Tutorials
Our Full- and Half-Day tutorials are consistently the most popular and highly rated part of the conference. They allow you to take a deeper dive into a specific topic so that you can learn to make improvements to everyday processes in the areas that matter the most to you.
Below is a preview of 2023 Tutorials:
- Instill a DevOps Testing Culture in Your Team and Organization
- The Influential Tester in Agile Development
- Test Strategies for a Modern World
- Test Design for Fully Automated Build Architecture
- Exploratory Testing in the Heat of the Sprint
Testing & Quality Leadership Summit
Leadership has never been more important. Between navigating on-going economic challenges, dealing with staffing changes, and addressing tough issues surrounding back-to-office policies, while keeping our teams focused on business results is a challenge. Join in the conversation with your peers as experienced technology leaders share ways to lead and make test organizations successful. Discover how seasoned leaders have grown their leadership skills and what they believe the keys are to becoming exceptional leaders.
At the 2023 Testing & Quality Leadership Summit, Program Chair, Jeffery Payne, and industry quality leader, Priyanka Halder, team up to lead an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences.
Why Should You Attend a STAR Conference?
Meet Sarah (a 1st time STAR attendee) and Rhonda (a 10-time STAR alumni) and hear how attending a STAR conference can really help to bring relevant and transformative ideas to your entire team!