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The Premier Software Testing Conference

Test Automation Summit

AUCKLAND

Human-Centric Quality: AI-Driven, Sustainable, and Secure Testing for the Digital Era

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14th May, 2026

  • 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

  • SO/ Auckland

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Join us on May 14 in Auckland for the Test Automation Summit—a day of learning, testing, and networking. Featuring 10+ talks, keynotes, tutorials, and panel discussions, this event brings together the testing community to explore trends, share best practices, and connect with peers.ers.

Why Attend

Build Global Connections

Exchange ideas, validate your thoughts, and connect with peers solving similar challenges. Collaborate over coffee, discussions, and tutorials.

Team Coaching Sessions

Join exclusive 45-minute team coaching with global experts—limited to the first 10 teams of 6+. First-come, first-served.

One-on-One Discussions

Chat directly with speakers to get insights, advice, and solutions. A great way to connect and learn through personal interaction.

Speed Networking

Meet peers, share interests, and spark collaborations in a casual, high-energy setting. Start with a drink and keep the convo going.

Testimonials

Hear from those who experienced it first-hand.

Scope of QA in the near future, how each individual should be prepared to compete with their peers.

Kalaivani Kumar, Finzly

The practical examples made it clear how organizations are adopting AI.

Ryan Sutton, Pixieset

I enjoyed all the discussions. Highly impressed how we can utilize AI with Automation and all Do and Don’ts provided by speakers

Naman Aulakh, BCLC

Speakers

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Smiling woman with short blonde hair and glasses wearing a teal floral dress against a blue background.

Deborah Costello

Head of Testing and Environments

QBE NZ

Jay Bhati

Test Manager

Tuatahi First Fibre

Nelly Sajwan

Test Automation Architect

Spark NZ

Deepthi Thagadegowda

Data Test Lead

Television New Zealand

Tariq Azoor

Principal Consultant at Polymathic

SteadyPay

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Front-facing man in a black polo with red accents, seated with hands folded, blue gradient background.

Raj Uppadhyay

Engineering Chapter Lead

Woolworths New Zealand

Mei Reyes-Tsai

General Manager – Innovation and Technology

TTC Global

Francis Ho

Director of Engineering

Auror

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Professional headshot of a man with black hair, wearing glasses, a light blue shirt and black blazer against a blue gradient background.

Roger Chong

Practice Manager Quality Engineering

Auckland Council

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Portrait of a blonde woman with blue eyes wearing a dark teal top and green earrings against a vivid blue background.

Nessta Jones

QA Director

Afor

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Portrait of a smiling man with short dark hair and stubble, wearing a navy blazer and white shirt against a blue backdrop.

Royston Raphael

Regional Director of Automation, AI & Data

Planit

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Smiling woman with glasses and long dark hair in a denim jacket against a blue studio backdrop.

Emma Arceo

Test & Quality Assurance Manager

One New Zealand

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Smiling Black man in a navy suit, light blue shirt, and yellow striped tie, against a blue gradient backdrop (professional headshot).

Paul Hope

Quality Assurance Practice Lead

Foodstuffs North Island Limited

Sponsors & Partners

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Deadlines for price tiers

Super Early Bird

Valid till 31 January 2026

Closed

Early Bird

Valid till 24 April 2026

Closed

Regular

Valid till 14 May 2026

NZD 375

Join us in Auckland

We’re excited to invite you to Test Automation Summit on May 14- a high-impact day built for software testers and QA professionals.
Expect practical learning, real-world insights, and conversations that don’t end at “nice meeting you” – plus plenty of networking (and yes, fun too). Join us and spend the day with the people shaping the future of quality.

Attending testing events and engaging with the wider community is a powerful way to re-energize your team and bring new momentum to your quality initiatives. You’ll hear practical, technical talks, learn directly from experienced testing leaders, and come away with fresh ideas—plus the kind of community energy that makes the work feel exciting again.

Venue

SO/ Auckland

Corner Of Customs St E&, Gore Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealandates