It’s been over 70 years since Alan Turing defined what many still consider to be the ultimate test for a computer system — Can a machine exhibit intelligent behavior that is indistinguishable from that of a human? Originally coined the imitation game, the Turing test involves having someone evaluate text conversations between a human and a machine designed to respond like a human. The machine passes the test if the evaluator cannot reliably tell the difference between the human versus machine-generated text. Although the Turing test generally serves as a starting point for discussing AI advances, some question its validity as a test of intelligence. After all, the results do not require the machine to be correct, only for its answers to resemble those of a human.

Whether it’s due to artificial “intelligence” or imitation, we live in an age where machines are capable of generating convincingly realistic content. Generative AI does more than answer questions, it writes articles and poetry, synthesizes human faces and voices, creates music and artwork, and even develops and tests software. But what are the implications of these machine-based imitation games? Are they a glimpse into a future where AI reaches general or super intelligence? Or is it simply a matter of revisiting or redefining the Turing test? Join Tariq King as he leverages a live audience of software testing professionals to probe everything from generative adversarial networks (GANs) to generative pre-trained transformers (GPT). Let’s critically examine the Turing test and more because it’s judgment day — and this time, we are the judges!

Conventional test automation approaches are time-consuming and can produce scripts that are fragile and overly sensitive to change. The rise of AI-driven test automation tools is promising more robust and resilient test scripts that are able to self-heal as the application evolves. But what exactly is this technology all about and how do you get started? Does it require learning new skills and technologies? What tools are immediately available for beginners? Join Tariq King as he introduces you to the world of AI-driven test automation. Learn the fundamentals of AI and ML and how you can apply it to software testing problems. Discover where you can find freely available, open-source tools to support AI-driven test automation. Using a step-by-step approach, Tariq guides you through the basics of what is needed to help you get started with AI-driven testing. No prior programming or AI/ML experience needed!

In 2025, the complexity and volume of test data in software development are at an all-time high, making effective Test Data Management (TDM) crucial. Factors such as Rapid Technological Advancements, Shift to Cloud Computing, AI-Powered Development and Data Privacy and Compliance, these factors collectively contribute to the heightened complexity and volume of data in software development in 2025 This presentation explores the pivotal role TDM plays in maintaining software quality and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving data privacy regulations.

The takeaways of the presentation are the following:

• Importance of Test Data Management
• Legacy Modernization – managing data consistency and quality of legacy applications
• Managing Data Complexity – organizing test data
• Shift-Left Testing – integration of TDM early to improve quality
• AI and Automation – tools that can be used
• Data Privacy and Compliance – ensures that test data is compliant with evolving data privacy regulations
• Data-First Security – ensuring that sensitive data is protected during the testing process
• Practical Implementation – how organization can adapt on the changes and personal experience

At the end of the presentation, I should be able to give insights on the present and the future of TDM and how we can adapt on these changes.

Over the past 40+ years, we’ve seen the importance and growth of test automation – but also the potential downfalls that come with it when implemented badly. Now, the emerging trend is on AI – and everyone either wants to get their hands on it, do something with it, or is worried about it. In this talk, you’ll learn about what we’ve been seeing out there with AI, and what AI really means for the testing industry.

• A look-back at Testing Trends
• Automation – Expectations VS Reality
• What is AI, really?
• AI’s Impact on the Testing Industry – the way that we test, and what we test with

Test automation is evolving rapidly, but are we truly leveraging its potential? This talk dives into the latest trends in frameworks, cloud-based automation, and scripting techniques. We’ll explore practical ways to integrate automated testing seamlessly into DevOps and Agile workflows, ensuring efficiency and scalability. Plus, we’ll critically assess how effective your current automation scripts are and uncover strategies to optimize them for better ROI. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned tester, this session offers actionable insights to elevate your automation game.

• Latest Trends in Test Automation: Insights into emerging frameworks, cloud solutions, and scripting innovations.
• Practical DevOps Integration: Proven strategies to align automated testing with DevOps and Agile processes.
• Automation Effectiveness: Tools and techniques to evaluate and improve the efficiency of your test scripts.
• Actionable Best Practices: Real-world tips to enhance scalability, maintainability, and ROI in test automation.

Test automation tools evolve, but your test suite shouldn’t have to. Clean architecture in test automation enables seamless switching between automation tools—such as Selenium and Playwright—without requiring you to rewrite your tests. This session will showcase how the architecture decouples test logic from automation frameworks, providing flexibility to adapt to new tools while maintaining test stability and reliability. Discover how you can future-proof your test automation strategy, reduce maintenance overhead, and stay ahead in an ever-changing testing landscape.

• Switch Tools Without Rewriting Tests – Clean architecture test framework allows seamless migration between automation tools like Selenium and Playwright without modifying existing test cases.
• Future-Proof Your Test Automation – Adapt to new technologies and project requirements without being locked into a specific framework.
• Reduce Maintenance Overhead – Minimise technical debt and save time by keeping your test suite stable and reusable across different tools.
• Enhance Test Reliability & Flexibility – Decouple test logic from automation frameworks to ensure consistency and maintainability.
• Maximise Efficiency & Scalability – Focus on delivering quality software while the framework architecture handles the complexities of tool transitions.

Come explore the world of digital channels and let’s dig in beyond the basics of playwright to help elevate the standards of our web applications. Let’s learn how to help make our web applications more testable and accessible as well as developing quickly and accurately even when faced with incomplete API or backend requirements

An accomplished leader, excels in Agile implementation, organizational transformation, and project management. With expertise in PMO design, mergers, and IT strategies, he has driven core banking and business automation projects. A guest lecturer and elected president, he champions mentorship, change management, and customer-centric solutions with a strategic, commercial outlook.

Raj Uppadhyay is a seasoned testing professional with 19+ years in IT, specializing in Software Quality, Test Architecture, and Test Management. He has expertise in automation frameworks, CI/CD, and DevOps tools. A certified CSTE, MCTS, and CSM, Raj has led large-scale projects, ensuring high-quality software delivery across multiple domains.

Technology leader with expertise in quality engineering, software development, and architecture. Experienced in leading large-scale transformations, AI/ML-driven quality engineering, and agile adoption. Proven ability to drive enterprise automation, test automation, and architecture governance while empowering teams, enhancing organizational maturity, and delivering high-impact, value-driven technology solutions.