Major Software Testing Industry Events 2026 & 2027

Event Name

Date/Location

Overview

SoCraTes Conference Switzerland 2027

28–31 January 2027

Haus der Begegnung Kloster Ilanz, Ilanz, Switzerland

SoCraTes Conference Switzerland 2027 is centred on software development, testing and Software Craftsmanship. 

• The event uses an Open Space format with technical discussions, coding sessions, interactive talks and other collaborative activities. 
• Topics include clean code, testing, software architecture, DevOps and agile engineering practices, with participants sharing experiences from their own work.

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A&T Torino 2027

10–12 February 2027 — Oval Lingotto, Turin, Italy

A&T Torino 2027 covers industrial automation, testing, quality control, robotics and digitalisation.

 The three-day event includes conferences, technical workshops and round-table discussions. 

• Its testing and metrology areas are relevant to professionals working with quality and testing technologies
• The exhibition provides space to review solutions and discuss applications with technology providers.

Innovations in Testing Conference 2027

21–24 February 2027

Town & Country Resort, San Diego, California, United States

Innovations in Testing Conference 2027 is organised by the Association of Test Publishers and covers developments in testing and assessment. 

• The event is aimed at professionals working across testing, measurement and related fields. 
• Its programme provides opportunities to discuss new approaches, industry developments and practical issues affecting testing professionals.

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Test Automation Days 2027

3–4 March 2027

Gooiland, Hilversum, The Netherlands

Test Automation Days 2027 is a two-day event for professionals working in software testing and test automation. 

• The programme includes workshops, talks and presentations covering automation practices and the changing role of testing.
• Sessions also look at how AI is affecting software development and test automation, with opportunities for practitioners to share experiences.

Living Documentation Event 2027

3 March 2027

Gooiland, Hilversum, The Netherlands

Living Documentation Event 2027 looks at ways teams can keep software documentation useful throughout development. 

• The event covers living documentation, collaboration and communication between technical and business teams. 
• Sessions are aimed at professionals interested in improving how requirements, system knowledge and testing information are maintained and shared across software projects.

RoboCon 2027 Helsinki

8–12 March 2027

Helsinki, Finland

RoboCon 2027 is a Robot Framework community event covering test automation, software development and related engineering practices. 

• The programme includes talks, workshops and opportunities for professionals to share their experiences with Robot Framework and automation. 
• It is relevant to testers, developers and engineers working with automated software testing.

Testing Peers Conference 2027

11 March 2027

Trent Conference Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Testing Peers Conference 2027 is a one-day event for software testing professionals. 

• The conference features discussions around testing practices, quality and experiences from people working in the field. 
• It also provides opportunities for testers to discuss common challenges, compare approaches and exchange ideas about software quality and testing.

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Swiss Testing Day 2027

8 April 2027

StageOne, Zurich, Switzerland

Swiss Testing Day 2027 covers software testing and quality topics including Strategic Quality Management, Quality Engineering and AI TRiSM. 

• The event is aimed at testing and quality professionals and provides sessions around current industry practices. 
• Discussions also look at how quality teams can respond to changes in technology and modern software development.

REFSQ 2027

12–15 April 2027

FHNW Dreispitz Campus, Basel, Switzerland

REFSQ 2027 is an international conference focused on requirements engineering, bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss methods, practices, and challenges in the field. The programme connects requirements work with wider software development and quality concerns. 

• Research and practitioner contributions cover current challenges in requirements engineering, 
• The conference provides opportunities to discuss methods, tools and experiences related to software quality.

UCAAT 2027

20–22 April 2027 — Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia

UCAAT 2027 is the ETSI User Conference on Advanced Automated Testing. 

• The event covers automated testing and brings together practitioners, researchers and tool developers. 
• Presentations, posters and exhibition activities provide opportunities to discuss developments in test automation, testing tools and approaches used to improve automated software testing.

STAREAST 2027

25–30 April 2027

Hybrid event

Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, United States

STAREAST 2027 is a software testing and quality assurance conference with both in-person and online participation. 

• The programme includes sessions on test automation, AI-driven and agentic AI testing, QA leadership, test strategy, DevOps testing, accessibility and security testing. 
• Keynotes, tutorials and networking activities are also part of the event.

AST 2027

26–27 April 2027

The Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

AST 2027 is the ACM/IEEE International Conference on Automation of Software Test. 

• It covers automated software testing, including test generation, AI-based testing, model-based testing, testing tools and automation in development workflows. 
• The conference includes research and industry contributions covering methods and experiences from software testing practice.

A4Q Testing Summit 2027

27–29 April 2027

Online

A4Q Testing Summit 2027 is an online event focused on software testing and quality engineering. 

• The programme covers testing practices, automation and developments affecting software quality. 
• Its online format allows testing professionals from different locations to attend sessions and discussions without travelling to a physical conference venue.

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Date/Location

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Quality Land 2027

6 May 2027

Samsung Conference Centre at Tech Zity, Vilnius, Lithuania

Quality Land 2027 is a one-day software testing conference covering QA, test automation, AI in testing and quality engineering. 

• The programme includes six talks and looks at current questions around software quality.
• The event is aimed at professionals interested in testing practices and the changes taking place across modern quality engineering teams.

EuroSTAR 2027

11–14 May 2027

Bella Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

EuroSTAR 2027 is an international software testing conference covering testing and quality engineering. 

• The programme includes keynotes, track talks, tutorials and community sessions, alongside an exhibition area. 
• The 2027 theme, “Sharpening the Craft,” looks at the skills, techniques and practices used by professionals working in modern software testing.

German Testing Day 2027

12–13 May 2027

Frankfurt am Main, Germany — Venue TBA

German Testing Day 2027 is a software testing event for professionals working in quality assurance, testing and quality engineering. 

• The conference provides talks and discussions around current testing practices, technologies and challenges. 
• The 2027 edition is scheduled for Frankfurt, with the specific venue to be announced.

IEEE ICST 2027

17–21 May 2027

Kursaal Exhibition Center, San Sebastián, Spain

IEEE ICST 2027 is the International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation. 

• Its programme includes research papers, industry contributions, testing tools and data, tutorials, workshops, keynotes and a doctoral symposium. 
• The conference covers software testing and validation from both research and practical perspectives.

EXPOQA 2027

25–27 May 2027

Madrid, Spain — Venue TBA

EXPOQA 2027 is a three-day software testing and quality engineering conference in Spain. 

• The event has announced 40 sessions and is accepting speakers for topics across quality engineering, with a particular interest in AI. 
• The conference is organised by NEXO QA and is entering its 22nd year.

WeTest.Athens 2027

25 May 2027

Athens, Greece

WeTest.Athens 2027 is a software testing event for professionals working in testing and quality engineering. 

• The event provides talks and discussions around testing practices, quality and developments in the field. 
• It also offers opportunities for professionals to exchange experiences and discuss challenges faced by modern software teams.

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Date/Location

Overview

Nordic Testing Days 2027

2–3 June 2027

Tallinn, Estonia — Venue TBA

Nordic Testing Days 2027 is a software testing conference covering testing, quality engineering and related development practices. 

• The event brings together testing professionals for talks, discussions and practical sessions. 
• Its programme typically covers current testing approaches, automation, quality practices and challenges faced by software teams. 
• The specific 2027 venue is yet to be announced.

QA or the Highway 2027

11 June 2027

The Ohio Union, Columbus, Ohio, United States

QA or the Highway 2027 is a software quality conference built around practical testing and quality engineering experiences. 

• The programme is scheduled to include sessions from QA professionals, SDETs, engineering managers and other practitioners. 
• Topics cover testing challenges, engineering workflows, quality practices and lessons from software teams.

VOICE 2027

14–16 June 2027

Signia by Hilton San Jose, San Jose, California, United States

VOICE 2027 is a technology conference for professionals working in semiconductor test and related engineering fields. 

• The programme covers developments in semiconductor testing, measurement and engineering technologies. 
• It is relevant to professionals involved in hardware and system-level testing, although its focus extends beyond software testing.

International Conference on Evaluation and Assessment in Software Engineering (EASE 2027) 

15–18 June 2027 – Hanoi, Vietnam 

EASE 2027 is the 31st edition of a conference where researchers and practitioners present and discuss evidence-based software engineering and what it means for everyday software practice. It is ranked as an A conference in CORE.

• The program covers research papers, short papers, industry papers, posters, and a track on AI models and data. 
• There are also workshops, tutorials, and a doctoral symposium, so the event suits both academics and professionals who want to see how research findings apply in practice.

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TribeQonf 2027

July 2027

Venue TBA

TribeQonf 2027 is a software quality conference organised by The Test Tribe. The creators of this event say they will be bringing together India’s best testing minds.

• The event is aimed at quality engineers, developers, product managers, DevOps engineers, AI/ML practitioners and engineering leaders. 
• Its programme is centred on software quality and the future of testing, with sessions and discussions covering modern testing practices.

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Date/Location

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Testμ Conference 2027

24–26 August 2027

Online

Testμ Conference 2027 is an online software testing and quality engineering event. 

• The conference covers modern testing practices, automation, AI and developments affecting software quality. 
• Its online format allows testers, developers and quality professionals from different locations to attend sessions and participate in discussions with the wider testing community.

SoCraTes 2027

26–29 August 2027

Hotel Park Soltau, Soltau, Germany

SoCraTes 2027 is an international conference for Software Craft and Testing. 

• The event covers coding, testing and code quality, with a collaborative Open Space format that includes hands-on coding, discussions and interactive talks. 
• It is aimed at developers and testers interested in sharing technical experience and improving software development practices.

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Date/Location

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ISSTA 2027

7–10 September 2027

Singapore — Venue TBA

ISSTA 2027 is the ACM SIGSOFT International Symposium on Software Testing and Analysis. 

• The conference covers software testing and analysis and attracts academics, industrial researchers and practitioners. 
• Its programme includes research papers and discussions around methods and challenges involved in analysing and testing software systems. 
• The 2027 edition will be the 36th ISSTA.

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Date/Location

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International Conference on Software Testing Process (ICSTP) 2027

25–26 October 2027

Los Angeles, California, United States — Venue TBA

The International Conference on Software Testing Process 2027 covers software testing processes and related quality practices. 

• The programme is intended to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to discuss testing methods, approaches and challenges. 
• The 2027 Los Angeles edition is scheduled as a hybrid conference, with the specific venue yet to be announced.

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Date/Location

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International Conference on Software Testing (ICST 2027) 

November 04-05, 2027 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

ICST 2027 is a two-day conference where researchers and practitioners share research and discuss recent trends in software testing. The page lists it as a digital event, so attendance is online.

• Covers topics like unit, integration, and regression testing, manual vs. automated testing, and black-box and white-box approaches.
• Accepted papers go into online proceedings, and selected ones may be considered for a special journal issue.

International Conference on Software Testing Strategies 2027

22–23 November 2027

Bangkok, Thailand — Venue TBA

The International Conference on Software Testing Strategies 2027 covers approaches and methods used to test software systems. 

• The conference provides a forum for researchers and practitioners to discuss testing strategies, challenges and developments in software quality. 
• The Bangkok edition is scheduled as a hybrid event, with venue information still to be announced.

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International Conference on Software Engineering and Technology (ICSET) 2027

9–10 December 2027

New York, New York, United States — Venue TBA

International Conference on Software Engineering and Technology (ICSET) 2027 covers software engineering and technology topics, with software testing and related quality practices forming part of its scope. 

The event is suited to researchers, practitioners, and professionals working across software development, engineering, testing, and related technologies.

International Conference on Software Maintenance (ICSM) 2027

16–17 December 2027

Istanbul, Türkiye — Venue TBA

International Conference on Software Maintenance (ICSM) 2027 covers software maintenance, evolution, and quality. 

• Topics include change and defect management, maintenance-related testing such as regression testing, software quality improvement, refactoring, and software evolution. 
• The programme is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and educators working with software maintenance and testing.

International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications (ICSEA) 2027

30–31 December 2027

Vienna, Austria — Venue TBA

International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications (ICSEA) 2027 covers a broad range of software engineering topics, including software testing, verification, software quality, and software assurance. 

It is relevant to professionals and researchers working across software development, testing, engineering methods, and applications.