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International Testers Week by Cypress Cameroon

event starts

9 Sep 2026

event ends

13 Sep 2026

location

Douala, Cameroon


International Testers Week 2026 by Cypress Cameroon: Elevating Quality in Cameroon 🇨🇲

International Testers Week (ITW) 2026 is the premier gathering for software quality professionals, automation engineers, and developers in Cameroon. This 5-day community-led experience, located in the heart of Douala, aims to bridge the gap between global testing standards and local innovation.

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Call for Speakers
Call opens at 12:00 AM

30 Mar 2026

Call closes at 11:59 PM

30 Apr 2026

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We are seeking high-quality, actionable sessions that help attendees improve their craft immediately. We welcome everything from technical live-coding to "soft skills" for QA leads.

Accepted Areas & Topics

  • Test Automation: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Appium, or custom frameworks.
  • Testing Fundamentals: API Testing, Mobile Testing, Security & Pentesting, Performance/Load Testing.
  • Process & Strategy: TDD/BDD, Shift-Left, Agile Testing, and QA in DevOps.
  • The Future of QA: AI-augmented testing, testing LLMs, and automation in the age of AI.
  • Career & Leadership: Building QA teams, advocating for quality in dev-heavy cultures.

Session Formats

  • Standard Session (45 mins): Deep dives into a specific tool or methodology.
  • Lightning Talk (15 mins): Short, punchy ideas or "quick wins."
  • Hands-on Workshop (90 mins): Interactive sessions where attendees follow along on their laptops (scheduled for Sunday, Sept 13).

Target Audience & Expertise Levels

Our audience ranges from university students and junior testers to senior QA engineers and CTOs. We accept sessions for:

  • Beginner: Introductory concepts and "Getting Started" guides.
  • Intermediate: Practical applications and real-world problem-solving.
  • Advanced: Architecture, custom tool-building, and high-scale strategy.

event fee

free for speakers