Call for Speakers
Swiss Testing Day 2026
26 Mar 2026
StageOne Event & Convention Hall, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zurich Switzerland
swisstestingday.ch
Swiss Testing Day 2026: Defining Quality in a Dangerous Decade
Swiss Testing Day is the ultimate conference for testers, test managers, test automation engineers, quality leaders, innovators and enthusiasts. Get ready for an immersive experience with the testing community!
At this one-day conference, practitioners and enthusiasts share insights and best practices, discuss future trends on topics ranging from testing of and with AI to strategy and impact. Swiss Testing Day provides an opportunity to discuss challenges, exchange experiences and share ideas, to network and to leave with practical suggestions to apply when you get back to the office.
We have an open call for speakers, where we invite practitioners to send in their stories.
- Human-Centered AI Testing: Focus on testing methods for AI systems that prioritize ethics, fairness, and human-centric values. Methods and tools to enable optimal collaboration between humans and AI in quality assurance and development.
- AI Governance & Trust (Security): Quality assurance through ethical standards, transparency, explainability, and responsible AI implementation. Robustness, safety, and reliability testing of AI and robotics in critical and unpredictable environments. Where is the Human in the Loop.
- Augmented QA & Test Automation: AI-supported and intelligent test automation, simulation of complex scenarios, and proactive testing of autonomous systems. For testers, this means that data quality and human oversight become essential foundations for successful AI implementation.
Call for Speakers
01 Sep 2025
31 Oct 2025
Please read our blog Defining Quality In A Dangerous Decade to get more inspiration about the Swiss Testing Day 2026 - Your moment to shine!
We are open to all types of sessions, and would welcome submissions in the following formats:
- Talk (30 min) Compact talk with experiences, best practices, or research insights. Goal: inspiration and knowledge sharing.
- Workshop (60 min) Interactive session with exercises and discussions. Goal: hands-on learning and practical methods.
- Deep-Dive (60 min) In-depth exploration of a specific topic or tool. Goal: detailed expertise and deeper insights.
- Competition (30 min) Short challenge (e.g. testing quiz, coding task). Goal: playful learning and exchange.
- Hackathon (60 – 180 min) Hands-on teamwork on a practical task. Goal: creative and applied problem-solving.
- Simulation Game (30 – 60 min Role-play or scenario simulation. Goal: experience, decision-making, and reflection.
- Keynote (60 min) Inspirational open or closing Keynote by a leading expert and selected by the Conference Board and organized with special arrangements. Goal: highlight major trends, provide thought leadership, and spark reflection.
- Panel Discussion (60 min) Moderated roundtable with multiple experts (e.g. “AI: Pros & Cons”). Goal: diverse perspectives and audience interaction.
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