STARWEST 2014

STARWEST 2014 was held from 12 to 17 October 2014 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. Promoted under the tagline Breaking Software at STARWEST, the conference offered over 100 learning and networking opportunities spanning keynotes, tutorials, concurrent sessions, bonus sessions, pre-conference training, the Expo and networking events including the Test Lab. Featured speakers included Bob Galen, Lee Copeland, Julie Gardiner, Michael Bolton, Jennifer Bonine and Mary Thorn.

Keynotes

Below find information on the featured keynotes at STARWEST.

Tutorials

Begin your experience by attending half- or full-day tutorials. Please note that you must register for the tutorial(s) you want to attend as space is limited and many sell out quickly.

Concurrent Sessions

Sessions are offered on Wednesday and Thursday at the conference and do not require a pre-selection. Build your own custom learning schedule, or choose to follow one of our tracks by topic area.

Leadership Summit

The role of a software tester continues to change as new software processes and new technologies drive the need for better, more effective testing approaches. Join in the conversation with your peers as experienced testing and quality leaders share ways to lead an organization living on the technical edge. Discover how seasoned leaders deal with changes in platform technology, development/testing tools, and agile development methods.

At the 2014 Testing & Quality Leadership Summit, summit chair Jeffery Payne brings together senior industry leaders—Jon Bach, Rob Sabourin, Julie Gardiner, and others—for an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences. You also won’t want to miss the Test Leader Rumble—a high energy panel discussion and debate between these cutting-edge test leaders.

Also, bring your biggest issues and challenges to the Testing & Quality Leadership Summit, where you can draw on the knowledge and experiences of these leaders and your fellow managers who may have already faced and solved some of your issues. You’ll hear what’s working—and not working—and have the opportunity to share your experiences and successes. The Testing & Quality Leadership Summit is a perfect opportunity for you to:

Pre-Conference Training

Enhance your conference experience by attending one of our pre-conference training classes. Taught by industry leaders with years of practical experience, combining training and the conference is the best way to maximize your learning experience.*NOTE: Training classes at STARWEST can also be attended without a full conference registration by visiting SQETraining.com.