STARWEST 2015

STARWEST 2015 took place from 27 September to 2 October 2015 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. Under the tagline Born to Test Software, the programme covered more than 100 learning and networking opportunities including keynotes, in-depth tutorials, concurrent sessions, bonus sessions, pre-conference training classes and the Expo, alongside the Testing and Quality Leadership Summit and the Women Who Test programme. Featured speakers included Bj Rollison, Paul Gerrard, Janet Gregory, Michael Bolton, Hans Buwalda and Jennifer Bonine.

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.

Women Who Test

Women Who Test is a full-day event on Friday, October 2 for women to network with other women who work in software testing. It is also a day to learn from and be inspired by each other. The program will cover testing topics and will support women’s personal and career journeys and include content like: reengineering your life, growing your personal brand, setting goals, discovering your career superpowers, and how to problem-solve when you are a female in the tech industry where your gender is out numbered 7:3.

Join women test engineers, managers, CEOs, and consultants for some truly inspiring talks and fascinating group work. Registration is free for conference attendees, but you must reserve your seat in advance. See below for the overview of sessions and full descriptions.

Leadership Summit

All too often leadership is confused with management. Whether you are currently part of the management team or not, you can be a leader within your organization and drive success. Join in the conversation with your peers as experienced technology leaders share ways to lead an organization from within. Discover how seasoned leaders drive change and motivate staff—even as they accelerate their own careers. At the 2015 Testing & Quality Leadership Summit, program chair Jeffery Payne brings together senior industry leaders—Mike Fulkerson and Cynthia Gilmore—for an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences. Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective on leadership and will provide Summit participants with practical tips and techniques for leading teams, addressing management challenges, and participating in senior level management discussions. Bring your biggest issues and challenges to the Testing & Quality Leadership Summit where you can draw on the knowledge and experiences of these industry leaders and your fellow leaders who may have already faced and solved some of your problems. 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:

• Participate in insightful and informative sessions focusing on leadership issues • Meet and network with your peers in the industry • Join in the “think tank” discussion with industry veterans • Develop new ideas and action plans for innovation within your organization

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.