STARWEST 2021

STARWEST 2021 was held as a fully virtual conference streamed live and on demand from 4 to 8 October 2021. The online programme carried over 50 talks including keynotes, tutorials and sessions in an interactive virtual venue, with three pass options and add-ons such as live virtual training classes. Keynote speakers included Jenny Bramble of Papa and Andrew Knight of PrecisionLender, a Q2 company.

Pre-Conference Training

Maximize your in-person learning and stay ahead of emerging trends in the industry by participating in a pre-conference training class. Provided by our partner, Coveros, each class is led by respected experts with years of practical experience. Our Powerhouse Pass includes a complete conference experience plus all of your training and certification fees, making it easy to maximize your learning experience—and your savings.

Tutorials

Full- and half-day tutorials are consistently the most popular and highly rated part of the conference. Tutorials allow you to take a deeper dive into a specific topic so that you can learn to make improvements to everyday processes in the areas that matter most to you.

Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent sessions offer attendees the flexibility to explore a variety of topics throughout the conference on Wednesday and Thursday in order to customize their learning experience. Learn both enterprise foundations and new methodologies to grow your skills, supercharge your knowledge, and re-energize your career growth.

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Testing and Quality Leadership Summit

Leadership has never been more important. Between having to lead remotely, deal with economic uncertainty, and navigate the COVID waters, the current environment is a challenge. Join in the conversation with your peers as experienced technology leaders share ways to lead and make organizations successful. Discover how seasoned leaders have grown their leadership skills and what they believe the keys are to becoming an exceptional leader.

At the 2021 Testing & Quality Leadership Summit, program chair Jeffery Payne brings together senior industry leaders—Janna Loeffler and Amy Smidutz—for an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences. Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective on leadership to the table and will provide Summit participants with lessons learned and practical techniques for leading teams, addressing management challenges, and gaining senior management buy-in.

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 leaders 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: