Tester 2.0—Becoming Indispensable in the Age of AI

Over the past few months, it has become clear that human testing expertise isn't going anywhere. However, surviving the AI era is not the same as thriving in it; simply "not being replaced yet" isn’t the same as being future-ready. With code being produced faster than ever and teams getting leaner, there seems to be a growing gap between code velocity and code quality. Are we just going to have to live with the fact that software quality is in decline? The answer is "no, but..." While some things stay the same, testers of tomorrow need to prepare for the trials ahead. Advocates for quality need to make their voices heard now more than ever, but their strategies and approaches must evolve. In this keynote, Filip will explore the unique strengths that make testers indispensable, while taking a sober look at realities that challenge the profession. He will break down which testing convictions need to be fiercely held, which need to be updated, and which must be abandoned entirely. You can call this model "Tester 2.0," and maybe you'll find out that you're already on a path to becoming a true asset for the industry. Join Filip as he digs into the topics of scaling quality, code governance, and bridging the widening gap between development velocity and product quality. Because as teams ship faster, quality assurance can't afford to be left behind.