Benefits of participating in software testing conferences

List of Software Testing Conferences

1. Automation Guild, February 9- 13, Online

Automation Guild is an annual live online event. The event is dedicated to helping you achieve more reliable and less flaky automation to succeed with all your E2E automation testing efforts.
The ACCELQ team is all set to attend the Test Guild’s 10th community-driven annual live online event – Automation Guild 2026.

2. RoboCon 2026 – Robot Framework Conference, February 10-13/ Mar 3-6, Helsinki, Finland/ Online

RoboCon 2026 is the premier event dedicated to the Robot Framework. It’s a technical, human-first, interactive experience that brings together people worldwide to learn, share, and discuss the Robot Framework and related topics. In past years, this conference featured workshops, tutorials, and exciting activities.

In 2026, RoboCon hosts two conferences. The first will be in Helsinki from February 10 to 13th, and the next will be online from March 3rd to 6th. Immerse yourself by connecting with peers and grasping knowledge from experts. Enjoy a unique Finnish cultural experience apart from the technical sessions.

3. Test Automation Days 2026, March 4-5, Gooiland, Hilversum, The Netherlands

The Test Automation Days conference will occur on March 4th and 5th, 2026. At this conference, you can share your stories about how you integrated AI into your daily tasks. Some interesting topics that you can discuss during this conference are as follows. To create test data or other prerequisites to enhance testing, how has automation helped you? What approaches did you implement to make automation faster, operational, maintainable, and successful?

This conference is for engineers, analysts, developers, test managers, and project managers. It will allow you to discover innovative companies’ latest techniques, test tools, and interact with fellow testers. Attendees can witness new trends and let the stories inspire and help them with daily challenges.

4. Testing Peers Conference 2026, March 12, Nottingham, UK

The Testing Peers conference will be held on March 12, 2026. It will focus on leadership, quality, and testing. The conference will be run by the community for the community and welcomes people new to testing or wanting to enter the development field, and even CEOs. PeersCon has been discussed on the Testing Peers Podcast for nearly two years, but why attend this conference?

To put you on a two-track event with a combination of new and experienced speakers sharing their knowledge in various formats. Early Bird tickets are yet to be released to get an 8-hour day of fun, learning, and sharing. Perhaps you can form your peer group after networking with new people.

5. STAREAST 2026, April 26 – May 1, Orlando, FL/Online

StarEast is one of the top software testing conferences for software testers. You’ll get access to content whether you attend in person or online. This event features over 75+ talks, including keynotes, tutorials, and sessions in an engaging and interactive way. Hence, mark the dates: April 26 to May 1, 2026, to witness the multi-day training schedule on AI for testers, security testing for test professionals, and more.

6. SeleniumConf & AppiumConf 2026, May 6-8, Valencia

SeleniumConf & AppiumConf 2026 will take place from May 6 to 8th. This conference is the hub for all tools, approaches, and communities in automation to come together and foster collaboration and innovation across the industry. If your company or team is interested in learning about automation, testing, or improving your existing software delivery practice, SeleniumConf & AppiumConf are for you.

This conference is led by volunteers, with a mission to provide actionable information and insights you can try immediately after the conference.

7. Expo: QA 26, May 26-28, Madrid, Spain

Expo: QA is the biggest conference on software testing and quality engineering. You can attend many sessions from May 26 to 28th, 2026. Enjoy good wine and small dishes, and visit famous landmarks for a nice cultural night.

8. EuroSTAR 2026, June 15-18, Oslo

The EuroSTAR software testing conference will occur from June 15 to 18th, 2026. It is Europe’s leading QA testing conference that brings the test community together to talk all about AI. Around 60+ sessions from global software testing experts will be featured during the conference. The EuroSTAR conference is packed with content from Europe’s testing trailblazers. Enjoy inspiring keynotes, tutorials, and track talks to get creativity flowing, with many actionable ideas to take home.

Hear new thoughts, validate your ideas, and change your perspectives with people who tackle the same problems. Meet over coffee and converse in the huddle area. Stay on top of what’s coming next in testing tools, check out the demos, and add the latest processes to your testing toolkit by visiting this conference. ACCELQ will be one of the exhibitors during the conference.

9. QA or the Highway

The QA or the Highway conference schedule is yet to be announced. It is one of the qa conferences 2026 that presents real-world experience and thought leadership from top speakers in QA.

Stay tuned for speaker lists and the conference schedule. Several dining locations are within the Ohio Union. These include the Union Market offering grab-and-go food choices, and Espress-OH, a coffee shop serving specialty drinks and breakfast items.

10. TribeQonf

TribeQonf is India’s largest testing conference, and dates are yet to be announced. It offers expert talks, panel discussions, exposure to the latest trends, sponsor interactions, one-to-one mentoring, and more. Over five hundred plus attended and reached six million plus campaigns in the previous edition. TribeQonf brings the most passionate thought leaders. This conference celebrates the power of in-person networking, learning, and immersive experiences for speakers, sponsors, and attendees.

11. Testing Talks

The Testing Talks conference schedule is to be announced. It will be a community reunion by attending this conference. It will be fun to share, learn, and reconnect in person. You can expect swags, exciting games, and prizes throughout the day.

12. Testμ 2026, August 19-21, Online

Testμ (TestMu) is an online-only conference scheduled to take place from August 19 to 21, 2026. The conference presents sessions on emerging trends in software testing, DevOps, and engineering. Attendees can connect with over 30,000 testers from various countries and discuss new solutions. Through live Q&As, attendees can learn from the best testing experts in the world. They will also be able to catch live demos of the new tools and technology blazing the testing industry. Don’t miss a chance to win cool custom swags and more.

13. Motacon Brighton 2026, October 1, Brighton

The Motacon conference will take place on October 1, 2026. Software testers across the globe gather at this conference. During the conference, you can experience the best community vibes, networking, knowledge sharing, games, laughs, swags, and more.

14. Testflix

TestFlix is the largest virtual software testing conference. The conference dates will be announced soon. Are you a test engineer, founder, or looking to learn from industry experts? This conference is necessary. Best of all, anyone interested in testing can attend this conference with zero cost to participate in contests, games, and much more.

15. AutomationSTAR 2026, November 4-5, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

AutomationSTAR is brought to you by the EuroSTAR software testing conference. Join the international test automation community to share experiences with industry peers and spark new ideas. The test automation conference 2026 is scheduled to take place on November 4th and 5th. Get practical takeaways and the fresh approaches from forty-plus global experts. Have questions about AutomationSTAR? Check their FAQ page to get answers to your questions about the conference.

16. Agile Testing Days, November 16-19, Potsdam, Germany

Agile Testing Days is one of the international software testing conferences 2026. It will take place from November 16 to 19, 2026. It will feature several sessions of experience talks, workshops, and tutorials on the new agile software testing insights. Test automation specialists and product owners can connect and share ideas. Buy your ticket before January 11, 2026, to avail the Special Discount.

Which Software Testing Conferences Are Hybrid in 2026?

Automation Guid, RoboCon 2026, and Testμ 2026 are hybrid software testing conferences scheduled for 2026. These conferences offer global testers flexible options to attend online or in person, while providing the same engaging learning experience.

Conclusion

Testers can have many opportunities through the international software testing conferences 2026 worldwide. These software testing events offer knowledge and foster connections to collaborate and advance software QA practices. As technology evolves, staying updated by attending these conferences is important for software testing professionals. Whether you’re an expert tester or a fresher, these conferences can improve your skills and understanding of the latest software testing trends.

ACCELQ is happy to announce that in 2026, we will be a gold sponsor for the Test Automation Guild online event, and we look forward to seeing you there! To stay alert with all the events we will attend this year, visit our events page: https://www.accelq.com/events/