8th & 9th August 2023Why should you attend?
The third edition of <break>point is here! Interact & collaborate with our 6M+ strong developer community. Engage with DevOps experts, tech influencers, and thought leaders in interactive discussions and gain practical insights.
Future-proof yourself
With exciting sessions on AI/ML, Accessibility compliance, and more
15+ relevant topics
Learn about automation frameworks, flaky tests, the importance of manual testing, and more
Real-world insights
Interact, engage, and learn from real-world use cases with the industry experts
Meet our speakers
Check out the extraordinary line-up of thought leaders and tech trailblazers set to join <break>point!
Debra Ruh
Accessibility Influencer and ExpertCEO, Ruh Global IMPACT
Alan Richardson
Author of 5 books including “Dear Evil Tester”PPRO
Debbie O'Brien
Google Developer Expert, GitHub Star Alumni Microsoft
Melissa Tondi
Quality Engineering LeadershipDisrupt Testing
Curtis Miller
Test Automation ArchitectNational Basketball Association (NBA)
Ajay Raval
Director of Software QA AutomationTeladoc Health
Jim Evans
Principal contributor to the Selenium projectSalesforce
Evgeniya Blekher
QA ManagerSestra Systems
Anthil Anbazhagan
Group CTOIvy
Gil Zilberfeld
CTO & CEOTestinGil
Mike Harris
TesterGeckoboard
Zvonomir Sabljic
CEO & Co-founderPythagora
Nakul Aggarwal
CTO & Co-founder BrowserStack
Anand Subbaraman
PresidentBrowserStack
Uday Tekumalla
Head of Product and Corporate MarketingBrowserStack
Agenda
*Subject to change. All times are in Pacific Time
8th August, 2023
Opening Keynote - Day 1
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Nakul AggarwalCTO & Co-founderBrowserStack - Anand SubbaramanPresidentBrowserStack
As pioneers of functional testing space for more than a decade, our rocket is moving into new and exciting frontiers. Join us as we will share our vision for the future of testing at BrowserStack. Discover what we’ve been building and what’s on the horizon; from visual testing to accessibility to test management and much more.
Can Accessible Apps help Change the World?
- Debra RuhAccessibility Influencer and ExpertCEO, Ruh Global IMPACT
- Uday TekumallaHead of Product and Corporate MarketingBrowserStack
Accessibility is paramount in creating inclusive and user-friendly digital experiences. It enhances the user experience and is also increasingly recognized as a legal requirement. Join us to understand how an inclusive digital ecosystem that fosters growth and inclusivity for all is built.
Accessibility Product Overview & Demo
- Uday TekumallaHead of Product and Corporate MarketingBrowserStack
- Apruv JainProduct ManagerBrowserStack
In an app-driven world, businesses are constantly looking to be inclusive and accessible to their users. In this session, we’ll talk about how BrowserStack Accessibility Testing helps enable your team to test for accessibility at scale and be productive . Now identify, manage, and report issues at 5X the speed, and even monitor the accessibility of your apps all through a single platform. What’s more – it also helps with adherence to WCAG guidelines and VPATs.
Pixel Perfect UI with Visual Testing
- Brent EricksonEngineering ManagerOutreach
- Akshay MinochaSr. EM @ Percy Product, Percy Platform, App PercyBrowserStack
Visually impeccable applications are the bare minimum in keeping up with user expectations. Join us as we dive into the latest technologies to consistently deliver delightful user experiences and navigate through the biggest challenges in UI/UX.
Mastering Test Management in the Digital Age
- Praveen UmanathSenior Director of Product ManagementBrowserStack
- Ajay RavalDirector of Software QA AutomationTeladoc Health
Test management can be challenging. Manual processes, complex workflows, and limited integrations result in a lack of visibility into the testing process. As applications grow in complexity and QA teams expand; a modern and unified approach to test management becomes crucial. Join Ajay Raval, Director of QA Automation at Teladoc Health, and Praveen Umanath, Senior Director of Product at BrowserStack, in this fireside chat as they share insights on how you can overcome test management challenges. Also, discover the key factors to consider when selecting the right test management solution for your team.
Empowering Testers with Low-Code Automation
- Evgeniya BlekherQA ManagerSestra Systems
- Mike HarrisTesterGeckoboard
Traditional test automation frameworks often require specialized programming skills, creating a barrier for many testers. In this session, we’ll get into the benefits of low-code platforms – faster test creation, increased test maintainability, and improved collaboration between testers and developers.
9th August, 2023
Opening Keynote - Day 2
- Nakul AggarwalCTO & Co-founderBrowserStack
- Dhimil GosaliaSenior Director of EngineeringBrowserStack
- Zvonomir SabljicCEO & Co-founderPythagora
AI has made the switch from science fiction to reality. Even more present is Generative AI thanks to which systems today are increasingly context-aware in responding to our asks. In this keynote, we’re going to explore the possibilities of Generative AI in the context of developers. Not just the impact of Generative AI on the software development space today, but what it means to the future of software itself. Watch this space for more.
Flame out Flaky Tests
- Aravind AluriHead of DevOps and Enterprise ProductsBrowserStack
- Curtis MillerTest Automation ArchitectNBA
Will it fail or will it pass? Asked yourself this question before? A little flakiness is barely noticeable, but a lot of flakiness renders the test suite useless. In this session, we’ll discuss how teams can take a data-driven approach to measure, prioritize and fix flaky tests.
Real Devices vs Emulators: Choosing the Right Approach for Mobile Testing
- Melissa TondiQuality Engineering LeadershipDisrupt Testing
- Mayuresh ShilotriDirector of Customer EngineeringBrowserStack
Need to test every feature on a device? Leave simulation to The Sims. And think of the nightmare that managing your own device lab is. That’s where a real-device cloud comes in to give you the ability to holistically approach your testing including security, accessibility, user experience, and ease of use.
The Right Tools & Frameworks for Test Automation
- Alan RichardsonAuthor of 5 books including “Dear Evil Tester”PPRO
- Debbie O'BrienGoogle Developer Expert, GitHub Star AlumniMicrosoft
- David BurnsHead of Open SourceBrowserStack
Don’t take a hammer to a thumbtack. Choosing the right tools and frameworks through the course of your testing journey can prove to be a challenge. In this session, we’ll talk about how you can leverage a framework like Nightwatch v3 as you write, run and debug your tests across web and native mobile applications.
Shift Left with Test Automation
- Jim EvansPrincipal contributor to the Selenium projectSalesforce
- Dhimil GosaliaSenior Director of EngineeringBrowserStack
A structured and agile automation testing workflows foster a culture of proactivity leading to high-performing releases at scale. In this session, you’ll learn about Shift Left Automation and Test Maturity. We’ll draw from real-world experience to explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with these concepts.
Why Everyone needs Manual Testing
- Gil ZilberfeldCTO & CEOTestinGil
- Ajesh ViswambharanDirector, Quality EngineeringBrowserStack
AI is here. Although, human expertise has advantages like intuitive exploration, adaptive problem-solving, and the ability to uncover complex bugs. In this session, you’ll explore the enduring importance of manual testing and enhance your understanding of its role in creating exceptional software products.
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