AI and Accessibility in Testing: Elevate Your QA Strategy

Quality Assurance is constantly evolving, adapting to emerging trends that reshape the software landscape. Take AI and Accessibility Testing, for instance. AI is reshaping how we test software—accelerating cycles, boosting efficiency, and enhancing precision. Accessibility ensures your product reaches a wider, more inclusive audience. By combining both, your team can drive quality, innovation, and market reach like never before.

At the QA Leadership Summit, hear directly from industry experts, including BrowserStack founders, on integrating AI and Accessibility into your testing process. Through real-world case studies and thought-provoking discussions, the summit will provide you with transformative strategies that can elevate your QA practices.

Join us as we explore the future of QA and learn how you can stay ahead—and inclusive—in an increasingly competitive landscape.

QA Leadership Summit

SPEAKERS

Nakul

Nakul Aggarwal

CTO & Co-founder, BrowserStack

Debbie O'Brien

Principal Technical Program Manager, Microsoft

Christian Heilmann

VP of DevRel, WeAreDevelopers

Dmitry Sokolovsky

Dmitry Sokolovsky

Director of QA, Royal Caribbean Group

Steven Knopf

Product Engineer, The John Lewis Partnership

Eva Haese

Senior Quality Engineer, FanDuel

Pramod Yadav

Test Lead, Mercell

Dhimil Gosalia

Dhimil Gosalia

Vice President – Product, BrowserStack

David Burns

Head of Developer Advocacy and Open Source, BrowserStack

AGENDA

Watch Now Add to Calendar 13th November 2024

8:00 AM - 11:09 AM PT
8.00 AM - 8.28 AM PT
Keynote

AI in Testing

  • Nakul Aggarwal
    Nakul Aggarwal
    CTO & Co-founder
    BrowserStack
  • Dhimil Gosalia
    Dhimil Gosalia
    Vice President - Product
    BrowserStack

Explore how AI-driven solutions are disrupting software testing. This session highlights AI’s role in accelerating test execution, automating repetitive tasks, and delivering actionable insights at scale. Learn how BrowserStack’s continued investments in AI are redefining the role of testing teams across industries.

8.28 AM - 8.50 AM PT
Presentation

Integrating accessibility automation into your CI/CD process

  • Christian Heilmann
    VP of DevRel
    WeAreDevelopers
  • Apurv Jain
    Group Product Manager
    BrowserStack

This chat will explore how you can enhance accessibility testing efforts with automation. Learn how to incorporate accessibility criteria in the development process and the benefits of continuous testing throughout the SDLC.

8:50 AM - 9.19 AM PT
Fireside Chat

Optimizing Test Feedback Cycles: Leadership Strategies for Faster, High-Quality Releases

  • Pramod Yadav
    Test Lead
    Mercell
  • Sourav Kundu
    Group Product Manager
    BrowserStack

This fireside chat will uncover building fast and robust continuous deployment systems using tools like Quality Gate. Discover how to centralize all testing types—API, unit, functional, and end-to-end—for seamless traceability. Learn strategies to enhance deployment efficiency and ensure comprehensive test coverage for your projects.

9.19 AM - 9.24 AM PT
Break

9.24 AM - 9.47 AM PT
Fireside Chat

Navigating Regulatory Landscapes: Accessibility Compliance for Web and Mobile

  • Eva Haese
    Senior Quality Engineer
    FanDuel
  • Sreenivas Karthikeyan
    Product Manager
    BrowserStack

As governments worldwide mandate accessibility compliance, organizations face new challenges. This discussion will focus on navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements, including WCAG and ADA compliance. Experts will share insights on best practices for meeting these standards while fostering an inclusive user experience.

9.47 AM - 10.12 AM PT
Fireside Chat

Empowering QA with Low-Code Automation: Key Strategies for Leaders

  • Dmitry Sokolovsky
    Dmitry Sokolovsky
    Director of QA
    Royal Caribbean Group
  • Shyam VS
    Group Product Manager
    BrowserStack

Join us for an in-depth look at the strategic direction of a QA organization within a large enterprise. Discover how low-code automation seamlessly integrates into this strategy to accelerate key QA metrics and drive quality at scale. Learn how manual testers can be empowered to actively contribute to automation efforts, expanding test coverage and overall impact. Walk away with actionable insights to elevate your QA processes and deliver measurable improvements.

10.12 AM - 10.37 AM PT
Presentation

The six stances of a Quality Engineer

  • Steven Knopf
    Product Engineer
    The John Lewis Partnership

Unlock the true potential of Quality Engineers with Steven’s “Six Stances of a Quality Engineer.” In this dynamic session, he will reveal how these stances define the invaluable role QEs play at John Lewis Partnership. Drawing from real experiences, Steven will share powerful lessons on shaping organizational culture, reinforcing the idea that “culture is a verb, not a noun.”

10.37 AM - 11.07 AM PT
Lightning Talk

Advanced Playwright Techniques for Flawless Testing

  • Debbie O'Brien
    Principal Technical Program Manager
    Microsoft
  • David Burns
    Head of Developer Advocacy and Open Source
    BrowserStack

Deep Dive into some advanced Playwright techniques to help you write better tests with tips including annotations and test steps. Witness a demo on API mocking and how to use project dependencies for setup tests and finally how to run the last failed tests or only changed tests in the CLI.

11.07 AM - 11.09 AM PT
Keynote

Closing Notes

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