Test Coast 2026
Gothenburg, Sweden
At the beautiful w(t)est coast of Sweden
20 May 2026 - Workshops
A full day of hands on workshops
21 May 2026 - Full day conference
Keynotes, sessions & afterparty
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About our conference
Welcome to Test Coast 2026, a software testing conference on the west coast of Sweden! Join us on May 20-21, for two days filled with inspiring talks from international speakers, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with professionals from across the industry.
Explore the TestLab, where companies showcase cutting-edge tools and innovations, and enjoy social events, including our Afterparty where you can connect with peers and speakers. And while you’re here, take the chance to discover Gothenburg and the stunning Swedish coastline!
Don’t miss out – stay ahead in software testing and expand your network at Test Coast 2026!
Why attend Test Coast?
Inspiring talks
Time for networking
Expand your toolbox
Hands-on workshops
Socializing events
Explore the west coast
Test Coast 2026 Programme
Workshop Day - May 20th
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Workshop 3
Morning WorkShops – 08:00 – 11:30
”AI as Strategic Test Assistance”
”Building Effective Test Plans in Agile, Dynamic Environments”
”Targeted Automated Tests”
Presenters
Bengt and Robert H-Manley
Kinga Michalik
Richard Bradshaw
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Workshop 3
Afternoon WorkShops – 12:30 – 16:00
”Testing the Unpredictable: Building Security Test Plans for AI-/LLM-Systems”
”Automate smart, not hard”
”Architecture-aware Exploring of Programmatic interfaces”
Presenters
Viktor Laszlo
Willem Keesman and Arnoud Gorter
Maaret Pyhäjärvi
Conference Day - May 21st
Time
08:00-08:30
08:30-09:00
09:00-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:15
10:30-11:15
10:30-11:15
11:15-12:00
11:15-12:00
11:15-12:00
12:00-13:00
13:00-13:45
13:00-13:45
13:45-14:15
13:45-14:15
14:15-14:45
14:45-15:30
14:45-15:30
14:45-15:30
15:30-16:15
15:30-16:15
16:15-16:30
16:30-17:30
17:30-18:00
Session
Registration
Intro
KeyNote
Break
Talk 1
Talk 2
Test Lab
Talk 3
Talk 4
Test Lab
Lunch
Panel Discussion
Hands On
Talk 5
Hands On
Fika Break
Talk 6
Talk 7
Hands On
Talk 8
Talk 9
Break
Keynote
Outro
Title
Exploring the Test Coast
Opening Remarks
”The Rise of ObserQAbility!” – Leandro Melendez
Coffee Break – Visit the Test Lab
”New Character Unlocked: The Reputation Engineer” -Mert Yurdakul
”To Test or Not to Test?!” – Valery Penev
Explore the Test Lab
”A Note From Your User” – Jenna Charlton
”Navigating Efficacy and Liability in AI-Augmented Testing” – Abdul Rauf and Fozia Mehboob
Explore the Test Lab
Connect with your fellow attendess
”Redefining Quality – Have We Been Here Before?” – Lena Pejgan Nyström, Isabel Evans and Jenna Charlton
Hands on with: AiLeo
”The Next Step After Test Automation: How Customers Are Adopting Agentic Testing” – Magnus Eriksson
Explore the Test Lab
Meet our Sponsors and connect with your fellow attendees
”AI didn’t break testing. It just made bad decisions faster.” – Katja Obring
”An Automation Saga” – Björn Kinell
Hands on with: CanEduDev
”When AI Goes Wrong: Real-World Security Failures in LLM Applications” – Viktor Laszlo
”How quality is created, maintained and lost in complex software systems” – Jitesh Gosai
Last chance to visit the Test Lab
”Rethinking the Automation in Testing Principles” – Richard Bradshaw
Farewell and of course Prize-Giving – Stay for the After Party!
Location
Entrance
Auditorium
Auditorium
Test Coast
Auditorium
Table Item
Test Lab Station
Auditorium
Lecture Hall
Test Lab Station
Test Coast
Auditorium
Test Lab Station
Auditorium
Test Lab Station
Test Coast
Auditorium
Lecture Hall
Test Lab Station
Auditorium
Lecture Hall
Test Coast
Auditorium
Auditorium
Partners & Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Test Coast is one of Sweden’s leading software testing conferences – and it keeps growing! We’re now looking for sponsors and collaboration partners for Test Coast 2026.
As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your brand and tools in our TestLab, where participants explore innovative technologies hands-on. It’s a great way to connect with the testing community, spark new ideas, and build valuable relationships.
Want to be part of something exciting? Get in touch – we’d love to explore how we can work together!
Check out our previous conferences
Read more about the sessions & workshops and scroll through the gallery of Test Coast 2025
Read more about the sessions & workshops and scroll through the gallery of Test Coast 2024
Read more about the sessions & workshops and scroll through the gallery of Test Coast 2023
Don’t miss the famous Afterparty!
Right after the conference, the Test Coast Afterparty kicks off! Join us in the courtyard for delicious food, then head up to our office for drinks, snacks, and even more networking.
It’s the perfect way to wrap up your Test Coast experience — relaxed, social, and full of good vibes. Unwind, Connect & Have Fun!
Former attendees at Test Coast
Paweł Bielecki
Phil Royston
Jörgen Damberg
Markus Strolz
Missed Test Coast 2025? Check out the aftermovie below!
Organizer
Test Coast Conference
Test Conference organized by Test Scouts
Where software testing meets the horizon
20-21 May 2026
Time schedule TBA
Gothenburg, Sweden
At the beautiful w(t)est coast of Sweden
2 days of workshops and conference
Keynotes, sessions, workshops & afterparty
Follow us on LinkedIn
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