Test Coast 2026

Test Conference organized by Test Scouts

Where software testing meets the horizon

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Gothenburg, Sweden

At the beautiful w(t)est coast of Sweden

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20 May 2026 - Workshops

A full day of hands on workshops

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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?

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Inspiring talks

Renew your skills in software testing! We have speakers from all over the globe at our conferences, to provide you with the latest in the industry.

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Time for networking

A great opportunity to meet new people in the business and extend your network! Who knows, you might meet your future employer or employee?

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Expand your toolbox

Attend the TestLab where some of our sponsors will showcase their cutting-edge tools and solutions. Explore innovative technologies and discover new ways to enhance your work.

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Hands-on workshops

Dig deeper into software testing by testing your own skills in a hands-on workshop! Cooperate with other people in the business and learn new things.

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Socializing events

Attend our Afterparty with food truck, drinks and even more networking. You might even get a chance to have a chat with one of the speakers!

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Explore the west coast

Take the opportunity to explore the west coast of Sweden. See the city of Gothenburg, the archipelago and the harbor and eat some seafood!

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

11:15-12:00

12:00-13:00

13:00-13:45

13:45-14:15

14:15-14:45

14:45-15:30

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

”Navigating Uncertainty 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

Test Coast

Auditorium

Lecture Hall

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

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!

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Check out our previous conferences

2025

Read more about the sessions & workshops and scroll through the gallery of Test Coast 2025

2024

Read more about the sessions & workshops and scroll through the gallery of Test Coast 2024

2023

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

”Thank you Test Scouts AB and QualityMinds for the great event, definitely exceeded my expectations. You have my vote for the #TestCoast 2024,5 this fall 😉”

Paweł Bielecki

CEO @ QualityMinds Sp. z o. o.

”This was a great event. Great program, location and organization. Also fantastic, knowledgeable attendees who were so open to networking. Met a lot of new testing friends. Looking forward to next year. 😀”

Phil Royston

CEO @ Tesena

”During the last decades I’ve been involved in arranging about 100 QA conferences and events. That only make me more impressed by the Test Coast 2024 conference by Test Scouts AB. Well done. I had an amazing day. 😀”

Jörgen Damberg

QA Consultant @ Zington

”Still in awe! What a well organized, informative and entertaining event TestCoast was! Great speakers, workshoppers and guests! Was a pleasure to meet and talk to you all! Looking forward to seeing you again, maybe at TestCoast2025!”