Thank you, Tribe, for all the love at this year’s TribeQonf in Bangalore.
When we call TribeQonf India’s Most Premium Testing Conference, it’s not only about the speakers, venue, or content; it’s also about you. Your participation and conduct make this conference truly premium.
The 12th and 13th of July, 2024, will forever remain special to The Test Tribe. The tribe returned in full force for the second edition of TribeQonf, creating unforgettable memories.
The Backstory
When we started preparing for TribeQonf 2024, our vision was clear: to make this the best experience ever related to anything in testing for you. This vision required months of effort and dedication, but we were up for the challenge.
From selecting top-notch speakers and curating excellent content to ensuring a delightful attending experience, we focused on every detail to make things as close to perfect as they could be (a special mention to the creative food menu that you showered love on the social media). We hope you enjoyed every moment of the conference.
Our sponsors played a crucial role in bringing the best to you. We extend our heartfelt thanks to them:
– Premier Sponsor: BrowserStack
– Platinum Sponsor: BlinqIO
– Gold Sponsors: Keysight Technologies, Sonar Enreap, Catchpoint
– Silver Sponsors: Jignect Technologies, Testsigma
– Bronze Sponsors: ShiftSync, Calsoft
– Supporting Sponsors: Devzery, Sahi Pro, Dev Assure
Our teams from Pune and Noida arrived days ahead to ensure everything was set for the big event. With everything in place, we eagerly awaited your arrival.
Day One
The excitement was visible in the TTT Crew on July 12th, and you matched it by showing up in numbers—about 550 testers gathered under one roof.
Our host, Paras Pundir, kicked off the proceedings, followed by an inaugural ceremony and a welcome note from our founder and CEO, Mahesh Chikane.
The first talk set a high standard. Dr. Brinda V, former Directorate of Safety, Quality, and Reliability at ISRO, shared insights on ensuring reliability at the top level, especially during the Chandrayaan 2 mission. This talk provided a unique take for testers accustomed to working in product or service space.
Pradeep Soundarajan, Founder of Moolya and author of “Growth Driven Testing,” offered fresh perspectives on career success in his talk, “Inside-out look at Tester’s success,” challenging traditional measures of success.
After a quick break and some networking, Vipin Jain, a senior tester with over 20 years of experience at Metacube, delivered a highly appreciated talk on AI in IoT.
We introduced a unique networking idea this year—networking cards to enhance discussions and learning. We were glad to see you embrace this idea and use it to make lasting connections.
Johnathon Wright, Director of Engineering at Eggplant, discussed AI-augmented testing. Later, Gaurav Singh, Principal SDET at Cred, and Nishi Grover, Program Manager at Pictory, delivered engaging talks on Mastering gRPC Testing and Building Harmony in Chaos, respectively.
The day concluded with Nagabushan Rammapa, Head of Product Reliability at Fynd Jio, sharing insights on “The AI Imperative: Essential Advances in QE,” offering actionable steps for the future of Quality Engineering.
Many attendees stayed back even hours after the conference for networking and mentorship sessions, which was heartening to see.
Day Two
The second day was packed with topics like Chaos Testing, Pattern Thinking, and AI. We began with some icebreakers, followed by the first talk from Vanya Seth, Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks, on “Navigating Software Quality – From Chaos to Control.”
Rahul Verma, Chief Strategy Officer at Trendig, delivered a unique talk on Pattern Thinking for Prompt Engineers, intriguingly connecting patterns in poetry to testing.
Dhimil Gosaila, VP of Product at BrowserStack, took us on a journey of Vision-Driven Quality, keeping it both informative and engaging.
Next, Dimpy Adhikari from ThoughtWorks discussed “Embedding Security Through Agile Workflow,” emphasizing the importance of integrating security into agile processes.
Further sessions included Naman Kapoor, STE Automation at Google, and Shrini Kulkarni, ex-QA Director at Ola. Naman’s session on “Mastering the Use of Test Doubles for Testing” was practical and well-received. Shrini’s talk on “Era of Gen AI – Bringing Back Focus on Core Testing Skills” highlighted balancing innovation with fundamental skills.
We continued the popular panel discussions introduced last year. Balaji Ponnada, Associate Vice President at Qualitest, hosted a lively panel on “AI in Testing and Testing the AI: Opportunities and Risks,” featuring Rahul Verma, Nagabhushan Ramappa, and Vanya Seth.
After a short break and more networking, Bharath took the stage, discussing Strategic Partnerships as a way to thrive in Quality Assurance’s future.
Like last year, Ajay Balamuragadas closed the conference with an inspirational talk, “Navigating Your Career Journey: Strategies for Growth and Success,” leaving the audience inspired to do even better in their careers.
You Have Been a Great Audience
TribeQonf in Bangalore was filled with learning, connections, and hope that software testing and its practitioners will continue to thrive. Thanks to the incredible speakers, supportive sponsors, and passionate attendees, you made this event memorable. We look forward to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and community in the software testing world.
Thank you once again for making TribeQonf 2024 a memorable event. We can’t wait to see you at our next gathering!
