Conference Overview
Welcome to the NextGen Testing QA & AI Summit 2026 – a dynamic platform to explore how cutting-edge automation and AI are reshaping the QA landscape
Join test leaders, engineering professionals, and AI practitioners as they decode the future of testing in an era dominated by autonomy, machine learning, and continuous delivery.
With over 10 thought-provoking sessions, this summit bridges the gap between traditional QA practices and the transformative potential of AI, GenAI, and predictive automation.
Theme of the Conference
“Shaping the Future of Quality Engineering: AI, Automation & Autonomous Testing” focuses on how AI is enabling predictive quality, intelligent test generation, and self-healing systems. It emphasizes the shift toward autonomous QA systems that operate with minimal human intervention across CI/CD and AI/CD pipelines.
Highlights
- Practical Case Studies on AI-Augmented Testing
- Expert Talks on Autonomous Test Frameworks & LLM Testing
- GenAI, TestOps, and Prompt Engineering for QA
- Panel Discussions & Live Demos from Industry Innovators
- Networking with Test, DevOps, and AI Professionals
Venue
Pune, India
Know Our Speakers
👨💼 Cherian Kuruvila
💼 Designation: Business Coach, Mentor
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🎯 Topic: Strength, Strategy & Scale for Marketing Business Leaders
👨💼 Surya Narayanan
💼 Designation: Chief Marketing Officer
🏢 Company: Sunbeam Mercantile
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🎯 Topic: Use of First Party Data
👨💼 Vivek Srinivasan
💼 Designation: Managing Partner
🏢 Company: WELL Labs
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🎯 Topic: Evolving Strategic Landscape from Businesses & Growth Stage Startups
👨💼 Rana Jayant
💼 Designation: CEO
🏢 Company: MixCommerce
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🎯 Topic: From Awareness to Revenue: Unifying Martech, AdTech & Sales Tech
👩💼 Salma Mossa
💼 Designation: Fractional CMO
🏢 Company: Twelve77 Venture
🎯 Topic: Founder’s Perspective Talk: Scaling with Resilience – My Marketing Playbook
👨💼 Ashrith Arun
💼 Designation: Founder
🏢 Company: The Sodopreneur
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🎯 Topic: Role of Content Creation & Automation with Gen AI
👩💼 Er. Sonesh Bhardwaj
💼 Designation: Global leadership & Life Coach, Change Catalyst
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🎯 Topic: Building Resilience in teams to create Effective Culture
👨💼 Abhinit Sinha
💼 Designation: Senior Manager Analyst
🏢 Company: Target
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🎯 Topic: Buyer Journey Intelligence: From Engagement to Conversion
👩💼 Anitha Selvan
💼 Designation: Coach
🏢 Company: Mantra Care
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🎯 Topic: Firefighting to Foresight: Building Resilience in Teams and Culture
| Time Slot | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration / Welcome Note |
| 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM | NextGen QA Strategy for AI-Era Testing |
| 10:40 AM – 11:20 AM | Intelligent Test Orchestration: From CI/CD to AI/CD |
| 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:40 AM- 12:20 PM | AI for Non-Functional Testing: Security, Performance, UX |
| 12:20 PM – 01:00 PM | TestOps and the Role of AI in DevTestOps |
| 01:00 AM – 02:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 02:00 PM – 02:40 PM | Testing Generative AI: Beyond Unit Tests |
| 02:40 PM – 03:20 PM | Prompt Engineering for LLMs in QA |
| 03:20 – 03:50 PM | Networking Break |
| 03:50 PM – 04:30 PM | Self-Healing Test Suites and Autonomous QA Pipelines |
| 04:30 PM – 04:35 PM | Closing Note |
Conference Tickets & Passes
Corporate Advantage (Minimum 10 Tickets)
₹5,000
Trio Advantage (Minimum 3 Tickets)
₹5,500
Closing Window Ticket
₹7,000
Who Should Attend?
- QA Engineers & Test Architects
- SDETs & Automation Specialists
- DevOps & Platform Engineers
- AI/ML Engineers building/testing intelligent systems
- Product Owners, Agile Coaches & Tech Leads
- CTOs, CIOs, and QA Leadership
- Enterprises, Startups, & GenAI Tool Creators
- Testing Tool Vendors & Open Source Contributors
Call for Speakers
Do you have expertise in AI-driven QA, test orchestration, or innovative frameworks?
We’re inviting speakers to share tools, experiences, and case studies that challenge the status quo of testing.
Your Takeaways
By the end of the summit, you will walk away with:
- Clarity: A fresh perspective on what marketing innovation at scale really requires.
- Connections: New networks of entrepreneurs, investors, marketers, and corporate leaders.
- Confidence: Tools and mindset to thrive in a disruptive, technology-driven era.
Sponsor the Summit
Position your brand as a leader in the future of software quality and automation.
Sponsorship benefits include:
- High-visibility branding across event touchpoints
- Sponsored speaking slots or panels
- Exhibition booth and product demos
- Lead generation & post-event analytics