Call For Speakers
Zurich, StageOne – March 26, 2026
Swiss Testing Day is the ultimate conference for testers, test managers, test automation engineers, quality leaders, innovators and enthusiasts. Get ready for an immersive experience with the testing community!
At this one-day conference, practitioners and enthusiasts share insights and best practices, discuss future trends on topics ranging from testing of and with AI to strategy and impact. Swiss Testing Day provides an opportunity to discuss challenges, exchange experiences and share ideas, to network and to leave with practical suggestions to apply when you get back to the office.
We have an open call for speakers, where we invite practitioners to send in their stories.
Call for Speaker submission timeline 01.09.2025 – 31.10.2025
Swiss Testing Day´26 Focus Topics
To guide the application process, the Independent Board has identified some themes for the Swiss Testing Day´26 . We welcome proposals on these topics as well as beyond. these topics as well as beyond.
Human-Centered AI Testing
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Testing methods that prioritize ethics, fairness, and human needs
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Human-in-the-loop and collaboration models: AI “co-pilots” handle routine tasks, testers set strategic quality goals
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Usability testing of AI assistants, validation of personalized recommendations, and monitoring AI behavior in real-world use (Shift-Right)
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Balancing automation with human judgment to ensure quality reflects real user needs
AI Governance & Trust (Security)
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Building trust in AI through transparency, fairness, and explainability
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Testing AI systems for bias, robustness, and regulatory compliance
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Human oversight in autonomous decisions-making: defining where the “Human in the loop” remains essential
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Quality assurance for AI and robotics in unpredictable environments, including safety, anomaly detection, and ethical edge cases
Augmented QA & Test Automation
Leveraging AI for intelligent test automation, simulation of complex scenarios, and continuous testing
Data quality and human oversight as foundations for successful AI-driven testing
Hyperautomation: accelerating test case generation, execution, and analysis through AI
Evolving QA roles: testers as data curators, AI trainers, and stewards of responsible automation
Selection Process
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All abstracts are evaluated. Applicants who are shortlisted will be asked to send their presentation to the organizers.
You submit your abstract here. When submitting your abstract, we ask you to start thinking about how your presentation will look. The Swiss Testing Board, which is responsible for curating the technical focal points, decides whether your contribution will be included in the program.
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The Conference Board will evaluate the presentations and select 16-20 presentations for the final program:
The decision has been made, and you may officially call yourself a Swiss Testing Day 2026 Speaker. A board member will contact you to discuss your speech and your ideas in advance. Please consider the length of your chosen format (including Q&A) to ensure you stay on time.
Swiss Testing Day stands for Quality:
We will conduct dry runs to ensure our submissions meet Swiss Testing Days standards. You’ll present your talk to a small group of board members, simulating the real event. They will provide feedback, guidance, and preparation. One board member will act as your supporter, introducing you at the event and offering moral support both pre and during the event.
Abstracts will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Benefits for participants / Transferable learning objectives
- Originality / Innovation
- Comprehensibility / Storyline / Structure
- Practical relevance / actionable content
No Sales Pitches, please!
You love your company, your products, your services? And that’s great, because life is too short to waste at a job you hate! But please focus your talk/workshop on practical, real-world solutions that are transferable to other attendees. Pure sales pitches and talks that focus heavily on a specific tool or service will be rejected.
Format
Speech (30 min)
Compact talk with experiences, best practices, or research insights. Goal: inspiration and knowledge sharing.
Workshop (60 min)
Interactive session with exercises and discussions. Goal: hands-on learning and practical methods.
Deep Dive (60 min)
In-depth exploration of a specific topic or tool. Goal: detailed expertise and deeper insights.
Competition (30 min)
Short challenge (e.g. testing quiz, coding task). Goal: playful learning and exchange.
Hackathon (60 – 180 min)
Hands-on teamwork on a practical task. Goal: creative and applied problem-solving.
Simulation Game (30 – 60 min)
Role-play or scenario simulation. Goal: experience, decision-making, and reflection.
Keynote (60 min)
Inspirational open or closing Keynote by a leading expert and selected by the Conference Board and organized with special arrangements. Goal: highlight major trends, provide thought leadership, and spark reflection.
Panel Discussion (60 min)
Moderated roundtable with multiple experts (e.g. “AI: Pros & Cons”). Goal: diverse perspectives and audience interaction.
Admin
All speakers are granted free entry to the conference (Swiss Testing Day 2026), including catering and the partner expo. Please note that travel and hotel costs are not covered by the organizers.
Contact us
Still have some questions? Drop us a message at: info@swisstestingday.com