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ConfQ - 2026
QE in the Age of AI

24 October 2026 Radisson Blu, Hinjawadi, Pune Live In-person

A Premier Conference for QA Leaders, Automation Experts, and Engineers Driving the Next Era of Quality Engineering

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Why Attend ConfQ 2026?

AI is changing how software is designed, built, tested, and delivered. But better technology does not automatically mean better quality.

ConfQ 2026 brings together software quality professionals, testers, engineers, and engineering leaders to explore what Quality Engineering looks like in this changing landscape — with a focus on practical experience, engineering judgment, responsible AI, and real-world outcomes.

Across the day, we’ll explore questions that matter to practitioners:

• How do we test AI systems when their behaviour is non-deterministic?
• What changes when LLMs become part of the software stack?
• Can we trust AI-generated tests and engineering outputs?
• How should organisations adopt AI without creating false confidence?
• How do we secure AI-enabled systems against new risks?
• Where does AI genuinely improve everyday Quality Engineering?
• What skills and engineering judgment become more important as AI takes on more of the execution?

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical insights you can take back to your engineering and quality teams.
• Real-world perspectives on AI, testing, automation, security, leadership, and Quality Engineering.
• Critical thinking beyond the hype, including the limitations, risks, and trade-offs of AI-assisted engineering.
• Concrete approaches for testing AI behaviour, evaluating AI-generated outputs, improving QE workflows, and adopting AI responsibly.
• Peer connections with practitioners who are solving similar quality and engineering challenges.

🎯 A focused, practitioner-led conference for people who care about building better software in the age of AI.

Agenda (*)

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Time	Activity
08:15 – 09:00	Registration & Networking
09:00 – 09:30	Welcome Note & Opening Remarks by Event Host
09:30 – 10:20	Green Builds, Broken Software: The Tautology Trap by Dr. Rituraj Patil
10:20 – 11:10	Testing AI Behavior: Understanding What Changed by Ashwin Palaparthi
11:10 – 11:30	☕ Tea/Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:20	Software is No Longer Written. It is Negotiated by Manoj Kumar
12:20 – 13:10	Testing for Non-Deterministic Clients: Building APIs That Work with LLMs by Puja Jagani
13:10 – 14:10	🍽️Networking Lunch (buffet with only veg options)
14:10 – 15:00	Session 5 by TBD
15:00 – 15:50	When AI Writes Your Tests: What Breaks & What Works by Divya Manohar
15:50 – 16:10	🏆 ConfQ Challenge
16:10 – 16:30	☕ Tea/Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:20	Session 7 by TBD
17:20 – 18:10	Session 8 by TBD
18:10 – 18:30	Intractive Activity: Winner Anouncement, Event Wrap-up, Thank You, Feedback Collection, Group Photo
18:30 – 19:30	Open Networking (Optional – for those who want to connect informally)

(*) Please note that the event agenda and speakers are subject to change based on speaker availability and other unforeseen circumstances. The organizing committee reserves the right to make final decisions regarding all aspects of the event program.

Our Speakers

Dr. Rituraj Patil

Director & Head
Zensar Technologies

A technology and product leader specializing in AI, digital transformation, Agile, engineering, and SaaS, with extensive global experience spanning consulting, coaching, R&D, innovation, authorship, and strategic leadership.

Ashwin Palaparthi

Founder & Chief Architect Ai4Testers

Three decades of experience in software testing, product innovation, consulting, and technology leadership, with deep expertise in AI testing, behavioral assurance, quality engineering, and emerging AI systems.

Manoj Kumar

VP - Technology
Moolya

AI and quality engineering thought leader with 20+ years of experience in technology, enterprise transformation, content creation, industry leadership, and global community engagement, with recognized expertise.

Puja Jagani

Developer Advocate
BrowserStack

A developer advocate and open-source leader driving Selenium innovation, collaborating with browser vendors, supporting users, and advancing WebDriver BiDi through community engagement and strategic thinking.

TBD

To be updated.

Divya Manohar

Co-Founder & CEO DevAssure

Quality engineering leader with experience at eBay and Ooyala, she builds scalable testing frameworks and explores practical AI applications that make software testing reliable.

TBD

To be updated.

TBD

To be updated.

Venue & Location

Radisson Blu, Hinjawadi, Pune

State-of-the-art conference facilities with premium technology, ample parking, and easy accessibility from all parts of Pune.

The venue provides excellent networking spaces and modern amenities for a professional conference experience.

Don’t Just Attend. Be Part of the Revolution.

The future of software testing is being written now — by people like you.

✅ Stay ahead of the AI curve
✅ Grow your network of elite QA professionals
✅ Get inspired, upskilled, and future-proofed

Registration & Pricing

Each Ticket Includes
Full-day conference access
Premium lunch + tea/coffee breaks
Access to post-event resources
Certificate of participation

Super Early Bird

₹ 5,500

Valid till 30 September 2026

Early Bird

₹ 6,500

Valid till 17 October 2026

Standard

₹ 7,500

Regular Price

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Organising Team

Sagar Joshi

Event Director

ISTQB Accredited Trainer
SAJO Academy

Prasanna Kumar G

Event Manager

Project Manager
Genpact

Anitha Adiraj

Event Host

Senior Project Manager
Otis Elevator Co.

Rahul Nale

Volunteer

Technical Expert
Verolt

Sampada Kulkarni

Volunteer

Senior Test Engineer
T-Systems

Shripad Deshpande

Volunteer

Senior QA Engineer
Splashgain

Amruta Kulkarni

Volunteer

Senior Quality Analyst
Heaptrace Technology

Deepa N

Volunteer

Test Automation Engineer
Exela Technologies

Mangesh Kothalkar

Volunteer

SDET
VTEST Software

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Why You Absolutely Should Attend ConfQ Events?

ConfQ brings together curious minds who care about quality beyond buzzwords and trends. It creates space for honest conversations, critical thinking, and learning from real-world experience.

By connecting minds across perspectives, ConfQ helps elevate how quality is understood and practised, strengthening fundamentals that truly make a difference.