A Networking Event for Digital Leaders Seeking Excellence in Software Engineering

Recapture the energy of in-person networking with local professionals in this half-day social mixer featuring complimentary food, drinks, and engaging conversations. Swap stories and tidbits you’ve picked up on your software quality engineering or test automation journey. Join software quality leaders from companies including Air Canada, Bank of America, Red Hat, and Restaurant Brands International in discussing topics such as:

  • How emerging technologies may impact and shape the future of testing.
  • The challenges of building quality into software products of all shapes and forms throughout the automation journey.
  • So many buzzwords, tools, and trends – what’s hype, what’s real?

Leave with ideas about the direction your organizations should start considering for 2023.

The Future of Testing Forums are engaging professional development events featuring industry experts presenting on innovations and cutting-edge practices in software engineering, and sharing fresh perspectives and insights on long-term challenges.

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Join the event and get entered to win two tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs Game:

(2) Two tickets plus (1) parking pass to the October 8, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings home game at Scotiabank Arena

Winner must be present to win.



Agenda

1:00pm – 1:15pm ET

Networking & Welcome

Enjoy networking with complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine.

FOT Forum Toronto

1:15pm – 1:45pm ET

The State of Testing: UI/UX, Mobile, and the Future

Leo Laskin, Senior Engineer, Applitools

Leo Laskin

1:45pm – 2:15pm ET

Networking Break

2:15pm – 2:45pm ET

Cloud 1st Approach – Testing

Parasar Saha, CEO, Digy4

Parasar Saha

2:45pm – 3:15pm ET

Q&A to QA: Establishing QA Practices

Lina Vaisman, Senior QA Manager, Air Canada

Lina Vaisman

3:15pm – 3:45pm ET

Networking Break

FOT Forum Toronto

3:45pm – 4:15pm ET

Achieving UI Test Automation with Applitools & Test Data Automation

Maninder Kainth, Vice President-Technology Manager, Digital Channels Technology, Bank of America

Marinder Singh Kainth

4:15pm – 4:45pm ET

PANEL | Software Testing Trends: What’s Hype, What’s Real

Moderator: Moshe Milman, COO and Co-Founder, Applitools

Ari Rowland, Technology Executive, Accenture

Rashan Smith, Software Engineer/Consultant, Red Hat

Jason Bryant, Head of Software Quality Assurance, Restaurant Brands International

Kenny Ng, Director, QA & Release, Tonal

Moshe Milman Ari Rowland Jason Bryant Kenny Ng

4:45pm – 5:00pm ET

Closing Remarks, Networking Break

FOT Forum Toronto

5:00pm – 6:00pm ET

Whiskey Tasting Networking Happy Hour

Enjoy happy hour networking with complimentary whiskey tasting and charcuterie from The Wine Sisters.

We are committed to improving participant and speaker inclusivity and creating a safe space for everyone to enjoy. All participants must adhere to our Code of Conduct.


Sponsored By:


Andrew Knight | Moderator

Andrew Knight | Moderator

Automation Panda

Gleb Bahmutov | Cypress

Gleb Bahmutov | Cypress

Senior Director of Engineering

Mercari US

Tally Barak | Playwright

Tally Barak | Playwright

Software Architect

YOOBIC

Carter Capocaccia | Cypress

Carter Capocaccia | Cypress

Senior Engineering Manager – Quality Automation

Hilton

Steve Hernandez | Selenium

Steve Hernandez | Selenium

Software Engineer

Precision Lender | Q2

Jose Morales | WebdriverIO

Jose Morales | WebdriverIO

Automation Architect

Domino’s



VENUE

Vantage Events is located in Downtown Toronto, 150 King Street West, 16th Floor, C1 Conservatory Lounge, Toronto, ON, M5H1J9.