# Must-Attend Testing Conferences 2026 By [Chaithanya M N](https://www.accelq.com/author/chaithanyam_accelq/ "Posts by Chaithanya M N") 13 January 2026 Testing is the unsung hero of the fast-paced software development world; it guarantees quality, reliability, and great user experiences. Given the rapid evolution of technology, keeping up with the latest testing tools, techniques, and trends is no longer optional; it’s necessary. So, if you want to make sure to stay ahead of the game, check out the top software testing conferences 2026! Events like these are where you line up with the top leaders, methodologies, and insights in your area that could change how you do testing. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of attending such software testing events and unveil the testing conferences list 2026, which are not to be missed! ## Benefits of participating in software testing conferences - Attendees can access the latest tools and techniques that shape the future of software testing. - You can gain practical experience with new testing practices through workshops and hands-on sessions. - Conference participation lets you connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators. - These conferences provide learning opportunities for testers at all experience levels, helping them develop technical and soft skills. ## List of Software Testing Conferences ### 1. Automation Guild, February 9-13, Online Automation Guild is an annual live online event. The event is dedicated to helping you achieve more reliable and less flaky automation to succeed with all your E2E automation testing efforts. ### 2. RoboCon 2026 – Robot Framework Conference, February 10-13/Mar 3-6, Helsinki, Finland/Online RoboCon 2026 is the premier event dedicated to the Robot Framework. It’s a technical, human-first, interactive experience that brings together people worldwide to learn, share, and discuss the Robot Framework and related topics. In 2026, RoboCon hosts two conferences. The first will be in Helsinki and the next will be online. Immerse yourself by connecting with peers and grasping knowledge from experts. ### 3. Test Automation Days 2026, March 4-5, Gooiland, Hilversum, The Netherlands The Test Automation Days conference will occur on March 4th and 5th, 2026. This conference is for engineers, analysts, developers, test managers, and project managers. It will allow you to discover innovative companies’ latest techniques, test tools, and interact with fellow testers. Attendees can witness new trends and let the stories inspire and help them with daily challenges. ### 4. Testing Peers Conference 2026, March 12, Nottingham, UK The Testing Peers conference will be held on March 12, 2026. It will focus on leadership, quality, and testing. PeerCon welcomes people new to testing or wanting to enter the development field, and even CEOs. ### 5. STAREAST 2026, April 26 – May 1, Orlando, FL/Online StarEast is one of the top software testing conferences for software testers. This event features over 75+ talks, including keynotes, tutorials, and sessions. Mark the dates! ### 6. SeleniumConf & AppiumConf 2026, May 6-8, Valencia SeleniumConf & AppiumConf 2026 will take place from May 6 to 8th. This conference is the hub for all tools, approaches, and communities in automation. ### 7. Expo: QA 26, May 26-28, Madrid, Spain **Expo:** QA is the biggest conference on software testing and quality engineering. ### 8. EuroSTAR 2026, June 15-18, Oslo The EuroSTAR software testing conference will occur from June 15 to 18th, 2026. It is Europe’s leading QA testing conference that brings the test community together to talk all about AI. ### 9. QA or the Highway The QA or the Highway conference schedule is yet to be announced. It presents real-world experience and thought leadership from top speakers in QA. ### 10. TribeQonf TribeQonf is India’s largest testing conference, and dates are yet to be announced. It offers expert talks, panel discussions, exposure to the latest trends, and more. ### 11. Testing Talks The Testing Talks conference schedule is to be announced. It will be a community reunion by attending this conference. ### 12. Testμ 2026, August 19-21, Online [Testμ (TestMu) is an online-only conference](https://www.lambdatest.com/testmuconf-2026) scheduled to take place from August 19 to 21, 2026. The conference presents sessions on emerging trends in software testing, DevOps, and engineering. ### 13. Motacon Brighton 2026, October 1, Brighton The Motacon conference will take place on October 1, 2026. ### 14. Testflix [TestFlix](https://www.thetesttribe.com/testflix/) is the largest virtual software testing conference. The conference dates will be announced soon. ### 15. AutomationSTAR 2026, November 4-5, Amsterdam, The Netherlands AutomationSTAR is scheduled to take place on November 4th and 5th. ### 16. Agile Testing Days, November 16-19, Potsdam, Germany [Agile Testing Days](https://agiletestingdays.com/) is one of the international software testing conferences 2026. It will feature several sessions of experience talks, workshops, and tutorials on the new agile software testing insights. ## Which Software Testing Conferences Are Hybrid in 2026? | **Conference** | **Type** | **Format** | |--------------------------|----------|----------------------------------| | Automation Guild | Hybrid | Live Online sessions | | RoboCon 2026 | Hybrid | In-Person and Virtual | | Testμ 2026 | Virtual | Online only | Automation Guild, RoboCon 2026, and Testμ 2026 are hybrid software testing conferences scheduled for 2026. ## Conclusion Testers can have many opportunities through the international software testing conferences 2026 worldwide. Attending these conferences is important for software testing professionals. ACCELQ is happy to announce that in 2026, we will be a gold sponsor for the Test Automation Guild online event!