NEXT GENERATION TESTING 2024

21 November 2024
Bangalore

Background

Discover the cutting-edge of software testing at Next Generation Testing Conference 2024 (NGT), event designed to showcase the emerging innovations and leading methodologies. NGT brings together passionate professionals and industry leaders for an immersive experience, highlighting technical sessions and deep-dive presentations across the vast domain of Software Testing. Join a vibrant community of learners, innovators, and experts as we explore the future of testing, automation, quality assurance, and much more.
Engage with top service providers, consultants, and vendors, and gain invaluable insights into optimizing the software development process and enhancing quality. This dynamic conference encourages active participation, featuring hands-on experience-sharing presentations, extended panel discussions, and lively QnA sessions. The agenda includes high-calibre technical and review presentations from industry thought leaders, as well as real-world case studies from practitioners and solution providers.

NGT 2024 concludes with the thrilling finals of two marquee events: the Indian Testing League (ITL) and the Indian Testing Awards (ITA). Celebrate with us as we honour India’s most knowledgeable testers and the breakthrough innovations that are shaping the future of IT software development, services, and support.

Next Generation Testing is co-located with

INDIAN
TESTING AWARDS

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INDIAN TESTING LEAGUE

Topics Covered

Advanced Techniques in Load Testing & Benchmarking
AI and Machine Learning in Software Testing
Automating Security Testing for CI/CD Pipelines
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) in Testing
Cognitive QA: Leveraging AI for Test Case Generation
Continuous Testing in DevOps Pipelines
Cross-Browser & Platform Testing in Modern Applications
End-to-End Testing in Distributed Systems
Ensuring Compliance Through Automated Testing

Ensuring Quality in AI-Driven Applications
Ethical Considerations in AI Testing
Exploratory Testing Techniques for Agile Teams
Implementing Effective Test Data Management
Integrating Testing with CI/CD
Managing Test Environments and Infrastructure
Mobile Application Testing Best Practices
Performance Testing: Tackling Scalability Issues
Next-Gen Test Automation Tools and Frameworks
Performance Testing for High-Load Systems
Quality Engineering for Agile and DevOps

Why should you attend

Access Exclusive Resources and Content
Advance Your Career
Discover Innovative Tools and Technologies
Earn Professional Recognition
Enhance Your Skills
Gain Hands-On Experience

Get Inspired by Success Stories
Learn from Experts
Network with Peers
Participate in Interactive Sessions
Solve Real-World Challenges
Stay Ahead of Industry Trends

Programme

08:00 – 08:45: REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

08:50 – 09:00: NAVIGO INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME

09:00 – 09:10: INTRODUCTION TO SPONSORS AND SUPPORTING BODIES

09:10 – 09:30: Key-note: Nuances of Testing Applications based on Microservices Architecture
Speaker: Krishnakumar Mahalingam, Principal Software Engineering Manager, Microsoft

09:35 – 09:55: Testing - like an Architect!

Speaker: Syamanthaka Balakrishnan, Lead Solution Architect, OneSavings Bank India

10:00 – 10:20: Developing Testable Software

Speaker: Naman Kapoor, STE-Automation, Google
10:25 – 10:45: AI in Testing: Leverage AI as a Co-Worker, Not a Replacement

Speaker: Ajay Balamurugadas, Head of Customer Success & Strategy, PostQode.ai

10:45 – 11:30: Tea/ Coffee & Networking Break

11:00 – 11:30: Indian Testing League – Semifinals (Paper-Based Test)

11:30 – 11:50: Empowering QA Engineers: How AI-Driven Cognitive Intelligence Transforms Software Testing

Speaker: Apurv Anand, Sr. Director - Applied AI and DigiOps, Baker Hughes

11:55 – 12:15: Harnessing ICube to deliver transformational outcomes

Speaker: Renuka Mullangi, Sr. Director - Portfolio Engineering, Diebold Nixdorf

12:20 – 12:40: Succeeding with test automation in the era of AI - Fundamentals have not changed

Speaker: Shrini Kulkarni

12:40– 13.30 ROUND TABLE SESSION

Table 1: AI & Risk – Everyone’s Talking. Is Anything Being Done?
Host: Diwakar Menon, Principal Consultant, Last Mile Consultants

Table 2: Securing the Software Development Lifecycle: Best Practices in Cybersecurity Testing
Host: Pradeep Rao, Director and Chief Architect, Kyndryl

Table 3: Enhancing Test Automation Effectiveness with Gen AI
Host: Nithya V V, Principal Engineer, Dell Technologies

Table 4: Generative AI in Testing
Host: Chaithra Thimmappa, Sr. Engineering Manager, Philips

Table 5: Enhancing Test Automation Effectiveness with Gen AI
Host: Jamuna Thangavelu, Director- Engineering, Warner Bros. Discovery

13:30– 14.30 LUNCH AND NETWORKING

14:30 – 14:50: Gen AI: Hype to Reality
Speaker: Nitin Parikh and Saurabh Shivani, Asso. Directors, Accenture

14:55 – 15:15: Unlocking Free Innovative Solutions For Your Everyday Testing Challenges!!
Speaker: Sanjay Kumar, Founder and Creator, SelectorsHub

15:20 – 15:40: Zero Touch Automation
Speaker: Venki Jayaraman, Group Director- Software Engineering, Walmart Global

15:45 – 16:05: Building a Gen AI-Powered Testing Center of Excellence
Speaker: Dr. Sai Kavitha, Director- Support Engineering, Microsoft

16:10 – 16:40: TEA/ COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

Venki Jayaraman

Group Director- Software Engineering
Walmart Global

Background

Next Generation Testing is co-located with

INDIAN TESTING AWARDS

INDIAN TESTING LEAGUE

Topics Covered

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