Networking Events
Interact and gain priceless professional connections with other attendees and speakers throughout the conference week with this wide variety of unique networking events.
Speed Networking
Monday, October 27 | 5:15pm–6:00pm ET
Get to know your fellow attendees quickly at Speed Networking. Easily introduce yourself as you grab a drink and get to know others at the conference. It’s a great way to find people with similar challenges and interests. Afterwards, we encourage you to form groups, head out to dinner, and keep the conversation going.
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, October 28 | 5:00pm–6:00pm
Network with your software development peers at the welcome reception. Mingle with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors while you enjoy drinks and light hors d'oeuvres.
The Test Lab & Automation Zone
Kick-off: Tuesday, October 28 | 5:30pm-7:30pm ET
Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30 | All Day
Grab a lab coat and join us for the Test Lab kick-off on Tuesday evening for pizza and beer.
Then on Wednesday and Thursday the Test Lab will have problem solving exercises, physical puzzles, testing quizzes, and even some testing of robots to put your QA skills into practice. The Test Lab will also feature the Automation Zone this year. This is where you can get hands-on experience with automation. There is no prior experience necessary to try out a fun new automation framework created for the lab. You will learn what it's like to write your very own automated test and you'll get to have fun playing around with automation!
Morning Yoga
Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30 | 6:45am–7:30am ET
Join us in the morning for an opportunity to relax your mind in a yoga class. Open, stretch, and restore your body from the inside out—all before your day of learning begins. Appropriate for all skill levels.
The Expo
Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30 | Times Vary
At the STARCANADA Expo, you can visit the top industry providers offering the latest in testing solutions.
- Explore this one-of-a-kind Expo designed to bring you the latest solutions in testing technologies, software, and tools.
- Support your software testing efforts by participating in technical presentations and demonstrations conducted throughout the Expo.
- Meet one-on-one with representatives from some of today’s most progressive and innovative organizations.
Speaker One-on-One
Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30 | Times Vary
Need to schedule some time with a testing expert? Make some time to chat one-on-one with some of the amazing speakers at this conference at available times. Bring your most pressing questions and get some ingenious solutions, sound advice, and free consulting—but most of all just get to know the speakers! Signups will be available onsite.
Expo Reception
Wednesday, October 29 | 5:30pm–6:30pm ET
Network with peers at the Expo reception and enjoy complimentary food and beverages. Be sure to play the Passport game for your chance to win great prizes!