Everyone has an opinion on AI right now. What's harder to find is what it actually looks like in production. In someone else's codebase, on someone else's deadlines, held to someone else's quality bar. That's the gap Quality Forge 2026 intends to close.
On October 29th, TestDevLab is hosting the third edition of Quality Forge, a one-day virtual conference on how AI is changing the way engineering teams build, test, and ship software.
What to expect
Quality Forge 2026 runs for one day, fully online, starting at 10:00 EET. Sessions run back to back, with 10+ speakers sharing what they've learned building with AI across industries. No panels for the sake of panels, no filler between talks.
Registration is open now. Speakers haven't been announced yet, but they will be added as they're confirmed, so register to get notified as the lineup and full agenda take shape.
Topics on the table
AI plays out differently in depending on the industry and where you're building, so this year's sessions look closely at:
- AI and technology
- Ecommerce and retail
- Travel and mobility
- Finance and payments
- Consumer and entertainment
- Enterprise and productivity
Who it's for
Quality Forge isn't tailored for just one type of role or one type of company. If you build software, test it, ship it, manage it, or make decisions about it, there's a session for you. Engineers, product managers, QA leads, CTOs, compliance officers, security professionals, operations leads, business leaders, and founders have all attended past editions.
Past speakers from Disney, Lenovo, Canva, and more
Quality Forge has hosted speakers from companies including Disney, Lenovo, Canva, Rabobank, Bolt, BrowserStack, Mindvalley, and ING Tech Romania. Here's what a few of them had to say about speaking at past editions:
David Ellison, Chief Data Scientist and Director of AI Engineering at Lenovo, called it a fantastic event and said he loves talking about the future of AI. Mikko Paloheimo, Expert QA Lead and Chapter Lead at OP Financial Group, described joining Quality Forge 2025 as a genuinely pleasant experience. Alexandru Hang, Senior Software Engineer at ING Tech Romania, called it an honor to share the stage with top experts in the field.
You can watch a recap of Quality Forge 2025 to get a feel for the format before you register.
Why Quality Forge 2026 is worth attending
Beyond the sessions themselves, here's why this virtual event is worth your while.
- It's free
- Honest takes on what's working, what's not, and what to try next
- Perspectives across industries, so you can see how AI plays out beyond your own field
- Live sessions with opportunities to interact and ask questions
- A recording afterward if you can't make it live
If you have your own lessons to share about building with AI, TestDevLab is also accepting speaker submissions through the Quality Forge website.
FAQ
Most common questions
Is Quality Forge 2026 free to attend?
Yes, registration is free.
How is AI actually being used in software testing today?
That's exactly what Quality Forge 2026 sessions dig into—real examples from engineering teams, not theory. Register to hear from them directly.
Do I need to already be working with AI to get value from this?
No. Sessions cover a range of experience levels, from teams just starting out to teams further along.
Will there be a recording available afterward?
Yes, a recording will be available if you can't attend live.
Will there be opportunities to interact during the event?
Yes, sessions include opportunities to ask questions and interact with speakers.
Register now
AI is moving fast, and the teams figuring it out in practice are the ones worth listening to. Register for Quality Forge 2026 to save your spot and get notified as speakers and sessions are announced.
