BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:wetestathens2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com WeTest.Athens 2026//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260511T070000Z DTEND:20260511T150000Z SUMMARY:Designing Human-AI Experience (HAX) DESCRIPTION:In an age where AI is rapidly transforming digital landscapes\, the key to its successful integration lies in human-centered design. This session provides UX designers\, product managers\, and tech professionals with actionable strategies to create AI experiences that are not only functional but also trustworthy\, engaging\, and ethical.Participants will learn to apply practical design patterns for AI interactions\, focusing on crucial aspects such as explainability\, feedback mechanisms\, error handling\, and building user trust. Drawing on insights from leading research and real-world case studies\, this talk will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to design AI systems that enhance human capabilities and foster positive user relationships.The session will explore how to translate user needs into effective data strategies\, address biases in AI\, and ensure AI solutions are transparent and aligned with user mental models. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to create AI-driven products that are useful\, reliable\, and seamlessly integrated into the user’s experience.\n\nLaptop and Wifi needed.Based on my 30h Online Course:https://www.thestarter.io/human-centered-ai-experiences-hax CATEGORIES:FULL DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:Yodeck\, Μέγαρο Μουσικής\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:8d13e43c2dd31ee237691d3b4f430e0b URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/8d13e43c2dd31ee237691d3b4f430e0b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260511T070000Z DTEND:20260511T150000Z SUMMARY:Leading Quality: A Practical Playbook for Engineering Managers DESCRIPTION:As organizations move faster\, the responsibility for quality is increasingly shifting from traditional QA structures to engineering leadership. Yet many Engineering Managers and Heads of Development now find themselves accountable for quality outcomes without the tools\, frameworks\, and mental models needed to lead effectively in this evolving landscape.\nThis full-day\, hands-on workshop provides a modern\, practical\, and strategic roadmap for engineering leaders who must balance delivery speed with product quality. Through real case studies\, interactive exercises\, and frameworks used by leading technology organizations\, participants will learn how to design a scalable quality strategy\, lead testing initiatives\, manage mixed teams (dev + QA + automation + SRE)\, and create a culture of ownership across engineering.\nBy the end of the day\, attendees will walk away with their own actionable Quality Leadership Blueprint\, ready to take back to their teams.\nKey Takeaways\n1. Build a modern Quality Strategy2. Lead QA effectively—without needing a QA background3. Implement scalable testing approaches4. Balance speed and quality5. Build a healthy quality culture6. Manage hybrid teams and eliminate silos7. Take home their own “Quality Leadership Blueprint” CATEGORIES:FULL DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:Arhs\, Μέγαρο Μουσικής\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:f81df158a0ae16c172dd83fb0b20329d URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/f81df158a0ae16c172dd83fb0b20329d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260511T070000Z DTEND:20260511T150000Z SUMMARY:Making Sense of Mobile Automation with Appium and WebdriverIO to turn frustration into understanding DESCRIPTION:At first sight\, testing mobile apps looks a lot like testing the web. You open the app\, find elements\, click a few buttons\, and check the result. But then you meet the first swipe gesture\, a missing selector\, or an unexpected platform difference\, and you see and feel that what works in a browser doesn’t always work on a phone. Suddenly\, the familiar becomes frustrating\, and your laptop almost becomes best friends with the wall.\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to make sense of that world using Appium \;and WebdriverIO. We’ll cover the essentials\, from capabilities and locators to gestures and debugging\, and you’ll spend most of the day writing and running tests yourself. The goal is simple: to leave knowing not only how to automate a mobile app\, but why it works that way\, so your laptop and the wall will never become best friends.\n\nSession Outline/Plan\nSetup check (30 minutes)\nYou’ll start by making sure everything works on your machine. Once ready\, you’ll run your first simple Appium and WebdriverIO test to confirm the setup.\nAppium core concepts (60 minutes)\nYou’ll learn how Appium communicates with devices\, what drivers do\, and how Android and iOS differ. You’ll also explore which capabilities are needed to start a session.\nLocating and interacting with elements (90 minutes)\nYou’ll use Appium Inspector to find elements and try out different locator strategies. You’ll then write your first test in WebdriverIO and see how selectors work across platforms.\nWorking with gestures (90 minutes)\nYou’ll start with the tricky part of mobile automation\, gestures. You’ll learn how W3C actions work\, write gestures manually\, and then simplify them using WebdriverIO’s built-in helpers.\nDebugging and best practices (75 minutes)\nYou’ll read Appium and WebdriverIO logs to understand what’s going on under the hood. You’ll work through common issues like waits\, animations\, and flaky tests\, and refactor your code into reusable helpers.\nBonus: mobile web and hybrid apps (30 minutes)\nIf time allows\, you’ll see how the same setup can be used for mobile browsers or hybrid apps and learn the gotchas.\nWrap-up and Q&A (15 minutes)\nWe’ll recap the key lessons\, get links to useful materials\, and leave with a working setup and a clear understanding of how to continue your mobile automation journey. CATEGORIES:FULL DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:Agile Actors\, Μέγαρο Μουσικής\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:10c75ac73a0ccf1ab459d1f76e8303d2 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/10c75ac73a0ccf1ab459d1f76e8303d2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T070000Z DTEND:20260512T080000Z SUMMARY:Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the ISTQB® but Never Dared to Ask DESCRIPTION:This presentation introduces the inner workings of the ISTQB and puts it into context. How does a new syllabus come about?Who decides what?How does this world-leading software testing certification organization really work?How does one go from idea to certification exam?What is the ISTQB portfolio? Was there a complete paradigm shift? How does it relate to my career path?What are the hot news and what can I expect from the ISTQB in a near future?All these questions and many more will be discussed in a transparent\, de-complexed and relaxed way with a twist of humor CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:A. Banquet Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:c5ac3bfc3c78744efe706660c37a3c9c URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/c5ac3bfc3c78744efe706660c37a3c9c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T070000Z DTEND:20260512T080000Z SUMMARY:But can you measure creativity? What to do when traditional research techniques just won't cut it DESCRIPTION:We've long had established methods for evaluating user behavior when it comes to practical\, goal-oriented applications. But what happens when we go beyond that? When we attempt to build systems\, environments or tools not meant for completing tasks\, but for facilitating creativity or artistic self-expression? When AI makes it easier than ever for anyone to experiment with developing these types of experiences? How do we know if they're working well? And what does "working well" in that context even mean? Through an exploration of her past academic work\, and how it relates to her current work in industry\, Dalia will share practical lessons for anyone looking to design user experiences that push the bounds of what can readily be measured\, all while touching on why doing so is especially crucial in the age of AI. CATEGORIES:UI/UX TALK LOCATION:B. Skalkotas Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:ba30fc78fd5330e40868484920c1005b URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/ba30fc78fd5330e40868484920c1005b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T073000Z DTEND:20260512T103000Z SUMMARY:Beyond the myth: how to do real Exploratory testing instead of just clicking around DESCRIPTION:In 1988\, a book described a testing process defined as “simultaneous learning\, test design\, and execution.” The actual term Exploratory Testing (ET) was introduced in the 1990s by Cem Kaner.\n \;\nBy the 2000s\, the approach was adopted more widely across the testing community. Rob first encountered ET in 2005 at a conference\, an experience that changed his way of testing.\n \;\nToday\, nearly every book on software testing includes a reference to ET\, and the approach has become increasingly mainstream. However\, the term is also often misunderstood in the broader IT industry.\n \;\nRob will discuss topics about Exploratory Testing such as: What is real exploratory testing\, what is exploring and where in your proces would you fit ET\, where is exploratory testing most effective? Also what are different ET techniques for different purposes. We will go deeper into creating ideas\, structure your plan with charters and focus on taking testnotes.\n \;\nThe workshop will be highly practical\, focusing on testing of a software application. We’ll start by exploring and testing the software\, followed by a deep dive into creating and refining test charters.\n \;\nUsing what we’ve learned\, you’ll test again and iterate. In this way\, Rob helps you learn both from your own experiences and from those of other attendees.\n \;\nWe’ll reflect on our learnings: what worked and what didn’t. We will have a “Wall of Good Ideas\,” where we will post insights and suggestions. At the end you will have a collection of practical ideas to take back to work. CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.3\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:7026155819fde3a9a732d5346f4a3d8d URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/7026155819fde3a9a732d5346f4a3d8d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T073000Z DTEND:20260512T083000Z SUMMARY:Microservices Matchmaking: Pact testing between Spring Boot and gRPC DESCRIPTION:In \;modern \;microservices\, \;reliable \;communication \;isn’t \;guaranteed \;— \;especially \;when \;services \;don’t \;even \;share \;the \;same \;protocol. \;End-to-end \;tests \;are \;often \;too \;slow\, \;brittle\, \;or \;costly \;to \;catch \;every \;issue. \;That’s \;where \;consumer-driven \;contract \;testing \;comes \;in.\n\nThis \;session \;demonstrates \;how \;Pact \;can \;act \;as \;the \;matchmaker \;between \;a \;Spring \;Boot \;REST \;consumer \;and \;a \;gRPC \;provider \;in \;.NET. \;You’ll \;learn \;how \;to \;define \;and \;validate \;contracts \;across \;languages \;and \;frameworks\, \;bridge \;protocol \;mismatches\, \;and \;evolve \;contracts \;safely \;as \;systems \;grow.\n\nA \;live \;demo \;will \;show \;contracts \;being \;created\, \;verified\, \;and \;integrated \;into \;CI/CD \;pipelines. \;Practical \;techniques \;for \;handling \;versioning\, \;managing \;multi-language \;environments\, \;and \;avoiding \;late \;integration \;surprises \;will \;be \;shared.\n\nWhether you’re scaling a distributed architecture or just exploring contract testing\, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to make heterogeneous systems more reliable\, speed up feedback loops\, and enable smoother collaboration between development teams.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.2\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:4928cabbc97edad1e92871933b854ebf URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/4928cabbc97edad1e92871933b854ebf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T073000Z DTEND:20260512T103000Z SUMMARY:Testus Patronus: No Magic\, Just AI with Your Company Context DESCRIPTION:Did you ever wish you could ask ChatGPT about your product requirements\, past test cases\, or technical documentation? Join this hands-on session to learn how to build an AI using Retrieval-Augmented Generation that understands your product or organization’s context. I’ll guide you step by step\, from the theory to the actual development\, so you can customise your own AI helper for your daily work.\n\nKey Takeaways\nBuild and Deploy Your Contextualized AI Solution. Master RAG Fundamentals. Optimize Testing Processes.\nSession Outline/Plan\nWhy AI fails? How to improve the failing points. What is a RAG and how could it help us in the testing proceses. Technology landscape for building a RAG\nHands-on\, very achievable\, and able to take it home. \n CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:D. MC3 Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:b57d95bce8730a9f46a68b66ff8bd15f URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/b57d95bce8730a9f46a68b66ff8bd15f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T081500Z DTEND:20260512T091500Z SUMMARY:Appium Is Not the Problem\, Your Assumptions Are DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had that moment when mobile automation with Appium makes you question your life choices?\n\nYou can automate the web\, you understand HTML\, you know your way around selectors. So you open a native app and expect the same rules to apply. Then the first swipe fails. The selector that looked perfect stops working. The test gets slow. The logs look like noise. And suddenly Appium feels flaky.\n\nBut the truth is simple. Your tests are not failing because Appium is unreliable. They fail because YOU ARE doing it wrong. Native apps are not HTML\, and treating them like they are will always backfire.\n\nWe will unpack what you are really interacting with when you automate a native app\, how Appium bridges the gap through platform drivers\, and why things like UI hierarchies\, element attributes\, and locator choices behave differently on Android and iOS. You will see the most common web assumptions people bring into native automation\, why they create frustration\, and how to replace them with a mental model that makes your tests faster\, more stable\, and easier to debug.\n\nNo live coding\, hopefully just clear examples\, sharp insights\, and a new way of thinking about mobile automation. CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:A. Banquet Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:99be0371e992d2b1288f7d20abe5976d URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/99be0371e992d2b1288f7d20abe5976d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T081500Z DTEND:20260512T091500Z SUMMARY:Getting web accessibility right from day one DESCRIPTION:It can be tempting to treat accessibility as just a checklist of technical fixes. But the truth is that accessibility requires a general awareness from day one - an expectation and way of thinking across your entire organization and the teams within it. Accessibility is a process\, not a one-off project.\n \;\nThe talk splits into two parts:\n \;\nHow to integrate accessibility into your organizationHow to design usable and accessible digital content \;\nDesigners\, developers\, researchers\, testers\, and product managers will leave with practical knowledge they can embed in their daily practices and workflows.\n\n CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:B. Skalkotas Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:a62dbbb478e3c8e1fafe3739f3c007d6 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/a62dbbb478e3c8e1fafe3739f3c007d6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T081500Z DTEND:20260512T091500Z SUMMARY:Research That Survives the Roadmap DESCRIPTION:UX research often does its job too well. Teams understand the findings\, presentations are well received\, and there is broad agreement on the conclusions. Then the roadmap is finalised and the research quietly disappears.\n\n\nThis talk explores why strong research so often fails to influence prioritisation and delivery\, and what researchers can do differently to change that outcome. Based on real project experience\, it looks beyond research methods to the organisational realities that shape decision making\, including planning cycles\, ownership boundaries\, delivery pressure\, and competing incentives.\n\n\nThe session focuses on how research can be designed and positioned to support difficult trade offs rather than ideal outcomes. It examines the importance of timing\, stakeholder involvement\, and how findings are framed when teams are making commitments\, not just seeking understanding. Particular attention is given to the moments where research either becomes a reference point for decisions or is set aside as background context.\n\n\nAttendees will leave with practical approaches for shaping research so that it remains visible and relevant when priorities are negotiated\, budgets are constrained\, and delivery plans are locked in. The aim is not to make research louder\, but to make it harder to ignore. CATEGORIES:UI/UX TALK LOCATION:C. MC2 Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:6fdb17d5846005670ddc67606a93ccbd URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/6fdb17d5846005670ddc67606a93ccbd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T081500Z DTEND:20260512T091500Z SUMMARY:The AI Trust Layers™ Designing for Appropriate Reliance in High-Stakes AI Experiences DESCRIPTION:Trust is essential in all digital experiences\, but in AI assistants and copilots\, it becomes foundational. These tools interpret user intent\, generate responses\, and may even act semi-autonomously. Yet without clarity into what the AI is doing\, or why\, users often hesitate\, override\, or abandon the experience. The issue isn’t model accuracy alone\, but whether users can form a reliable mental model of the assistant’s behavior.\n\nIn high-stakes contexts\, where AI influences decisions\, communications\, or outcomes\, designing for user confidence becomes critical. This session introduces The AI Trust Layers™: a tactical framework for diagnosing trust breakdowns and applying design patterns that reinforce clarity\, transparency\, and control.\n\nYou’ll dive into how trust is built (or broken) across three key UX layers:\n->\; Role \;Clarity \;– Can users understand what the AI is designed to do?\n->\; Reason Clarity – Can users interpret how the AI is making decisions or what influenced its output?\n->\; Flow \;Control – Can users guide\, override\, or recover from the AI’s actions when needed?\n\nThrough real-world examples and guided exercises\, we’ll spot trust gaps\, apply micro-patterns\, and evaluate AI experiences with a more critical\, human-centered lens. Crucially\, you’ll learn how to adapt trust design to different contexts and risk levels\, ensuring that assistant behaviors remain both credible and appropriate.\n\nWhether you’re designing\, shipping\, or scaling AI features\, this session will equip you with the tools to create assistants that earn and sustain user trust. CATEGORIES:UI/UX TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.4\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:b35ccc7d0676efc4878469660f99b654 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/b35ccc7d0676efc4878469660f99b654 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T083000Z DTEND:20260512T084500Z SUMMARY:Agentic Testing with KaneAI DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:BOOTH PRESENTATION LOCATION:W. TestMU AI Booth\, Banquet Foyer SEQUENCE:0 UID:847bfe64e3819564915f221b610eb80c URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/847bfe64e3819564915f221b610eb80c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T083000Z DTEND:20260512T091500Z SUMMARY:MANTHOS: Cost-Aware Incident Routing for Multi-Team\, Multi-Service Integration Failures DESCRIPTION:Modern software systems rely on large graphs of interdependent microservices maintained by multiple engineering teams. Nightly integration tests frequently expose failures in these systems\, yet determining which team should investigate first remains a largely manual and error-prone process. Misrouted incidents lead to cross-team ping-pong\, increased MTTR\, operational friction\, and wasted engineering time.\n\n\nThis paper presents MANTHOS \;(Microservice Alert Navigation & Triage Handoff Optmization Service)\, a probabilistic\, cost-aware incident routing engine designed to automatically assign integration test failures to the most appropriate team. MANTHOS combines (i) a service dependency graph\, (ii) diffusion-based prior estimation for likely upstream faults\, and (iii) multiple operational evidence signals—including stack traces\, recent code changes\, service flakiness\, and optional deployment or performance anomalies. It aggregates service-level probabilities into team-level responsibility and selects a recommended assignee using an expected time-to-recovery (TTR) optimization model that incorporates team responsiveness\, current load\, ownership alignment\, and a synergy matrix capturing historical cross-team coordination patterns.\n\n\nWe evaluate MANTHOS on historical integration failures and demonstrate significant reductions in misassignment rates\, unnecessary handoffs\, and median TTR. The system integrates easily into CI pipelines\, Slack/Jira workflows\, and SRE tooling\, providing transparent\, explainable recommendations. Our results show that probabilistic inference combined with lightweight operational signals can materially improve dependability practices in complex service organizations. MANTHOS offers a structured\, data-driven alternative to manual triage and serves as a practical foundation for next-generation AIOps tooling. CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:MC3.2\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:f31f74afc6f32a690a5276d6f6c0ca81 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/f31f74afc6f32a690a5276d6f6c0ca81 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T084500Z DTEND:20260512T090000Z SUMMARY:The Role of AI in Software Testing. DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:BOOTH PRESENTATION LOCATION:W. Agile Actors Booth\, Skalkotas Foyer SEQUENCE:0 UID:60bb62ab4aa0f2506c5f4cc18d87f7c5 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/60bb62ab4aa0f2506c5f4cc18d87f7c5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T093000Z DTEND:20260512T103000Z SUMMARY:Securing LLMs: Insights into OWASP top 10 DESCRIPTION:What if I told you that you can trick an LLM into revealing secrets\, making bad choices or even acting against its own rules? AI may seem like a black box\, but when you start testing it like any other system\, surprising weaknesses start to appear.\n\nTogether with me\, I want you to take a look into how the OWASP Top 10 (a well-known list of the most common security issues in software) can help to understand and mitigate the risks linked to LLM applications. We’ll go beyond theory and explore real-world examples both from the news and from my experience at ongoing projects and see how these vulnerabilities play out in AI-driven systems.\n\nWe’ll check how poorly crafted prompts\, weak security settings\, biased training data\, lack of proper safeguards can lead to serious security flaws. How easily can an attacker manipulate an LLM? What happens when sensitive data leaks through unintended AI behavior? Can a seemingly harmless chatbot be turned into a security risk? I’ll answer these questions while using my own cartoons to illustrate key risks in a fun and easy-to-understand way.\n\nThe good news? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel to test AI. Strong system thinking\, traditional testing techniques\, critical mindset are already powerful tools for uncovering vulnerabilities. The same skills used to break and improve software (like exploratory testing\, risk analysis\, extensive logging and monitoring) can help make AI systems safer and more predictable.\n\nBy the end of this talk\, you’ll have a fresh perspective on AI risks\, practical strategies to make your LLM integrations more secure\, and\, of course\, a few laughs along the way. CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:B. Skalkotas Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:4937a95b676d0f823da3975c5c3c0919 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/4937a95b676d0f823da3975c5c3c0919 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T093000Z DTEND:20260512T103000Z SUMMARY:When K8S Meets K6: A Testing Story DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, the Lidl Plus app was born and cloud native hosted in webapps in Azure Cloud. In our process to maturity\, we wanted to remove the vendor lock and we started  \;migrating to Kubernetes in 2022.\nIn this process\, we modernized our performance testing environment as well\, from master slave old friend JMeter to a K6 Kubernetes cluster using the K6 operator.\nIn this talk\, we will be explaining how we are creating our K6 projects. How we organize and manage our projects creating a schema as a backstage project\, so all the squad product teams can easily setup a new performance project.\nLearn how we scaled our performance testing suite and our performance injecting system.\nSee how we created K6 extensions for the use case where there wasn’t an existing extension such as AzureServicebus.\nAttendees will learn how to implement a project separated in a workload – user behaviour – scenarios\, so the performance testing team can scale\, and the code is easily maintained for the entire dev team.\nYou will also see how to use the performance testing in a CI/CD such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions\, integrated with a monitoring tool such as Grafana. CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:A. Banquet Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:1006ca189a2b14ee005df28a7f67ab71 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/1006ca189a2b14ee005df28a7f67ab71 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T093000Z DTEND:20260512T103000Z SUMMARY:How to build a self hosted Device Farm using Appium DESCRIPTION:Present and explain the architecture of the environment that in our company we are running Android tests on daily basis in a local device farm with real devices and emulators. How we prepare the devices and the APKs prior to test executions using Appium in docker containers\, custom scripts and workflows in GitHub Actions. Run parallel tests on multiple releases (current + 2 prior versions) to ensure backwards compatibility.Thus it will be helpful for someone that wants to start to have automated tests for mobile apps to see that it’s feasible and not that time consuming. Also a test automation engineer will learn how to integrate Appium-based testing directly into their CI/CD workflows. CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.2\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:2d85c9400ab95d2027aacb045f4b7478 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/2d85c9400ab95d2027aacb045f4b7478 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T093000Z DTEND:20260512T103000Z SUMMARY:From One Metric to a Story: Evaluating UX in AI-Powered Recommendations (A Real-World Case) DESCRIPTION:Measuring UX impact has traditionally relied on stable interfaces and clearly defined success metrics. But what happens when the experience itself changes every day?\nIn AI-powered recommendation systems\, content is dynamic\, personalized\, and continuously evolving. Traditional UX evaluation approaches -often centered around a single “North Star” metric- quickly fall short in capturing relevance\, engagement\, and real user value.\nThis talk presents a real-world case from an AI-driven product\, exploring how UX evaluation shifts when recommendations become a moving target. It introduces a layered approach to UX measurement\, moving from isolated KPIs to a connected “metric story” that reflects user discovery\, engagement\, and progression over time.\nAttendees will learn how to rethink UX success in AI-driven environments\, how to structure meaningful metric hierarchies\, and how to evaluate recommendation experiences beyond conversion alone - grounded in practical decisions\, trade-offs\, and lessons learned from production systems. CATEGORIES:UI/UX TALK LOCATION:MC3.4\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:c42363d83a1f711946b10b0ad8d1e984 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/c42363d83a1f711946b10b0ad8d1e984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T093000Z DTEND:20260512T103000Z SUMMARY:AI as a UX Research Assistant: What helps\, what hurts & what still needs you DESCRIPTION:AI tools are rapidly entering the UX research workflow\, but not all tasks benefit equally\, while some risk bias\, false confidence\, or degraded research quality if over-automated.\n\nThis hands-on workshop examines how AI can support different stages of the UX research process\, from planning and recruitment to analysis and insight generation. Participants will learn where AI adds real value\, where it may introduce risk\, and what must remain human-led. The focus is not on specific tools or prompts\, but on critical judgment\, decision making and quality control. \;\n\nAttendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to integrate AI into research work responsibly. CATEGORIES:UI/UX TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:C. MC2 Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:78e1da2cc0fe3064a6b7348f9176f998 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/78e1da2cc0fe3064a6b7348f9176f998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T094500Z DTEND:20260512T100000Z SUMMARY:Exploratory Testing: Beyond Test Cases DESCRIPTION:Test cases confirm what you expect. Exploratory testing reveals what you don’t. Discover how a more curious\, user-focused approach can lead to better quality and faster insights. CATEGORIES:BOOTH PRESENTATION LOCATION:W. XM Booth\, Banquet Foyer SEQUENCE:0 UID:922356b9047bd3d8ee1d1006ad08bfd5 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/922356b9047bd3d8ee1d1006ad08bfd5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T103000Z DTEND:20260512T120000Z SUMMARY:Lunch Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Μέγαρο Μουσικής\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:d5f5fc29e21438e545258a816afa3f78 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/d5f5fc29e21438e545258a816afa3f78 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T113000Z DTEND:20260512T140000Z SUMMARY:Doodle with Soteur DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.5\, Μέγαρο Μουσικής\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:205098506053ee2d9c8feff1e10602f2 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/205098506053ee2d9c8feff1e10602f2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T120000Z DTEND:20260512T124500Z SUMMARY:Round Table: The Real State of QA & UX in Greece: Between AI Hype\, Market Reality\, and What’s Next DESCRIPTION:What is really happening in the Greek QA and UX job market?\nThis session will focus on:\nThe real impact of AI and automationMarket slowdown and hiring trendsSkills companies actually look for todayGaps between expectations and realityFake or misleading job postings — and how professionals can spot them earlyA candid\, data-driven discussion on the future of QA & UX in Greece.\n\n CATEGORIES:ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION LOCATION:A. Banquet Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:6714b83552b8ae7bdf4e69ff057c5444 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/6714b83552b8ae7bdf4e69ff057c5444 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T120000Z DTEND:20260512T124500Z SUMMARY:Agentic Testing & The Future of Trust DESCRIPTION:Short one-liner: How Do We Trust Software Built by AI\n\nStatement\nAI agents are generating more code than ever\, but how do you ensure its reliability? Learn why traditional testing fails and how Agentic Testing guarantees trust and scalability in AI-driven systems.\n\nAbstract\nAI agents are helping teams generate more code than ever before. Even the strongest believers in vibe coding caution against placing blind trust in that code. We are living through the fastest expansion of software creation in history\, not because we hired more engineers\, but because machines are now building software alongside us.This raises a fundamental challenge. How do you test and trust applications created by LLMs\, assembled by multiple AI agents\, and deployed by automated systems? The tools we rely on today were not designed for this reality or this speed. Unit tests and code reviews inspect logic and functions\, but they were never meant to validate dynamic\, evolving behavior. Traditional automation struggles when code is generated and modified continuously\, becoming fragile and breaking faster than teams can maintain it. As AI agents become embedded into every layer of software\, we are no longer just testing code. We are testing autonomous systems themselves.In this talk\, we will explore why trust in AI-generated software can no longer be assumed\, and why it must be continuously proven. Agentic Testing\, the use of autonomous agents to test autonomous systems\, emerges as the only scalable solution. These autonomous agents not only plan\, execute\, and analyze tests but also adapt and challenge systems the way real users would. Agentic Testing validates behavior\, reasoning\, and outcomes at the system level\, ensuring that AI-driven systems meet real-world expectations.Drawing from real-world enterprise deployments and lessons learned building an AgenticTesting platform\, this talk will reframe quality assurance as a strategic intelligence layer rather than a release-time checkbox. In the age of AI\, trust isn’t just a feature\, it’s a continuously earned asset. We’ll discuss how businesses can evolve their testing strategies to stay ahead in this rapidly shifting landscape.\n\nKey Takeaways\n● Why trust in AI-generated software must be continuously proven\, not assumed.\n● How Agentic Testing validates AI-driven systems by testing behavior\, reasoning\, and outcomes.\n● Real-world insights on implementing Agentic Testing for scalable\, autonomous validation. CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:B. Skalkotas Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:7b38552ef3065eb5752f13944f6176df URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/7b38552ef3065eb5752f13944f6176df END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T120000Z DTEND:20260512T124500Z SUMMARY:Streamlining QA in the Neobank Landscape DESCRIPTION:\nIn an era where digital banking is rapidly evolving\, ensuring the highest quality standards in software development is not just an option\, but a necessity. This talk will explore the crucial role of Quality Assurance (QA) in the neobank landscape\, focusing on strategies to streamline QA processes and enhance overall efficiency.\n \;\nAttendees will gain insights into:\n \;Understanding the Neobank Ecosystem: We'll discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by neobanks\, including the need for rapid innovation\, regulatory compliance\, and user-centric design.Establishing a Robust QA Framework: Learn how to build a comprehensive QA framework tailored for neobanks\, incorporating best practices for automated testing\, and continuous integration.Leveraging Automation and AI: Explore the latest tools and technologies that can automate testing processes\, from functional testing to performance and security testing\, thus reducing time-to-market while maintaining high standards.Collaboration and Communication: Discover effective strategies for fostering collaboration between QA teams\, developers\, and other stakeholders\, which is vital for ensuring seamless product development and early detection of issues.Metrics and Continuous Improvement: Understand the importance of using metrics to measure QA effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in processes and team performance.Case Studies and Real-World Examples: The talk will include case studies from our successful neobank Snappi that have implemented streamlined QA processes\, sharing lessons learned and best practices. \;\nJoin us for this insightful session to learn how to effectively streamline your QA processes\, enhance product quality\, and deliver exceptional digital banking experiences that meet the demands of today’s consumers. Whether you're a QA professional\, developer\, or a leader in the fintech space\, this talk will equip you with actionable strategies to thrive in the competitive neobank landscape.\n\n CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:MC3.2\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:84f3b615d7ebb306196c5268a21e5d90 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/84f3b615d7ebb306196c5268a21e5d90 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T120000Z DTEND:20260512T124500Z SUMMARY:Building AI-Powered Test Cases from Requirements Accelerating QA Analysis with Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Analyzing requirements and translating them into test scenarios and test cases is a core activity for QA engineers. However\, identifying meaningful edge cases often requires deep product knowledge and an understanding of how the system is implemented something that is not always available during early analysis\, especially for teams that are scaling.\nThis workshop explores how AI can assist testers during requirement analysis. Using the same specification\, we compare two approaches: a general-purpose AI model (such as Gemini) with no access to the system\, and an AI tool connected to the project repositories (such as Amazon Q). By comparing the results\, we examine how system context influences the depth and relevance of generated test cases\, and how AI can help testers discover scenarios that might otherwise require extensive product familiarity. CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.4\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:8b94f7503330f243f37c63e18bba3431 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/8b94f7503330f243f37c63e18bba3431 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T120000Z DTEND:20260512T133000Z SUMMARY:Speed Is Not Scalability: Surviving AI-Driven Test Automation Growth DESCRIPTION:AI has transformed how we write code\, but not always for the better. How do you ensure that what you\, or your AI assistant\, are creating is actually scalable and future proof?\n\nMany teams rush to adopt tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for test automation\, only to discover later that their codebase has become unscalable\, duplicated\, and inconsistent. The real challenge isn’t generating tests faster. It’s keeping what’s built reliable\, maintainable\, and ready for growth.\n\nFor this session\, we gathered insights from industry experts and combined them with our own real world experiences to define what makes a test automation framework maintainable and scalable. We’ll show how to identify and avoid architectural pitfalls that silently grow into maintenance nightmares and break down what defines a scalable framework in practice. For practical examples we will use Playwright and TypeScript. \n\nExpect patterns\, anti‑patterns\, and lessons learned from modern tech environments that help you design systems able to evolve instead of collapse under their own speed. Whether you’re starting a brand new project or improving your current setup\, this talk will help you to build a framework that grows with your needs\, not against them. CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:D. MC3 Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:dfc110b7693e3d84b08ef21d9bd7b676 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/dfc110b7693e3d84b08ef21d9bd7b676 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T120000Z DTEND:20260512T124500Z SUMMARY:Don’t make me prompt. DESCRIPTION:A quick-quide to how to create intelligent interfaces that user's actually like.The great AI product interface regression is that we’ve returned to a command-line input style (prompting)\, and it’s the main reason for poor AI product experiences. It creates high cognitive load\, often produces insufficient or flawed results\, and leads to high frustration due to the lack of output control.This session provides UX designers\, product managers and Developers with practical human–AI design principles to create AI experiences that are not only functional but also user-centered\, trustworthy\, and engaging. CATEGORIES:UI/UX TALK LOCATION:C. MC2 Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:31c8e17c29071042eafa1b040903fbac URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/31c8e17c29071042eafa1b040903fbac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T120000Z DTEND:20260512T133000Z SUMMARY:Creating inclusive\, easy-to-fill forms DESCRIPTION:Forms can make or break user experience\, especially for people with disabilities. In this practical workshop\, explore common form design patterns that exclude users\, and learn how to create alternatives that work for everyone. Through hands-on exercises\, we'll tackle complex form interactions\, error handling\, and validation patterns that support users with diverse needs. Bring your challenging form designs - we'll solve them together.\n\nKey Takeaways\nWhat's the best validation pattern and why\, how to style form inputs\, good vs bad labels\, what's the best focus order\, how inclusive is my own form?\n\nSession Outline/Plan\n- Introduction to accessibility issues in forms\n- Quiz: Important things to consider for form design\n- Styling form inputs\n- Error Handling and Validation\n- Best-Practice Patterns \n- Validate your own form on a score chart\n- Wrap-up\n\n CATEGORIES:UI/UX TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.3\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:2727d3a15d1e917166a8a55235dc2f7f URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/2727d3a15d1e917166a8a55235dc2f7f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T124500Z DTEND:20260512T133000Z SUMMARY:Round Table: The Future of Test Management: Who Owns Quality Now? DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, we’ve seen fewer dedicated QA management roles and a shift toward placing QA under Engineering or Product. But what does this mean for QA professionals and for how quality is managed across organizations?\nThis round table will explore:\nWho owns the test strategy today — and with which skillsWhether Engineering and Product leaders are prepared to make quality decisionsHow QA teams are guided and empowered under non-QA leadershipA forward-looking discussion on QA leadership\, quality strategy\, and team empowerment.\n\n CATEGORIES:ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION LOCATION:A. Banquet Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:5435154678a1f77c9b788145a1424915 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/5435154678a1f77c9b788145a1424915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T124500Z DTEND:20260512T133000Z SUMMARY:UX Round Table : Evolution of product roles: who discovers\, who decides\, who owns\, what DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION LOCATION:C. MC2 Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:d52b5d1facee4d1486e83170f0d03f08 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/d52b5d1facee4d1486e83170f0d03f08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T124500Z DTEND:20260512T133000Z SUMMARY:Beyond the Bug: Testing as a Bridge Between Data\, Business\, and People DESCRIPTION:Software testing is often seen as a technical gatekeeping step—but in reality\, it’s a bridge between business goals\, user needs\, and data-driven insights. Drawing on my experience as a Test Analyst at the European Parliament and IT Consultant at Netcompany-Intrasoft\, I’ll share how combining skills in statistical data analysis\, economics\, and quality assurance can create a richer testing practice. This talk will cover how testers can move beyond purely technical validation to become strategic contributors—spotting risks early\, understanding business context\, and improving the human experience of software. We’ll explore practical examples of merging manual testing\, regression strategies\, and user empathy to ensure quality that’s not just functional\, but meaningful. Attendees will walk away with techniques for integrating data thinking into testing\, fostering better collaboration with stakeholders\, and ultimately delivering products that users trust. CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:B. Skalkotas Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:b3cc98afd7b954e920824418ce54b9f4 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/b3cc98afd7b954e920824418ce54b9f4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T124500Z DTEND:20260512T133000Z SUMMARY:Level Up Your LinkedIn Profile & Portfolio by WE LEAD x Code.Hub DESCRIPTION:To truly stand out in the recruiting process\, you need to make sure your LinkedIn and your portfolio are done right. Not sure how? We’ve got you!\nIn this interactive workshop\, led by Eleni Aktypi\, Managing Director at WE LEAD\, Maria Kentrou\, WE LEAD Ambassador & Tech Recruitment Consultant at Code.Hub\, and Nicoletta Lamprinidou\, WE LEAD Ambassador & Tech Recruitment Consultant at Code.Hub\, you’ll learn how to build a strong LinkedIn presence and a portfolio that clearly showcases your skills and experience. \nThrough real examples\, we’ll explore what works\, what doesn’t\, and how to present your work in a way that stands out to recruiters. You’ll leave with practical tips\, a clear checklist\, and simple steps to improve both your profile and portfolio and feel more confident in your job search.\nBonus: A follow-up online session will take place to continue the discussion\, answer your questions\, and support you as you apply what you’ve learned. CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.2\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:3dace38de776465d221819da0bb585cd URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/3dace38de776465d221819da0bb585cd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T124500Z DTEND:20260512T133000Z SUMMARY:Supercharging Cypress Tests with AI: From Flaky to Self-Healing DESCRIPTION:Test automation promises speed and confidence\, but anyone working with Cypress (or any modern test framework) knows the reality: \;flaky tests that slow down pipelines and drain team morale.\nWhat if your test suite could learn\, adapt\, and heal itself?\nIn this talk\, we’ll explore how AI can transform Cypress tests from fragile scripts into resilient\, self-healing assets. I’ll share practical strategies for detecting flaky patterns\, auto-healing locators\, and leveraging AI-driven analysis to predict failures before they hit production. Through real examples from my work in large-scale test automation projects\, I’ll demonstrate how we can reduce maintenance\, improve test reliability\, and unlock new possibilities for intelligent quality engineering.\nThis is not a futuristic “what if”\, it’s something testers can start applying today to supercharge their Cypress test suites. CATEGORIES:TUTORIAL / WORKSHOP LOCATION:MC3.4\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:70e4dd727ae6446388f5e6d730f6b304 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/70e4dd727ae6446388f5e6d730f6b304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T140000Z DTEND:20260512T150000Z SUMMARY:Test Like a Parent - Skills from Motherhood that Enhance Software Quality DESCRIPTION:You have kids\, and suddenly\, everything changes. Life starts revolving around them\, and you feel like you're losing touch with the business world. Sound familiar?\nI used to think that being a mom would hold me back in my testing career. But then I realized that many of the experiences I had at home could actually help me grow in the testing world. Cooking with the kids—or leaving them unattended—has led to unpredictable situations that taught me valuable lessons. And time spent at the playground with my twins? It helped me automate some surprisingly useful parenting skills—skills that turned out to be just as effective in testing environments.\nJust as parents adapt to ever-changing situations and diverse needs\, testers must navigate complex requirements and evolving user expectations. In this session\, I’ll share stories and parallels between family moments and testing practices\, exploring qualities like patience\, multitasking\, and problem-solving.\nWhether you’re a parent or not\, you’ll walk away with practical insights and maybe a laugh or two\, ready to approach testing with fresh eyes and renewed creativity. Curious how chaos can lead to better software? Join me to find out! CATEGORIES:TALK LOCATION:A. Banquet Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:ea327ab5128340948cdd017a0ed568d7 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/ea327ab5128340948cdd017a0ed568d7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260512T140000Z DTEND:20260512T150000Z SUMMARY:Dev x Design x PM: A Trio in Transition DESCRIPTION:The classic Developer x Designer x PM trio is supposed to work like a well-oiled machine… but in reality it's often three people arguing over who broke the designs\, who forgot the edge cases\, and who keeps adding 'just one more feature' to the MVP. With budgets tightening and AI speeding everything up\, those old role boundaries make even less sense today\, yet the friction remains. How do we collaborate without stepping on each other's toes\, or egos?\n\nIn this talk\, we'll cut through the "AI builder" buzzword and focus on what can work inside established orgs. Morgane will share concrete examples and practical advice to help teams work together more smoothly and with less eye-rolling. CATEGORIES:UI/UX TALK LOCATION:B. Skalkotas Room\, Megaro Mousikis\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:f266527ca5cb3665ec8d4f4b3ce280b8 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/f266527ca5cb3665ec8d4f4b3ce280b8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260519T202419Z DTSTART:20260513T070000Z DTEND:20260513T150000Z SUMMARY:One Agent to Watch Them All: Building an AI test monitor DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of keeping one eye on your CI/CD pipelines? Checking builds\, digging into logs\, and chasing failing commits? Talking to AI won’t help much\; testers need actions\, not words.\nIn this hands-on tutorial\, you’ll build an AI test monitor using Model Context Protocols (MCPs). MCPs act like a modern USB port for AI\, turning existing APIs into safe\, testable contracts the agent can use. Your agent will: watch CI/CD in real time\; read build outcomes\, failing commits\, and test metadata\; analyze failures to surface root causes and impacted areas\; and send structured email/notification reports with logs and evidence. Leave with a working blueprint. CATEGORIES:FULL DAY WORKSHOP LOCATION:Epignosis\, Μέγαρο Μουσικής\, Athens\, Greece SEQUENCE:0 UID:41baed3fc109e4ff0ac65330d1002781 URL:http://wetestathens2026.sched.com/event/41baed3fc109e4ff0ac65330d1002781 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR