Background
In an era where digital disruption is redefining every facet of business and technology, software quality has emerged as a decisive differentiator. The Next Generation Testing Conference 2025, scheduled for 20 November in Bangalore, is the definitive forum for testing and quality engineering professionals committed to advancing excellence in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Curated for thought leaders, strategists, and innovators in the field of software testing, this conference will spotlight the most consequential trends and transformative technologies—from AI-augmented test automation and continuous validation to quality at speed and intelligent observability.
Attendees will engage with cutting-edge ideas through visionary keynotes, immersive sessions, and deeply technical case studies delivered by renowned practitioners and global experts. It is an unparalleled opportunity to gain strategic insight, discover proven methodologies, and cultivate the capabilities needed to engineer resilient, high-performance software systems.
The conference is collocated with the prestigious Indian Testing Awards 2025, a distinguished platform that recognises exceptional achievements and groundbreaking contributions in the domain of quality assurance.
Join the most influential minds in software testing as we chart the future of quality together—at India’s most anticipated gathering for the testing and QA community.
Topics Covered
Why should you attend
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Access Exclusive Resources and Content
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Advance Your Career
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Discover Innovative Tools and Technologies
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Earn Professional Recognition
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Enhance Your Skills
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Gain Hands-On Experience
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Get Inspired by Success Stories
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Learn from Experts
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Network with Peers
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Participate in Interactive Sessions
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Solve Real-World Challenges
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Stay Ahead of Industry Trends
08:15 - 09:00
Registration and Coffee
09:00 -09:10
Navigo Introduction & Welcome
09:10 - 09:15
Introduction to Sponsors and Supporting Bodies
10:05 – 10:25
Beyond the Hype: Accelerating Quality with AI Agents and Unified Test Stack
Speakers: Akshay Kumar, Global Head of Revenue Marketing, BrowserStack
Arpit Agrawal, Sr. Lead Customer Engineering, BrowserStack
Abstract:
While AI continues to dominate the conversation, most testing teams are still grappling with how to turn the hype into real, practical value. This is the top concern we’ve heard from across our 50,000+ customers.
Over the past two years, we’ve worked closely with thousands of them to solve the actual problems of AI adoption. The result is not just theory, but a suite of targeted applications—including 17 new AI agents—that deliver a 10x boost in productivity, a 50% jump in coverage, and a 40% reduction in build failures.
In this session, I’ll walk you through how leading teams at companies like GM, PayPal, and L’Oréal are using these AI agents and BrowserStack’s Unified Test Stack to drive measurable results. You’ll see demos across key use cases—like instant test generation, intelligent test selection, Visual and Accessibility testing, and low-code automation.
If you’re a QA leader, developer, or tester looking to deliver quality at scale, this session will give you a clear, practical view into what’s working—and how to stay ahead as testing enters the AI era.
Key-note: Seeing Straight in a World of Hallucinations
The intellectual’s task in the age of powerful models
Speaker: Santhosh Tuppad, Test Advocate, PostQode.ai
09:30 –10:00
Subtitle: The intellectual’s task in the age of powerful models
Abstract: In an era where artificial intelligence generates both profound insights and convincing illusions, the role of the intellectual is to distinguish truth from hallucination. This talk explores how powerful models reshape our understanding of intelligence, what it means to think
responsibly amid uncertainty, and how to sustain clarity of vision in a world increasingly blurred by machine-made mirages.
This keynote is an invitation:
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to walk the thin line between wonder and caution,
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to honor the creative fire of models without losing sight of the real,
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and to remember that in every hallucination—
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whether of man or machine—
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lies a mirror asking us what it truly means to know.
10:30 – 10:40
Quality in the Age of Breaches: Why Testing Must Become the First Line of Cyber Defense.
Pradeer Rao, Director & Chief Architect, Kyndryl
Abstract: As modern architectures evolve and AI/ML become integral to engineering workflows, the role of testing is undergoing a fundamental shift. This session will offer a high-level perspective on how organizations can rethink their quality and security strategies in a rapidly transforming digital environment. Key themes will include resilience, automation, and the impact of emerging technologies on QA practices.
11:30 – 11:50
Beyond Assertions: LLM-Powered Quality Assurance for GenAI Applications
Manish Katyan, Director - Engineering, Rakuten
Abstract: Traditional testing methodologies fail for GenAI applications where outputs are non-deterministic and user interactions are unpredictable. This session presents a practical LLM-based evaluation framework that enables comprehensive quality assurance for enterprise GenAI systems at scale.
Key Innovation: Multi-dimensional AI evaluation across business logic accuracy, conversation quality, and user experience using automated LLM evaluation rather than brittle assertion-based tests.
Real Results:
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90% reduction in manual test case creation and maintenance
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Automated quality scoring across 10+ dimensions replacing human reviewers
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Continuous regression detection for AI model drift in production
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4.0/5.0 quality scores maintained through automated evaluation pipelines
Attendee Value: Practical framework for testing teams to evaluate AI applications where traditional QA approaches break down. Includes implementation strategies, metric design, and production monitoring systems immediately applicable to AI testing initiatives.
This addresses the critical gap between conventional software testing and the emerging requirements of AI-powered applications, providing actionable solutions for quality assurance professionals.
11:55 – 12:15
From Scripts to Self-Healing Tests: AI’s Impact on Evolution of Test Automation Frameworks
Swapnil Sourav, Sr. Manager- Problem Management, ServiceNow
Abstract: AI-driven self-healing test automation frameworks are revolutionizing the software testing landscape by addressing the limitations of traditional approaches. These frameworks provide resilience, adaptability, and efficiency, aligning with the demands of modern software development practices. As AI technologies continue to evolve, self-healing tests will become an integral component of quality assurance, empowering organizations to deliver high-quality software at scale. Future research should focus on refining AI algorithms, improving interpretability, and expanding self-healing capabilities to cover diverse testing scenarios.
Table 1
Future of Testing with AI
Host: Loveleen Bhargava, Principal QA Engineer, Andor Tech
Table 2
Future of a Tester
Host: Gauri Gupta, Head of Testing, Oracle
Table 3
Left Shifting Testing in Data Products
Host: Vishal Venkatesan, Data & AI, Associate Director & Vishnu Surya Mohan, Analytics Manager, Merck Group
Table 4
AI testing in regulated industries: Healthcare, Finance, Energy and critical infrastructure — what’s different?
Host: Apurv Anand, Chief Technology and AI officer, Samanvitha AI Labs
Table 5
Testing Agentic AI Systems: Are Traditional QA Practices Still Relevant?
Host: Sureka Jawahar, Director (Global) Head of QA , Condé Nast Technology Lab
The ROI of Intelligent Testing: Prioritization, Risk Reduction, and Faster Recovery
Kavitha Rajamani, Technical Director, Manhattan Associates
Abstract: Quality at speed demands smarter choices, not more tests. This talk explores the ROI of intelligent testing—an approach that transforms change and usage signals into clear priorities, reduces risk, and enables faster recovery. We’ll reframe testing as a strategic, customer-centric investment: focusing on what matters most after every change, validating experience-critical paths, and shining a light on hidden blast radii before they become incidents. Attendees will learn the principles behind impact-driven prioritization, how to connect testing to business outcomes, and how to measure confidence, not just coverage—so teams ship with intent, respond with clarity, and continuously improve value and resilience.
14:20 – 14:40
14:45 – 15:05
Developing a responsible QA mindset for AI
Sobhitha Neelanath, Sr.Manager- Software Engineering, Salesforce
Abstract: TBC
15:10 – 15:30
QA Metrics and ROI Measurement
Ankur Mittal, QA Head, Exxat
Abstract: In today’s fast-paced delivery ecosystem, Quality Assurance (QA) is no longer just a cost center but a strategic function that directly influences customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business profitability. However, without the right metrics and measurable ROI frameworks, QA efforts often remain undervalued or misaligned with business goals.
This session will explore how QA metrics—such as defect density, automation coverage, test effectiveness, and defect leakage—can be systematically tracked and translated into tangible business value. Attendees will gain insights into building a data-driven QA practice by mapping quality outcomes to financial impact through ROI models. Real-world examples and practical measurement strategies will demonstrate how organizations can justify QA investments, optimize resources, reduce rework costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be equipped with a structured methodology to evaluate QA performance, communicate value to leadership using quantitative indicators, and transform QA from a support function into a business growth enabler.
15:35 – 15:55
Embedding Quality into Teams and AI-Ready Architecture
Ranjitha R., Head of Engineering, PhonePe
Abstract: TBC
Speakers
RANJITHA R.
Head of Engineering
PhonePe
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Venue:
Radisson Blue Atria,
1, Palace Rd,
Ambedkar Veedhi,
Bengaluru 560001
Karnataka