ISTC 2026: 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – Transforming Traditions in Testing Shaping the Future of Software Quality

Welcome to ISTC 2026 – Turkey’s premier software testing conference and proud ISTQB Conference Network member, where testing excellence meets innovation. This is the ultimate Europe-Asia gateway for 400+ forward-thinking professionals to fuse timeless testing traditions with tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Building on ISTC 2025’s phenomenal success – 350+ passionate attendees (40% growth!), 20+ insightful sessions, 6 hands-on workshops, and world-class expertise – ISTC 2026 elevates the legacy under the visionary curation of Program Chair Professor Tanja Vos (EuroSTAR 2025 Program Chair, TESTAR.org Lead, Critical Testing Literacy Pioneer, TEDx Speaker).

Mark your calendars: May 21-22, 2026, at the luxurious Elite World Grand Istanbul Küçükyalı Hotel:

• May 21: Tutorial Day – Hands-on mastery in AI test generation, self-healing automation, Critical Testing Literacy, and more. Dive deep, skill up, apply immediately.

• May 22: Conference Day – Ignite your mind with keynotes, technical sessions, panels, and networking – exploring Shift-Left fusion, MLOps, human-AI symbiosis, security evolution, and sustainable quality.

ISTC 2026 is your nexus for research-industry synergy, challenging assumptions, and forging quality’s future – from traditional wisdom to generative AI frontiers.

Why ISTC 2026 is Unmissable:

✅ Future-Focused Fusion: Blend classics (API, performance, mobile) with pioneers (AI/ML testing, quantum-ready practices).

✅ Actionable Expertise: Internationally renowned speakers + Tanja Vos’s curated gems for immediate ROI.

✅ Skill-Sharpening Workshops: Targeted, practical – perfect for automation engineers, QA leaders, developers, and researchers.

✅ Vibrant Community: Network with 400+ peers – build alliances, spark collaborations, find your tribe.

✅ Global Credibility: ISTQB-backed, European reach, Istanbul’s magnetic energy.

✅ Speaker Perks: Free pass, luxury stay, travel support.

For test managers scaling teams, engineers battling maintenance, developers owning quality, or consultants staying ahead – ISTC 2026 is your essential platform for growth, inspiration, and transformation.

Be part of the fusion. Be part of the forward momentum. Join ISTC 2026 – together, let’s transform testing traditions into unstoppable futures!