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ISTC 2026 – Preliminary Program

Shaping the Future of Software Quality

Welcome to the preliminary program overview for ISTC 2026 – Istanbul Software Testing Conference.

We are excited to share the confirmed content structure of ISTC 2026, including our accepted talks and hands-on tutorials. While the detailed agenda (including session times and room allocations) is still being finalized, the program content below represents the officially accepted sessions that will shape ISTC 2026.

🗓 Dates: May 21–22, 2026
📍 Location: Istanbul, Türkiye (Elite World Grand Küçükyalı Hotel)
🎓 Format: Tutorial Day + Conference Day
🌍 ISTQB Conference Network Member
All Tutorial Day workshops will be delivered in English. The majority of Conference Day sessions will be in English. Simultaneous translation (Turkish ↔ English) will be available throughout the Conference Day

The Tutorial Day is dedicated to deep, hands-on learning. These interactive workshops are designed to provide immediately applicable skills, practical frameworks, and real-world techniques that participants can take back to their teams.

09:00 - 12:30
Morning
Track 1
Track 2
13:30 - 17:00
Afternoon
Track 1
Track 2
09:00 - 17:00
Full Day
Track 3
Track 4

The Conference Day brings together global thought leaders, experienced practitioners, and innovators to explore the future of software testing and quality engineering. Sessions span AI-driven testing, leadership, DevEx, ethics, architecture, and continuous quality practices.

10:10 - 10:15
Welcome
10:15 - 10:25
Opening
10:25 - 10:40
Opening Keynote
10:40 - 10:50
Main Sponsor Speech (10 mins)
10:50 - 11:20
☕ Coffee Break
11:20 - 11:25
Platinum Sponsor Speech (5 mins live)
12:00 - 12:25
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
12:25 - 12:30
5 minute break to select session
12:30 - 12:55
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
12:55 - 13:00
5 minute break to select session
13:00 - 13:25
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
13:25 - 14:25
🍽️ Lunch 5 minute break to select session
14:25 - 14:50
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
14:50 - 14:55
5 minute break to select session
14:55 - 15:20
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
15:20 - 15:25
5 minute break to select session
15:25 - 15:50
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
15:50 - 15:53
Gold Sponsor Speech (3 mins live)
15:53 - 15:54
Silver Sponsor Speech (1 min recorded)
15:54 - 15:55
Silver Sponsor Speech (1 min recorded)
15:55 - 16:55
Closing Keynote
17:00 - 18:00
🎉 Closing Party & Networking
Detailed Agenda Note

The content above reflects the confirmed program scope and speaker lineup for ISTC 2026. The full conference agenda (including room assignments) will be finalized very soon.

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ISTC 2026 brings together 400+ software testing and quality professionals from Türkiye, Europe, and beyond for two days of learning, inspiration, and meaningful connections.

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