Join us at CAST 2009, the 4th Annual

Conference of the Association of Software Testing (CAST)

in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 

July 13-16, 2009

Serving Our Stakeholders

Keynote Presentation by Dr. Jonathan Koomey,
Project Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
Consulting Professor at Stanford University,
and author of
Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving

Over the past 40 years, software design and construction techniques have evolved spectacularly. Each year, we build larger and more complex programs that we could the year before. Unfortunately, many of our test techniques and management maxims come decades past -- a time when software was simpler and computer time cost more than people. We must foster significant advances in both theory and practice of testing to catch up with the progress in technology and programming.

CAST brings together testers from around the globe in hopes of advancing the understanding and practice of software testing.

Check out the CAST program to see what we have lined up for 2009.

What makes CAST special? 

• CAST puts CONFER back into CONFERence: At least 1/3rd of every session is reserved for facilitated discussion. Conferring with testing practitioners and leaders is part of the program -- not just something that happens after hours in the hotel bar.

• CAST presentations are tied to a theme: This year's theme is Serving Our Stakeholders.  Only rarely do we test software solely for the joy of finding a bug. We test software because someone wants us to provide them with quality-related information about their software so they can make better decisions, fix important bugs, and/or assess regulatory compliance. Those someones are stakeholders. Come to CAST 2009 to learn to better serve your stakeholders.

• CAST is free from thinly veiled sales pitches: CAST sessions are about experience, practice, and ideas -- not just products. Any vendor sessions are clearly identified and have a third of the time allocated for your questions.

• CAST contains new content: Most of the presentations and tutorials at CAST are first-run content. We've assembled a cast of practitioners and thought-leaders with interesting stories and provoking ideas.

• CAST is preceded by unique tutorials: AST has lined up seven unique interactive one-day tutorials -- each led by recognized thought leaders in their areas of expertise.
  • Turning Numbers Into Knowledge: Getting the Numbers You Need
    • Jonathan Koomey
  • Ensuring Testing's Proper Place in the Organization
    • Gerald Weinberg
  • Experiencing Agile Integration
    • Mike Dwyer
  • Metrics, Qualitative Measurement, and Stakeholder Value
    • Cem Kaner
  • Teach YOURSELF Software Testing
    • James Bach
  • Translating Stakeholder Performance Desires
    • Scott Barber & Dawn Haynes
  • Testing Your Testing: Determining Risks
    • Fiona Charles & Michael Bolton

Come to CAST and help advance the understanding and practice of testing -- at your organization and around the globe.  CAST 2009 is designed to bring people together to learn from one another. You’ll have opportunities to share your ideas and learn from thought-leaders, trainers, authors, and peers.