Daily Schedule
| Mid Session Breaks / Vendor Floor Access |
| Town Hall / KeyNote Sessions |
| Meals & Networking / Vendor Floor Access |
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TRACK 1:Quality Strategy & Leadership |
TRACK 2:Test Engineering, Techniques & Tools |
TRACK 3:Invited Speakers,
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8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast & Networking (1 Hour) | ||
9:00 - 9:10 AM |
Conference Chair Welcome and Intro (10 Minutes) | ||
9:10 - 10:10 AM |
Welcome Keynote: Elevating the Human in the Equation: Responsible Quality Testing in the Age of AI - Olivia Gambelin (60 Minutes) |
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10:10 - 10:20 AM |
Session Break -- Begin Morning Tracks (10 Minutes) | ||
10:20 - 11:10 AM |
Trust but Verify - ExplAIned - Damian Synadinos |
Rethinking Quality: A Friendly Intro to Model-Based Testing - Michael Bar-Sinai |
Building Your Tester Survival Guide - Dawn Haynes |
11:10 - 11:20 AM
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Session Break -- Begin Second Tracks (10 Minutes) | ||
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM
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Built to Endure: Architectural Integrity in Modern Systems -Matthew Alexander |
Keeping Humans in the Loop: AI-assisted 3DDs - A New Way Test-First Approach - Kulas Angeles |
Senses Working Overtime: Methods for Using and Automating Accessibility - Michael Larsen |
12:10 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch, Networking & Vendor Floor (80 Minutes) | ||
1:30 - 2:30 PM |
Afternoon Keynote: "To Hell With Your Automation Principles!" - Paul Holland & Kim Filiatrault (60 Minutes) |
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2:30 - 2:40 AM |
Session Break -- Begin Afernoon Tracks (10 Minutes) | ||
2:40 - 3:30 PM
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From Tactical to Trusted: 10 Moves That Define a Modern QA Leader - Millan Kaul |
Accelerated Performance Test Design using GitHub Copilot and K6 - Kavin Arvind |
Becoming your company's quality consultant - Peter Folzadi |
3:20 - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Refreshments / Networking & Vendor Floor (30 minutes) | ||
4:00- 5:10 PM |
"The Black Mirror" AI Avatar Panel - Matt Simons & "Secret" Guest Avatar Panel (70 Minutes) |
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5:10 - 5:15 PM |
Daily Wrap Up (5 minutes) | ||
| 6:30 PM - 11 PM |
CAST Testing Games / Hack Night
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| Mid Session Breaks / Vendor Floor Access |
| Town Hall / KeyNote Sessions |
| Meals & Networking / Vendor Floor Access |
| TIME |
TRACK 1:Quality Strategy & Leadership |
TRACK 2:Test Engineering, Techniques & Tools |
TRACK 3:Invited Speakers,
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8:00 - 8:55 AM |
Breakfast & Networking (1 Hour) | ||
8:55 - 9:05 AM |
Conference Chair Welcome and Intro (5 Minutes) | ||
9:05 - 9:10 AM |
Session Break -- Begin Morning Tracks (10 Minutes) | ||
9:10 - 10:00 AM
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Quagileology: Where Quality, Agile and Psychology Meet – Blake Hill |
Enabling DevOps Progress with Testers – Eric Proegler |
Transforming to Quality Engineering and Translating Metrics into Value – Carlos Kidman |
10:00 - 10:10 AM |
Session Break -- Begin Second Tracks (10 Minutes) | ||
10:10 - 11:00 AM |
Mission Impossible? Universal Quality Principles That Don’t Self-Destruct – Cathy Toth |
Hacked in Plain Sight: Why IOT Devices are the New Cyber Battleground and How to Test Them – Bohdan Savchuk |
Close Encounters w/ Systems Thinking – Rachel Kibler |
11:00 - 11:10 AM
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Session Break -- Begin Third Tracks (10 Minutes) | ||
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Aging But Ageless Software Tester – Scott Allman |
Is This [Joke] Appropriate? (A risk based approach to testing) – Damian Synadinos |
Practical Testing with Agentic AI and Computer Use Automation (CUA) Agents – Jonathon Wright |
12:00 - 1:20 PM |
Lunch, Networking & Vendor Floor (80 Minutes) | ||
1:20 - 2:20 PM |
State of Quality in 2025: "Essential Skills for Tomorrow's Quality Leaders" - Expert Panel (60 Minute) |
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2:20 - 2:30 AM |
Session Break -- Begin Afernoon Tracks (10 Minutes) | ||
2:30 - 3:20 PM
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Why Do Testers Feel Lesser Than Developers? (Four Common Misconceptions Why Testers Think Developers are Superior and Four Ways How to Deal With It) – Kulas Angeles |
Testing for Cognitive Bias in Advanced Next Gen Systems – Gerie Owen |
The Case for Outsourcing as a Quality Strategy – Alexis Bell |
3:20 - 3:50 PM |
Afternoon Refreshments / Networking & Vendor Floor (30 minutes) | ||
3:50 - 4:50 PM |
Final KeyNote: Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony - Ditch Balance, Conduct the Symphony of Your Life as a Quality Professional - Trina Celeste (60 Minutes) |
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4:50 - 5:00 PM |
Conference Wrap Up (10 minutes) | ||
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6:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
CAST 2025 End of Conference Mixer & Reception (More Details to Come) |
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| Mid Session Breaks / Vendor Floor Access |
| Town Hall / KeyNote Sessions |
| Meals & Networking / Vendor Floor Access |
| TIME | Town Hall | Room 2 | Room 3 | Room 4 |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast & Networking (1 Hour) |
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| 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Half Day Workshop: “Unlocking New Horizons Through Values-Based AI Innovation” – Olivia Gambelin (3.5 Hours) |
Half Day Workshop: “Prompts, Methods and Tools to Scale Your Testing In The Real World“ – Hung Nguyen (3.5 Hours) |
Half Day Workshop: “Add Some Accessibility to Your Day” – Michael Larsen (3.5 Hours) |
Full Day Workshop: “Mastering Tool Assisted Testing – A Hands on Tutorial for Testers” Sesson 1 – Paul Holland / Kim Filiatrault (3.5 Hours) |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch & Networking (1 Hour) |
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| 1:30 - 5:00 PM |
Half Day Workshop: "Talking About Coverage: Breadth, Depth, and Prioritizing Yout Testing" – Eric Proegler & Stephanie Dukes (3.5 Hours) |
Half Day Workshop: “Improv(e) Your Testing!” – Damian Synadinos (3.5 Hours) |
Half Day Workshop: “Implementing Test Automation Framework w/ Java” – Péter Földházi (3.5 Hours) |
Full Day Workshop: “Mastering Tool Assisted Testing – A Hands on Tutorial for Testers” Sesson 2 – Paul Holland / Kim Filiatrault (3.5 Hours) |
| 5:00 - 5:10 PM | Workshop Wrap Up (10 Minutes) |
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CAST 2025 Evening Activities
Day 1 Evening Event - Tester Games & Hack Night: 6:30 - 11 PM
After a full day of deep dives and strategy sessions, it’s time to unwind... quality-style.
Join us for a low-key offsite complete with food and beverages designed to let your hair down and spark some friendly competition while providing us an opportunity to mingle, talk testing, gain some new skills through fun puzzles and challenges and even win some awesome prizes!
We will share more details closer to the event!
Day 2 Evening Event - CAST 2025 Conference Mixer
Join us for an unforgettable conference wrap-up with the CAST 2025 Mixer, set against the stunning backdrop of Utah's Cottonwood Canyons at Eight Settlers Distillery in scenic Cottonwood Heights.
This locally owned gem combines vintage Utah charm with modern sophistication, offering a warm, upscale ambiance perfect for the best of networking and relaxation after two intense days of quality insights.
Use your testing skills to experience handcrafted spirits like Devil’s Gate Bourbon and Green Ditch Gin, distilled on-site using traditional techniques with a contemporary twist. Unforgettable food and a continuation of the best company around are included.
Whether you're reconnecting with old colleagues, trading CAST stories and/or continuing a hot discussion from CAST, this event promises an evening of great conversation, exceptional flavors, and memorable experiences.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: This venue and event is a 21 and over event. No one under age will be permitted.
CAST 2025 Program
25
August
CAST 2025 - Day 1
8 AM - 5:30 PM
Day 1 at CAST 2025 is built to energize and inspire from the very first moment to the last!
A world-class welcome keynote that sets the stage for three days of deep-dive learning and big-picture thinking that will push all attendees to consider how we approach testing in this evolved era of AI. From there, you’ll choose among 15 concurrent track sessions that let you personalize your own learning journey.
A networking lunch to swap stories and forge new connections with peers and even with our floor of vendors offering the latest solutions, strategies and tools.
The afternoon delivers another round of power-packed sessions, and a lively (and perhaps the most ambitious) panel discussion that brings you face to face with the future, "Black Mirror" style. An experience that will leave you buzzing with fresh ideas and ready for an evening of laid-back fun at our Tester Games & AI Hack Night!
26
August
CAST 2025 - Day 2
8AM - 5:30 PM
Day Two of CAST 2025 builds on the excitement and learning momentum!
Diving into transformation and psychology behind the testing. Attendees will dive deep into forward-looking sessions, exploring critical themes such as Testing w/ Agentic AI, IOT testing, Systems Thinking and the secrets to cultivating agile, resilient testing teams and a thriving culture of quality across your organization.
This engaging day also offers vibrant networking opportunities with our incredible sponsors and vendors, inviting attendees to learn about the latest services and tooling offerings, exchange insights and forge valuable connections with industry leaders and peers.
Don't miss the high-energy panel discussion, "AST's Current State of Quality in 2025" where experts discuss and debate emerging trends, challenges, and leadership strategies crucial for the rapidly evolving delivery landscape and we'll finish off the conference portion of CAST 2025 event with a worldclass keynote sure to motivate and challenge you to take that next step in your own career.
27
August
CAST Workshops - Day 3
8 AM - 5 PM
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and deep dive into a world of Quality and Testing Skills and Competencies!
We’ve curated a dynamic lineup of multi-track workshops and tutorials, each one led by industry pioneers and leading experts who’ve been in the trenches and emerged with battle-tested techniques. This year we've got learning opportunities for everyone, whether you are new to the field or a seasoned expert.
Expect interactive labs where you’ll pair-program real test suites, scenario-based deep-dives that challenge your entire view of testing, and safe places to learn, collaborate, and co-create alongside your peers. Not only will you expand your toolkit, but you’ll forge lasting connections in an immersive, supportive environment... because learning at CAST isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about the people you grow with.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your “what-ifs” into “what’s next.”