CAST 2026
The Human Advantage
"Better Together"
COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA, USA
August 3 - 5, 2026
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CAST 2026 Evening Activities
Conference Evening Kickoff & Tester Games
This year we are kicking off CAST 2026 in style to make sure you have ample opportunity to meet one another, share what you are looking forward to getting out of this incredible event and start connecting on the topics that matter most. We'll also have a chance to introduce you to our AST President and CAST 2026 MC Gwen Iarussi who will walk you through the format of our sessions and answer any questions you might have about the event. We may even throw in some opportunities to play some games to get your brains all warmed up and ready for the exciting days ahead!
Tester Challenges
Back by popular demand we are hosting the coolest and most fun game night of the year complete with both hacking challenges as well as board and logic games to your hearts content. This is a great opportunity to build your network with some of the brightest minds in testing today in a light-hearted and low key environment where you can push your brain outside of the normal boundaries and have fun all at the same time. Have an awesome game to share? Bring it!
CAST 2026 Closing Celebration
After three days of taking your quality, testing and prepping for the next generation of technology ahead of us, keep having those lively discussions that take us down new rabbit holes and discovery and celebrate our new friendships and connections with an evening mixer and even some special excursion events soon to be announced that will wrap up a perfect week of CAST.
Moments of Reflection on Cocoa Beach
We also recognize that sometimes ya just need some time to absorb all that you've learned and this year we've created the perfect scenery for you to enjoy while you take in some fresh ocean air and dip your toes into the Atlantic to keep cool. Our favorite thing about this location is that it's right on the beach and allows you full access to all of the beauties of the East Coast... who knows... you might even catch a rocket launch or two while you are there!