About us
Who we are:
We’re a group of passionate software testers in Melbourne with an enthusiastic drive for technology. Unlike other testing meet-up groups, we focus primarily on test-automation; the tools and technology to make our lives in testing more effective and efficient.
Why Attend?
- Networking Opportunities: Meet and interact with like-minded professionals in the software test automation field.
- Knowledge Sharing: Engage in insightful discussions and share your experiences and challenges.
- Collaboration: Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within the community.
- Career Growth: Attend out events to learn the best & latest for career progression, meet your next employee/employer/team-mate!
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Intention:
With members ranging from different professional backgrounds and expertise, the intent of this group is to network and educate members in automation testing. The meet-up will be structured around knowledge sharing sessions from experts in Automation, whereby new tools, standards and best practices will be explored. Through progressive learning, information is distributed through collaboration and members will be able to apply this new knowledge to improve the quality and level of testing at their company.
For our upcoming events please browse through events listed on meetup.com or https://test-fast.com/event/
-Team STAG
Upcoming events
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(Online) Break the Test Data Bottleneck: Real Scenarios on Real Systems
·OnlineOnlineDear STAG members,
We are glad to inform that we are bringing our next Online meetup!
🔥 Break the Test Data Bottleneck: Real Scenarios on Real Systems
Test data is still one of the biggest blockers in modern software testing.
We spend hours creating it… maintaining it… coordinating it… and still miss the scenarios that matter most.
What if you could test real scenarios on real systems—and validate them with confidence using AI?🚀 Join us at STAG for an upcoming online meetup:
🎯 Break the Test Data Bottleneck: Real Scenarios on Real Systems—Validated with Visual AI💡 In this session, you’ll discover:
✔️ How to eliminate dependency on complex test data
✔️ How to simulate real-world conditions like failures, latency & inconsistent APIs
✔️ How to reduce brittle assertions and heavy test code
✔️ How AI-powered visual validation ensures consistent, reliable outcomes🔬 Featuring a live demo using:
• Specmatic Live Proxy (simulate real-world scenarios on live systems)
• Applitools Visual AI (validate UI outcomes with precision)📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (AEST – Melbourne)
🌐 Format: Online Meetup
👉 Join: To join the video meeting, click this link:
https://meet.google.com/dav-hmia-kyvIf your goal is to test what actually happens in production—and validate it with confidence—this session is not to be missed.
Let’s move beyond test data limitations and into real-world testing. 🚀
#STAG #SoftwareTesting #TestAutomation #VisualAI #QualityEngineering #AITesting #Automation #DevOps #TechMeetupSpeaker:
Anand Bagmar: Software Quality Evangelist, Consultant, Solution Architect
Anand is a Software Quality Evangelist with 25 years in the software testing field. He is passionate about shipping a quality product, and specializes in Product Quality strategy & execution, and also builds automated testing tools, infrastructure, and frameworks.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandbagmar/Online: To join the video meeting, click this link:
https://meet.google.com/dav-hmia-kyvIf you need any further info, please email at stag@test-fast.com.
Join STAG mailing list to not miss any notification & also join the STAG premium membership today and unlock a world of exclusive benefits designed to propel your career in software test automation to new heights. Sign up now and take advantage!
Also, join us on:
Subscribe STAG on YouTube (for recordings)
Follow STAG LinkedIn Page
STAG LinkedIn Group
STAG WhatsApp channel
We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable and valuable experience for everyone.Why Attend?
- Networking Opportunities: Meet and interact with like-minded professionals in the software test automation field.
- Knowledge Sharing: Engage in insightful discussions and share your experiences and challenges.
- Collaboration: Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within the community.
Thanks & Regards,
STAG
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Testing Talks Conference 2026 | Melbourne
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Center, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Melbourne, AUWe’re excited to share something special with you—on behalf of our friends at Testing Talks Conference!
🚀 Testing Talks Conference 2026 | Melbourne
📅 Thursday, 8th October 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (AEST)
📍 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreThis isn’t just another conference—it’s a full-day experience designed for the testing and quality engineering community to learn, connect, and have fun together in person.
💡 What makes it unmissable?
✨ Incredible speakers and industry-leading sponsors
🎯 Practical, real-world takeaways you can apply immediately
🍽️ Delicious, high-quality catering throughout the day
🎁 Games, activities, swag, and exciting prizes
🥂 Drinks & nibbles to wrap up and network in styleAt STAG, we love supporting initiatives that bring the community together—and this is set to be one of the standout testing events of 2026 in Melbourne.
🎟️ Important: This is a ticketed event
👉 Secure your spot here:
https://www.testingtalks.com.au/upcoming-events/testing-talks-conference-2026-melbourne💬 Looking for special offers or discounts?
Reach out to us at STAG@test-fast.comLet’s show up, support the community, and make this an unforgettable day. 🙌
#STAG #TestingTalks #SoftwareTesting #QualityEngineering #TechCommunity #MelbourneEvents #TestAutomation
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