Name: Women & Non-binaries in QA
Start: 2026-02-25T14:30:00.000Z
Location: VALA's Office

Welcome to the meetup Women & Non-binaries in QA! The event offers a supportive and safe space for women, non-binary people, and anyone in IT who does not identify as a man. The aim is to build community, share practical knowledge, and **deep dive to quality assurance**. It is also a place for open conversations about IT work and improving inclusion in the industry.

The purpose of the event is to have a sociable evening and our first theme is **Test Automation and AI.** You’ll meet Meri Alho (Test Automation Developer) and Virpi Tuohisto (Head of Test Automation & AI) from VALA and Caroline Liu Chang (AI advisor, Design Principal for Data & AI) from Siili. Meri and Virpi will introduce you to the world of Test Automation and how you can utilize AI in it, and Caroline will talk about the AI powered software development process.

Whether you’re already working with test automation and AI looking for new ideas or completely new to these themes - this event is for you! Anyone interested in networking with like minded people, learning about test automation and AI, and hearing career stories from professionals in the field is welcome.

**Host and venue**

This meetup will be hosted by VALA at their Erottaja office.
Your hosts from VALA will be Anni Paro and Maria Lavemäki. This event will be held in English.

VALA’s office, Erottajankatu 11 B, 3rd floor, 00130 Helsinki. You’ll find the entrance on the courtyard. At the door, you’ll find a door buzzer labeled “VALA”.

Unfortunately VALA office is partially inaccessible. For more detailed information about accessibility, practical matters or need of assistance, please contact Anni (+358503247484) or Maria (+358503058503).

**Event Program**
16.30 Doors open, refreshments, food and mingling
17.00 Opening words from the organizers
17.15 1st presentation + Q&A
18.00 Break
18.30 2nd presentation + Q&A
19.00 Mingling
20.00 Venue closes

**How we meet / Our Approach**
During this event, we’ll follow the safer space guidelines, which you can find below:

* be respectful
* avoid assumptions
* give space to others
* take accountability and have an open mind
* intervene

These guidelines will be presented more detailed at the event.

Also, please respect the host and arrive on time. If you are unable to attend, remember to update your RSVP so that people on the waitlist can join instead.

**How to enroll?**

Click "Attend" in Meetup and answer the questions to register.

If the event is full, no worries! We recommend joining the queue, as cancellations may still occur on the day of the event.

Women & Non-binaries in QA

Anni Paro

Maria "Marre" Lavemäki

VALA's Office

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