QAIST Amsterdam Meetup #1 @ Catawiki

Welcome to the 1st Edition of QAIST Amsterdam Meetup!

Join us at Catawiki’s beautiful canteen for an evening of insightful talks, engaging discussions, and great networking opportunities. Connect with fellow QA enthusiasts while enjoying delicious pizza and drinks as we dive into the world of quality assurance and software testing.

For our very first edition, we’re excited to present two thought-provoking topics from two expert speakers. Get ready to gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and be part of Amsterdam’s growing QA community!

Daria Domina
Shift Left is Not Enough: The Rise of Continuous Quality
Modern software is complex, cloud-based, and released quickly. Relying solely on early-stage testing isn’t sufficient—real users become testers if quality isn't monitored during production. The Continuous Quality (CQ) approach enables teams to release faster without compromising reliability, utilizing practices, tools, and automation to enhance efficiency.

Barış Gül
Benefits & Challenges of Automated Api Tests For Quality Enhancement
How does Automated API Testing add value to your products and daily activities? Benefits of automated testing in pipelines enhanced with reporting tools. Challenges of test data and a solution of using synthetic and realistic test data in each test execution.

📍 Venue: Catawiki, Amsterdam
📅 Date: 10.04.25
🕠 Time: 17:30 – 21:00

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Event Agenda
⏰ 17:30 – 17:45 | Introduction & Welcome
Kick off the evening with a warm welcome and an introduction to QAIST Amsterdam.
🎤 17:45 – 18:30 | Session 1
Shift Left is Not Enough: The Rise of Continuous Quality
💬 18:30 – 18:45 | Q&A
A chance to dive deeper with questions and discussions.
🍕 18:45 – 19:15 | Break & Pizza
Enjoy a delicious break with pizza and refreshments while networking with fellow QA professionals.
🎤 19:15 – 20:00 | Session 2
Benefits & Challenges of Automated Api Tests For Quality Enhancement
💬 20:00 – 20:15 | Q&A
An interactive discussion to wrap up the second session.
🍻 20:15 – 21:00 | Networking & Drinks
Relax, connect, and share insights with peers over drinks.