Taqelah! Lightning Talks 2026 FREE Online Conference by Taqelah!
What Is Lightning Talks?
Fast-Paced
10 hand-picked speakers sharing their most powerful ideas in sharp 10-minute bursts
High-Energy
100 minutes of pure distilled knowledge for busy testers and SDETs
Not Your Typical Conference
Built for QA professionals across Singapore and Southeast Asia who want cutting-edge insights on AI, automation, and the future of testing — without the fluff.
Test Beyond Tomorrow:
Skills, Tools & Mindsets
for the Next Decade of QA
Artificial Intelligence isn't just changing our tools—it's fundamentally reshaping what quality means, how we validate software, and what role testers play in modern delivery.
In 2026, testing teams face dual transformation: AI-powered applications that demand new validation approaches, and AI-augmented testing practices that redefine our workflows. This isn't about choosing between human expertise and machine intelligence—it's about understanding how they combine to deliver unparalleled quality at unprecedented speed.
The Questions That Define 2026
How do we validate non-deterministic AI outputs?
Which testing tasks should we delegate to AI versus keep human-led?
How do we ensure fairness and prevent bias in AI-driven features?
What new skills do testers need to thrive in an AI-augmented world?
How do we test models that continuously learn from production data?
What does "quality" mean when AI personalizes experiences for each user?
This isn't theory. This is happening now.
Join us for 100 minutes of real-world insights, practical frameworks, and strategic thinking from QA leaders navigating this transformation firsthand.
Join the MovementWhat We'll Explore
Twelve key areas shaping the future of testing and quality engineering
AI in Testing
Leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize test creation, execution, and analysis
Modern Test Engineering
Contemporary approaches, tools, and frameworks driving quality at scale
Practical Automation Techniques
Battle-tested strategies and patterns you can implement immediately
Future Skills for Testers
Competencies and knowledge areas critical for tomorrow's QA professionals
Evolving QA Roles
How testing roles are transforming in response to AI, DevOps, and modern software delivery
Performance Testing
Techniques and tools for ensuring application speed, scalability, and reliability under load
Security Testing
Identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring robust security practices throughout the development lifecycle
Test Analytics
Leveraging data and metrics to optimize testing strategies and demonstrate quality impact
Testing AI Applications
Specialized approaches for validating machine learning models and AI-powered systems
Shift Right
Production monitoring, observability, and testing in live environments for continuous quality
Blockchain & Web3
Testing distributed ledger systems, smart contracts, decentralized applications, NFTs, and the decentralized web
Why Attend?
Regional Reach
10 perspectives from across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and global QA communities
Future-Ready Skills
Insights on AI in testing you can apply immediately
Practical Frameworks
Actionable takeaways you can use right away
Engaged Community
Join regional QA leaders in one powerful session
Recordings + Slides
Access all content after the conference
Southeast Asia Focus
Perspectives relevant to our region's challenges
Lightning Talk Format
Each speaker gets:
= 100% Actionable Insights
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
World-renowned testing experts sharing their insights on the future of QA
Pradeep Soundararajan
Founder & CEO, Moolya
Renowned testing thought leader and consultant with over two decades of experience revolutionizing software testing practices globally.
Known for innovative approaches to testing and quality, Pradeep has mentored countless testers worldwide and shaped the future of the testing community.
Unmesh Gundecha
Head, Cloud Platform Engineering
Standard Chartered
Author of "Selenium Testing Tools Cookbook" and leading expert in test automation and quality engineering with global impact.
Currently leads Cloud Platform Engineering at Standard Chartered, helping organizations implement effective test automation strategies and build high-performing QA teams for the AI era.
More Amazing Speakers Coming Soon!
We're assembling an exceptional lineup of experts from across the global testing community
Want to Speak?
Share your expertise with the Southeast Asian testing community
Real-World Experience
Practical insights from the trenches
AI & Testing Focus
Related to our 2026 theme
Actionable Content
Takeaways attendees can use now
Concise Delivery
One big idea in 10 minutes
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025
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Meet the Committee
Expert leaders curating world-class content for the testing community
The Next Decade of QA Belongs to Those Who Leverage AI
Let's explore it together.