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The third edition of <break>point is here! Interact & collaborate with our 6M+ strong developer community. Engage with DevOps experts, tech influencers, and thought leaders in interactive discussions and gain practical insights.

Future-proof yourself

With exciting sessions on AI/ML, Accessibility compliance, and more

15+ relevant topics

Learn about automation frameworks, flaky tests, the importance of manual testing, and more

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Interact, engage, and learn from real-world use cases with the industry experts

Meet our speakers

Check out the extraordinary line-up of thought leaders and tech trailblazers set to join <break>point!

Debra Ruh

Accessibility Influencer and ExpertCEO, Ruh Global IMPACT

Alan Richardson

Author of 5 books including “Dear Evil Tester”PPRO

Debbie O'Brien

Google Developer Expert, GitHub Star Alumni Microsoft

Melissa Tondi

Quality Engineering LeadershipDisrupt Testing

Curtis Miller

Test Automation ArchitectNational Basketball Association (NBA)

Ajay Raval

Director of Software QA AutomationTeladoc Health

Jim Evans

Principal contributor to the Selenium projectSalesforce

Evgeniya Blekher

QA ManagerSestra Systems

Anthil Anbazhagan

Anthil Anbazhagan

Group CTOIvy

Gil Zilberfeld

CTO & CEOTestinGil

Mike Harris

TesterGeckoboard

Zvonomir Sabljic

CEO & Co-founderPythagora

Nakul Aggarwal

Nakul Aggarwal

CTO & Co-founder BrowserStack

Anand Subbaraman

Anand Subbaraman

PresidentBrowserStack

Uday Tekumalla

Head of Product and Corporate MarketingBrowserStack

Agenda

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8th August, 2023

8:00 AM PT
8:00 AM PT
Session #1

Opening Keynote - Day 1

  • Nakul Aggarwal
    Nakul Aggarwal
    CTO & Co-founder
    BrowserStack
  • Anand Subbaraman
    Anand Subbaraman
    President
    BrowserStack

As pioneers of functional testing space for more than a decade, our rocket is moving into new and exciting frontiers. Join us as we will share our vision for the future of testing at BrowserStack. Discover what we’ve been building and what’s on the horizon; from visual testing to accessibility to test management and much more.

9:15 AM PT
Session #2

Can Accessible Apps help Change the World?

  • Debra Ruh
    Debra Ruh
    Accessibility Influencer and Expert
    CEO, Ruh Global IMPACT
  • Uday Tekumalla
    Uday Tekumalla
    Head of Product and Corporate Marketing
    BrowserStack

Accessibility is paramount in creating inclusive and user-friendly digital experiences. It enhances the user experience and is also increasingly recognized as a legal requirement. Join us to understand how an inclusive digital ecosystem that fosters growth and inclusivity for all is built.

9:55 AM PT
Session #3

Accessibility Product Overview & Demo

  • Uday Tekumalla
    Uday Tekumalla
    Head of Product and Corporate Marketing
    BrowserStack
  • Apruv Jain
    Product Manager
    BrowserStack

In an app-driven world, businesses are constantly looking to be inclusive and accessible to their users. In this session, we’ll talk about how BrowserStack Accessibility Testing helps enable your team to test for accessibility at scale and be productive . Now identify, manage, and report issues at 5X the speed, and even monitor the accessibility of your apps all through a single platform. What’s more – it also helps with adherence to WCAG guidelines and VPATs.

10:10 AM PT
Session #4

Pixel Perfect UI with Visual Testing

  • Brent Erickson
    Engineering Manager
    Outreach
  • Akshay Minocha
    Sr. EM @ Percy Product, Percy Platform, App Percy
    BrowserStack

Visually impeccable applications are the bare minimum in keeping up with user expectations. Join us as we dive into the latest technologies to consistently deliver delightful user experiences and navigate through the biggest challenges in UI/UX.

10:45 AM PT
Session #5

Mastering Test Management in the Digital Age

  • Praveen Umanath
    Praveen Umanath
    Senior Director of Product Management
    BrowserStack
  • Ajay Raval
    Ajay Raval
    Director of Software QA Automation
    Teladoc Health

Test management can be challenging. Manual processes, complex workflows, and limited integrations result in a lack of visibility into the testing process. As applications grow in complexity and QA teams expand; a modern and unified approach to test management becomes crucial. Join Ajay Raval, Director of QA Automation at Teladoc Health, and Praveen Umanath, Senior Director of Product at BrowserStack, in this fireside chat as they share insights on how you can overcome test management challenges. Also, discover the key factors to consider when selecting the right test management solution for your team.

11:25 AM PT
Session #6

Empowering Testers with Low-Code Automation

  • Evgeniya Blekher
    Evgeniya Blekher
    QA Manager
    Sestra Systems
  • Mike Harris
    Mike Harris
    Tester
    Geckoboard

Traditional test automation frameworks often require specialized programming skills, creating a barrier for many testers. In this session, we’ll get into the benefits of low-code platforms – faster test creation, increased test maintainability, and improved collaboration between testers and developers.

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9th August, 2023

8:00 AM PT
8:00 AM PT
Session #7

Opening Keynote - Day 2

  • Nakul Aggarwal
    Nakul Aggarwal
    CTO & Co-founder
    BrowserStack
  • Dhimil Gosalia
    Dhimil Gosalia
    Senior Director of Engineering
    BrowserStack
  • Zvonomir Sabljic
    CEO & Co-founder
    Pythagora

AI has made the switch from science fiction to reality. Even more present is Generative AI thanks to which systems today are increasingly context-aware in responding to our asks. In this keynote, we’re going to explore the possibilities of Generative AI in the context of developers. Not just the impact of Generative AI on the software development space today, but what it means to the future of software itself. Watch this space for more.

8:40 AM PT
Session #8

Flame out Flaky Tests

  • Aravind Aluri
    Aravind Aluri
    Head of DevOps and Enterprise Products
    BrowserStack
  • Curtis Miller
    Curtis Miller
    Test Automation Architect
    NBA

Will it fail or will it pass? Asked yourself this question before? A little flakiness is barely noticeable, but a lot of flakiness renders the test suite useless. In this session, we’ll discuss how teams can take a data-driven approach to measure, prioritize and fix flaky tests.

9:35 AM PT
Session #9

Real Devices vs Emulators: Choosing the Right Approach for Mobile Testing

  • Melissa Tondi
    Melissa Tondi
    Quality Engineering Leadership
    Disrupt Testing
  • Mayuresh Shilotri
    Mayuresh Shilotri
    Director of Customer Engineering
    BrowserStack

Need to test every feature on a device? Leave simulation to The Sims. And think of the nightmare that managing your own device lab is. That’s where a real-device cloud comes in to give you the ability to holistically approach your testing including security, accessibility, user experience, and ease of use.

10:15 AM PT
Session #10

The Right Tools & Frameworks for Test Automation

  • Alan Richardson
    Alan Richardson
    Author of 5 books including “Dear Evil Tester”
    PPRO
  • Debbie O'Brien
    Debbie O'Brien
    Google Developer Expert, GitHub Star Alumni
    Microsoft
  • David Burns
    David Burns
    Head of Open Source
    BrowserStack

Don’t take a hammer to a thumbtack. Choosing the right tools and frameworks through the course of your testing journey can prove to be a challenge. In this session, we’ll talk about how you can leverage a framework like Nightwatch v3 as you write, run and debug your tests across web and native mobile applications.

10:55 AM PT
Session #11

Shift Left with Test Automation

  • Jim Evans
    Jim Evans
    Principal contributor to the Selenium project
    Salesforce
  • Dhimil Gosalia
    Dhimil Gosalia
    Senior Director of Engineering
    BrowserStack

A structured and agile automation testing workflows foster a culture of proactivity leading to high-performing releases at scale. In this session, you’ll learn about Shift Left Automation and Test Maturity. We’ll draw from real-world experience to explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with these concepts.

11:25 AM PT
Session #12

Why Everyone needs Manual Testing

  • Gil Zilberfeld
    Gil Zilberfeld
    CTO & CEO
    TestinGil
  • Ajesh Viswambharan
    Director, Quality Engineering
    BrowserStack

AI is here. Although, human expertise has advantages like intuitive exploration, adaptive problem-solving, and the ability to uncover complex bugs. In this session, you’ll explore the enduring importance of manual testing and enhance your understanding of its role in creating exceptional software products.

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