Aug 13th | 8:00 am - 11:00 am PTREDEFINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE WITH AI
In today’s competitive digital landscape, ensuring your software stands out through exceptional quality isn’t just desirable—it’s essential. Embrace the next generation of QA innovation by leveraging the transformative capabilities of AI-driven testing.
BrowserStack’s AI-Powered Test Platform is redefining how modern software is tested—intelligently streamlining the entire QA lifecycle. With AI at its core, teams can move faster, test smarter, and scale confidently—accelerating releases, reducing QA overhead, and delivering flawless user experiences at scale.
At the QA Leadership Summit, uncover practical insights and forward-looking strategies from renowned industry leaders, including senior executives and BrowserStack visionaries. Engage with real-world examples demonstrating how AI can streamline testing efforts, reduce costs, and drastically cut down release cycles, empowering your organization to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Join your fellow QA leaders to explore how integrating AI can empower smarter decision-making, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and deliver inclusive, user-focused digital experiences faster than ever.
SPEAKERS
Nakul Aggarwal
CTO & Co-founder, BrowserStack
Malika Fenandes
Managing Director, Accenture
Snehal Thakkar
Senior Director – Visual Testing, BrowserStack
Kimberly Baker
Vice President, Insperity
Alex Rodionov
Staff Automation Engineer, Airbnb
Gregg Ward
Principle QA Manager
Vishal Bhandari
Delivery Director/AVP -Quality Engineering, Genpact
Jared Smith
Executive Director, WebAIM
David Burns
Senior Manager – Developer Relations, BrowserStack
Ankit Jain
Senior Director – Test Management, BrowserStack
Akhil Gundawar
Director of Product Management, BrowserStack
Arvind Ganesan
Director of Product – Accessibility, BrowserStack
Shyam V S
Group Product Manager – LCNC, BrowserStack
AGENDA
AI and Test Platform
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Nakul AggarwalCTO, Co-FounderBrowserStack
Curious how AI can take your QA strategy from functional to phenomenal?
Join this exclusive keynote to discover how AI is redefining test velocity, coverage, and confidence at scale. Nakul Agarwal, CTO of BrowserStack, will walk you through next-gen practices that remove testing bottlenecks, enhance automation, and accelerate release cycles. Learn how to lead with AI-first testing strategies that empower your teams to ship faster—with greater reliability, coverage, and impact.
Beyond the Buzz: Operationalizing AI in the Testing Lifecycle
- Malika FenandesManaging DirectorAccenture
- Snehal ThakkarSenior Director - Visual TestingBrowserStack
Join Mallika Fernandes and Snehal Thakkar as they explore how AI, both classical and generative, is reshaping software testing. Learn practical strategies for tool evaluation, scaling adoption, and building a long-term AI vision in QA. Walk away with actionable takeaways to future-proof your testing strategy.
The Strategic Shift: QA to QE in an Automation-Driven World
- Vishal BhandariDelivery Director/AVP -Quality EngineeringGenpact
- Akhil GundawarDirector of Product ManagementBrowserStack
Traditional QA is falling behind, and teams are under pressure to deliver faster. In this session, Vishal & Akhil explore why test automation is essential and how QA must evolve into an engineering-driven function. Learn how modern tools, processes, and AI-assisted automation can boost speed, stability, and scale in your testing strategy.
Built for Everyone: Accessibility-First Thinking Across the SDLC
- Jared SmithExecutive DirectorWebAIM
- Arvind GanesanDirector of Product - AccessibilityBrowserStack
This panel brings together industry leaders to explore how accessibility can be embedded early in the software development lifecycle. From design to testing, discover how a shift-left approach, combined with smarter tooling and collaboration, can help teams meet today’s rising standards and deliver inclusive digital experiences. Walk away with practical insights to scale accessibility across teams and sprints.
From Chaos to Clarity: Rethinking Test Management with AI and Strategic Leadership
- Gregg WardPrinciple QA Manager
- Ankit JainSenior Director - Test ManagementBrowserStack
This session explores the evolution of test management, from team structures to tooling strategies. Drawing on his industry experience, Gregg will share how AI and modern test management tools can reduce test time, enhance reporting, and scale non-functional testing. Attendees will gain practical insights to boost efficiency and visibility across the QA lifecycle.
Balancing Innovation with Intention: Bringing AI into QA and Beyond
- Kimberly BakerVice PresidentInsperity
- Shyam V SGroup Product Manager - LCNCBrowserStack
Gain leadership insights into AI’s evolving role in QA. Kimberly shares her journey from QE to tech leader, offering a strategic perspective on adopting AI responsibly. Learn how to evaluate tools, set safe usage policies, and ensure AI enhances, rather than replaces human expertise. Ideal for QA leaders navigating early AI adoption.
Inside the AI Engine: Practical approaches for Scalable Test Automation
- Alex RodionovStaff Automation EngineerAirbnb
- David burnsSenior Manager - Developer RelationsBrowserStack
Explore practical approaches to AI-powered test automation across web and mobile. This session unpacks how modern tools extract browser data, identify interactable elements, and scale effectively, while addressing key trade-offs. Join Alex for a technical deep-dive, with David guiding the discussion to uncover insights on career growth and technical leadership, essential for QA professionals shaping the future of testing.
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