The AI-Native Edge: Leading the Future of QA
Join the world’s largest virtual QA leadership summit, bringing together thousands of QA leaders, industry experts, and AI pioneers to shape the future of quality engineering.
Speakers from Leading Tech Companies
Built for leaders.
Designed to drive decisions.
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Frameworks you can deploy Monday
Every session ends with a clear takeaway, a decision framework, a checklist, or a workflow you can act on immediately.
Peer-level leadership network
Connect with QA leaders and practitioners from Fortune 500 orgs tackling the same challenges.
Live hands-on workshops
Get into the code. The MCP session lets you build AI-native test workflows in real time - with an expert walking you through it.
Speakers

Marc Boroditsky
Marc Boroditsky
Marc is a seasoned leader in the realm of cloud infrastructure scaling. With years of experience under his belt, he has dedicated his career to assisting rapidly growing ecosystems in enhancing and scaling their developer platforms. Marc is known for his ability to provide visionary, actionable strategies that drive massive commercial adoption.

Jason Huggins
Jason Huggins
Operating at the intersection of code and culture, Jason transforms how developers interact within open-source communities. As a creative force at Vibium, he champions intuitive design and collaborative energy. His unique approach helps growing engineering hubs maintain a vibrant ecosystem while building software for our fast-paced world.

Avinash Ahuja
Avinash Ahuja
Bringing profound architectural knowledge from NVIDIA, Avinash specializes in advanced computational solutions. He partners with cutting-edge developers to maximize hardware performance across ecosystems. Known for strategic foresight, Avinash provides the structural blueprints needed to process massive workloads and drive global innovation.

Hilary Weaver
Hilary Weaver
As Senior Quality Engineer at Microsoft, Hilary drives excellence for Xbox Studios and Flight Simulator. Leveraging over 15 years of testing expertise and innovative heuristics, she empowers engineering teams to deliver flawless gaming experiences.

Keith Klain
Keith Klain
Specializing in massive quality transformations, Keith fortifies enterprise technology and complex financial services. He expertly aligns AI testing strategies with stringent regulatory compliance. By advocating for rigorous workforce development, Keith ensures highly scaled infrastructures maintain robust security and uncompromising stability.

Harit Narke
Harit Narke
As a Lead Software Engineer at Mastercard, Harit brings extensive expertise in quality engineering and automation. Specializing in highly secure financial systems, he empowers engineering teams to build resilient architectures. His strategic focus on scalable testing frameworks ensures massive global payment ecosystems operate flawlessly.

Brittany Stewart
Brittany Stewart
A celebrated speaker and Senior Quality Engineer, Brittany introduces AI to rapidly scaling systems. Recognized among the Top Women in Tech, she helps modern development teams optimize automated pipelines. By drastically reducing test creation time, Brittany empowers professionals to securely accelerate complex global infrastructures.

Gaurav Khurana
Gaurav Khurana
As a Senior Test Consultant at Microsoft, Gaurav champions advanced automation and responsible AI for massively scaled ecosystems. Recognized as Tester of the Year, he empowers global developer communities through extensive mentorship and innovative frameworks, ensuring highly distributed networks maintain robust security and seamless execution.
Real decisions. Real implementations. No fluff.
Whether you enjoy squashing bugs, manage QA workflows,
or create smart automation solutions.
Agenda
Discover how AI-driven testing will revolutionise your QA organisation’s testing practices
Opening Keynote: Welcome to Breakpoint 2026
Opening Keynote: Welcome to Breakpoint 2026
Opening Keynote: Welcome to Breakpoint 2026
Opening Keynote: Welcome to Breakpoint 2026
Opening Keynote: Welcome to Breakpoint 2026
Opening Keynote: Welcome to Breakpoint 2026
The Best of QALS
Relive the energy, learning, and connections from our previous meetups
Keynote: The Future of Testing
12:04Community Highlights
08:41
Keynote: The Future of Testing
12:04Community Highlights
08:41Let’s convince your manager
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What attendees have to say about the event
The talks were all amazing and greatly thought out. Not only that but the community that has come to this event and being around the like minded people. This has been a great experience.
I had a great time at the event! Everything was engaging, and the point system added a fun.
The event was amazing, got to learn a lot from the sessions.
The talks were all amazing and greatly thought out. Not only that but the community that has come to this event and being around the like minded people. Great experience.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you're wondering, answered before you have to ask.
Nope! Breakpoint 2026 is a fully virtual global summit. No travel required – just log in from wherever you are.
100%. Your free general registration unlocks all the keynote sessions, expert panels, and our global community hubs.
Because these are hands-on, seats are strictly limited. Register for the main event first, and we’ll email you a special link to claim your spot in the workshops before they fill up.
It’s simple: pick your time zone when you register, and we’ll drop a calendar invite in your inbox with your unique streaming links.
Go for it! Just remember that the content is optimized for each specific region. To get access to both, just register for each time zone individually so you receive the right invites.
Yes, all registered attendees get post-event access to the video library and datasets. But a quick heads-up: joining live is the only way to hit up the real-time Q&A and get the speakers to weigh in on your specific QA challenges.
