Can AI really replace testers in the future?

Is AI coming for your QA job? Not quite, but the role is evolving fast. This talk cuts through the hype to explore what AI can and cannot do in software testing. 

Learn why human testers still matter, where AI adds real value, and how to adapt your skills for the future. Whether you're a tester, dev, or team lead, discover how to thrive in a world of AI-augmented quality assurance.

Who is this talk for?

This talk is for QA professionals, software testers, developers, team leads, and tech decision-makers navigating the growing influence of AI in software development and testing.  

What will attendees take away?

  • Strategies for adapting their skills and mindset for the AI era.

  • Practical insights into tools, workflows, and risk areas where humans are irreplaceable.

  • A roadmap for evolving from “test executors” to “quality strategists” and AI collaborators.

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Surya Baskaran

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Senior QA Consultant @ TTC Global

Surya is a Senior QA Consultant at TTC Global with 15 years of experience in the software industry. She has worked across a range of domains, including retail, telecom, vehicle tracking, insurance and payroll, supporting companies around the world.

She has held hybrid QA roles and brings experience in both manual testing and automation, using tools such as Selenium, CA Dev Test, Cypress and Playwright.

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