Call for Cases

On Wednesday March 4 & Thursday March 5 2026 the Test Automation Days will be organized at Gooiland, Hilversum, The Netherlands.

The Impact of Test Automation

Who doesn’t want to create impact? It may sound like a rhetorical question, but actually demonstrating your impact is another matter entirely. That’s why we’re calling on you to share your story – to inspire your peers and showcase how your work in Test Automation (TA) has truly made a difference.

Impact can take many forms. Consider sharing your experiences through one or more of the following (or other) angles:

  • Testing Excellence: How has test automation helped you or your team achieve better (testing) outcomes?
  • Organizational Resilience: In what ways has TA contributed to more stable or adaptive systems, teams and your organization?
  • Business Value: What was the impact on the business – from reducing costs to delivering better systems, faster?
  • Sustainability: How has TA contributed to greener, more sustainable testing practices? Or the impact of TA on sustainability?
  • Non-Functional Testing: What impact has TA had on performance, security, or other non-functional aspects?
  • Team Collaboration: Has test automation improved collaboration and communication in your (Scrum) team?
  • Your Personal Journey: As a TA engineer, how have you made an impact – whether through success, failure, or valuable lessons learned?

What we’re looking for:

Stories based on a holistic view on Test Automation
Test Automation means different things to different people. For this conference, we’re specifically interested in stories or masterclasses where test automation have played a meaningful role in improving testing or to improve the evaluation of the product (under construction).

A Balanced Program
While AI is a hot topic, there are still a lot of systems that do not rely on AI and that’s perfectly fine. We’re aiming for a healthy mix of AI-related and non-AI sessions, reflecting the real-world landscape many of us are working in.

Authentic Contributions Only
We’ve noticed an increase in AI-generated submissions. To ensure authenticity, we now require all submitters to include a short video (approximately 90 seconds) in which you explain, in your own words, what you want to present.  This video is not about quality; it’s about the content and originality of your story. It helps us verify that you are the genuine creator of the content.  As a presenter, you are responsible for both the content of your submission and for delivering it on stage. If the program committee has any doubts about your ownership of the material or your ability to present it, we reserve the right to exclude your submission from consideration.

Masterclass Instructors Wanted
We’re looking for passionate professionals who can deliver engaging and practical masterclasses for our attendees. These sessions are half-day (3-hours) in length and must be hands-on, focusing on topics related to Test Automation. If you have expertise and enjoy teaching others through interactive learning, we’d love to hear from you.

You do want to make an impact !! Submit your proposal (and video) for Test Automation Days 2026!

We look forward to seeing you on March 4 and 5 next year.

Call for Cases
If you are interested in submitting a case, please fill out the form to send your submission to the Program Committee. We are looking for half-day masterclasses (3-hours) on day one and 40-minute presentations or workshops during the second day. We are seeking facilitators for tutorials focusing on various test automation skill levels and tools. New testers require guidance and practical exercises to learn and improve. Experienced specialists want to refine their skills and learn about new tools. These tutorials are a 3-hour hands-on, deep dive into a specific tool, technology or approach.

Submission deadline: Sunday October 19, 2025

The Review Committee will, in cooperation with the Program Committee, review the cases on content and the link with the conference theme. Please mark your calendar for attending the conference on March 4 & 5. We expect submitters to be available during the whole conference. Submitters will receive a notification of acceptance no later than November 22.

Note: After your online submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation by email. If you don’t receive an email within 24 hours, please contact Joyca van Essen via +31 (0)40-214 62 02 or send an email to joyca@ckc-seminars.nl

Write your proposal and take into account the following criteria:

  • Define the question(s) you want to address during your talk but also give us information about the answers to your questions
  • Use examples in your proposal so we can see how you will apply your experiences in your talk
  • We will be looking if your proposal is presentable within the given time: don’t try to tell too much!
  • Tell us what will make your talk special, what’s the ‘wow’-factor?
  • We have a code of conduct you will agree upon when speaking at TAD

Do you need or would you like some help crafting the perfect proposal? The program committee is here to help you: if you have a first thought but aren’t submission-ready, reach out to a program committee member: we are here to help you and give you feedback. We also save a spot for first-time speakers: if you want to give it a try and need some guidance, please let us know! Feedback doesn’t guarantee a spot in the program, the first round of selecting submissions will be done anonymously. We offer also speaker coaching when you are selected for a session or masterclass. We are most willing to help you. 

Reimbursement
For speakers from abroad we offer a reimbursement for travel and we will arrange a room for one night in a hotel close the conference venue. Please indicate if you would need reimbursement during your submission, since we have a limited budget. If you can travel by car, we will provide free parking at het conference venue.