Call for Cases

On Wednesday March 3 & Thursday March 4 2027 the Test Automation Days will be organized at Gooiland, Hilversum, The Netherlands.

Proving the Relevance of Test Automation
Are We Still Relevant in an AI-powered World?

We’re all trying to remain relevant in our work and in our life. Do we still matter? Do people still see the value of what we do? ‘Relevance’ refers to an important human value, through which we feel heard and through which we grow in what we are good at.

As the program committee of the Test Automation Days conference, we see the relevance of test automation. We would not have kept it going for so many years if we didn’t! It is important that we keep telling stories about test automation and its continued relevance, especially now that AI has an ever-growing presence in our work and in our life. This is your change to tell YOUR story in front of your test automation colleagues.

We would especially love to hear your take on the relevance of test automation: 
• Will or has that relevance become larger or smaller because of AI?
• Is the role of the test automation specialist fundamentally shifting because of AI, and what does that mean for your expertise? 
• Does AI ask for a redefinition of quality and trust in building, testing and delivering software?
• Are you working on other aspects of test automation (for example test data, pipelines, security, performance) that shows you’re still relevant today? 
• Is it not the technology itself, but your ability to create impact that determines the real relevance?
Or…. ?

If you have an interesting story to tell that shows the relevance of test automation, with interesting examples, or if you can let others experience that relevance in a hands-on workshop, we invite you to send us your story and your proposal.

Please fill out the form to send your submission to the Program Committee. We are looking for half-day workshops (3-hours) on day one and 40-minute presentations 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: Friday October 9, 2026

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 3 & 4. We expect submitters to be available during the whole conference. Submitters will receive a notification of acceptance no later than November 9.

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

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 workshops 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. We want to see you! 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.

Workshop Instructors Wanted
We’re looking for passionate professionals who can deliver engaging and practical workshops 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.

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. We are most willing to help you.