National Software Testing Conference Announces Industry-Leading Speaker Line-Up For 2026

London, UK - The National Software Testing Conference (NSTC) 2026, which will be held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London from July 14–15, 2026, have announced their speaker line-up for this year. NSTC, one of the top conferences for professionals in software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering in the UK, is back with an agenda that looks to the future and examines the role of artificial intelligence,accessibility, security, and contemporary testing techniques.

Senior decision-makers and practitioners from all over the world's technology ecosystem continue to attend NSTC, which is currently in its next edition. Seventy percent of attendees in previous editions held senior leadership positions, such as CTOs, Vice Presidents, QA Directors, Heads of IT, DevOps Leads, and Test Leads. Mid-level professionals like engineers,developers, product managers, QA managers, and test managers make up the remaining 30%.

A two-day programme designed for impact

NSTC 2026 will feature a carefully curated agenda addressing the most pressing challenges facing testing and quality teams today, including:

• Cloud-native data engineering testing

• SaaS quality: why “done” is a myth

• Security testing in everyday practice

• Accessibility testing: why, what and how

• Designing a future-ready test practice

• Human + AI approaches to accessibility

• Building a high-impact QA function

• Transforming QA teams for the modern age

•Why workplace wellbeing matters in the software industry

With AI revolutionising the industry, the conference aims to equip professionals with the insights and tools needed to lead change, not follow it. Delegates can expect a mix of thought leadership sessions, practical workshops, and peer-driven discussions.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Ponmugil Jeyaram, Head of QA Data Engineering, TSB Bank

• Richard Adams, Group Head of Architecture

• Elizabeth Marsland, Wellbeing Consultant

• Ansuman Swain, Test Practice Lead, Poundland

• Amrita Pati, Quality Engineering Manager, easyJet

• Neha Baldota, Senior Test Manager, British Business Bank

• Nishant Thomas, Automation Test Head, MHRA

• Shanmugapriya Sabapathy, Quality Assurance Lead, BBC

• Domenico Vitale, QA Lead, Elsewhen

• Kapil Bhatt, Head of QA, Barratt Redrow

What past attendees say

“The structure of the workshops, talks, and overall conference was outstanding. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with and learn from some of the brightest minds in software testing.”

• Morshed Shawon, NSTC Speaker

“Fantastic conference focused on testing professionals. Good opportunity to network, new cutting-edge products and ideas. Looking forward to next year.”

• Nadine Abley, GTF Test Manager, JP Morgan, NSTC Attendee

“Sogeti had a great time at the National Software Testing Conference, and it was executed well.”

• NSTC Sponsor

Industries represented

NSTC attracts professionals from a wide range of sectors, including software

development, technology, retail, healthcare, education, finance, energy and utilities, communications, real estate, and media.

Partner opportunities

Organisations looking to strengthen their presence within the testing and QA community can apply to become partners or sponsors. In previous years, 74% of delegates were senior managers or directors, and sponsor branding reached over

50,000 industry professionals through NSTC’s marketing and promotional activity. The

event provides a high-value platform for building strategic B2B relationships and showcasing solutions to a targeted audience.

NSTC is where the future of testing is shaped.

Join the community driving innovation, not observing it.

Register now: https://nationalsoftwaretestingconference.co.uk/register-now/

Partnership enquiries: https://nationalsoftwaretestingconference.co.uk/partnership/

Current Partners

Gold Partner:

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalisation, hyperautomation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain.

Learn more about Expleo here: https://nationalsoftwaretestingconference.co.uk/partnership/expleo/

Silver Partner:

Perforce’s Continuous Testing tools help teams reduce cost, minimise risk, and accelerate releases — all without sacrificing quality. Perforce Perfecto infuses AI into its