Programme · 10–17 April 2027
The agenda
One week, two cities, four milestones. Here is how the ISTQB Spring General Assembly and Software Testing Conference unfold across Manila and Cebu.
The week
Four milestones, in order
QA QuestConf PH — Software Testing Conference
The Philippines' first ISTQB conference, in Metro Manila. Keynotes from the ISTQB President, Vice-President and syllabus authors on AI in testing, quality engineering at scale, and the direction of the profession — open to every testing professional, student, sponsor and partner.
ISTQB Working Group Meetings
Closed-door sessions across all twelve ISTQB working groups at Crimson Mactan — reviewing syllabus expansions, exams, the glossary, and the standards that shape testing worldwide.
General Assembly
The formal assembly of ISTQB member boards: international reporting, regional development roadmaps, governance, and the official strategic vote.
Gala & Networking Evening
A beachfront celebration to close the week — dinner, Filipino culture and connection under the Mactan sky at Crimson Mactan.
12–15 April · Cebu
Twelve working groups, one roof
The ISTQB working groups meet in parallel across the resort's function rooms. These are the committees that maintain the world's most widely held testing certification.
Academia
Bridging certification with universities and research.
Advanced Level
Advanced testing syllabi and competencies.
Exam
Examination integrity and question banks.
Expert Level
Expert-level standards and self-healing test metrics.
Foundation Level
The core certification most testers begin with.
Glossary
The shared vocabulary of software testing.
Governance
How the ISTQB network is run and represented.
Marketing
Growing awareness and adoption globally.
Process
Improvement of testing processes and models.
Quality Characteristics & Test Levels
Quality attributes and where testing applies.
Technologies & Approaches
Automation, AI agents, and emerging methods.
Testing in Particular Domains
Domain-specific testing, from finance to safety.
Function rooms and ballrooms · Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, Cebu
Ready to join the week?
Register your board for the General Assembly, or grab a pass for the Manila conference.