Summary
In this episode, Quality Talks & The QA Hype Show come together for a special collaboration. Host Stu Day & Gary Shannon, welcome Rosie Sherry, CEO and Founder of Ministry of Testing to talk about all things TestBash.
Together they discuss the upcoming TestBash conference in October sharing personal stories about how Test Bash has impacted their careers and lives in different ways.
The conversations touches on the continued evolution of TestBash over more than 10 years emphasising the importance of community, learning, and engagement whilst introducing new initiatives, and the fun, gamified elements that make the event one of a kind.
The hosts end by sharing their reasons to encourage listeners to attend and experience the vibrant atmosphere and valuable connections that Test Bash provides.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to TestBash and Community Engagement
02:35 - The Evolution of TestBash: From Concept to Community
05:26 - The Unique Atmosphere of TestBash
08:22 - Building a Year-Round Community
11:12 - Leadership Initiatives and Future Directions
27:57 - Quality Mindset in Product and Engineering
29:31 - Excitement for TestBash
31:29 - Engaging with the Community
33:08 - The Role of Sponsors
35:16 - Innovative Swag and Gamification
37:59 - Creating Lasting Memories
40:08 - Why Attend Test Bash?
44:01 - Closing Statements from Gary, Stu and Rosie
52:00 - We Out!!