QA Communities of Practice in the Age of AI – From Team to Centre of Excellence

<p>Quality development is not a project — it's a community outcome. How can organizations build a quality culture that thrives—not only within individual teams, but across communities and the broader testing ecosystem? </p><p>Join us for an insightful <strong>Svitla Smart Talk</strong> with <strong>Mikko Paloheimo</strong>, an experienced QA Coach, speaker, and community leader, as he shares a practical framework for developing sustainable QA practices in the era of AI. </p><p> </p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong> </p><p>During this session, Mikko will introduce a <strong>four-level model for building a lasting quality culture</strong>, covering: </p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Team level</strong> – everyday quality practices and continuous quality assurance </li><li><strong>QA Communities, Chapters &amp; Centers of Excellence</strong> – shared ways of working, learning structures, and metrics </li><li><strong>National communities</strong> – leveraging peer learning and professional networks </li><li><strong>International level</strong> – staying ahead of global trends and bringing valuable knowledge back to your organization <br><br>The session will also explore the <strong>essential skills every tester needs in the AI era</strong>, recommended learning paths (including ISTQB, TMAP, and LinkedIn Learning), and practical strategies for integrating AI-assisted testing into organizational learning and development. <br> </li></ul><p><strong>Key takeaways</strong> </p><p>By the end of this webinar, you'll learn: </p><p> </p><p>✅ A practical four-level framework for building sustainable QA communities </p><p>✅ The core competencies testers need to succeed in the age of AI </p><p>✅ How to integrate learning paths into your organization's L&amp;D strategy </p><p>✅ A practical adoption checklist to help QA initiatives remain effective through organizational changes and evolving technology trends </p><p> </p><p><strong>Who should attend?</strong> </p><p> </p><ul><li>QA Engineers and Software Testers </li><li>QA Leads and Chapter Leads </li><li>Development and DevOps Engineers </li><li>Learning &amp; Development professionals </li><li>Center of Excellence (CoE) leaders </li><li>Anyone passionate about building strong quality cultures <br> </li></ul><p><strong>Speaker</strong> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Mikko Paloheimo</strong> is a freelance QA Coach with over 20 years of experience helping organizations build sustainable testing and quality cultures. He is a recognized international speaker and trainer with a strong passion for community development and continuous learning. </p><p>Alongside his role as <strong>QA Lead Engineer at SOK (the Finnish Co-operative Group)</strong>, Mikko actively contributes to the global QA community through his volunteer work with the <strong>Finnish Testing Meetup Group</strong> and his own consulting practice, <strong>Paloheimo QA Mentorworks</strong>. </p><p> </p><p>Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into building resilient QA communities and preparing your teams for the future of AI-assisted testing. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Event details:</strong>  </p><p>  </p><p>Date – 13 August  </p><p>Time - CDT – 11:00 AM | UA – 7:00 PM | PL – 6:00 PM | MX – 10:00 AM | CR – 10:00 AM | AR – 1:00 PM  </p><p>Duration - 1 hour (40 min. speech + 20 min. Q&amp;A)  </p><p>Language - English  <br>   </p><p>All other details will be sent after registration.  </p><p>Registration is free and mandatory.  </p>