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Effective Software Test Automation By Design
Software test automation is a part of every development process nowadays. Many companies invest in the development of their own proprietary automation frameworks or buy existing ones. It is a foundation to an effective CI/CD pipeline. But how to prove that it is effective and reliable? How to measure and monitor its stability and relevance? With the growing intelligence of high-tech products, the continuous delivery process is becoming more challenging as well.
The complexity of the automation tools is a function of the complexity of the system they are attempting to test. Thus, the automation processes and technics evolve and adapt constantly. In this workshop, we will talk about test automation tools as a part of a software development process. What does a successful test automation framework consist of? How to maintain and keep it coordinated with the product development life cycle? The data analysis is based on almost a decade of experience in building test automation for smart devices with embedded software including IoT.
The Why: According to the statistics of “MarketsandMarkets Research”, the global test automation market size is expected to grow from $24.7 billion in 2022 to $52.7 billion by 2027. Building mature test automation is key for releasing software quality at speed, and as a result, being first on the market.
Key Takeaways:
- Importance of synergy between Software Development and Test Automation
- Best practices for automation tools development
Useful features and metrics for Software Test Automation Tools/Frameworks - An example of an Automation Health Dashboard
This session is for… Software Automation Engineers, Quality Engineers, Project Managers, Software Engineers, Tech Leaders.
How Robots Will Change Our World
There can be a collective misconception of robots’ potential effect on the world. Specifically, we tend to have a negative outlook on the impact they will have throughout the adoption phase. During this session, we will discuss how the adoption of robots will create jobs that are more fulfilling and less physically strenuous. By embracing automation, companies will grow faster and provide more to the world; a necessity with our ever-growing population. Robots are equipment, full of software that we write, made to enrich our lives. Robots that move through, and interact with our world will take many forms; humanoid robots, built in our image, are a perfect fit for a world designed around humans. Can we coexist with a humanoid robot without humanizing our robots?
The Why: As robots go from industrial sites and factories into our everyday lives, we need to have conversations about how they make us feel. Rather than focusing on feeling uncomfortable and intimidated, let’s use robots to fuel our imaginations and passions and enrich the world around us.
Key Takeaways:
- How to educate yourself and your team on issues that arise outside of the research world.
- Understand which technological issues require you to be proactive in addressing.
- How robots can improve and enrich human lives, starting today.
This session is for… you if you want to be a leader in the community, working to reverse the negative perception and misunderstandings of your disruptive technology.
Building Scalable Cloud Applications With A Frugality Lens
When creating applications in a cloud environment with flexible pricing models, it’s crucial to be mindful of expenses. This is especially true for applications that need to adjust their capacity dynamically and scale to accommodate varying levels of demand. In this session, I’ll be sharing several strategies for achieving scalability without incurring excessive costs.
The Why: Building applications in the cloud has become commonplace in today’s world, and with it comes challenges related to scalability and cost-effectiveness. While cloud-based applications offer benefits such as flexibility, scalability, and accessibility, they can lead to unforeseen expenses if not managed properly. As cloud-based applications grow and become more complex, costs can quickly spiral out of control.
Moreover, if these applications are not designed with scalability in mind, they may become inefficient and incapable of handling increased usage or demand. As a result, it is crucial to building applications that are scalable and cost-effective. To address these challenges, this session aims to provide developers, DevOps engineers, managers, and architects with techniques that they can apply on a day-to-day basis to effectively balance scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn the architecture, design, and coding considerations for scalability.
- Techniques on using serverless computing options for scalability with tight control on cost.
- Role of Observability around scalability and cost management.
This session is for… you if you are a developer, DevOps Engineer, Manager, or an Architect building or managing applications in the Cloud.
Shaping The Future Of Healthcare: Digital Transformation In A Highly Regulated Industry
Technology in healthcare is essential for improving outcomes and patient experiences. With the increasing adoption of digital technologies, it’s critical to stay informed about the latest advancements and understand the challenges of implementing these technologies such as surgical robotics, connected devices, and medical wearables in a highly regulated industry. Delve into the world of health and learn how digital technology is revolutionizing care and transforming the healthcare landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the future of digital technology in health
- Hear real-world examples of connected health implementations, and how they are addressing modern healthcare challenges including chronic diseases
- Discover strategies for implementing technology and overcoming potential challenges
This session is for… you if you are a healthcare professional, medical device designer, or digital health enthusiast looking to stay informed about the latest advancements in health or work within technology.
Supermind Design: Helping People And Technology Work Smarter Together
Our world is filled with complex systems of people and machines that we humans have designed: from companies and governments to economies and societies and as technologies and human desires change, the configurations of these systems often need to change, too. Supermind Design is an approach that emphasizes generating innovative new possibilities for how to configure these systems.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn about the concept of Supermind Design.
- Get tips on how to build an intelligent organization.
- Be inspired by case studies from MIT.
This session is for…
- Leaders looking to make their organization more intelligent.
- Anyone looking for a system to generate creative ideas to solve problems.
- Entrepreneurs building new companies.
Leading with Feminine Energy to Build Next-Gen Technology
Full session details coming soon…
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the importance and relevance of feminine leadership style
- Learning the evolution of leadership
- Addressing institutional bias through next-gen technology
Unlocking The Power Of AI: Leading The New Frontier Of Technology
Join Jaime Waydo, Chief Technology Officer at WHOOP in this session exploring how women are at the forefront of the transformative power of AI, how it’s revolutionized technology, and how it’ll shape the future. We’ll discuss the immense potential of AI in optimizing health and wellness, in providing personalized insights, predictive analysis and early detection of health risks.
We’ll also explore how WHOOP is utilizing AI algorithms to optimize health and performance. Central to the discussion is the celebration of women’s leadership and contributions in health tech, along with the importance of diverse perspectives in designing AI solutions that cater to everyone.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn about the latest fast-evolving developments in AI
- How AI is transforming customer experience and product development
- The importance of having diverse perspectives in designing AI solutions
The 5R Principles Of Test Automation Leadership
Join this session to learn how to plan a test automation strategy for the long term using the 5R principles of risk, reliability, reusability, repeatability, and representation. The focus is on providing a framework for automation that will deliver time-saving to business, and value to systems with the goal of better and faster releases to production.
The Why: Test automation is moving from a nice to have to an expected part of code delivery. Leadership across systems, development, testing, and business teams will make the difference between long-lasting scripting that grows and provides time-saving value or throwing away scripts that simply took time and resources.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn the 5R principles to work with teams in guiding effective long-lasting automation.
- Details in the automation that allows for reporting that is tailored to various audiences from senior management to business leaders to peer-level consumers of greater detailed expectations.
- Creating a scalable framework for automation.
This session is for…
- Senior IT leaders that want faster test efforts, shorter regression times, and fewer issues in production.
- QA Directors, managers, leaders, and automation engineers.
- Test leaders who want to relieve the time spent on user testing.
- Anyone wanting to understand what automation can deliver and a simplified approach to development and delivery.
Digital Business Incubation: AI Businesses at Fidelity Labs
What do AI and Fidelity Labs have in common? Labs has two AI-based businesses in the market, created from within this global company, to better serve clients in financial institutions.
The Why: AI is changing the way we humans do our work, and in the finance industry, AI is a catalyst for accelerated growth.
Key Takeaways:
- What is Fidelity Labs and what are we building
- Gain a look at the evolution of AI in finance
- Learn from our lessons in building new businesses
This session is for… you if you are interested in AI and in new business-building, especially from the unique perspective of building from inside of a corporate.
Fireside Chat: Creating The Future Landscape of Technology
Despite tough economic challenges, the startup scene in Massachusetts is thriving and startups are spearheading the charge in developing the latest technology products backed by the latest research.
In this session, join two leading women in the startup scene in an intimate discussion to learn how startups drive the latest technology innovations that drastically change our daily lives and adapt to the challenges they face to keep innovating in a tough investment environment.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn about the latest technology that is being developed from the startup scene
- Learn about the challenges startup face in a tough economic climate to keep innovating
- Learn about the new opportunities for startups as BigTech continues to drawback
Unshakeable Change: 5 Tools for Planning & Protecting Digital Transformation
How do you balance implementing a vision and building consensus? How do you prevent old habits from eroding change? How do you create a transformation process that is inclusive, respectful, innovative … and fun?
In this practical, hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss common pitfalls to implementing digital transformation projects; learn how to build a culture of collaboration and creativity across teams and screens; and test tools and strategies for communicating and tracking the project vision, peer feedback, and project changes.
The Why: Research from McKinsey and others has shown that educating and empowering employees at all levels of an organization is key to implementing successful digital transformation. This session will give you ready-to-implement tools and best practices to ensure your organization can embrace necessary change.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify common blockers to implementing digital change
- Get strategies and tools for building buy-in, momentum, and ownership across organizational silos
- Lead lasting change with in-person and remote teams
This session is for…
- You if you are a champion or key stakeholder of a large digital transformation project
- You if you own, or run a digital transformation project
- You if you manage a large project, or team on a large cross-functional project
- You if you are interested in change management across large cross-functional teams
Innovating Our Path To A Sustainable Future
In an era pivoting to electrification, the world grapples with challenges spanning the energy and transportation sectors. From grid inadequacies to electric vehicle proliferation, the quest for efficiency is paramount. This talk unveils next-generation technologies poised to revolutionize how we utilize energy, emphasizing intelligent, adaptive solutions. By addressing inherent obstacles, we pave the way for a sustainable, electrified future, harnessing innovation to optimize energy consumption and transportation paradigms. Join us as we journey into the forefront of technological transformation, championing a brighter, smarter future.
The Why: We stand at a pivotal crossroad. The electrification transition isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a necessary leap towards a sustainable future in which the shift to electrification in both energy and transportation sectors becomes crucial. But like any monumental change, it brings challenges. This session isn’t merely about the ‘what’ of the next-gen tech—it’s about the ‘why’ and ‘how’. Understand the gravity of our global energy challenge and the paramount importance of innovative solutions. Dive deep, be informed, and be part of the change.
Key Takeaways:
- Gain a holistic understanding of electrification and technological innovations that offer sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
- Learn beyond the obvious technological shifts and discover often-overlooked avenues.
- Learn how to navigate challenges in leading the transition
This session is for…
- You if a passion for clean tech drives you – If the promise of clean technology stirs your soul, and the thought of a greener, more sustainable future excites you, this session is tailor-made for you.
- You if you’re curious about transition challenges – For those eager to dive deep into the intricate challenges of electrification transition — from technical obstacles to strategic hurdles — this discussion will offer a comprehensive overview.
- You if leadership in transition intrigues you – If you’re keen on understanding or even leading the monumental shift toward electrification, learning from setbacks, and pioneering innovative solutions, this conversation will serve as both guide and inspiration. Join us to be part of the change.
Right-Sizing Your Cybersecurity Program
With cybercrime and security risks at an all-time high and an endless number of security tools to choose from, it’s important to have a cybersecurity protection game plan based on your company’s appetite for risk and a clear understanding of what requirements must be met within a realistic budget. Distinguishing between nice-to-haves and must-haves is key, especially considering how quickly cybersecurity regulations are evolving. In this workshop, you will identify what is your company’s risk tolerance level and where you are on the cybersecurity maturity curve. We will then discuss strategies for risk management and right-sizing a cybersecurity program roadmap.
Key Takeaways:
- Managing risks – getting to a tolerable level of residual risk
- Understanding the cybersecurity maturity curve – where you’re at, where you want to be, and what it will take to get there
- How to approach right-sizing a cybersecurity program
This session is for… anyone trying to mitigate an overwhelming amount of cybersecurity risks with limited resources and budget
Experience-Driven Decision-Making
Tech won’t work without people, but to be truly people-focused, you need good tech! In this interactive deep dive, iTalent Digital Chief Transformation Officer Leslie Ottavi will present real-world case studies and proven methodologies for using data analytics, automation, and AI to achieve the “big flip” to a stakeholder-centered, change-agile business model. Learn how market leaders have overcome resistance to change, how they’ve applied technology to improving EX and CX, and come away with practical steps you can take right away.
Key Takeaways:
- Move beyond data-driven decision-making. The name of the game for staying competitive and profitable is experience-driven decision-making where data analytics and business insights are used to optimize UX, CX, and EX
- How AI enhances experience-driven decision-making; practical ways to embed AI into your current data analytics model
- How Project Management, Change Management, and Data Analytics converge to optimize UX
This session is for… you if you are a business leader, transformation leader, project manager, or change manager of a medium-sized to large company.
Human-Centered Design and Generative AI Engineering
In this technical deep dive session, Naz and Narmatha, experts in their respective fields of Human Experience Design and Software Engineering, delve into the pivotal role of a human-centered, multidisciplinary approach in shaping meaningful generative AI solutions. Through practical insights, Naz and Narmatha share strategies to foster seamless collaboration between design and engineering teams, emphasizing the need for user research, iterative feedback loops, interdisciplinary communication, and holistic problem-solving approaches.
This is an engaging session where they will bring the audience into the discussion! Please bring your own learnings and questions to ask along the way.
Thrifty Innovation: How To Innovate More With Less
Despite shrinking IT spending, organizations will remain focused on driving teams to develop new products and generate higher revenue without increasing costs, risk and headcount. This strain on resources will require leaders everywhere to lean on creativity and a greater sense of scrutiny to minimize churn and increase software optimization in areas that will drive the greatest value to the business.
Join this session to hear how leaders are adapting to the challenges arising from economic instability and how to become a highly focused optimized organization with limited resources.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the technical needs of the business, prioritizing, and creating solutions
- Utilizing creative solutions to overcome tech challenges despite limited resources
- Minimizing churn and increasing software optimization in the areas that drive value
