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Tips for People Going to Conferences – For Regular Conference Attendees and Speakers

I've written more than one post with tips for people going to conferences, usually aimed at those who are going for the first time or rarely have the ...
- 16/10/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
25 Years of The EuroSTAR Conference

On the 6th of November in Copenhagen we are proud to say that we will be celebrating our 25th conference! Our journey goes all the...
- 12/10/2017
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- Posted by Mark
25-Year Commemorative Pocketbook

Celebrating 25 years of EuroSTAR! The EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference proudly celebrates 25 years of software testing conferences this year and ...
- 12/10/2017
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- Posted by Paul
Real Customer Case Studies Winner: Adaptavist

EuroSTAR are delighted to announce that Adaptavist - along with their customer Loblaw Digital - have won this year's Real Customer Case Studies co...
- 05/10/2017
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- Posted by Paul
TeamSTAR 2017 Winner!

The judging panel has been busy over the past number of days appraising all the applications to the TeamSTAR competition this year. It ...
- 27/09/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
Announcing the 2017 Volunteers!

We have been overwhelmed with the number of entries this year for the Volunteer programme at EuroSTAR. EuroSTAR is all about community a...
- 27/09/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
TeamSTAR is back for 2017!

TeamSTAR Competition is Back You might remember last year that we launched a brand new TeamSTAR competition. We invited teams to host a meet-up of th...
- 10/07/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
What is the Test Lab?

What is the Test Lab? Well if you if haven't been aware, the Test Lab is the home of experimentation at EuroSTAR. It a place run by testers for ...
- 10/07/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
One Day at EuroSTAR

What is it like at the EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference? If you have been, it can be hard to describe. If you have not been, there is always the c...
- 31/05/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
Introducing Finnish Association for Software Testing/ Testauksen Osaamisyhteisö

Each month on the EuroSTAR blog, we will be showcasing some of our Supporting Organisations. EuroSTAR Supporting Organisations are independent, not...
- 30/05/2017
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- Posted by Erkki Poyhonen
Travel & Accommodation Tips for Copenhagen

So you have booked your ticket for EuroSTAR 2017 and and are now wondering how do I get there? Well you have a few options depending on how y...
- 28/05/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
Huddle at EuroSTAR

Have you heard about the Huddle at EuroSTAR? The Huddle is your home away from home at the EuroSTAR conference. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, get t...
- 24/05/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
Anne Mette Hass Joins the 20 Year Club

EuroSTAR are delighted to welcome Anne Mette Hass as the newest member of the 20 Year Club. Anne Mette has been a delegate, speaker and member of the ...
- 17/05/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
Places to Visit and Things to Do in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is full of attractions, historic sites and places to see while you are in the city. So make sure to take some time out duri...
- 10/05/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
Giving Away EuroSTAR 2017 in May – Oslo, Amsterdam

Last week some of our team attended the Danish Software Testing Board Annual Conference. We were delighted to offer the opportunity to on...
- 08/05/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
The magic happened – Why we Picked the Talks We Did for EuroSTAR 2017

The magic happened! The EuroSTAR program 2017 is live! Looking at it, I am really proud that I am the chair of this program. Going back a few mo...
- 04/05/2017
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- Posted by Iris Pinkster - O''Riordain
EuroSTAR Volunteer Programme 2017

It has come around again. Another year, another EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference. This year will be just as big and exciting as previous ...
- 11/04/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
What I Am Expecting From the EuroSTAR Submissions

The submission deadline for EuroSTAR 2017 is approaching! This makes us, the Programme Committee very excited. We are wondering how many submissions w...
- 02/02/2017
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- Posted by Iris Pinkster - O''Riordain
How to Submit To A Software Testing Conference

Each year during the submission process for EuroSTAR we get asked a number of questions about what type of submission we want? Common questions includ...
- 31/01/2017
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- Posted by Ronan
EuroSTAR 2016 – A Newbie’s Experience: Down the Rabbit Hole We Go

After four full days of meeting new friends, stretching ourselves and sharing our experiences in the whirlwind that is EuroSTAR, I find myself wanting...
- 28/11/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Friends, Testing, And Happiness At EuroSTAR 2016

Back from a week at EuroSTAR in Stockholm. As with every year the organisers and the program committee did a marvellous job putting together one of th...
- 28/11/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
After EuroSTAR 2016

Like everyone else who went by train around Stockholm that day, my trip home was delayed. That did not matter too much however, because I was exhauste...
- 28/11/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
EuroSTAR 2016 – My Thoughts

If somebody would ask me what has most impressed me in this year’s EuroSTAR I would list two things: I went to a tutorial by Richard Bradshaw c...
- 28/11/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
EuroSTAR 2016 – Award Winners

The EuroSTAR Awards are currently in their 15th year. The Awards recognise excellence, and outstanding achievement by those in the Software Testing in...
- 23/11/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
EuroSTAR 2016 – Testing Excellence Winner

At the Annual Awards ceremony at this year's EuroSTAR Conference, the prestigious Software Testing Excellence Award was presented to its 18th recipien...
- 21/11/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
TeamSTAR 2016 – Review of the Conference

As a first-timer at the EuroSTAR Conference, we really enjoyed our three days. It was a big experience for all of us. We loved listening to p...
- 17/11/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
TeamSTAR – Review of Thursday at EuroSTAR 2016

The last day of the EuroSTAR Conference was most relaxing and comfortable day for us. Today's topics were absolutely fantastic. Few of them caught...
- 09/11/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Test Clinic

Dear EuroSTAR Participants! Christin and I are really excited to be Test Doctors at the EuroSTAR Test Clinic. Please note that the Test Clinic is a...
- 27/10/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
Routes through EuroSTAR 2016 – A Guide

Routes through EuroSTAR 2016 Jon Bach -Programme Committee With any major conference, there is a LOT of choice. Speaking as a me...
- 25/10/2016
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- Posted by Jon Bach
If this is Your First Conference…A Guide

I’ve been to about just over 100 conferences in my 21 years of testing. Let me confess… they never get old. In many ways, it always feels like...
- 25/10/2016
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- Posted by Jon Bach
Explaining Your EuroSTAR 2016 Badge

Each year at EuroSTAR, we try to make the experience of attending Europe's largest Software Testing Conference as joyful and fun as every year before....
- 20/10/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
The EuroSTAR Huddle Books Swap

A lot has been discussed about the decline of the book, the rise of the ebook and the change in people's reading habits. Yet the noble book remains ...
- 19/10/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
Meet The EuroSTAR Volunteers

So as we get closer to the Conference, it's time to get to know the Volunteers that you will be encountering at the EuroSTAR Software Testing Conferen...
- 11/10/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
Diversity in Testing

EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference acknowledges that there is ongoing discussion on the topic of Diversity in Testing. The diversity in tech deb...
- 07/10/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
Real Customer Case Studies Winner: Experitest & Vodafone

For 2016, we offered EuroSTAR Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors the opportunity to highlight their customer success stories with the chance of ...
- 06/10/2016
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- Posted by Michelle
Meet Programme Committee Member 2016 – Anna Hoff

My career in testing started rather unexpectedly. My plan was actually to go intp project management after my university studies. At the time of my de...
- 05/10/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Latest Competition Winners – September 2016

Check out all our latest competition winners and upcoming competitions across EuroSTAR and Huddle. TeamSTAR Competition 2016 This years Te...
- 28/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Meet Programme Chair 2016 – Shmuel Gershon

What is your background in testing? I've been sitting in front of computers for fun and profit for about 30 years. I sold my first software almost ...
- 23/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Facilitesters Team Meetup – EuroSTAR Roadshow 2016

This years TeamSTAR competition involved teams of testers hosting local meetups which explored the EuroSTAR Conference theme 2016 "Learning To Test, ...
- 20/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Agile Lego Tests Meetup – EuroSTAR Roadshow 2016

This years TeamSTAR competition involved teams of testers hosting local meetups which explored the EuroSTAR Conference theme 2016 "Learning To Test, T...
- 19/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Kyiv EuroSTAR Meetup – EuroSTAR Roadshow 2016

This years TeamSTAR competition involved teams of testers hosting local meetups which explored the EuroSTAR Conference theme 2016 "Learning To Test, ...
- 19/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Team Optarions – EuroSTAR Roadshow 2016

This years TeamSTAR competition involved teams of testers hosting local meetups which explored the EuroSTAR Conference theme 2016 "Learning To Test, ...
- 19/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Binary Studio Meetup – EuroSTAR Roadshow 2016

This years TeamSTAR competition involved teams of testers hosting local meetups which explored the EuroSTAR Conference theme 2016 "Learning To Test, ...
- 19/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Tabara de Testare Cluj Meetup – EuroSTAR Roadshow 2016

This years TeamSTAR competition involved teams of testers hosting local meetups which explored the EuroSTAR Conference theme 2016 "Learning To Test, T...
- 19/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Meet Programme Committee Member 2016 – Ruud Cox

I had my first experience as a dedicated tester in 2002 when I was part of the test team of a TV project. It was a great experience that sparked a fla...
- 16/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
EuroSTAR Volunteer Programme: Announcing Our 2016 Volunteers

It's time to announce the selected volunteers for the Community Huddle, Test Lab, Test Clinic and for our EuroSTAR Cadet Programme. EuroS...
- 15/09/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
Community Choice EuroSTAR 2016: The Winner

In July the Community Choice Competition was launched on Huddle. You were asked to nominate a favourite speaker of yours or even nominate yoursel...
- 15/09/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
SpeakEasy at EuroSTAR 2016 – The Winning Proposal

In it's second year working with the SpeakEasy initiative, EuroSTAR is delighted to announce that the EuroSTAR committee have reached a decision on th...
- 14/09/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
Meet Programme Committee Member 2016 – Jon Bach

In 1994, I was working as a clerk at Borders Bookstore in Tacoma, Washington. My brother worked up in Seattle at the famous STLabs and he’d talk a...
- 09/09/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
The World Class Webinar Series

Learn from 5 of the Best in the Software Testing Industry Providing our members with testing content that they want is very important to us, so I ...
- 05/08/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Tell your Story at EuroSTAR 2016

EuroSTAR wanted a cool new way to engage their exhibitors within the conference programme. As a result new for 2016 we have launched the Real Customer...
- 28/07/2016
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- Posted by Michelle Long
The EuroSTAR Roadshow 2016. First stop – Warsaw!

The EuroSTAR Conference has been around for over twenty years and each year we get up to 1,000 passionate testers through our doors. But is one ann...
- 05/05/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Announcing SpeakEasy at EuroSTAR 2016

The SpeakEasy initiative returns in partnership for EuroSTAR 2016. On the back of a successful first year working together, we are happy to annou...
- 03/05/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
Backstage at EuroSTAR 2016 Programme Planning

I’m on the EuroSTAR 2016 Programme Committee. Until recently, we were having closed-door meetings to determine what presentations will be accepted...
- 29/04/2016
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- Posted by Jon Bach
Let’s talk about skills in testing

In a few days I’ll be holding a session at the Eurostar Roadshow in Warsaw on the importance of examining our own testing skills. Here’s why I’m...
- 25/04/2016
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- Posted by Alexandra Casapu
TEST Huddle Blog Round-up: April 22nd, 2016

Meet the speakers from the first ever EuroSTAR Roadshow, take a closer look at mobile testing and explore the common myths around software testing... ...
- 22/04/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Moving to Frequent Releases

At EuroSTAR in Warsaw next week, I'm going to explain how we moved from releasing our service every 12 - 18 months to releasing weekly. We made th...
- 18/04/2016
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- Posted by Rob Lambert
End Users Involved At Last

Quality Assurance is a broad term which reaches far beyond testing itself and touches all aspects of product development. It spans from the implementa...
- 14/04/2016
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- Posted by Michał
Decisions! Decisions! Decisions!

Shmuel Gershon, Ruud Cox & Jon Bach outside the EuroSTAR offices in Galway, Ireland. It's March and we're really excited here at EuroSTAR HQ...
- 10/03/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
EuroSTAR Conferences is now on Snapchat

Have you ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes at EuroSTAR Conferences? - Well now you can! Username: Esconfs
- 22/02/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
From the Chair’s Table: Submitting to EuroSTAR 2016 in the nick of time

EuroSTAR call for papers ends this Friday! Submitting in the last week There is one great reason to submit in the last week of submissions: th...
- 01/02/2016
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- Posted by Ronan
The EuroSTAR Emotional Roller-Coaster

Frustration – coming up with the perfect proposal. What will I talk about? Anxiety – hitting the submit button. Will it be good enough? An...
- 15/01/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
Tips to submitting to speak at the EuroSTAR Conference

It's that time of the year again where you're probably asking yourself questions like, "What could I submit to get on the EuroSTAR programme?", "How ...
- 14/01/2016
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- Posted by Daragh
How Is The EuroSTAR Conference Programme Chosen?

This question sometimes raises its head at the annual conference or through online enquiries so here’s an explanation of how the EuroSTAR Conference...
- 15/12/2015
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- Posted by Paul
From the Chair’s Table: How to Submit for EuroSTAR 2016

If you are submitting (or thinking to submit) to EuroSTAR, you want to read this. We will deep dive to the details of the submission process and for...
- 08/12/2015
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- Posted by Shmuel Gershon
From the Chair’s Table: 2016’s Theme… Learning to Test, Testing to Learn!

Selecting the theme for EuroSTAR isn't easy. You want it to summarise and steer the event towards your dream conference, but "Awesome Stuff...
- 24/11/2015
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- Posted by Shmuel Gershon
From the Chair’s Table: Presenting the Committee

Welcome! Needless to say, I am delighted to be asked to chair the EuroSTAR Conference 2016. "Chair", this is a funny name for the role. As I prep...
- 23/11/2015
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- Posted by Shmuel Gershon
TeamSTAR Day 2 & 3

Our TeamSTAR winners from Simcorp have been having great fun on site. Here's what they got up to on Wednesday and Thursday... Missed the f...
- 06/11/2015
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- Posted by Daragh
TeamSTAR Day 1

Team Simcorp, the winners of the 2015 competition arrived in Maastricht and had a great day at the conference yesterday! Check out what they got up to...
- 04/11/2015
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- Posted by Emma
Not Going to EuroSTAR 2015? Here Is The Best Way You Can Be There

As you may be aware EuroSTAR 2015 is just a few days away. The excitment is building here in the EuroSTAR offices. We will be on site all week and i...
- 28/10/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
SQS Whitepapers: Bank on Mobile, Service Virtualisation & Implementing DevOps

SQS will be joining us as an exhibitor in Maastricht at EuroSTAR next week. Ahead of their trip to Maastricht they have compiled some whitepapers to s...
- 26/10/2015
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- Posted by Emma
Peter Morgan; A Patron of Community at EuroSTAR

Peter Morgan, the soul of the Hub Last year Peter Morgan who has been a major contributor to the creation and continuation of the Community Hub...
- 26/10/2015
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- Posted by Erkki Poyhonen
Open Space at EuroSTAR 2015

This year there will be Open Space at the EuroSTAR conference. This means that everybody can prepare himself for an interesting meeting with the conte...
- 24/10/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
Team Simcorp Get Ready for EuroSTAR

We remember the day when the results of the TeamSTAR contest were about to be announced: we were constantly refreshing the website page to find out wh...
- 23/10/2015
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- Posted by Emma
Rob Lambert’s Unofficial Guide to EuroSTAR

Getting the most from EuroSTAR {An un-official guide} So here's the scene. You've got tickets for EuroSTAR. You've got your passport sorted (assum...
- 20/10/2015
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Game On: Bring your (testing) game to the Community Huddle

I have a love-hate relationship with playing games. I love to play them, but I absolutely hate to lose. Whenever I start a game I always intend to pla...
- 16/10/2015
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- Posted by Nathalie Rooseboom de Vries van Delft
Does A Tester Need Books? NO! So Get Rid Of Your Books At EuroSTAR 2015

As a tester, you have to deal with 0’s and 1’s. These are the only figures you –as a tester- have to read, know and check if they are put in the...
- 13/10/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
8 Interesting Facts About Maastricht

The TEST Huddle Blog is the new home for all software testing articles produced for EuroSTAR by the software testing community. Moving forward the Eur...
- 12/10/2015
- 3823 Views
- one comment
- Posted by Emma
Expo Stand Idea of the Week Vol.3

The TEST Huddle Blog is the new home for all software testing articles produced for EuroSTAR by the software testing community. Moving forward the Eur...
- 02/10/2015
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- Posted by Emma
Meet the Newest Member of the EuroSTAR Team – Cathal O’hEidhin

We are delighted to add Cathal O'hEidhin to our growing EuroSTAR Conference team. Cathal will be responsible for maintaining our EuroSTAR and TEST...
- 02/10/2015
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- Posted by Daragh
Meet the latest EuroSTAR Honorary Members

For over twenty years, the EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference has been Europe’s biggest and most successful software testing gathering. Over the y...
- 28/09/2015
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- Posted by Daragh
Expo Stand Idea of the Week Vol.2

The TEST Huddle Blog is the new home for all software testing articles produced for EuroSTAR by the software testing community. Moving forward the Eur...
- 25/09/2015
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- Posted by Emma
TEST Huddle Community Reporter Competition

TEST Huddle have announced their annual TEST Huddle Reporter Competition. Each year TEST Huddle seeks out a member of the online testing community to...
- 24/09/2015
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- Posted by Emma
Expo Stand Idea of the Week Vol.1

The TEST Huddle Blog is the new home for all software testing articles produced for EuroSTAR by the software testing community. Moving forward the Eur...
- 18/09/2015
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- Posted by Emma
SpeakEasy at EuroSTAR 2015 – The Selected Proposal

In conjunction with the SpeakEasy Initiative, EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference is pleased to announce that we have selected a speaker for this yea...
- 09/09/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
TeamSTAR 2015 at EuroSTAR

We have had a great number of entries and the calibre was very high but there can only be one winner. So to announce: The Winner of TeamSTAR for 2015...
- 08/09/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
Test Your Tastebuds in Maastricht

Maastricht has been known to be called ‘The Netherlands gastronomic capital’. After my first visit there I certainly agree! The food is AMAZIN...
- 28/08/2015
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- Posted by Emma
Picking Your Expo Dream Team

The TEST Huddle Blog is the new home for all software testing articles produced for EuroSTAR by the software testing community. Moving forward the Eur...
- 24/08/2015
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- Posted by Lorraine
Maastricht Welcomes EuroSTAR in November 2015

Maastricht is the oldest town in The Netherlands and is the capital of the province of Limburg. It is located on the river Meuse and in the hilly ...
- 21/08/2015
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- Posted by René Zwarts
Common Exhibition Mistakes

The TEST Huddle Blog is the new home for all software testing articles produced for EuroSTAR by the software testing community. Moving forward the Eur...
- 17/08/2015
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- Posted by Lorraine
10 Cultural Things to Do in Maastricht

As well as being home to the EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference this year, Maastricht is also home to a plethora of museums, cafés, book shops ...
- 13/08/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
Meet the Newest Member of the EuroSTAR Team

We are delighted to add a new member to our EuroSTAR Conference team, Jennifer Treacy Jennifer will be responsible for looking after our sales ...
- 05/08/2015
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- Posted by Daragh
The SpeakEasy Initiative at EuroSTAR 2015

By Anne-Marie Charrett & Fiona Charles How It all Began In a quiet pub in Dublin while Fiona Charles and I attended Eurostar 2014, the topi...
- 29/06/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
The EuroSTAR Team Visit Maastricht

Last week the EuroSTAR team had the pleasure of visiting the splendid city of Maastricht to view the venues for the Conference Awards Dinner and Com...
- 05/05/2015
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- Posted by Daragh
1557 Reasons to Attend EuroSTAR 2015

The EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference returns to the Netherlands this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever before for attending dele...
- 01/05/2015
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- Posted by Paul
Come to EuroSTAR and Make Up Your Own Mind

When I was asked to be the Programme Chair of EuroSTAR 2015, I was (and still am) thrilled and excited. I did not hesitate for a second (or even a fra...
- 15/04/2015
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- Posted by Ruud
Attempted Security Breach at EuroSTAR – Programme 2015

It's come to our attention that EuroSTAR has been the subject of a recent security breach and the 2015 Programme may have been compromised! The real�...
- 31/03/2015
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- Posted by Ronan
Attending the EuroSTAR conference 2014 in Dublin by Alin Groza

This post first appeared on the Tabara de Testare blog here. Working as a software tester you always have to stay in touch with everythin...
- 04/03/2015
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- Posted by Emma
Catching up with the Testing Excellence Award winner 2014 , Derk-Jan de Grood

We caught up with Derk-Jan and asked him "what does this award means to to you". Here is what he had to say... “That’s a good que...
- 14/01/2015
- 4398 Views
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- Posted by Daragh
TeamSTAR: EuroSTAR Experience

Day One One hundred thousand welcomes! The 2014 edition of the EuroSTAR conference has debuted today. Here to report the pulse of the conference ...
- 14/01/2015
- 3771 Views
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- Posted by Ronan
TeamSTAR: Third and last Conference day

It brings us a lot of sadness to announce you that the 2014 EuroSTAR Conference has closed its gates. It passed in a glimpse of an eye, leaving ev...
- 28/11/2014
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- Posted by Daragh
TeamSTAR: Second day of the Conference

TeamSTAR`s Second Conference Day Enter day 2. Although the morning was foggy and there was no sunshine to greet the delegates, spirits were hi...
- 26/11/2014
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- Posted by Ronan
TeamSTAR: First day at the EuroSTAR Conference

One hundred thousand welcomes! The 2014 edition of the EuroSTAR conference has debuted today. Here to report the pulse of the conference are the TeamS...
- 25/11/2014
- 14717 Views
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- Posted by Daragh
WhiteBoard Sessions at EuroSTAR 2014

This year the team at EuroSTAR are glad to announce that as part of the EuroSTAR experience we will be facilitating whiteboard sessions at the confere...
- 19/11/2014
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- Posted by Ronan
TEST Huddle is Your Online Home For EuroSTAR 2014

As you may be aware EuroSTAR 2014 is just around the corner. This year TEST Huddle will play a part at the Conference for the first time. TEST Huddle ...
- 18/11/2014
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- Posted by Ronan
How to Evaluate a Workshop

In the course of a year I lead more than a dozen workshops at conferences, meet-ups and client sites. My preferred mode of presentation for most topic...
- 18/11/2014
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- Posted by Daragh
Things to Do In Dublin – Part 2 (Free Attractions)

This is the second part in a two-part series on places to visit in Dublin if you are attending EuroSTAR 2014 from November 24th-28th. This week we loo...
- 21/10/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Testing Excellence Winner – Martin Pol

Last week we started taking nominations for this year's Testing Excellence Award. The Testing Excellence Award was first presented in 1999 and the 16t...
- 20/10/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Things to do in Dublin – Part 1 (Fee-Paying Attractions)

This is the first part in a two-part series on places to visit in Dublin if you are attending EuroSTAR 2014 from November 24th-28th. This week we look...
- 14/10/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Share with me what kind of questions you will bring to the conference

On Thursday, the last day of the euroSTAR conference we will close the program with an interactive session. It is your last chance to gather answers ...
- 02/10/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The Community Hub At The 2014 EuroSTAR Conference

Over the last 2 years, The Community Hub at EuroSTAR has grown from small beginnings, aiming to be as inclusive as possible, and get testers talking...
- 30/09/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Cúpla Focal as Gaeilge/ A Few Irish Words

At EuroSTAR we have decided to share some Irish sayings to help immerse yourself in the Irish culture. If you think you have to learn all these phrase...
- 25/09/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The Winners of the 2014 TeamSTAR Competition are…

There were 12 fantastic video entries but unfortunately there can only be one winner! After weeks of voting, we are delighted to announce that the win...
- 02/09/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Social Events Line-up for the 2014 EuroSTAR Conference

With the Super Early Bird deadline tomorrow, lots of you have got your tickets for the 2014 EuroSTAR Conference and we have an amazing schedule organ...
- 29/05/2014
- 5462 Views
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How to convince your boss to let you attend EuroSTAR

I have seen the lineup and I have seen the location. My mind is made up, I'm going to EuroSTAR 2014 in Dublin this November. There is just one problem...
- 28/05/2014
- 6200 Views
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Accommodation for the 2014 EuroSTAR Conference

With just 4 Days left till the Super Early Bird offer ends for tickets to the 2014 EuroSTAR Conference we are getting some questions about accommodati...
- 27/05/2014
- 5858 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Five things to spend your Super Early Bird savings on

There is just five days left to avail of the Super Early Bird offer where you can What can I do with all this extra cash in my pocket? Here are ...
- 26/05/2014
- 5639 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Can you guess the 2014 Keynote Speakers?

The programme for the 22nd annual EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference will be announced on Wednesday April 9th and since we're getting so many requ...
- 31/03/2014
- 5888 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
eBook Download: EuroSTAR Conferences 2013 – A Year in Review

In 1 week's time the call for submissions deadline will have passed and the Conference Committee, led by Conference Chair Paul Gerrard, will have th...
- 07/02/2014
- 5707 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
VIDEO: Submit to EuroSTAR Conference 2013

The deadline for receipt of submissions for EuroSTAR Conference 2013 is now just 9 days away - have you submitted yet? We will accept submissions u...
- 04/02/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Don’t submit to EuroSTAR 2014, unless..

Programme Committee member Alexandra Casapu shares her story of submitting to and presenting at the 2013 EuroSTAR Conference. Alexandra's session 'Fo...
- 29/01/2014
- 5396 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Attending the EuroSTAR Conference for the First Time

About Me I have been working as a Software Tester now for 7 years. However testing is more than just a job for me - it's a passion. It's something ...
- 27/01/2014
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
EuroSTAR 2013 with Michael Bolton

The EuroSTAR Conference 2013 was a huge success and we are very grateful to the efforts of programme chair Michael Bolton and his programme comm...
- 17/01/2014
- 5387 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Looking Back and Looking Forward with Michael Bolton

Looking Back and Looking Forward EuroSTAR 2013 ended almost a month ago as I write, and I've had some time to reflect on the week of the conference a...
- 04/12/2013
- 5366 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Martin Pol’s keynote: “Questioning The Evolution Of Testing: What’s Next?”

Below is a live blog by Mauri Edo which was written during Martin Pol's keynote: "Questioning The Evolution Of Testing: What's Next?" Mauri also li...
- 14/11/2013
- 5390 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Fiona Charles’ keynote: “Get In There And Argue! – A Questioning Tester’s Personal Journey”

Below is a live blog by Mauri Edo which was written during Fiona Charles' Keynote: "Get In There And Argue! - A Questioning Tester's Personal Journey"...
- 14/11/2013
- 5628 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Keith Klain’s Keynote: “Creating Dissonance: Overcoming Organizational Bias Toward Software Testing”

Below is a live blog by Mauri Edo which was written on Keith Klain's Keynote: "Creating Dissonance: Overcoming Organizational Bias Toward Software Tes...
- 14/11/2013
- 5504 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Thursday at EuroSTAR 2013 With Bram Bronneberg

The last day I am writing this post with some sad feeling that it is the last day of this great conference. But the day still had some great things t...
- 13/11/2013
- 5630 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Brett Gonzales in his own words – further revelations from the testing maestro

As the literary executor of the late, great, sorely missed, often imitated but never equalled, fabled, fabulous and totally fictitious Brett Ignatius ...
- 07/11/2013
- 6083 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Wednesday at EuroSTAR 2013 With Bram Bronneberg

Keynote 3: Creating Dissonance: Overcoming organizational Bias towards Software Testing Creating dissonance? What is dissonance I thought... It is be...
- 07/11/2013
- 5391 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Brett Gonzales in his own words – further revelations from the testing maestro

As the literary executor of the late, great, sorely missed, often imitated but never equalled, fabled, fabulous and totally fictitious Brett Ignatius ...
- 07/11/2013
- 5405 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Tuesday at EuroSTAR 2013 With Bram Bronneberg

The tutorials The day started with a promise, the tutorial I chose would contain miracles that would hurt my brain! I went to tutorial F: 'Thinking O...
- 06/11/2013
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
EuroStars – Interviews at EuroSTAR with Mauri Edo

One of our reporters Mauri Edo has been out and about around the conference interviewing some speakers and delegates to find out what their key takeaw...
- 06/11/2013
- 5408 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Rob Evan’s “Keynote: Testing Machines as Social Prostheses” (on behalf of Harry Collins)

Below is a live blog by Mauri Edo which was written during the Keynote talk: Testing Machines as Social Prostheses by Rob Evans. Mauri also wrote a...
- 05/11/2013
- 5367 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Lauren Bossavit’s “Keynote: Skeptical Self-Defense For The Serious Tester Or, How To Call A $37 Billion Bluff”

We all know what bullies are, bullies are people that tries to manipulate us, to diminish us. As testers, and professionals, we face bullies as well, ...
- 05/11/2013
- 5400 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Monday at EuroSTAR 2013 with Bram Bronneberg

Waking up in Gothenburg, what a treat. Blue skies and nice temperatures. After a nice breakfast I found some fellow testers and walked to the conferen...
- 05/11/2013
- 5923 Views
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Getting the Most Out of EuroSTAR 2013

Overview The idea of a conference like EuroSTAR can be a little daunting, even if this is not the first time that you have attended this or a similar...
- 05/11/2013
- 5340 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Neotys Test Lab Challenge

Ready for the big test? Prove you are the best at the Neotys Performance Testing Challenge during EuroSTAR 2013. The Neotys Performance Testing Chall...
- 21/10/2013
- 6247 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The start of the test lab ‘journey’ through the eyes of the Apprentices…

Join Test Lab Apprentices Adina Moldovan and Ruud Cox on their Journey, read about what they're looking forward to in this year's Test Lab! Test Lab ...
- 21/10/2013
- 6087 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Coffee Cup Series – A Sigma Production

Swedish Company Sigma have produced a series of videos as part of a 'Coffee Cup' Series which is a series of videos which use the them of each of the ...
- 17/10/2013
- 5270 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Test Lab – What to expect! by Test Lab Master Ru Cindrea

With only a month left until the EuroSTAR conference in Sweden, the Test Lab preparations are going at full speed. We have chosen our apprentices and ...
- 10/10/2013
- 6163 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A View From The Chair (Volume 8)

Test Coverage It's been quite a trip--quite a few trips, in fact. A visit to Galway in January for planning and discussions with the EuroSTAR Confere...
- 02/10/2013
- 5151 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Competition: Guess the Speakers to win prizes!

To countdown the final few weeks before the conference we're giving our social media followers an exclusive opportunity to be a part of this year's co...
- 30/09/2013
- 5609 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Make the Most Of Networking At EuroSTAR Conference 2013

As well as an excellent conference programme, networking opportunities feature as a real highlight in the minds of delegates attending the annual ...
- 27/09/2013
- 6417 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Where to go in Gothenburg?

In preparation for the upcoming EuroSTAR Conference, Olle Alvemark a local in Gothenburg recommends some of the best restaurants & bars to visit i...
- 24/09/2013
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Conference Countdown Giveaway: Select A Session

To countdown the final 7 weeks before the conference we're giving our social media followers an exclusive opportunity to be a part of this year's conf...
- 13/09/2013
- 5534 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
2013 EuroSTAR Conference – Early Bird Deadline 1 Week To Go!

From 4-7th November the biggest gathering of software testers in Europe will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we want you to be there! Book yo...
- 13/09/2013
- 5404 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profile – TecPoint, Denmark

TecPoint is the Danish EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation. What this means for members is that all TecPoint members are entitled to a special 10% di...
- 13/09/2013
- 5466 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profile – NCS

Are you a member of the Norwegian EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation, Norwegian Compuer Society (Dataforeningen DATA)? If so, don't forget you can claim...
- 11/09/2013
- 5482 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profile – BCS SIGIST, UK

BCS SIGIST is the UK EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation. What this means for members is that all BCS SIGIST members are entitled to a special 10% discou...
- 09/09/2013
- 5497 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Conference Countdown Giveaway: Caption the picture to win!

To countdown the final 8 weeks before the conference we're giving our social media followers an exclusive opportunity to be a part of this year's conf...
- 06/09/2013
- 5723 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profile – SJSI

Are you a member of Polish EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation SJSI? If so, don't forget you can claim a 10% discount on EuroSTAR registrations! SJSI ...
- 06/09/2013
- 5643 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profile – TestNet

TestNet is the Dutch EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation. What this means for members is that all TestNet members are entitled to a special 10% discount ...
- 04/09/2013
- 5488 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profile – Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI), Softwaretechnik

Are you a member of German EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI)? If so, don't forget you can claim a 10% discount on Eur...
- 02/09/2013
- 5463 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
2013 Test Lab Apprentices Announced!

The search for the 2013 Test Lab Apprentices is over and we are delighted to announce that Ruud Cox and Adina Moldovan will join Test Lab Masters Kris...
- 30/08/2013
- 6072 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profiles – SAST, Sweden

Are you a member of EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation SAST in Sweden? If so, don't forget you can claim a 10% discount on EuroSTAR registrations! SA...
- 29/08/2013
- 5065 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Supporting Organisation Profile – SIGiST Israel

Are you a member of EuroSTAR Supporting Organisation SIGiST Israel? If so, don't forget you can claim a 10% discount on EuroSTAR registrations! SIG...
- 27/08/2013
- 5093 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
What to expect as a Test Lab Apprentice

There are only 2 days left to send in your Test Lab Apprentices application forms. In this blog post Ru discusses some of her experiences as a Test La...
- 21/08/2013
- 6078 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
One week left to apply to be a Test Lab Apprentice…see what the Lab masters have in store!

EuroSTAR is a Test Lab equipped conference. To our understanding it was even the first Test Lab equipped conference. The introduction of a Test La...
- 16/08/2013
- 5991 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A view from the Chair with Michael Bolton (Volume 6)

This year, we'll be trying something new to EuroSTAR. We're going to be shortening the track presentations and keynotes, and allocating time for discu...
- 15/07/2013
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The search is on for the Test Lab Masters’ Apprentices for the 2013 Conference

Do you think you have what it takes to work in the infamous EuroSTAR Test Lab? The Test Lab has become one of the favoured features at the EuroSTAR C...
- 11/07/2013
- 5899 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
July Newsletter 2013

We are delighted to see that over 300 delegates have already signed up for this year's conference. If you are planni...
- 08/07/2013
- 5043 Views
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Check Out What The 2013 EuroSTAR Expo Has To Offer

Over the last 20 years the exhibition at the EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference has grown to become the largest software testing exhibition in Europ...
- 24/06/2013
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A view from the Chair with Michael Bolton (Volume 5)

m back home in Toronto for a little while, having returned from a week of testing Rapid Software Testing and Rapid Testing for Managers in Ballerup, n...
- 05/06/2013
- 6305 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Super Early Bird Discount 2013 – ENDS TODAY!

The Super Early Bird Offer for this year's conference ends today! Book your place at the conference before tonight's deadline to make a saving of up t...
- 31/05/2013
- 5354 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Get the best price on your EuroSTAR Conference 2013 Registration

Super Early Bird Offer Expires Next Friday, May 31st There's just one week to go before the Super Early Bird Offer for this year's conference expires...
- 24/05/2013
- 5204 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Competition: Can You Guess The Keynote Speakers?

The programme for the 21st annual EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference will be announced on April 11th and to celebrate the release of the programme, ...
- 05/05/2013
- 5913 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The Gothenburg in 60 Seconds Winners are…

To celebrate the launch of the 21st EuroSTAR Conference Programme, we are giving members of the EuroSTAR Software Testing Community the opportunity to...
- 03/05/2013
- 6045 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A View from the Chair with Michael Bolton (Volume 4)

When there are almost 300 people competing for fewer than 60 opportunities to speak at EuroSTAR, it's inevitable that some of those who submit proposa...
- 01/05/2013
- 5798 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
UPDATE: Gothenburg in 60 Seconds Competition

o celebrate the announcement of the 21st EuroSTAR Conference Programme, we're giving three members of the EuroSTAR Community a chance to win a free pl...
- 25/04/2013
- 5798 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Gothenburg in 60 Seconds – Voting Now Open!

The Finalists are in and now it's time to cast your vote! To celebrate the launch of the 21st EuroSTAR Conference Programme, we are giving members of...
- 22/04/2013
- 5814 Views
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Gothenburg in 60 Seconds Competition

Win a place at EuroSTAR Conference 2013 - it's easy! To celebrate the launch of the 21st EuroSTAR Conference Programme, we are giving you the chance ...
- 12/04/2013
- 5940 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A Taste of EuroSTAR Conference 2013

This morning the Programme Chair, Michael Bolton, announced the 2013 Conference Programme during a webinar with the EuroSTAR Community. Just in case y...
- 11/04/2013
- 4924 Views
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‘Sky is Not the Limit: Copenhagen Suborbitals’ by Peter Madsen

To celebrate the official launch of the EuroSTAR Conference 2013 Programme we have Peter Madsen's Inspirational Talk exclusively available now - enjoy...
- 10/04/2013
- 5103 Views
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The 2013 Community Leaders are Announced

Introducing the EuroSTAR Community Leaders We are very excited to announce the new 2013 EuroSTAR Community Leaders. So what exactly are Community Lea...
- 27/03/2013
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A View from the Chair with Michael Bolton (Volume 2)

What Do We Want To Talk About? The call for papers closed a couple of weeks ago, and now the hard part has begun. There were lots of proposals submitt...
- 04/03/2013
- 4986 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Soap-box session from EuroSTAR Conference 2012

Well it's Friday folks and we figured a great way to finish the week would be for you to take 5, grab a coffee and check out why Fiona Charles says "R...
- 21/02/2013
- 4931 Views
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Competition: Valentines Day!

First of all a huge 'Well Done & Thank You' to everyone who submitted proposals to speak at the 2013 EuroSTAR Conference in Gothenburg. We receive...
- 14/02/2013
- 6026 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The Community Hub 2012 – Brett would have been pleased

After being talked about for some time, The Community Hub finally arrived at EuroSTAR. Reputedly suggested by Brett Gonzales in the late 1990's duri...
- 03/12/2012
- 6953 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The Test Lab Report for EuroSTAR 2012

First of all, a lot of nice words about this year's Test Lab have been said already, in tweetshttps://mobile.twitter.com/[email protected] and in b...
- 16/11/2012
- 7095 Views
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EuroSTAR 2012 – People

Kristoffer Nordström of Electric Cloud gives his view of the 20th EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference in Amsterdam... After attending EuroSTAR th...
- 14/11/2012
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- Posted by Kristoffer Nordström
2013 Programme Chair Michael Bolton

We are delighted to announce that the Programme Chair for the 2013 EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference in Gothenburg is Michael Bolton. Michael Bo...
- 08/11/2012
- 6313 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Unforgettable Brett Gonzales, Outstanding Tester

For any that do not know him, I'd like to introduce you to my friend, my mentor, my hero, the late departed, much lamented, larger than life and total...
- 08/11/2012
- 5746 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
EuroSTAR Conference 20th Anniversary Message

I wish to extend my special congratulations on this happy occasion of EuroSTAR's 20th anniversary. I had hoped to be there with you to enjoy the festi...
- 07/11/2012
- 5057 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
TeamSTAR Diary: Day Two – Test Lab Tuesday

The second day at the EuroSTAR Conference was AWESOME. We started with the tutorials and the rest of day we dedicated to the Test Lab, as the exerc...
- 07/11/2012
- 6808 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Testing Competition: Challenge the TeamSTAR at the Test Lab

How: You can sign your team up for the testing competition in the Test Lab. You can either have your own team of 2-4 testers or you can just sign up ...
- 07/11/2012
- 7164 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Graphic Interpretations by Esther Gons

Digital artist Esther Gons is attending the 2012 EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference and creating illustrations of a selection of track presentations...
- 06/11/2012
- 5492 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Test Lab apprentice, Ru Cindrea, is eager to get started

The Test Lab is hosted in the Expo Hall by Bart Knaack and Martin Jansson. Bart & Martin will be joined by Apprentices Kristoffer Ankaberg and Ru ...
- 30/10/2012
- 5805 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Looking forward to the EuroSTAR Test Lab

The Test Lab is hosted in the Expo Hall by Bart Knaack and Martin Jansson. Bart & Martin will be joined by Apprentices Kristoffer Ankaberg and Ru ...
- 24/10/2012
- 5798 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
This is your (Hub) Captain speaking

The Community Hub finally arrives at EuroSTAR! Probably inspired by an idea from that forward thinking tester, Brett Gonzales, the room just off the m...
- 19/10/2012
- 4858 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
This is your (Hub) Captain speaking

The Community Hub finally arrives at EuroSTAR! Probably inspired by an idea from that forward thinking tester, Brett Gonzales, the room just off the m...
- 19/10/2012
- 4876 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Attend EuroSTAR 2012 for free!

Competition now open to entries! How would you like to attend this year's EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference for free? Four free places are up f...
- 14/08/2012
- 5299 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A view from the Chair with Michael Bolton (Volume 7)

I've been travelling even more than usual this year. I've been to Winnipeg here in Canada; Milwaukee, Orlando, and New York in the United States; Lond...
- 07/08/2012
- 6558 Views
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Wondering what you can expect at the EuroSTAR Conference?

Have you been wondering what goes on at EuroSTAR? Interested in finding out more about this year's conference, and what you can expect from it? Well l...
- 26/06/2012
- 4809 Views
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A Sunday morning chat about the 2012 EuroSTAR Conference programme

Introduction: It is a Sunday morning and two testers (Ard Kramer and Joep Lobee) start chatting about the EuroSTAR program. Do you want to know what t...
- 22/05/2012
- 4873 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Alexandru Rotaru’s Community Choice Submission

Presentation Title: Going Against the Stream Company: Altom Consulting Country: Romania PRESENTATION SUMMARY -------------------- This is t...
- 02/05/2012
- 5697 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Shubhra Maji’s Community Choice Submission

Presentation Title: TiP it! - Testing in Production for Agile Testers Company: Microsoft Corporation Country: India PRESENTATION SUMMARY ---...
- 02/05/2012
- 5773 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Srikanth Krishnan’s Community Choice Submission

Presentation Title: Cognitive Biases in Testing Company: Oracle India Pvt. Ltd. Country: India PRESENTATION SUMMARY --------------...
- 02/05/2012
- 6019 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Mike Bartley’s Community Choice Submission

Presentation Title: Innovations for Testing Parallel Software Company: Test and Verification Solutions Country: United Kingdom PRESENTATION S...
- 02/05/2012
- 5808 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Mark Robinson’s Community Choice Submission

Presentation Title: What does Lean mean for Software Testing? Company: TMC Country: Netherlands PRESENTATION SUMMARY -------------------- T...
- 02/05/2012
- 5686 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Unsuccessful submissions for EuroSTAR 2012

(A tongue-in-cheek look at the submission, review and selection process, whilst examining the lasting testing legacy of Brett Ignatius Gonzales) Ev...
- 23/03/2012
- 4864 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
EuroSTAR Ambassadors Have A Vital Role

The lovely thing about the EuroSTAR conference is that it is planned by testers, for testers. Many first time attendees are there because others in th...
- 13/02/2012
- 4929 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
EuroSTAR Conference 2012

EuroSTAR Conference 2012 will take place from 05 - 08 November in Amsterdam and will attract over 1,000 Test Professionals to participate over 4 actio...
- 13/02/2012
- 4866 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Brett Gonzales – The Final Chapter

An ever-so slightly true story. It is with great sadness that I have to report to the testing world the demise of the mythically, magical and altog...
- 02/12/2011
- 5840 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Microsoft are delighted to announce that they will be presenting an award at the EuroSTAR 2011 Gala Awards.

The EuroSTAR 2011 Gala Awards will take place on Thursday, 24th November at 8pm, in the magnificent Monastery in Manchester. Such as the place itself ...
- 17/11/2011
- 4844 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Great Testers of our Time – 12: Brett Gonzales

SPOOF After Brett Gonzales was found to be ineligible for the European Tester of Excellence award, the EuroSTAR offices were inundated with...
- 02/11/2011
- 6739 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
The 4 E’s for Getting the Most out of EuroSTAR 2011

EuroSTAR seems just around the corner and as usual I'm expecting 4 days packed with inspiring sessions, networking opportunities and fun. It can be ov...
- 06/10/2011
- 4858 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Brett Gonzales – Tester of Excellence

A nomination for Brett Gonzales as European Tester of Excellence 2011, received from Peter Morgan and 317 others Brett Gonzales is a giant of the t...
- 06/10/2011
- 5736 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Why EuroSTAR?

The first EuroSTAR took place in London back in 1993! At that time I was a novice tester and I managed to convince my boss that I needed to attend thi...
- 04/10/2011
- 4994 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
EuroSTAR, before, at and after the Conference.

The decision has been made :-) You are the lucky one that has been allowed to go to EuroSTAR this year. Now starts the "preparation" to get the mos...
- 23/09/2011
- 5299 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Last call for the early bird discount today!

In two months time the biggest European conference on Software Testing And Reviewing will take place in Manchester. I'm really excited about the EuroS...
- 23/09/2011
- 5371 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
A EuroSTAR Mind Map Guide

Our next guide to EuroSTAR is a little different. Ajay Balamurugadas, EuroSTAR 2011 Online Ambassador, has created a Mind Map to act as a guide to the...
- 22/09/2011
- 6620 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
EuroSTAR guide to the Galaxy

How can you shine at EuroSTAR? In this blog I want to show how you get there. I read the program and I tell you in three steps how to go the Galaxy S...
- 22/09/2011
- 5315 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
A personal guide to Conferring at EuroSTAR

My first EuroSTAR was the previous Manchester edition in 2006. I know I was very excited and I remember spending a huge amount of time selecting track...
- 21/09/2011
- 5293 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
How to make the most out of the EuroSTAR Conference

If you're reading this, chances are that you are attending (or are interested in attending) this year's EuroSTAR conference in sunny Manchester, UK. G...
- 20/09/2011
- 5271 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
We’re excited about Test Lab

Red Gate's ethos has always been to create ingeniously simple software in an enjoyable atmosphere. We'll get that done by having the opportunities and...
- 26/08/2011
- 5773 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
What is the EuroSTAR TestLab 2011?

The idea behind the TestLab comes from Bart Knaack and James Lyndsay. At a conference they had articulated "Why don't people test at a test conference...
- 18/08/2011
- 5887 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Learning from Conferences

In my opinion, the most important thing we can do to improve, both personally and together with our teams, is learn. When we learn about new ideas or ...
- 05/07/2011
- 4939 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
Introducing our EuroSTAR 2011 VideoSTAR

Malini Mohan was the winner of this years VideoSTAR contest and as a reward will now present her presentation 'Teamwork within the Test Team' at EuroS...
- 30/06/2011
- 5694 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
What you can expect from being the EuroSTAR TestLab Apprentices

We won the EuroSTAR TestLab Apprentices competition last year and had a marvelous experience. This also meant that we are appointed to run the TestLab...
- 17/06/2011
- 5772 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Being a Test Lab Rat by Shmuel Gershon

Conferences are great. We confer, we learn new things, we listen to repeated things, and we get a big motivation shot. Testing conferences are great t...
- 07/06/2011
- 5823 Views
- no comments
- Posted by EuroSTAR
Video: Announcing the EuroSTAR 2011 Conference Programme

EuroSTAR Conferences are delighted to announce the 2011 Conference Programme - in video! Many, many an hour was spent by Programme Chair Geoff Thompso...
- 12/05/2011
- 5570 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
10 May: D-day: EuroSTAR is presenting the program

I appreciate their discipline because they knew already for more than a month.But now is the time to let the world know. Just as 'most of the not so l...
- 09/05/2011
- 4823 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
What did you bring me home from EuroSTAR, Daddy? by Peter Morgan

Hardly was I home after a snow-extended stay in Copenhagen (ironically, caused by less snow at Heathrow than fell on my last night in Denmark) before ...
- 04/04/2011
- 4830 Views
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- Posted by EuroSTAR
VideoSTAR Competition

Due to popular demand - VideoSTAR is back! This is your chance to win a speaking slot at EuroSTAR 2011! We had such a great response in 2010 and were ...
- 14/02/2011
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Only 1 week left to apply for the EuroSTAR 2011 Country Ambassador programme!

Only one week left to apply for the prestigious EuroSTAR 2011 Country Ambassador programme! The EuroSTAR Country Ambassadors are appointed voluntee...
- 18/01/2011
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EuroSTAR Submission Guide

EuroSTAR Abstract Submission - A Word from the 2011 Programme Team We thought that we would write a few words to give you a head start in submitting ...
- 06/01/2011
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The First Submission for EuroSTAR 2011

EuroSTAR is always a chance to meet old and new friends, and weather problems during the 2010 conference gave me further opportunities. My flight was ...
- 14/12/2010
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Submissions for EuroSTAR 2011

The EuroSTAR 2011 Call for Submissions is now open. The incoming Programme Chair is Geoff Thompson and the theme for EuroSTAR 2011 is 'In Pursuit of ...
- 13/12/2010
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Call for papers – opportunity to lift a tip of the veil – by Nathalie van Delft

The following is a great blog post from Nathalie van Delft detailing the do's and don'ts of the Call for Submissions process - some great advice - wel...
- 10/12/2010
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EuroSTAR 2010 Conference – Did you CONFER

When you attend a CONFERence, what do you expect? An impressive list of keynotes, half day tutorials, full day tutorials, sessions, presentations and ...
- 06/12/2010
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TestLab & Cartoon Tester

In this blogpost I want to highlight two wonderful things happening at EuroSTAR 2010. TestLab organized by James Lyndsay and Bart Knaack This is...
- 02/12/2010
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EuroSTAR 2010 – Amazing Experience

Fantastic Experience at EuroSTAR 2010 Have you observed the energy on twitter around the #esconfs hashtag? There's so much happening at EuroSTAR 20...
- 01/12/2010
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Change in Conference Schedule.

Important Change in Schedule Original Mini Track: Th7b Thursday 09.50 Learning To Love Data Warehousing Testing by Jackie McDougall, Sopra Gr...
- 01/12/2010
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One week in Germany and One week to go for EuroSTAR 2010

Most of us like pleasant surprises and it was my turn to experience one such surprise when my manager called for a 1-1 meeting. I was asked to travel ...
- 23/11/2010
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Thank you – EuroSTAR 2010 BlogSTAR

20102010 - October 20th 2010 - The Big Day It was a big day for me. The three finalists of BlogSTAR were announced on that day. After six weeks of ...
- 23/10/2010
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Contest is over — Congratulations to Ajay :)

Today was voting day at EuroSTAR conferences. Adam Brown, Ajay Balamurugadas and me were the three finalists out of the other excelent bloggers. ...
- 20/10/2010
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Cast your Vote Today for your Favourite Blogger

The 3 finalists have been selected - congratulations to Adam, Ajay & Shmuel for their excellent work in getting this far. Today is the day to v...
- 20/10/2010
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Tomorrow is ‘Voting Day’ for BlogSTAR 2010!

We have had great fun devising and running new campaigns this year and BlogSTAR was certainly one of the highlights. We asked testers to contribute o...
- 19/10/2010
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A real feast to the EuroSTAR attendees :)

With just three weeks left for the conference, I thought of having a look at the conference programme: http://www.eurostarconferences.com/conferences...
- 08/08/2010
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EuroSTAR – The Keynote Debate

The EuroSTAR 2010 Conference Programme was announced on May 12th and we have been delighted with all the discussion and debate that has ensued. Stu...
- 28/05/2010
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EuroSTAR Submissions – the One That Got Away

A (tongue in cheek) article by Peter Morgan, Nicemove, UK & Programme Committee Member, EuroSTAR 2010 At the end of March John Fodeh and the E...
- 18/05/2010
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European Testing Excellence Award Winner 2009

The following post is from Anne Mette Hass who received the European Testing Excellence award at EuroSTAR 2009. "The European Testing Excellence a...
- 02/03/2010
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C is for Conferring

C is for Conferring - nice article from Zeger van Hese on his blog (http://testsidestory.wordpress.com) that looks at attending test conferences and ...
- 24/02/2010
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EuroSTAR 2010 – The Call for Submissions is Open!

This is an article from Peter Morgan that appeared in the BCS SIGIST's monthly newsletter, The Tester - I hope it proves useful to anybody hoping to s...
- 24/02/2010
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VideoSTAR – Win a Speaking Slot at EuroSTAR 2010

Win yourself a speaking slot at EuroSTAR 2010 - Convince the testing community that we want to hear you speak! The 'traditional' call for papers fo...
- 05/02/2010
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Feedback from EuroSTAR 2009 Attendees

Some feedback from attendees of EuroSTAR 2009 below, if you attended, use the comment function to give us your feedback.
- 05/02/2010
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EuroSTAR 2009 – A Week to Remember

The report below is from Zeger van Hese who attended and spoke at EuroSTAR 2009 in Stockholm. His blog can be viewed at http://testsidestory.wordpre...
- 22/12/2009
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EuroSTAR 2009 – A Trip Report

The report below is from Shrini Kulkarni who attended and spoke at EuroSTAR 2009 in Stockholm. His blog can be viewed at http://shrinik.blogspot.com/ ...
- 17/12/2009
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When is a Conference More Than a Conference?

Over the coming days, we will be adding blog reports specific to EuroSTAR 2009 from a variety of different contributors. The article below is from Eam...
- 09/12/2009
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