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Keynote 3

Three Decades of Software Testing – from Startup to Global Leader

Wolfgang Platz

13:45 - 15:45 CEST, Wednesday 17th June

In 2011, at Google’s GTAC conference, Alberto Savoia shook the software testing world with his bold proclamation: “Test is Dead.” The industry froze — yet testing not only survived, it entered a new era of unprecedented growth.

Now, with AI transforming every stage of the software development lifecycle, a new question emerges: Will testing finally become obsolete? Could Savoia’s vision ultimately come true?

Wolfgang Platz, founder of Tricentis, invites you on a fast-paced journey through three decades of software testing innovation. From Tricentis’ earliest startup days to its rise as a global leader, he shares pivotal moments, hard-earned lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped modern testing.

Drawing from this history — and today’s rapid advances in AI — Wolfgang outlines a hypothesis for the future of software quality. What will testing look like in the AI era? And what must teams do today to thrive in the decade ahead?

Join us to explore what may come after “Test is Dead.”

What you will learn

  1. Entrepreneurship
  2. AI's impact on SDLC
  3. Product Market Fit and Sales Approach

Session Details

  • Introductory
  • 1 hour
  • Includes 15min Q&A
  • Implementing/integrating AI tools
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Check out this video from Wolfgang Platz to hear more about her talk on Three Decades of Software Testing – from Startup to Global Leader.

We look forward to welcoming you to EuroSTAR 2026.

Session Speakers

Wolfgang-Platz

Wolfgang Platz

Katharo Ventures, Austria

After studying Technical Physics and Business Administration, Wolfgang Platz began his professional journey as a software developer. While working on Austria’s largest IT insurance project, he quickly recognized the vital role of software testing. This insight led him to pioneer a new, no-code approach to test automation, empowering business users to take part in the testing process.

In 2007, he founded Tricentis, which went on to become Austria’s first unicorn, boasting over 1,000 employees, $450 million in revenue, and a valuation of $4.5 billion.

Today, Wolfgang mentors emerging companies, helping them navigate the complexities of the business world. One of his greatest rewards is seeing those he has guided grow into leadership positions.

He remains at the forefront of modern technology, having delivered keynotes on cutting-edge topics such as blockchain, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

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