The Test Automation Innovation Summit 2026 is the premier leadership conference dedicated to the evolution of software testing, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Engineering (QE). Hosted in Manila—one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing technology and digital transformation hubs—the summit serves as a vital platform to unite regional and global tech leaders under one roof.

Organized by Leadsspire, the event brings together over 200 software testing leaders, DevOps pioneers, and technology innovators to tackle real-world engineering challenges, optimize release velocity, and build resilient, AI-powered software ecosystems.

Key Event Highlights

• Visionary Keynote Sessions: Direct insights from senior engineering heads and automation architects on emerging QA paradigms.

• Interactive Panel Discussions: Deep-dive debates addressing automation ROI, CI/CD pipeline integration, and scaling quality strategies.

• High-Impact Networking: Curated opportunities to connect with tech directors, CTOs, and decision-makers across the Southeast Asian tech landscape.

• Partner Visibility: Elevated exposure for sponsors and solution providers before, during, and after the summit.

Core Discussion Themes

The summit agenda focuses on actionable strategies and practical frameworks driving modern testing teams:

• Test Automation Strategy & Frameworks: Building scalable, low-maintenance testing pipelines for enterprise environments.

• AI & Machine Learning in Software Testing: Leveraging generative AI, intelligent test generation, and self-healing test automation.

• Continuous Testing in DevOps: Embedding automated testing seamlessly into fast-paced CI/CD workflows.

• Performance, Security, & API Testing: Ensuring system robustness, data integrity, and compliance across complex architectures.

• Scaling Test Efficiency: Strategies for optimizing test execution time and maximizing resource utilization.

Confirmed Speaker Lineup

Hear from industry leaders and practitioners driving quality transformation across global enterprises:

• Allen Borromeo – QA and Engineering Manager, Strategic Staffing Solutions

• Maria Victoria Basinang – Head, Digital Transformation Consulting, Pointwest Technologies Corporation

• Jimson Sumaway – Test Specialist for Automation & SDET, IBM Philippines Inc.

• Gian Santillan – Chief Technology Officer, Digital Innoventures Group Pte. Ltd

• Rocky Batara – Scrum Master, Crawford & Company

• Benjie Brian Zamora – Founder & CEO, Sophie's Information Technology Inc.

Who Should Attend & Partner?

Who Should Attend:

• QA & Test Leaders / Directors looking to optimize their organization's quality strategy.

• Automation Engineers & SDETs seeking technical methodologies and toolsets.

• DevOps & Engineering Heads aligning release pipelines with testing frameworks.

• Product Teams & Developers building quality into the software development lifecycle.

Date: October 22, 2026

Location: Manila, Philippines

Organizer: Leadsspire

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