Conference Learning Opportunities

When making the important decision to attend a conference, you want to ensure you build a week of learning that makes the most of your time and educational budget. Are you looking to dive deep into specific topics or are you more looking to get an overview of the latest ideas without spending too much time on each one? To that end, we want to help familiarize you with the types of learning opportunities at our conferences so you can build a perfect week of learning customized to your specific needs.


Pre-Conference Training

Duration: 2-3 days

Days offered: Sunday/Monday (3-Day Classes include Tuesday as well)

Average Class Size: 10-30

Packages that include Pre-Conference Training: Powerhouse Pass


Pre-Conference training is led by respected experts with years of practical experience. Due to the length of the training class, this is the most in-depth you can get into a topic at a conference. Many training classes offer a certification at the end of the course (method of certification will vary by class selected.)


Tutorials

Duration: 4 or 8 hours each

Days offered: Monday/Tuesday

Average Class Size: 10-60

Packages that include Tutorials: Best Value Pass, Super Pass, Combo Pass, Powerhouse Pass


Full- and half-day tutorials are consistently one of the most popular and highly-rated parts of an attendee’s experience. Tutorials allow for several hours to delve deeply into a particular subject and often offer hands-on or group exercises. Tutorials packages are priced by the day versus by the tutorial itself.


Concurrent Sessions

Duration: 30-60 minutes each

Days offered: Wednesday/Thursday

Average Class Size: 15-60

Packages that include Concurrent Sessions: Powerhouse Pass, Best Value Pass, Super Pass, Combo Pass, Conference Pass, Virtual Pass (select concurrent sessions may be offered)


Concurrent sessions offer attendees the flexibility to explore a variety of topics throughout the day. Topics will be varied and due to the shorter length will offer more quick takeaways, foundations, and methods rather than deep dives.


Keynotes

Duration: 45-60 minutes each

Days offered: Wednesday/Thursday

Average Class Size: 200+

Packages that include Keynotes: Powerhouse Pass, Best Value Pass, Super Pass, Combo Pass, Conference Pass, Virtual Pass, Free Virtual Pass


Keynotes are included in all passes, and are opportunities for industry visionaries to share their experience, top takeaways, and lessons learned from the trenches. Keynotes are usually offered on broader topics that will appeal to all conference attendees and should not be missed.


Industry Technical Presentations

Duration: 30-60 minutes each

Days offered: Wednesday/Thursday

Average Class Size: 15-60

Packages that include Industry Technical Presentations: Powerhouse Pass, Best Value Pass, Super Pass, Combo Pass, Conference Pass, Virtual Pass, Free Virtual Pass


Industry Technical Presentations are sponsored sessions where attendees can learn about the latest and greatest software solutions to help them succeed in their role. Industry Technical Presentations may or may not include a demo and are a great way to explore which solutions providers you may want to learn more about.


Leadership Summit

Duration: 8-9 hours

Days offered: Thursday Evening/Friday

Average Class Size: 20-100

Packages that include Leadership Summit: Best Value Pass, or can be optionally added to any other in-person conference package.


The Leadership Summit is an interactive all-day exchange of ideas and experiences. Discover how seasoned leaders have grown their leadership skills and what they believe are the keys to becoming exceptional leaders.


Women Who Test

Duration: 7-8 hours

Days offered: Friday

Average Class Size: 20-100

Packages that include Women Who Test (STAR Conferences Only): this free event can be added to any in-person conference package


Women Who Test is designed for women who network with other women who work in software testing. The program will cover testing as well as personal and career journey topics. Join Women Who Test to make new connections and learn from some truly inspiring women.