14th Meetup

28th November 2024
Speaker

Simon Stewart

Software Engineer at Apple
Creator of WebDriver / Selenium project

Speaker

Christine Pinto

CTO and Co-Founder Epic Test Quest
Automation Engineer

About Event

An evening for software testing and quality assurance

Ministry of Testing Athens is excited to announce our upcoming software testing meetup in November, featuring two renowned speakers who are sure to inspire the Athens testing community. Simon Stewart, a well-known figure in the testing world and creator of WebDriver, as well as the former project lead of Selenium, will present an update on WebDriver BiDi, which is the future of browser automation. In addition, Christine Pinto will deliver an intriguing talk on 'Enhancing Test Automation with Playwright and AI,' exploring the cutting edge of automation technologies. Whether you're new to testing or an experienced professional, this meetup offers a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with fellow testing enthusiasts Register here

  • Free Entrance

  • Free Drinks & Food

  • Two Presentations

  • Gift Items

Follow event schedule

  • 18:00 - 19:00 Registration

    Our meetups are always free. The maximum number of attendees is 250, so make sure you register early! When registering, you'll receive an email with a unique QR code. Use the code to check in upon arrival. Register here

  • 19:00 - 19:15 Welcome from the organizers, HAU, Elpida Association

    Welcome and a small intro from the organizers, HAU, Elpida Association

  • 19:15 - 19:25 Greetings from Sponsors

    Greetings from Unisystems and Allwyn, Deloitte

  • 19:25 - 20:00 Leveling Up Test Automation: My AI-Powered Journey with Playwright

    Description: Embark on an exhilarating journey of leveling up test automation through the synergy of Playwright and AI. In this talk, Christine shares her personal evolution in the world of testing, demonstrating how these cutting-edge technologies can supercharge your automation workflows. From effortless code transitions between JavaScript and TypeScript to AI-assisted selector finding and intelligent debugging, discover practical strategies to elevate your testing game. Drawing from real-world experiences, learn how to harness the power of Playwright and AI to overcome common challenges, boost efficiency, and drive innovation in your projects. Whether you're a seasoned tester or new to automation, this session will equip you with actionable insights to level up your skills and thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of software testing.

  • 20:00 - 20:10 Break

    A short break before the second presentation. You can "walk around" and interact with the sponsors

  • 20:10 - 20:25 Greetings from Sponsors

    Greetings from OpenBet and Trasys, Novibet, WeLead

  • 20:25 - 21:10 W3C WebDriver Bidi, Testing, and You

    Selenium, and many other tools, make use of the W3C WebDriver protocol in order to automate browsers. However, since the WebDriver spec became a recommendation, technology and the times have moved on. Fortunately, so has the spec, and work is progressing on its next iteration, which we're calling WebDriver Bidi. In this talk, I'll introduce WebDriver Bidi, explain the history of where it came from, discuss how widely implemented it is, and which tools use it. We'll explore how Selenium is taking advantage of Bidi in order to offer next-generation testing capabilities without needing you to throw out your entire existing test suite, and we'll discuss how the work of people from the Selenium project has helped make the new standard a reality.

  • 21:30 - 23:00 Closing Event / Party

    Networking and drinks! Talk with the sponsors, speakers and MoT Volunteers

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