SQAT Bangladesh — Symposium on Software QA & Testing

4th Symposium on

Software QA & Testing

QUALITY IN THE AGE OF AI

Bangladesh's premier gathering of Software QA & Testing professionals, industry leaders, academia, students and policymakers.

Date
Dec 05, 2026
Venue
Dhaka Sheraton
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Digital quality assurance concept
  • AI Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Test Engineering
  • Security Testing
  • Testing-as-a-Service

Organized by

Bangladesh Software Testing Board (BSTB) logo

In Alignment with

ISTQB Conference Network

Sponsored by

ISTQB Conference Network

Academic Partner

ISTQB Conference Network

Strategic Partners

ISTQB

About SQAT

Bangladesh's Platform for Software QA & Testing

Bangladesh’s National Platform for Software Quality, QA & Testing

SQAT Bangladesh brings together Software QA & Testing professionals, Quality Engineers, technology companies, academia, students, international experts, industry leaders and policymakers on one platform to advance software quality in Bangladesh.

The platform promotes AI Testing, Test Automation, Quality Engineering, professional certification, career development and govt–industry–academia collaboration, while strengthening the country’s capacity to deliver reliable, globally competitive software and technology services.

Through knowledge sharing, networking and ecosystem development, SQAT Bangladesh also supports the national ambition of building 10,000 Certified Test Engineers by 2030 and positioning Bangladesh as a credible destination for Software Quality & Testing services in the global market.

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Previous Editions

1,000+

Testers Trained by BSTB

~80%

Certification Success

Featured Sessions

The conversations that define the day

One day. Five powerful sessions. Click any session below to view full details, key topics, speaker line-up, and discussion highlights.

Break 11:00 – 11:15 AM

Tea, Coffee & Peer Networking

A refreshing 15-minute interlude for attendees to connect over freshly brewed tea and coffee. Explore sponsor exhibition booths, interact with technology demonstration pods, and engage with industry peers and mentors in a relaxed setting.

Warm Refreshments Exhibition Visits Community Networking

Open Networking

Refreshments & Exhibition

Session Details
Session 02 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Will AI Replace Testers—or Reinvent Them?

Practitioners and leaders debate automation, judgement and the skills that stay irreplaceably human in modern quality engineering.

Industry Debate Automation vs Judgement Human-in-the-Loop QA

Speaker to be announced

Line-up in progress

Session Details
Session 03 12:15 – 01:15 PM

Testing AI: How Do We Test What We Cannot Predict?

Approaches to validating non-deterministic systems: evaluation sets, risk framing, guardrails and quality criteria for AI-driven products.

Non-Deterministic Testing Bias & Safety Guardrails Evaluation Metrics

Speaker to be announced

Line-up in progress

Session Details
Break 01:15 – 02:15 PM

Lunch, Prayer & Networking

A dedicated one-hour recess for all symposium delegates. Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch, observe midday prayers in serene designated prayer spaces, and take part in themed networking tables connecting professionals across FinTech, HealthTech, Telecom, and Enterprise SaaS.

Buffet Dining Prayer Facilities Themed Discussions

Open Networking

Refreshments & Exhibition

Session Details
Session 04 02:15 – 03:15 PM

Career + Industry–Govt-Academia: Building the Tester of 2030

Bridging university computer science education with international industry needs. This forward-looking session explores career trajectories for software quality professionals, international remote opportunities, and how internationally recognized credentials like ISTQB empower Bangladeshi engineers to compete globally.

Global Career Pathways Academic Alignment ISTQB Certifications

Speaker to be announced

Line-up in progress

Session Details
Break 03:15 – 03:30 PM

Tea & Networking

A short 15-minute afternoon pause before the high-level policy grand panel. Enjoy tea, coffee, and snacks while concluding discussions with partners, visiting exhibitor booths, and entering raffle draws.

Afternoon Tea Sponsor Raffles Community Exchanges

Open Networking

Refreshments & Exhibition

Session Details
Closing 04:30 – 05:00 PM

Recognition & SQAT Declaration

The culminating ceremony of the 4th SQAT Bangladesh. The closing ceremony celebrates outstanding contributors to the software testing community, presents awards of honor to keynote speakers and sponsors, and formally adopts the 4th SQAT Bangladesh Declaration—affirming our national commitment to software excellence, reliability, and ethical AI.

Speaker Honors SQAT Declaration 2026 Symposium Closing

Speaker to be announced

Line-up in progress

Session Details
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Speakers

Meet the Speakers

Distinguished international experts, technology executives, researchers, and national quality leaders confirmed for the 4th SQAT Bangladesh.

Line-up announcements in progress
Dr. Md Sabur Khan
Academia

Dr. Md Sabur Khan

Chairman
APUB

Bangladesh

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Dr. Klaudia Dussa Zieger
International

Dr. Klaudia Dussa Zieger

President
ISTQB

Germany

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Mr. Olivier Denoo
International

Mr. Olivier Denoo

Former-President
ISTQB

Belgium

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Dr. M Nuruzzaman
Academia

Dr. M Nuruzzaman

President
BSTB

Bangladesh

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Why Attend

Four reasons to be in the room

AI & THE FUTURE

Explore how AI is transforming Software QA & Testing.

CONNECT & COLLABORATE

QA professionals, industry leaders, academics and international experts.

GLOBAL CAREER

Discover skills, certifications, careers and international opportunities.

SHAPE THE FUTURE

Join the national conversation about software quality, talent and Bangladesh's global opportunity.

Who Should Attend

Built for everyone shaping software quality

  • Software Testers
  • Students
  • QA Engineers
  • Faculty & Researchers
  • Developers
  • Software Companies
  • AI/ML Professionals
  • HR & Talent Leaders
  • Technology Leaders
  • Govt. & Policymakers

Partners

Partners & Sponsors

Partner recognition areas are reserved. Organisations will be published once partnerships are confirmed.

Strategic Partners

Bangladesh Computer Council
Bangladesh Computer Samity
BACCO

Knowledge Partners

Upscale BD
Daffodil International Academy
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Academic Partners

Daffodil International University
Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI)
Bangladesh Skill Development Institute

Industry Partners

Green Data
Infocrat Solutions Ltd.
DocTime

Career Partners

SkillJobs
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Technology Partners

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Media Partners

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Sponsorship Tiers

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Gold

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Silver

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Symposium Kits

Materials & Kits for Every Participant

Everything curated for our delegates, speakers, sponsors, and media partners to ensure an enriching and seamless symposium experience.

Certificates
Certificates

Certificates

Certificates

Certificates

The participant will gets a participation certificate with sign of ISQTB and BSTB President.

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Participants ID
Participants ID

Participants ID

Participants ID

Participants ID

A beautiful customized participants ID with SQAT Branding.

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Digital Downloads & Collateral

Download Official Symposium Documents

Access the official prospectus, event schedule flyer, sponsorship deck, and brand assets in one place.

Program Schedule Sponsorship Deck Register Now

The future of software quality is being shaped now.

Be Part of the 4th SQAT Bangladesh

Learn. Connect. Collaborate. Shape the Future of Quality.

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BSTB Membership + SQAT 2026 Special Bundle

Don’t Just Attend SQAT. Join the Community.

Become a member of the Bangladesh Software Testing Board (BSTB). From event participant to professional community member.

05 Dec 2026 · Dhaka Sheraton · Quality in the Age of AI
Special Bundle Save Tk 2,000

BSTB Individual Membership + SQAT Bundle

1-Year BSTB Individual Membership + Full SQAT Registration

Tk 8,000
Eligible for: Software Testers, QA Engineers, SDETs, Quality Engineers, and aspiring testing professionals
  • 1-Year BSTB Individual Membership & official Member ID
  • Full-Day access to 4th SQAT Bangladesh + 5-Star Sheraton lunch
  • BSTB professional community priority invitations & member privileges
  • Testing career, ISTQB certification & professional development updates
Claim Individual Bundle (Tk 8,000)
Corporate Bundle Save Tk 4,000

BSTB Corporate Membership + 2 SQAT Delegates Bundle

1 Corporate Membership • 1 Liaison Rep • 2 SQAT Attendees

Tk 16,000
Structure: 1 Corporate Membership + 1 Official Representative + 2 SQAT Attendees
  • 1-Year BSTB Corporate Membership with official Corporate Certificate
  • 1 Official Nominated Representative to BSTB
  • 2 Nominated SQAT Delegates
  • Official listing & recognition as BSTB Corporate Member
Claim Corporate Bundle (Tk 16,000)
All bundle passes include full-day symposium access & 5-Star Dhaka Sheraton Lunch.
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Previous Editions

The SQAT Journey

Three successful editions have built the platform. This archive will grow with photos, participation data and session galleries from each edition.

SQAT 1st Edition Conference

SQAT 1st Edition

2019

Inaugural national conference uniting software quality assurance professionals and industry pioneers.

Participants
250+
Speakers
15
SQAT 2nd Edition Conference

SQAT 2nd Edition

2020

Expanded scope with deep-dive technical workshops, automation tracks, and leadership panels.

Participants
350+
Speakers
11
SQAT 3rd Edition Conference

SQAT 3rd Edition

2022

Focusing on modern test engineering, testing in DevOps, and AI-driven testing paradigms.

Participants
300+
Speakers
16
SQAT 4th Edition Upcoming

SQAT 4th Edition

Upcoming

2026

The next chapter connecting thought leaders in AI testing, automated pipelines, and QA governance.

Participants
600+ Expected
Speakers
TBA

Contact Us

Get in Touch with the Organizers

Have questions regarding the symposium, delegate registrations, corporate sponsorships, or media accreditations? The BSTB organizing committee is here to assist.

Email Inquiries

General inquiries, speaker coordination & registrations

info@bstb-bd.org

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Phone & Hotline

Available during standard office hours (BST)

+880 1857924265 | 01713493196

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Organized By

National software testing authority in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Software Testing Board (BSTB)

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