Call for Papers 2025 Is Officially OPEN

Welcome, Writers!

If you’re reading this, it’s because you know and love our conference—and you’re ready to join us as a speaker! Whether it’s your first time, your second attempt, or you’re already a well-known AgileTD speaker submitting a brand-new idea, we’re thrilled to have you here.

This newsletter gives you a quick overview of the most important information and resources you need to kickstart your submission journey.?

?? Key Details of the Call for Papers

• Opening Date: January 29, 2025
• Deadline: March 30, 2025
• Submission Process: More info in our next newsletter
• Who Should Apply: Everyone who believes has a great story and learning. We welcome everyone from first-time speakers to experts to share their knowledge and experience with our community.

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?? What We’re Looking For

Sessions Format:

• Talks (25 minutes): Engaging presentations that share valuable insights, stories, and ideas. Talks can also include interactive elements like live polls, or audience participation to encourage community engagement and lively discussions.
• Workshops (105 & 120 minutes): Interactive and hands-on sessions designed to teach specific skills. Workshops include at least 50% practical exercises. Examples with computers, team-based activities, or creative tools like Legos or drawing. These workshops should emphasize collaboration and active participation for a truly dynamic learning experience.
• Bonus & Social Activities: Creative and fun sessions related to any topic of software testing or our conference that add balance to the conference program. These activities help kickstart or wind down your day, fostering connections through networking and shared experiences in a relaxed, social environment.

?? Hot Topics for Submission:

Here’s a short list of some of the topics we’re looking for. You can check out the full list of topics here. Don’t see your topic on the list? No problem! We still encourage you to submit your paper—fresh perspectives and unique ideas are always welcome!

• Security Testing
• DevOps & DevSecOps
• Ethics in Tech
• Machine Learning (Gen AI, LLMs, How to test AI…)
• Mobile Testing
• Test Automation
• Observability
• API Testing
• Chaos Engineering
• Sustainability in Tech
• Accessibility
• Agile Methodologies
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Collaboration & Communication
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Leadership
• Microservices & API
• Performance Testing
• Test Management & Strategy
• Testing Techniques

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??Tips from the Organizers for a Successful Submission

1. Ask for Help: Need a reviewer or mentor? Join our Slack channel, where many community members are happy to offer constructive feedback and guidance on your submission.
2. Explore Our Website: Take the time to read through our website. Most of your questions and uncertainties will be addressed there, including details about the topics, benefits of speaking, and session types.
3. Check Out Our Blog Posts: Our blog is packed with tips, insights, and examples to help you craft a strong and compelling submission.

Work on Your Video: Yes, we require a video as part of your submission again this year! It’s the best way for us to understand your presentation style and the core ideas of your talk. Don’t hesitate to ask friends or colleagues to review your video and provide feedback. A polished video can make all the difference.

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??Resource Spotlight from our Community

Elevate your proposal with insights from industry experts and our community. Featured resources include:

• ChatGPT: Dos and Dont’s for your conference paper submission by Isabel Epstein
• Call for Papers Submission Pitfalls & How to Do it Better! Tales from a Conference Organizer by Uwe Gelfert
• Becoming a speaker, with a little help from friends by Samuel Nitsche
• What's You're Missing in Your Conference Abstract: Spoilers by Elizabeth Zagroba
• Speaking at Conferences by Lisi Hocke

Learning from rejection: Getting proposals accepted by Lisa Crispin

Important Dates to Remember

?? Agile Testing Days 2024 is taking place this November 24 - 27, 2025.

??? Super Early Bird Discount for Online Pass: Get € 200 off on your online ticket by booking your ticket before April 27th, 2025.

???Super Early Bird Discount for Onsite Ticket: Save up to € 525 by registering before April 27th, 2025.        

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