The 16th EuroSTAR software testing conference– Europe’s leading event in the field – was held this year in Den Haag, under the theme “The Future of Testing.” This year more than 800 participants received an in-depth overview of the latest software testing industry developments and trends.

 I thought EuroStar 2008 was a great conference. The Keynotes, Manifesto Workshops and tracks were strong and informing in my opinion.

I decided to visit a couple of the interactive workshop, such on the testing manifesto and ISO testing standard. The first session that I had attended was about the Route Cards to Reach 2013 – Mapping the Profession” organized by Isabel Evans. After the introduction the group was split in small groups where we had a nice discussion about testing with Paul Gerrard. One thing I learned is that in testing community everyone has his one opinion and that I will be difficult to get them all at one line.

 James Whittaker presentation was a great look into the future of Microsoft in the medical software industry. If you have watched this clip you know for sure that there is a future for testing (or do you believe these possibilities after you have seen a blue screen or other error message).