Press Release
19 October, 2026, 06:45 pm
Last modified: 19 October, 2026, 06:54 pm
The fourth SQAT Bangladesh – Symposium on Software QA & Testing will be held on 5 December, 2026, at Dhaka Sheraton, bringing together professionals, industry leaders, academics, policymakers and international experts under the theme "Quality in the Age of AI".
Organised by the Bangladesh Software Testing Board (BSTB), the symposium will feature Dr Klaudia Dussa-Zieger, global president of ISTQB, and Olivier Denoo, former global president of ISTQB, according to the press release.
They will join software quality experts, engineering and quality leaders, chief information and technology officers, technology professionals, policymakers and academics to explore developments in software quality assurance and testing.
Daffodil International University is the academic partner, while Germany-based iSQI is the exam and WBT partner.
The full-day programme will include masterclasses led by international experts, keynote addresses and plenary sessions. Topics will cover AI testing, test automation and quality engineering, alongside professional networking opportunities and insights into certification and career development.
Participants will receive a certificate of participation signed by ISTQB Global President Dr Klaudia Dussa-Zieger.
BSTB aims to contribute to developing 10,000 certified test engineers by 2030. Its broader objective is to connect skills and certification with employment, international projects and growth in IT services exports.
Dr M NuruzZaman, president of BSTB, said, "Software quality is becoming even more important in the age of AI. Our goal is to connect skills, certification, employment and global market opportunities within one strong ecosystem."
Registration is available at sqat.bstb-bd.org.