Call for Papers

Call for Papers Timeline
Call for Paper Categories
Speaker Entitlements

Theme for #ATAGTR2025  “Decade of Discovery: Testing Redefined” As Testing Evolves with AI, Every Tester Counts

In an era where technology is evolving at lightning speed — from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Neural Networks and Neuralink — the testing community finds itself at a critical juncture. The volume of data being generated, consumed, and tested is growing exponentially. Amidst this transformation, where does the conventional tester stand? How do we keep pace with this evolution?

#ATAGTR2025 aims to address these very questions. This 10th edition of the Global Testing Retreat (GTR) brings you a theme that resonates with the current and future state of the industry — celebrating a decade of continuous discovery and redefining the role of testing in a world driven by AI.

🌐 A Global Platform for Every Tester 
#ATAGTR2025 is envisioned as a global stage where the brightest minds from the testing and tech ecosystem come together to share, learn, and inspire. From seasoned industry leaders with decades of experience to passionate young ML enthusiasts, our platform is open to all.

Join us in building a community that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future of testing.

✍️ Call for Papers is NOW OPEN! 
If you have an innovative idea, a compelling story, a game-changing case study, or a new technique in the testing landscape — this is your opportunity to share it with the world. Read more about timelines and details below.

Here is the tentative timeline of events for Call for Papers – Global Testing Retreat, is scheduled to happen in hybrid mode, Virtual Days (22nd & 23rd November 2025) and Physical (14th December 2025 ), the below timeline is subject to change without prior intimation. Kindly check website for latest updates.

Round 1 – #ATAGTR2025

1. Abstract Submission Commences – 16th June 2025 
2. Abstract Submission Ends – 20th  31st July 2025 
3. Round 1 Result Notifications – 16th Aug to 20th Aug 
4. Jury evaluations will happen from 21st July to 15th Aug 2025.

16th June 2025

Round 2 – #ATAGTR2025

1. Round 2 Submissions Commences – 20th Aug – 15th September 2025 
2. Evaluations by Jury Members – 15th Sept – 5th October 
3. Final Selection Notification – 5th – 10th October

20th July 2025

Note 1:  To receive the best submissions, the program committee has decided that one speaker cannot submit more than 5 submissions.

Note 2: Incomplete abstract submissions will NOT be considered by the Jury members, we request you to kindly fill and check all the details before sending in your abstracts to us.

Submission Categories

Interactive Talk: 30 mins (25 mins + 5 mins of QnA)

Workshops: 45 mins + 15 mins QnA (Workshops will be held in Virtual Format Only)

Note 1:  For Interactive sessions at In-Person edition (14th December), a group of 3-4 Sessions will be clubbed together, speakers will deliver the session on their respective topic which will be followed by a Panel discussion (Kindly refer to the Schedule page of #ATAGTR2024)

We are now accepting submissions for Round 1

For Round 1 submissions you must download the template below. Fill the template with necessary details. Please save the file in the following format. <Primary author>.docx OR <Primary author>.pdf

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Please ensure that email is logged in from the browser while uploading the abstract submission. Incognito mode will not allow you to upload the abstract file. For any queries, please reach out to us – ATASupport@AgileTestingAlliance.org

Submission Categories (Interactive Session and Workshop)

You can choose one of the following Subcategories or broad level areas

Below are some of the broad ideas / categories in which you can submit your abstract / topic of presentation. The list is not exhaustive; we encourage folks to think out of the box.

  1. Generative AI in Testing 
  2. Agile and DevOps in Testing 
  3. Accessibility Testing 
  4. AI / ML and other related areas. 
  5. Automated Visual Testing 
  6. Big Data Testing 
  7. Blockchain and Crypto Use Cases 
  8. Blockchain and Testing 
  9. Chaos Engineering 
  10. Cloud Testing 
  11. Compliance Testing 
  12. Computer System Validation 
  13. Data Testing 
  14. Exploratory Testing 
  15. Gamification in Testin 
  16. Hardware Testing 
  17. Immersive Testing 
  18. Inclusion in Testing – Accessibility Testing 
  19.  Intelligent Automaton / Test Automation
  20. Learning through Pitfalls and faults in Testing
  21. Metaverse/ AR-VR Testing
  22. Model Testing 
  23. Performance Testing/ Engineering 
  24. Robotic Process Automation 
  25. Security Testing 
  26. Test Craftsmanship 
  27. Test Leadership and Management 
  28. Testing in the IoT world 
  29. Testing with AI, Machine Learning and Data Science.
  30. Testing with and for customer experience 
  31. Test Strategy 
  32. Test Architecture and Frameworks 
  33. Test Management 
  34. Upskilling Talent 
  35. Usability Testing 
  36. Technical Agility 
  37. AI 
  38. Human Intelligence 
  39. Future Technologies 
  40. Others (any other not covered in any of the above areas) 

Note: The above topics are not just limited to the ones mentioned above. Go ahead and think outside the box. Also, remember that this could also be you shot at stand-up comedy, singing, dancing or to show case any other talent you have. There is something for everyone. After all, what is a retreat without some fun! 

Honoring Speakers at the 10th  Edition of Global Testing Retreat.

Speaker Entitlements:

  1. Full conference pass
  2. Honorarium
  3. Certificate and Speaker Trophies
  4. Leaderboard points
  5. Video Interviews
  6. Speaker badges

For detailed information, please read below

Step into the spotlight at the 2025 Global Testing Retreat Conference!  Each session at #ATAGTR2025 is designed to feature one main speaker and, optionally, a co-speaker. This setup allows us to maintain the essence of each presentation, ensuring every voice is heard and each idea is shared effectively. Can’t wait to see the magic you’ll bring to our event!”

Apart from participating in this wonderful conference as a speaker and showcasing your talent at the global stage, as a speaker you would be entitled to following wonderful benefits.

1. Full conference pass: Primary Speaker and co-speaker (max 1) shall be granted a free entrance ticket to the all the 3 days of conference. Both virtual days and in-person day in Pune.

2. Honorarium: We also want to show our gratitude with a little something extra – an honorarium for all the speakers who get selected for presenting both as an interactive session or a workshop. The speaker honorarium would be INR 2500/- (Indian Rupees Two thousand and Five Hundred only) for all the speakers whether they would be presenting in the virtual days or in-person conference day in Pune.

Note: Speaker honorarium is applicable for one primary author only. It can be divided equally between primary speaker and co-speaker on request. If you have multiple papers/workshops, speaker honorarium would be per paper/workshop. Speaker honorarium is not applicable for guest/invited speakers. All remunerations will be processed post conference within 1 month after completion of the event.

3. Certificate and Speaker Trophies: All speakers (Primary speaker and Co-speaker(max 1)) will be given Speaker Trophies and Certificates (Certificates will be issued in digital format)

4. Leaderboard points: Each submission in Round 1 carries a max of 100 points for their respective organizations. Speakers can be from different organizations. One Speaker cannot submit more than 5 papers. All submissions for Round 2 will garner leaderboard points of 200 points. Final selected speakers after round 2 will garner a max of 1000 points.

5. Video Interviews: All selected sessions and workshop speakers who would be presenting in the conference, would be video interviewed, showcased and spot lighted on social media.

6. Speaker badges: Each speaker will get a digital Speaker badge that they can showcase on social media.

For any information / clarifications, please reach out to us at – ATASupport@AgileTestingAlliance.org

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