The data is in. Be the first to know where the industry is headed.
For 13 years, the State of Testing™ Report has been the definitive pulse of the QA industry. Before the final report hits the public, join us for a live roundtable where our experts will reveal the most surprising trends, shifts, and “aha!” moments from the 2026 data.
This isn’t just a webinar, it’s the official premiere of this year’s insights.
Meet the Experts
- Joel Montvelisky: Co-Founder of PractiTest and the driving force behind the State of Testing™.
- Lalit Bhamare: Founder of Tea-time with Testers and report co-host.
- Andrew Knight: The one and only Automation Panda.
- Siva Kopparapu: Seasoned QA leader and expert in building scalable, modern testing organizations.
Inside the 2026 Findings
- The “AI Paradox” Revealed: Why is 65% of the industry in a panic? We explain the counterintuitive link between your anxiety and your AI usage.
- The $16k “Modernity” Premium: Our data found a tool that pays 38% more than the industry standard. Are you on the right side of the pay gap?
- The “Specialist Penalty”: The brutal reality for seniors—why getting better at coding might actually be capping your pay.
- Live Benchmarking: Where do you stand? Compare your salary and stack against the “Fortress” anomaly and the “Enterprise Trap” in real-time.
Save Your Spot
Registered attendees will receive an early-access digital copy of the full report immediately following the session.
About the State of Testing™
Now in its 13th year, the State of Testing™ report provides the software testing community with a yearly reflection of the current status of the profession. It highlights trends, identifies challenges, and maps out the future of QA across the globe.
The State of Testing™ is more than just a report; it’s a roadmap for the community. This roundtable is where we start drawing the map for 2026.
