STAREAST Software Testing Conference

The largest US software testing conference; QA engineers, test leads and quality managers, with tutorials and an expo.

Dates
Apr 25 to Apr 30, 2027
Where
Orlando, FL · In person and online
Cost
Paid ticket. Pricing page lists packages with super early bird to Feb 26, 2027 (up to $400 off); the speaker complimentary registration is valued at $2,195.
Type
Conference · Paid ticket
Organizer
TechWell
Last checked
October 23, 2026 against the event’s own site

Official site and registration

Cheaper ways in: Group discounts 10% (3+) and 20% (6+); virtual attendee option; VIP membership 20% off.

Speaking opportunities

Open call for speakers · deadline September 6, 2026

2027 call closed Sept 6, 2026; selected speakers get complimentary registration.

How to apply to speak

Who goes

Roles and segments the organizer or our research tag this event for.

Segments: Quality and testing

Roles: qa engineer, test automation engineer, release manager

The field it serves: Technology & Software

Verified open jobs
about 106,550

Source: NextChapter job data, jobs verified live in the last 7 days.

Typical posted salary
$163,000 a year (middle half $124,000 to $214,000)

Source: NextChapter job data: salary ranges employers posted, midpoint of each range, 1,717 of the newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

Entry or early-career level
31% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: level read from the full posting, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

Employment, year over year
−4.2% in information, the closest BLS sector

Source: BLS Current Employment Statistics, seasonally adjusted payroll employment, September 2026.

Full Technology & Software snapshot: jobs, pay, layoffs and conferences

Technology & Software employers hiring now

We have not yet published an exhibitor or attendee list for this event. These employers in its industry have open verified jobs, so they are the ones worth meeting.

Industries and functions

Where it is and who it is for

Held in Orlando, FL. Local jobs, employers, layoffs and other conferences nearby are on the place pages.

Past and planned editions

  • 2027: April 25, 2027 to April 30, 2027, Orlando, FL

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