12th UCAAT - User Conference on Advanced Automated Testing

Rémi Caudwell, Sogeti, France - PC Chair

Daniel Ardelean, Nokia, Romania
Julien Binard, France Travail, France
Sergio Borghese, Kalliope S.r.l., Italy
Alexis Despeyroux, Testing Solutions and Services, France
Pablo Garcia, Sharpness AB, Sweden
Florence Guerlais, Air France KLM, France
Marija Jankovic, CERTH, Greece
Martti Käärik, Elvior, Estonia
Raymond Knopp, Eurecom, France
Anne Kramer, Smartesting, France
Philip Makedonski, University of Göttingen, Germany
Barış Sarıalioğlu, TesterYou, Turkey
Stephan Schulz, Giesecke + Devrient, Germany
Naum Spaseski, ETSI, France
Szilard Szell, Eficode Oy, Finland
Jan Tretmans, TNO, The Netherlands
Dirk Tepelmann, Gematik
Sofia Tsekeridou, Netcompany SEE & EUI, Greece
Andreas Ulrich, Siemens, Germany
Boris Wrubel, Software Test, Austria

UCAAT 2026 is currently calling for presentations.

As software systems grow in complexity, traditional test automation approaches often fall short in adapting to rapid changes and nuanced behaviours.
The conference explores how machine logic -such as AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and adaptive algorithms- can be combined with human reasoning to enhance testing.
By combining computational precision with human insight, we aim to push the limits of test automation, making it more resilient, efficient, and intelligent.
Attendees will gain practical perspectives on hybrid frameworks, real-world applications, and emerging trends that bridge the gap between automation and human judgment.

Topics of Particular Interest for Submissions to UCAAT 2026

For this year’s UCAAT, the programme committee is looking for submissions addressing (but not limited to) the following topics:

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in automated testing as well as testing AI and ML systems:
o Using ML for test case generation, anomaly detection, defect prediction, or adaptive testing
o Test Strategy in AI-Augmented Environments
o How humans and machines can work in tandem—across CI/CD pipelines, test reviews, and defect triage
o Practical lessons learned from integrating machine learning or intelligent automation into QA processes
o Visionary talks or research previews exploring where the fusion of human insight and machine logic is heading 

User experiences on measuring test team objectives, outcomes and how to bring values through automated testing to the end users

Quality characteristics and metrics for an automated assessment and management; non-functional system properties such as usability, security, robustness, performance

Best practices for implementing automated testing in different application domains

Measuring the ROI (Return On Investment) and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of automated testing initiatives

Automation and optimization of test related activities in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment workflows

Optimization of test processes and test management
o Test management and prioritization
o Efficient and effective testing processes, for instance TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)
o Automated test suite management, maintenance and rework

Other topics of interests include:

Experience and advances in standardised test specification languages and methodologies
o TDL (Test Description Language)
o TTCN-3 (Test and Test Control Notation)
o UTP (UML Test Profile)
o Other DSLs (Domain Specific Languages)

Use of digital twins and virtual commissioning test automation solutions

New approaches for the design of automated test frameworks

Submission Guidelines

UCAAT 2026 is currently calling for:

• Proposals for 30-minute conference presentations (including questions)
• Posters focusing on upcoming trends and practical aspects of testing
• 90 or 180 minute tutorials (presentations and/or hands-on workshops)

Submit your proposal in PDF format via Easychair by 15 October 2025, using the following template:
• Template for Presentation/poster proposal
Submissions should not exceed three A4 pages.

Members of the Programme Committee seek presentations that are engaging, creative, fun, useful, and informative.
They will evaluate all proposals and select the best proposals matching the event’s objectives.

The authors of accepted contributions will be notified by 15 November 2025.

UCAAT 2026 is currently calling for Exhibitors.

Interested in showcasing your company, product, or service to professionals in advanced automated testing?
Join us as an exhibitor at UCAAT 2026!

Exhibition stands are free of charge and include:

1 table, 2 chairs, tablecloth
1 screen
Power socket
WIFI connection
You may display your own exhibition material (pop up, banner...) at the stand

Exhibitors will be featured on the event website, including their company logo (linked to their website) and a company profile of up to 10 lines.
Each exhibitor will also have the opportunity to deliver a 5-minute presentation showcasing their demonstration.

We will actively encourage participants to visit the exhibition area.

To apply, complete and return the exhibitor application form to events@etsi.org before 31 January 2026.

For more information, contact events@etsi.org.

UCAAT is an established series of annual events. Previous editions of the UCAAT have focused on different aspects of test automation following emerging trends through the years. Information about previous editions of the UCAAT, including the programmes and presentation slides, are available from the archived websites linked below. Browse through the archives and discover past experiences shared at UCAAT!

• UCAAT 2025
• UCAAT 2023
• UCAAT 2022
• UCAAT 2021
• UCAAT 2020 (cancelled)
• UCAAT 2019
  
• UCAAT 2018
  
• UCAAT 2017
• UCAAT 2016
• UCAAT 2015
• UCAAT 2014
• UCAAT 2013

Event venue

ETSI Headquarters
650 Route des Lucioles
06921 Sophia Antipolis
FRANCE

Tel: +33 4 92 94 42 00

Travel & Accomodation

Details of how to get to ETSI, local transport and hotels