Asia's First International Software Testing Conference "2026 AsiaSTA QA Conference in Seoul" Announced
Asia's software testing alliance, AsiaSTA, will hold its first international conference in Seoul on June 18, 2026. Co-hosted by Japan's NPO ASTER, the event will focus on quality assurance in the AI era, feature AI real-time translation, and offer online participation for about 1,000 JPY.
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The Association of Software Test Engineering (ASTER), a non-profit organization, will co-host the international conference "2026 AsiaSTA QA Conference in Seoul" on Thursday, June 18, 2026, through the activities of the "Asia Software Testing Alliance (AsiaSTA)," an organization aiming for collaboration and development in the software testing industry in Asia.
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
As part of its international collaboration efforts, ASTER has been promoting the activities of "AsiaSTA (formerly ASTA)" in cooperation with software testing-related organizations in various Asian countries for the purpose of technical exchange and quality improvement. It has now been decided that the first official flagship event by AsiaSTA will be a conference held in Seoul, South Korea. This event is planned to be held annually, rotating among member countries, and will serve as a venue to drive further development in the software quality and testing fields in Asia.
■ Featured Topics: Quality Assurance in the AI Era and Global Collaboration
This conference will feature the latest trends in quality assurance in the rapidly advancing "AI Transformation (AX) era" as its main theme. Global QA experts, primarily from Asia, will gather to share cutting-edge strategies and practical case studies.
From Japan, Associate Professor Shuji Morisaki of Nagoya University, an authority on software engineering and quality assurance, will take the stage to disseminate Japanese knowledge to Asia and deepen international technical exchange.
■ Introducing "AI Real-Time Translation" to Overcome Language Barriers
To allow more Japanese engineers and QA personnel to access global knowledge, this conference has two major features.
[40-Language Support] Understand specialized sessions in Japanese with AI real-time translation
We will eliminate the "language" barrier, often an obstacle to participating in overseas conferences, with the latest AI technology. By introducing real-time translation (subtitles and audio) supporting over 40 languages, specialized sessions conducted in Korean or English can be viewed stress-free in one's native language, including Japanese.
[Easy Online Participation] Overwhelming Cost Performance
To lower the barrier to participating in an international conference as much as possible, the online participation fee has been set at about 1,000 JPY. While it is an overseas conference, we provide an opportunity to engage with world-class discussions with the ease of purchasing a domestic webinar or technical book.
■ Event Overview
Event Name: 2026 AsiaSTA QA Conference in Seoul
Date and Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00-17:30
Format: On-site + Online streaming (Zoom)
Venue: Seoul, South Korea (Gangnam area)
Main Themes:
- Quality Assurance in the AI Era (AX in QA)
- Latest Trends in Software Testing
- International Standards, Certifications, and Global Collaboration
- Practical Quality Improvement Case Studies
Online Participation Fee: Approx. 1,000 JPY
■ How to Apply
Please apply from the following site.
AsiaSTA QA Conf
[About the Association of Software Test Engineering (ASTER)]
Established in 2006, ASTER is an NPO that handles education, research, and promotion related to software quality improvement, with its origin in being "for engineers on the front line." It aims to prevent software quality accidents that support our highly information-oriented society and to realize a society where everyone can live with peace of mind.
As specific activities, it holds the software testing symposium "JaSST" nationwide to provide a venue for technical exchange, and through the operation of the software testing certification "JSTQB" in Japan, it promotes the dissemination of specialized skills compliant with international standards.
It also focuses on international collaboration and technical exchange, such as introducing overseas best practices, exchanging advanced testing technologies, and holding seminars for expert training. ASTER continuously develops multifaceted support that listens to the voices from the field so that development sites can proceed with testing "more effectively, efficiently, and enjoyably."
URL: https://aster.or.jp/
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
As part of its international collaboration efforts, ASTER has been promoting the activities of "AsiaSTA (formerly ASTA)" in cooperation with software testing-related organizations in various Asian countries for the purpose of technical exchange and quality improvement. It has now been decided that the first official flagship event by AsiaSTA will be a conference held in Seoul, South Korea. This event is planned to be held annually, rotating among member countries, and will serve as a venue to drive further development in the software quality and testing fields in Asia.
■ Featured Topics: Quality Assurance in the AI Era and Global Collaboration
This conference will feature the latest trends in quality assurance in the rapidly advancing "AI Transformation (AX) era" as its main theme. Global QA experts, primarily from Asia, will gather to share cutting-edge strategies and practical case studies.
From Japan, Associate Professor Shuji Morisaki of Nagoya University, an authority on software engineering and quality assurance, will take the stage to disseminate Japanese knowledge to Asia and deepen international technical exchange.
■ Introducing "AI Real-Time Translation" to Overcome Language Barriers
To allow more Japanese engineers and QA personnel to access global knowledge, this conference has two major features.
[40-Language Support] Understand specialized sessions in Japanese with AI real-time translation
We will eliminate the "language" barrier, often an obstacle to participating in overseas conferences, with the latest AI technology. By introducing real-time translation (subtitles and audio) supporting over 40 languages, specialized sessions conducted in Korean or English can be viewed stress-free in one's native language, including Japanese.
[Easy Online Participation] Overwhelming Cost Performance
To lower the barrier to participating in an international conference as much as possible, the online participation fee has been set at about 1,000 JPY. While it is an overseas conference, we provide an opportunity to engage with world-class discussions with the ease of purchasing a domestic webinar or technical book.
■ Event Overview
Event Name: 2026 AsiaSTA QA Conference in Seoul
Date and Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00-17:30
Format: On-site + Online streaming (Zoom)
Venue: Seoul, South Korea (Gangnam area)
Main Themes:
- Quality Assurance in the AI Era (AX in QA)
- Latest Trends in Software Testing
- International Standards, Certifications, and Global Collaboration
- Practical Quality Improvement Case Studies
Online Participation Fee: Approx. 1,000 JPY
■ How to Apply
Please apply from the following site.
AsiaSTA QA Conf
[About the Association of Software Test Engineering (ASTER)]
Established in 2006, ASTER is an NPO that handles education, research, and promotion related to software quality improvement, with its origin in being "for engineers on the front line." It aims to prevent software quality accidents that support our highly information-oriented society and to realize a society where everyone can live with peace of mind.
As specific activities, it holds the software testing symposium "JaSST" nationwide to provide a venue for technical exchange, and through the operation of the software testing certification "JSTQB" in Japan, it promotes the dissemination of specialized skills compliant with international standards.
It also focuses on international collaboration and technical exchange, such as introducing overseas best practices, exchanging advanced testing technologies, and holding seminars for expert training. ASTER continuously develops multifaceted support that listens to the voices from the field so that development sites can proceed with testing "more effectively, efficiently, and enjoyably."
URL: https://aster.or.jp/