TestCon Europe 2026
October 20-23
Vilnius & Online
How Does TestCon Europe Compare to Other Software Testing Conferences in Europe?
A practical comparison of TestCon Europe, Agile Testing Days, EuroSTAR and MoTaCon by date, format, programme, audience, price, venue and track record.
Quick answer
Among the four events compared here, TestCon Europe is a multi-day hybrid option for autumn 2026; registration was open when checked on July 22, 2026. It runs October 20–23 in Vilnius and online. MoTaCon is a one-day onsite event in Brighton on October 1, Agile Testing Days runs November 16–19 in Potsdam and online, and EuroSTAR’s next listed edition is May 11–14, 2027 in Copenhagen.
Scope and disclosure: This page is published by TestCon Europe and compares four selected European testing conferences; it is not a complete directory. TestCon is outlined in the table because it is the host-site conference. The same comparison fields are used for every event.
European Software Testing Conferences Compared
TestCon Europe 2026 is the event’s 11th edition. The organiser advertises four tracks, 60+ talks, 8+ workshop options and an audience of 800+ people from 35+ countries. EuroSTAR says it has run since 1993 and describes itself as Europe’s largest software testing conference. Agile Testing Days advertises 100+ sessions; organisers classify talks, workshops and tutorials differently, so programme totals are not strictly like-for-like.
Information and prices checked July 22, 2026.| Comparison point | TestCon Europe 2026 Host-site conference | Agile Testing Days 2026 | EuroSTAR 2027 | MoTaCon 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next edition and booking |
October 20–23, 2026 Vilnius and online. Registration and the listed prices were available when checked on July 22, 2026. |
November 16–19, 2026 Potsdam and online. Registration was open and Early Bird pricing was advertised through September 20, 2026 when checked. |
May 11–14, 2027 Copenhagen. Super Early Bird tickets were advertised when checked; the 2026 edition took place in Oslo. |
October 1, 2026 Brighton. Registration was available to active paid Ministry of Testing members when checked. |
| Format and access | One onsite workshop day followed by three conference days available onsite in Vilnius and live online. | One masterclass day and three conference days, with onsite and online participation. | Four-day onsite conference. The host city changes between editions. | One-day onsite conference followed by an evening social. |
| Programme | 60+ talks, four parallel tracks and 8+ workshop options. Topics include AI-powered testing, automation, TestOps, performance, security, accessibility, Agile and DevOps. | 100+ advertised sessions from 80+ speakers, including keynotes, experience talks, workshops and full-day tutorials. | The detailed 2027 programme is forthcoming. Published ticket information includes tutorials, keynotes, track talks, community sessions and a tools and services exhibition. | Programme covering quality engineering, AI, leadership, product development, accessibility and security. |
| Advertised audience | 800+ attendees from 35+ countries. | 800+ attendees, with a focus on agile testing, software engineering and quality assurance. | The ticket page advertises networking with 850+ testers and an audience from more than 40 countries. | 750+ attendees expected. The official event page reported over 200 registrations when checked. |
| Advertised individual onsite price |
€1,100 excl. VAT
Late Bird three-day onsite pass. Four days including one workshop day: €1,410 excl. VAT. |
€2,125 + 19% VAT
Three conference days on the official pricing page; the
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€2,250 + 19% VAT. Four days: €2,925 on the pricing page; checkout displayed €3,100, plus 19% VAT. Both pages labelled these as Early Bird prices. |
€1,610 + 25% VAT
Super Early Bird three-day pass. Four-day pass: €1,890 + 25% VAT. |
No separate conference ticket is sold. An active paid Professional, Team or Unlimited membership and event registration are required. |
| Venue and experience | Forum Cinemas Vingis, with cinema auditoriums, large screens and cinema seating. Onsite passes include a movie screening on October 21 and the conference afterparty on October 22. | Dorint Sanssouci conference hotel in Potsdam, with an extensive community and networking programme. | Bella Center Copenhagen, with a large tools and services exhibition, community activities and an Expo Party. | Brighton Dome, with a post-conference social and additional community events during MoTaCon week. |
| Track record | 11th edition in 2026, with editions dating back to 2016. Organised by DATA MINER. | Running since 2009 and organised by trendig technology services. | Running since 1993, making it the longest-established conference in this comparison. | Ministry of Testing’s annual conference, previously known as TestBash. |
| Best fit | Broad software testing and quality-engineering coverage, hybrid access, practical workshops and an autumn 2026 date. | Agile-testing focus and the highest advertised headline session total in this comparison. | A long-established international testing community and large onsite exhibition in May 2027. | A compact one-day community event for people who hold or plan to purchase the required membership. |
Price note: prices are the publicly listed individual prices for the stated pass lengths as checked on July 22, 2026. They reflect different sales stages, exclude VAT where stated and do not represent identical ticket inclusions. Promotional codes, group discounts, accommodation and travel are excluded.
When TestCon Europe Is the Strongest Fit
- You want broad testing and quality-engineering coverage across AI, automation, security, accessibility, Agile and DevOps.
- You want a choice of onsite or live online participation for the three conference days.
- You value four parallel tracks, 60+ talks, 8+ workshop options and access to session recordings.
- You prefer an international event advertised for 800+ attendees from 35+ countries.
- You want a listed three-day onsite price of €1,100 excl. VAT—below the lowest comparable pre-VAT prices advertised for Agile Testing Days 2026 and EuroSTAR 2027 when checked on July 22, 2026.
TestCon Europe Compared Directly With EuroSTAR
EuroSTAR has the longer history and advertises a large onsite exhibition. Its next edition is scheduled for Copenhagen on May 11–14, 2027. TestCon Europe runs sooner, on October 20–23, 2026, and offers live online access to its three conference days as well as onsite participation in Vilnius. TestCon’s listed three-day onsite price was €1,100 excl. VAT on July 22, 2026, compared with EuroSTAR’s listed Super Early Bird three-day price of €1,610 before 25% VAT.
Conference Comparison FAQ
Is TestCon Europe 2026 available online?
Yes. TestCon Europe’s three conference days on October 21–23 are available onsite in Vilnius and live online. The October 20 workshop day is onsite.
Which conferences in this comparison are hybrid?
TestCon Europe 2026 and Agile Testing Days 2026 advertise onsite and online participation. EuroSTAR 2027 and MoTaCon 2026 are listed as onsite events.
Does MoTaCon sell a separate conference ticket?
No. Ministry of Testing states that an active paid Professional, Team or Unlimited membership is required, together with event registration.
When and where is EuroSTAR 2027?
EuroSTAR 2027 is scheduled for May 11–14 at Bella Center Copenhagen in Denmark.
Sources and update policy
Facts were checked against official organiser pages on July 22, 2026:
- TestCon Europe event information and ticket options
- Agile Testing Days event information , pricing page and registration page
- EuroSTAR tickets and event figures and EuroSTAR history
- MoTaCon event and access information
- MoTaCon expected attendance announcement
Conference organisers may update dates, programmes, attendance projections and prices. Confirm current information on each organiser’s official website before booking.
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