Svitla Smart Talk: QA Communities of Practice in the Age of AI – From Team to Centre of Excellence

Quality development is not a project — it's a community outcome. How can organizations build a quality culture that thrives—not only within individual teams, but across communities and the broader testing ecosystem? 

Join us for an insightful Svitla Smart Talk with Mikko Paloheimo, an experienced QA Coach, speaker, and community leader, as he shares a practical framework for developing sustainable QA practices in the era of AI. 

What you'll learn

During this session, Mikko will introduce a four-level model for building a lasting quality culture, covering: 

• Team level – everyday quality practices and continuous quality assurance 
• QA Communities, Chapters & Centers of Excellence – shared ways of working, learning structures, and metrics 
• National communities – leveraging peer learning and professional networks 
• International level – staying ahead of global trends and bringing valuable knowledge back to your organization 

The session will also explore the essential skills every tester needs in the AI era, recommended learning paths (including ISTQB, TMAP, and LinkedIn Learning), and practical strategies for integrating AI-assisted testing into organizational learning and development. 

Key takeaways:

By the end of this webinar, you'll learn: 

✅ A practical four-level framework for building sustainable QA communities 
✅ The core competencies testers need to succeed in the age of AI 
✅ How to integrate learning paths into your organization's L&D strategy 
✅ A practical adoption checklist to help QA initiatives remain effective through organizational changes and evolving technology trends 

Who should attend:

• QA Engineers and Software Testers 
• QA Leads and Chapter Leads 
• Development and DevOps Engineers 
• Learning & Development professionals 
• Center of Excellence (CoE) leaders 
• Anyone passionate about building strong quality cultures 

Speaker 

Mikko Paloheimo is a freelance QA Coach with over 20 years of experience helping organizations build sustainable testing and quality cultures. He is a recognized international speaker and trainer with a strong passion for community development and continuous learning. 

Alongside his role as QA Lead Engineer at SOK (the Finnish Co-operative Group), Mikko actively contributes to the global QA community through his volunteer work with the Finnish Testing Meetup Group and his own consulting practice, Paloheimo QA Mentorworks. 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into building resilient QA communities and preparing your teams for the future of AI-assisted testing. 

Event details:  

Date – 13 August  
Time - CDT – 11:00 AM | UA – 7:00 PM | PL – 6:00 PM | MX – 10:00 AM | CR – 10:00 AM | AR – 1:00 PM  
Duration - 1 hour (40 min. speech + 20 min. Q&A)  
Language - English  
   
All other details will be sent after registration.  
Registration is free and mandatory.