STAREAST 2027
📢 Call for Papers: closed on September 6, 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- April 25–30, 2027 · In 6 months
- Where
- Orlando, FL, United States · and online
- Format
- hybrid
- Primary topic
- Testing · also QA, Software Development
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- Closed on September 6, 2026
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on November 9, 2026
Official link last checked: November 9, 2026 · how we verify
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About
STAREAST is a long-running software testing conference produced by TechWell, built for testers, QA engineers, test automation specialists and quality leaders. Its 2027 theme, "Human-Led Quality, AI-Accelerated Testing", reflects how the event frames the current shift in the discipline: artificial intelligence speeding up test design and execution while human judgment remains responsible for quality. The conference takes place in Orlando, Florida, from April 25 to April 30, 2027, in a hybrid format with an in-person program and a virtual conference option. The week opens with pre-conference training and certification classes, including ISTQB Foundation Level and ICAgile courses on AI and agile test automation, followed by full-day and half-day tutorials, more than 75 talks and keynotes, an expo hall, a Testing and Quality Leadership Summit and a Women Who Test program. Attendees can pursue a recognised certification, go deep on practical topics such as AI-assisted unit testing, automation frameworks, continuous delivery test suites and web security testing, and compare approaches with peers facing similar quality challenges. For QA teams adapting to AI-driven development, it remains one of the most complete testing events on the North American calendar.
Location
FAQ — STAREAST 2027
When and where does STAREAST 2027 take place?+
STAREAST 2027 takes place April 25–30, 2027 in Orlando, FL, United States.
Is STAREAST 2027 in-person or online?+
STAREAST 2027 is a hybrid event — you can attend on-site or join remotely.
Is the Call for Papers for STAREAST 2027 still open?+
No — the Call for Papers closed on September 6, 2026.
How do I register for STAREAST 2027?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, stareast.techwell.com. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 9, 2026.
What topics does STAREAST 2027 cover?+
STAREAST 2027 covers Testing, QA, Software Development. STAREAST is a long-running software testing conference produced by TechWell, built for testers, QA engineers, test automation specialists and quality leaders.
How many days is STAREAST 2027?+
STAREAST 2027 runs for 6 days, April 25–30, 2027.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Orlando
Contains sponsored linksLate April in Orlando is warm and increasingly humid, around 22-30C, ahead of the summer storm season. STAREAST runs on International Drive, the resort corridor that exists largely to host conferences and theme-park visitors, which means hotels, restaurants and the convention infrastructure are all immediately at hand. It is a six-day event, so most attendees build in at least one day for the parks that surround the venue.
Getting there & around
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 20km south-east of the International Drive corridor, roughly 25 minutes by rideshare or shuttle. Orlando Sanford (SFB) serves some low-cost carriers further north. The I-Ride Trolley runs the length of International Drive and covers most hotels and restaurants. SunRail commuter trains serve the wider region but not the resort corridor directly.
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Staying connected
Coverage along the resort corridor is strong, though large convention halls can overwhelm shared WiFi during peak sessions. Visitors from outside North America should load a travel eSIM before departure to avoid steep US roaming charges. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Kennedy Space Center. An hour east on the Atlantic coast, covering the Apollo and Shuttle programmes with the Atlantis orbiter and a Saturn V on display. Launch schedules occasionally allow visitors to watch a live launch. A car or organised tour is needed. A full day; go on a weekday. Tickets on Go City →
Universal Orlando Resort. Two adjacent theme parks plus the Epic Universe expansion, a short drive from International Drive and closer than the Disney complex. Late April avoids peak summer queues but school holidays still cause spikes. Arrive at opening. A full day per park minimum. Tickets on Go City →
Winter Park. A leafy town north of Orlando with brick streets, the Morse Museum's Tiffany glass collection and a scenic boat tour through the chain of lakes. It is the antidote to the resort corridor. About 30 minutes by car. Half a day including lunch on Park Avenue.
Wekiwa Springs State Park. A natural spring north-west of the city where the water holds a constant 22C, with kayaking on the Wekiva River and shaded hiking trails. It fills quickly at weekends and can close when at capacity. Arrive early. Half a day; a vehicle is required.
Good to know
Do I need a car in Orlando?
For the conference itself, no. International Drive hotels are walkable to the venue and the I-Ride Trolley covers the corridor. A car becomes worthwhile for Kennedy Space Center, Winter Park or the state parks.
What is the weather like in late April?
Warm and humid, typically 22-30C, with rising humidity and occasional afternoon showers as the wet season approaches. Convention centres are heavily air-conditioned, so bring a layer for indoors.
How far is the airport from the conference area?
Orlando International (MCO) is roughly 20km from International Drive, about 25 minutes by rideshare or hotel shuttle depending on traffic.
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