I am very excited to once again be attending CAST this year. Even though times are tough and I am going to be totally self sponsored this year, I decided that I just couldn't miss it.
What makes it even more exciting is that two of my friends (Tim Coulter and Henrik Andersson) that I met at previous CAST conferences are giving presentations. I can't wait to hear them speak.
I had a seriously difficult task picking the tutorial I was going to attend and in the end have selected Jerry Weinberg's entitled "Ensuring Testing's Proper Place in the Organisation", however I am hoping that some of the other tutorials may just get repeated after the conference so that I can also attend something else. (James Bach, Scott Barber and Michael Bolton are ALL giving tutorials!!)
Once again, for those that haven't heard about or read about CAST it truly is one of the most inspiring things you can attend as a tester. The things I have learned and the people I have met over the last 2 conferences I attended have really helped to shape my views and also my career in testing. The value extends beyond just the material. I have without fail come back with new inspiration and ideas that I can try out and reinvent for myself. Not to mention the network of people all over the world that I now call my friends and am able to rely on for advice and discussion.
If you are thinking of attending a conference this year (or ever) make it CAST!
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