My first (and the first) ever TestBash
30 Sep 2026
Many, far to many, years ago when I was a tester I went to the first TestBash conference (name long since changed) in Cambridge. The year after that they moved to Brighton and have been there ever since.
It was amazing 🤩 it was the first time I've been at a conference dedicated to testing. I felt seen, I was hooked on the ideas and thoughts from the day and the speakers. After that I made a recurring visit to the MOT conference every year. I even recall getting a mug at one of the conferences in celebration of that.
I continued to go to the conferences, and it became a staple for any new company I joined. The road trips to Brighton were epic and have created friendships and memories that are as strong today as there were then.
And now, I'm back. It's been a good few years while I focused on a different part of my life and career. But, oh boy, does it feel great to be going back. And this time I'll not only be learning I hope I'll also get the opportunity to support and help others on their learning.
If this is your first MoTaVerse conference you are in for a real treat, but be careful, there is no going back to normal after experiencing one.Â
It was amazing 🤩 it was the first time I've been at a conference dedicated to testing. I felt seen, I was hooked on the ideas and thoughts from the day and the speakers. After that I made a recurring visit to the MOT conference every year. I even recall getting a mug at one of the conferences in celebration of that.
I continued to go to the conferences, and it became a staple for any new company I joined. The road trips to Brighton were epic and have created friendships and memories that are as strong today as there were then.
And now, I'm back. It's been a good few years while I focused on a different part of my life and career. But, oh boy, does it feel great to be going back. And this time I'll not only be learning I hope I'll also get the opportunity to support and help others on their learning.
If this is your first MoTaVerse conference you are in for a real treat, but be careful, there is no going back to normal after experiencing one.Â
Neil Younger
Head of Engineering
Neil brings over 20 years’ experience building successful products and fostering joyful teams, with people at the heart of his work. He’s a UK-based engineering leader focused on creating psychologically safe environments where teams learn, collaborate, and deliver high-quality software. He’s interested in where engineering practice, quality thinking, and clear communication meet.
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Adam Davis
Didn't manage to catch you Neil, but i'm sure we'll bump into each other soon enough! glad you had a great time.
Jesse Berkeley
Like Adam I didn't get to either was hoping to chat around how the Riskstorming went for you.
Rahul Parwal
It was good to meet you for a brief time during the conf.
I wasn’t aware that you have been with the MoT from sooo long back. Hats off 🫡
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