Leading With Quality - Brighton
A one-day educational experience for quality engineering leaders
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A one-day educational experience to help business lead with expanding quality engineering and testing practices.
The quality space is evolving. This presents difficult challenges, with it also comes immense opportunity. The world is changing. Technology is becoming more complex. We need to innovate our ways, by exploring together.
What’s more... Our identity as people who care about quality needs love. We are the believers. We understand that quality does not happen on its own. It’s not just about testing or bugs, it’s about the whole system.
We want to help you lead this change. Together, we can find a pathway forward.
What can you expect?
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Five sessions from leaders thinking deeply about what the future of quality software looks like
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The opportunity to network and build relationships with other leaders in quality
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Deep-dive conversations on topics that matter to you
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A space to think strategically and explore day-to-day challenges
Why attend?
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Contribute to the future of quality
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Understand the challenges that exist
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Learn from and with others like you
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Build a supportive network that lasts
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Develop the next wave of quality-focused models
Who is it for?
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Engineering managers
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Head of Testing/Quality
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CEOs and CTOs
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Staff Engineers
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Team leads
Stu Day
Jesper Ottosen
Simon Tomes
Rosie Sherry
Barry Ehigiator
Megan Ozanne
Paul Reinheimer
What's the address of the venue?
The Old Courthouse: 118 Church St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1UD
Link to the location on Google Maps. Note it's also referred to as The Old Courtroom.
Is there a dress code?
Come dressed in whatever you like as whoever you are.
Do I need to bring my laptop?
We recommend bringing a laptop to take notes and create Moments.Â
What else do I need to bring?
We highly recommend a battery pack to charge your phone and if you're travelling from abroad, an adapter to UK plugs.
Do I need to prepare anything in advance?
Not really other than familiarising yourself with the schedule and seeing who else is attending. Tips to get the most out of the day:
- Take notes and photos
- Listen well and give each other space
- Keep an open mind and think beyond today
- Step back now and then, smile and take it all in
- Respect privacy and IP, people may share sensitive things
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included. Coffee, tea and other drinks will be provided in the morning and at break times, along with various snacks. The lunch break is 1 hour 30 minutes so they'll be plenty of time to grab lunch with your fellow attendees. This Google Maps guide provides lunch venue options.Â
The Old Courthouse sits at 118 Church Street, right in the North Laine, so attendees are spoilt for choice within a few minutes' walk. Here are eight options covering sit-down meals, quick bites and grab-and-go, all close enough to leave time to eat within the 90 minute lunch window, whether people stay out or bring food back to the venue.
1. Pompoko
A Brighton institution for cheap, generous Japanese rice bowls and noodles, served fast. Ideal if you want to eat quickly and get back. Cash only, with a cashpoint nearby. Opens at 11:30. About a 1 minute walk (110 Church Street, BN1 1UD). Map
2. Côte Brighton
A relaxed French bistro next door to the venue, good for anyone wanting a proper sit-down lunch with a set menu. Book ahead if you can, given the time limit. About a 1 minute walk (115 to 116 Church Street, BN1 1UD). Map. Website.
3. North Laine Café, Jubilee Street
An easy-going café with a strong brunch and lunch menu, bowls, toasties and good coffee. Comfortable for sitting in or a quick order to take away. About a 2 minute walk (17 Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE). Map.
4. The Deli, Gardner Street
Made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and burritos in big portions at a fair price. A solid grab-and-go choice to bring back to the venue. About a 3 minute walk (4 Gardner Street, BN1 1UP). Map.
5. GAIL's Bakery
Bakery and café with sandwiches, pastries and coffee, quick to serve and easy to take away. About a 3 minute walk (93 North Road, BN1 1YE). Map. Website.
6. The Flour Pot Bakery, Sydney Street
A local favourite for artisan bread, grilled sandwiches, sausage rolls and cakes. Eat in or take away. About a 5 minute walk (40 Sydney Street, BN1 4EP). Map. Website.
7. Infinity Foods
A long-running organic wholefood co-op with its own bakery, good for vegetarian and vegan grab-and-go, filled rolls, pizza slices and pastries. A useful shout for dietary needs. About a 3 minute walk (25 North Road, BN1 1YA). Map. Website.
8. Co-op Food, North Street
A supermarket for the fastest, cheapest option: meal deals, sandwiches, snacks and drinks to take back and eat at the venue. About a 4 minute walk (147 to 148 North Street, BN1 1RE). Map. Website.
