It takes grit to put on a conference

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A woman with a rucksack stands outside a grand-looking door. There is a yellow container with the word GRIT on it.
In this memory: Diana Dromey

Brighton 2024. TestBash.

Diana, me and a few more of the MoT crew arrive super early at one of the stage doors at the Brighton Dome. Time for a load in!

We knew it was gonna be a busy day. We knew it was gonna be a successful day. All thanks to the prep Diana led on to make it so special.

Some say it takes grit to put on a conference. Indeed it does. Luckily, each of us picked up a bags worth from that yellow container.

Team MoT miss you, Diana. Yet we know we'll see you soon enough. 🤩

Simon Tomes
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Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community.
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