Where'd everybody go?
23 Sep 2024
I can't remember if I took the photo on the left on day one or day two of TestBash Brighton 2024. Either way, I managed to sneak up to a platform area with my access-all-areas pass. It really captures the essence of The Corn Exchange – a hubbub of chit-chats and activity!
Around 5pm on day two I snuck backstage onto the platform and attempted to capture a similar shot after everything had been cleared. You can see another event team is already setting up for the evening. They were testing out the lights. Always be testing! I missed a trick by not asking the lighting person how they were testing the lighting. What an incredible event space.
The architecture is special and it's very cool the community gets to hang out here once a year.
Around 5pm on day two I snuck backstage onto the platform and attempted to capture a similar shot after everything had been cleared. You can see another event team is already setting up for the evening. They were testing out the lights. Always be testing! I missed a trick by not asking the lighting person how they were testing the lighting. What an incredible event space.
The architecture is special and it's very cool the community gets to hang out here once a year.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
he/him
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. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
Open To
Write
Teach
Speak
Mentor
CV Reviews
Podcasting
Meet at MoTaCon 2026
Review Conference Proposals
Sign in
to comment
MoTaCon is coming, have you got your ticket yet?
Explore MoT
What I learned about influence by becoming a stakeholder
Boost your career in software testing with the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate. Learn essential skills, from basic testing techniques to advanced risk analysis, crafted by industry experts.
Into the MoTaverse is a podcast by Ministry of Testing, hosted by Rosie Sherry, exploring the people, insights, and systems shaping quality in modern software teams.
