The test before the swarm
28 Sep 2026
In this moment:
Rosie Sherry
It's the 1st of October 2025 at 08:48 in the morning. Hundreds of people have already entered the Brighton Dome mingling in the Corn Exchange whilst others wait in the queue to enter the building for what will be the last ever TestBash.
Even though the attendees don't know it, Rosie Sherry is minutes away from announcing the birth of MoTaCon.
Time moves fast during a conference like MoTaCon and it's amazing how spaces change throughout the day.
For 2026, we've got it all covered on the MoTaCon event page, including a handy map and a couple of downloadable schedules.
I'm looking forward to this space changing throughout the day again. Such is community, it's fluid and moves with the energy of the crowd.
Isn't it great the MoTaverse creates and fosters this energy.
Even though the attendees don't know it, Rosie Sherry is minutes away from announcing the birth of MoTaCon.
Time moves fast during a conference like MoTaCon and it's amazing how spaces change throughout the day.
For 2026, we've got it all covered on the MoTaCon event page, including a handy map and a couple of downloadable schedules.
I'm looking forward to this space changing throughout the day again. Such is community, it's fluid and moves with the energy of the crowd.
Isn't it great the MoTaverse creates and fosters this energy.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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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.”
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