Throwback Wednesday: The stage is set
16 Sep 2026
20th September 2023, Stanley Dock, Liverpool. TestBash 2023.
I took this photo just after 7am, before the room filled up and various folks took to the stage. Funny what an empty stage looks like.
Can you image yourself on it? I reckon so. Well, perhaps not this one but a much bigger stage at the Brighton Dome. Have you seen how mega the stage is compared to this one? I encourage you to explore and find some Moment photos on here.
Don't let the size of the Dome stage put you off though, the 99 second talks are there for everyone to give it a go. Join the queue at the end of the MoTaCon day and share some reflections, make a statement, or just say hi.
Isn't it great we offer this service as part of a professional membership. It's all connected to our community as a service ethos. Everything is connected and it's a service we are delighted to provide.
Amazing to reflect how much the MoTaverse (Ministry of Testing) has evolved since this photo was taken in 2023. Things are so much different. Things are much more positive, focused, joined-up and energetic. There's joy in the MoTaverse as an employee and community leader. I see joy in our members too.
I took this photo just after 7am, before the room filled up and various folks took to the stage. Funny what an empty stage looks like.
Can you image yourself on it? I reckon so. Well, perhaps not this one but a much bigger stage at the Brighton Dome. Have you seen how mega the stage is compared to this one? I encourage you to explore and find some Moment photos on here.
Don't let the size of the Dome stage put you off though, the 99 second talks are there for everyone to give it a go. Join the queue at the end of the MoTaCon day and share some reflections, make a statement, or just say hi.
Isn't it great we offer this service as part of a professional membership. It's all connected to our community as a service ethos. Everything is connected and it's a service we are delighted to provide.
Amazing to reflect how much the MoTaverse (Ministry of Testing) has evolved since this photo was taken in 2023. Things are so much different. Things are much more positive, focused, joined-up and energetic. There's joy in the MoTaverse as an employee and community leader. I see joy in our members too.
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.
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