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Before I was a software tester, I was a baker. I switched to find a job were I can keep learning and growing. Every day talking with other testers, diving into new skills, giving presentations, ...
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
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Previously known as TestBash, MoTaCon is the new name for our annual conference. It's where quality people gather. image
Previously known as TestBash, MoTaCon is the new name for our annual conference. It's where quality people gather.
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
contributed:
Big thanks to everyone who supported us through this wild year of building Epic Test Quest from early interviews to testing our prototypes and giving us honest feedback.
It was amazing to meet so ... image
Big thanks to everyone who supported us through this wild year of building Epic Test Quest from early interviews to testing our prototypes and giving us honest feedback. It was amazing to meet so ...
I've listened to Demi hosting TWiQ a number of times and she has always had very interesting things to say. So I wasn't go to miss her talk on Starting Continuous Quality. It was brilliant, loads o... image
I've listened to Demi hosting TWiQ a number of times and she has always had very interesting things to say. So I wasn't go to miss her talk on Starting Continuous Quality. It was brilliant, loads o...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/shout-out-to-demi" rel="noopener nofollow">Shout out to Demi</a> image
Shout out to Demi
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
contributed:
I've listened to Demi hosting TWiQ a number of times and she has always had very interesting things to say. So I wasn't go to miss her talk on Starting Continuous Quality. It was brilliant, loads o... image
I've listened to Demi hosting TWiQ a number of times and she has always had very interesting things to say. So I wasn't go to miss her talk on Starting Continuous Quality. It was brilliant, loads o...
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
contributed:
I wasn't sure what to expect from the MoTaCon craft table, but it was a hit!

Drop a comment with the names of people in this video. :) image
I wasn't sure what to expect from the MoTaCon craft table, but it was a hit! Drop a comment with the names of people in this video. :)
TestBash is dead. Long live MoTaCon! image
TestBash is dead. Long live MoTaCon!
Our tense selfie at MoTacon ๐Ÿค”....no not Gary Shannon... image
Our tense selfie at MoTacon ๐Ÿค”....no not Gary Shannon...
The MoTaCon (nee TrstBash) event team were on site from 7am getting everything ready. Hope you enjoyed the day?  image
The MoTaCon (nee TrstBash) event team were on site from 7am getting everything ready. Hope you enjoyed the day?
Glad to finally be immersed into some of the brilliant minds in the Testing space here at MoTaCon image
Glad to finally be immersed into some of the brilliant minds in the Testing space here at MoTaCon
After a great day of learning, chatting and exploring possibilities, it is always nice to look back at everything from the day... Plus the swag!

Bring on Day 2! image
After a great day of learning, chatting and exploring possibilities, it is always nice to look back at everything from the day... Plus the swag! Bring on Day 2!
Great day at the TestBash/ MOTaverse conference, meeting great enthusiastic people, gathering knowledge on different topics. Time to recharge for tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜Ž image
Great day at the TestBash/ MOTaverse conference, meeting great enthusiastic people, gathering knowledge on different topics. Time to recharge for tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Thanks for all the morning debriefing and support. image
Thanks for all the morning debriefing and support.
So many questions still:) but will follow your online course first and get back to you if they remain.

Br,
Ezra image
So many questions still:) but will follow your online course first and get back to you if they remain. Br, Ezra
Yesterday I gave my first 99-second talk at my first MoTaCon on disaster management! When things have gone completely wrong, remember:

- We know: Share the facts, without speculation but also wi... image
Yesterday I gave my first 99-second talk at my first MoTaCon on disaster management! When things have gone completely wrong, remember: - We know: Share the facts, without speculation but also wi...
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
awarded Barry Ehigiator for:
<div>You did an amazing talk at MoTaCon!</div> image
You did an amazing talk at MoTaCon!
<div>You were brilliant on Day 1 at MoTaCon 2025!</div> image
You were brilliant on Day 1 at MoTaCon 2025!
<div>Brilliant talk, notes taken, you smashed it!</div> image
Brilliant talk, notes taken, you smashed it!
<div>Well done, Demi! I really enjoyed your presentation!ย </div> image
Well done, Demi! I really enjoyed your presentation!ย 
<div>Congratulations on your first conference talk!</div> image
Congratulations on your first conference talk!
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
awarded Jarsto van Santen for:
<div>Thanks for the shoutout! Loved hearing how my talk was useful.</div> image
Thanks for the shoutout! Loved hearing how my talk was useful.
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
awarded Kulas Angeles for:
<div>I absolutely loved your testbash talk!</div> image
I absolutely loved your testbash talk!
<div>Amazing talk Demi. Well done!!!</div> image
Amazing talk Demi. Well done!!!
<div>Thanks for a great talk</div> image
Thanks for a great talk
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
awarded Ash Coleman Hynie for:
<div>Thanks for all the support at my first ever conference talk!</div> image
Thanks for all the support at my first ever conference talk!
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/first-conference-and-first-time-speaking-at-a-conference" rel="noopener nofollow">First conference and first time speaking at a conference</a> image
First conference and first time speaking at a conference
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First conference and first time speaking at a conference
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
contributed:
Had An amazing time at MoTaCon 2025, did a first ever talk at a conference and had amazing support! image
Had An amazing time at MoTaCon 2025, did a first ever talk at a conference and had amazing support!
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
contributed:
Had An amazing time at MoTaCon 2025, did a first ever talk at a conference and had amazing support! image
Had An amazing time at MoTaCon 2025, did a first ever talk at a conference and had amazing support!
<div>Great talk. You did amazing and thank you for the shout out ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜</div> image
Great talk. You did amazing and thank you for the shout out ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜
<div>Congratulation on delivering your first ever talk at Testbash! It was a really excellent talk.ย </div> image
Congratulation on delivering your first ever talk at Testbash! It was a really excellent talk.ย 
<div>Amazing to see a presentation from less experienced tester and get the knowledge shared.</div> image
Amazing to see a presentation from less experienced tester and get the knowledge shared.
<div>Really inspiring talk at testbash. Really helpful for getting started with CQ and inspire others in our teams</div> image
Really inspiring talk at testbash. Really helpful for getting started with CQ and inspire others in our teams
<div>Congrats on your first MoTaCon talk!ย </div> image
Congrats on your first MoTaCon talk!ย 
I love going to tech conferences.

I keep an open mind and fill my brain with ideas.

I plan my day and donโ€™t plan. Either works.

I check to see if itโ€™s ok to speak to someone who is by them... image
I love going to tech conferences. I keep an open mind and fill my brain with ideas. I plan my day and donโ€™t plan. Either works. I check to see if itโ€™s ok to speak to someone who is by them...
Adopt combinatorial testing, a technique you may never have heard of but should consider using daily. image
Adopt combinatorial testing, a technique you may never have heard of but should consider using daily.
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/this-week-in-testing-episodes/embracing-chaos-with-the-motaverse-by-your-side-ep-104" rel="noopener nofollow">Embracing chaos with the MoTaverse by your side - Ep 104</a> image
Embracing chaos with the MoTaverse by your side - Ep 104
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
contributed:
Embrace the chaos as testers share real-world struggles, celebrate Worldwide Tester Day, and tap into the MoTaverse for positive vibes, support, and fresh ideas. image
Embrace the chaos as testers share real-world struggles, celebrate Worldwide Tester Day, and tap into the MoTaverse for positive vibes, support, and fresh ideas.
<div>Thanks for co-hosting TWiT Episode 104 with Bug. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ</div> image
Thanks for co-hosting TWiT Episode 104 with Bug. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/that-time-bug-co-hosted-this-week-in-testing" rel="noopener nofollow">That time Bug co-hosted This Week In Testing</a> image
That time Bug co-hosted This Week In Testing
Demi Van Malcot
Demi Van Malcot
contributed:
The time that Simon Tomes was surprisingly replaced by Bug as co-host on TWIT episode 104 image
The time that Simon Tomes was surprisingly replaced by Bug as co-host on TWIT episode 104
May your cake be sweet and your bugs be few. image
May your cake be sweet and your bugs be few.
Explore different mindsets to improve testing, overcome bias, and add more value. image
Explore different mindsets to improve testing, overcome bias, and add more value.
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