oose.campus, Hamburg-Altona
4. – 5. September 2026(ICS)
QS Barcamp 2026
We are now entering the 10th round of our QS Barcamp – a very special anniversary! For a decade, the Barcamp has been bringing together quality-conscious individuals and testing enthusiasts for two days full of inspiration, exciting discussions, and valuable contacts.
The Barcamp principle
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Pitch
In the morning, everyone presents session ideas (5–60 min., talk, demo, or discussion).
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Plan
We cluster topics, fill the slots – you choose freely.
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Go
Learn, share, network. All on equal terms.
What has really changed in testing and what will remain the same in the future.
Richard Seidl with the keynote "10 Years, 100 Revolutions, 1 Constant"
If you believe the conference programs of the last ten years, software testing has reinvented itself about a hundred times. Shift Left, Shift Right, LowCode, NoCode, DevOps... The reality in projects was more low-key: Agile became the norm, automation became a craft, and pipelines became part of everyday life. Some of these changes happened quietly and unobtrusively; others came with a lot of fanfare and costly detours. Richie reflects on the decade with a smile: What was genuine change, and what was just new packaging? What was naive, what was just a show, and which ideas were ahead of their time? But above all: What has really changed over all these years?
Agenda
At Barcamp, you plan the program: slots with sessions, discussions, and lightning talks. The “open space” format provides a framework in which you can contribute your own topics or questions and then work on them in a self-organized and collaborative manner during the sessions. Contribution suggestions, ideas, and suggestions are welcome in advance in the StugHH.
Select a slot to read the details or pitch spontaneously on site.
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Richard Seidl
Speaker
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Georg Haupt
Trainer, Consultant
Arriving together
The doors open shortly before 6:00 p.m., then you can enter. Show your ticket, check off the list, and head to the HoheLoft.
Keynote - 10 Years, 100 Revolutions, 1 Constant
Richard Seidl - 10 Years, 100 Revolutions, 1 Constant
If you believe the conference programs of the last ten years, software testing has reinvented itself about a hundred times. Shift Left, Shift Right, LowCode, NoCode, DevOps... The reality in projects was more low-key: Agile became the norm, automation became a craft, and pipelines became part of everyday life. Some of these changes happened quietly and unobtrusively; others came with a lot of fanfare and costly detours. Richie reflects on the decade with a smile: What was genuine change, and what was just new packaging? What was naive, what was just a show, and which ideas were ahead of their time? But above all: What has really changed over all these years?
Barbecue Event
In the evening, it's time for the well-known and popular barbecue event—Georg will be cooking, or rather grilling, for us again with a stake in hand.
Arrival
We meet refreshed and drink freshly brewed coffee. Enjoy a light snack and a quick chat before we get started.
Welcome and organizational matters
Prepare your pitch – this slot is for introductions and session planning.
Open Space #1
Here you will have the opportunity to discuss your topics. Everyone is invited to participate.
Lunch Break
Here you will have the opportunity to discuss your topics. Everyone is invited to participate.
Open Space #2
Here you will have the opportunity to discuss your topics. Everyone is invited to participate.
Closing Marketplace
A short presentation and closing round. The sessions will be briefly presented.
After-work drinks to round off the day
Whether beer, soda, or water, we want to raise a glass with you at the end and deepen one or two contacts.
Why participate?
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Knowledge.
Micro-sessions on tools, automation, QA strategies – from practitioners for practitioners.
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Network
Meet the Hamburg testing community. Find sparring partners, mentors, jobs.
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Momentum
Two days of input that you can apply directly on Monday.
Impressions
Sponsors & Partners
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3X STEPS GmbH
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ASQF e.V.
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cimt ag
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Conciso GmbH
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Consid GmbH
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iSQI GmbH
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oose eG
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QESTIT GmbH
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trendig technology services GmbH
FAQ
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Yes — cancellation is possible up to 30 days before the start of the event.
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Yes — Find the information here
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Interested parties should submit an abstract or proposal in good time.
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You can buy your ticket here.
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The usual online payment methods are available in the ticket shop. Once you have booked your ticket in the shop, you will receive a confirmation email.
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Slides for the keynote speech are already available for download (“Keynote Slides”) on the website. The open space sessions are self-organized, which means that participants actively contribute and organize their own materials if necessary.
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Please contact the event organizers directly (e.g., by emailing Maximilian Voigt) so that appropriate arrangements can be made for catering.
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Yes — there is a link to a Code of Conduct on the website-footer, which ensures that all participants treat each other with respect.
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Yes — on Friday: 6:00 p.m. arrival, 6:30 p.m. keynote speech, 7:30 p.m. barbecue/networking event. On Saturday: 9:00 a.m. arrival, 9:30 a.m. welcome & session planning, 10:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. open space, 12:45–2:00 p.m. lunch break, 2:00–4:45 p.m. open space, 4:45–5:00 p.m. closing, 5:00 p.m. after-work drinks.
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Yes – students can apply for a student ticket by scanning their student ID card and sending it by email to Maximilian Voigt with the subject line “Free ticket QS Barcamp.”
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Yes — according to the schedule for Saturday, there will be coffee and a small snack upon arrival at 9:00 a.m., for example.
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An “open space” (often referred to as a “marketplace”) is a format in which the agenda is not set in advance—participants contribute their own topics, choose sessions, and work on them together. With the Barcamp principle, you help shape the event.
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Admission on Friday (Day 1) is at 6:00 p.m. Breakfast/arrival is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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The QS Barcamp will take place on September 4 and 5, 2026, in Hamburg-Altona (address: oose eG, Schomburgstraße 50, 22767 Hamburg).
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The event is organized by the StugHH group (Hamburg Software Test User Group) in collaboration with oose eG.
Organizers
StugHH stands for the Hamburg Software Test User Group. We organize ourselves via LinkedIn and meet regularly for events, workshops, and lectures in Hamburg—essentially a real-life group that coordinates online. Discuss, network, exchange ideas, or just chat. Discover that others are facing similar problems or have already found a solution. True to the motto: Explore – Experiment – Error, we want to make mistakes in order to learn from them. But above all, we want to have fun. Want to find out more? Then visit our Barcamp or become part of StugHH! We look forward to meeting you and helping you implement your ideas!
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Christian Kram
Trainer, Consultant
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Georg Haupt
Trainer, Consultant
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Maximilian Voigt
Sales
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Maik Nogens
Test Specialist
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Jörg Sievers
Test Specialist
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Ursula Beiersdorf
Testmanager