Robot Framework Tampere Meetup

Welcome to the Robot Framework Tampere Meetup!
Join us for the first-ever official Robot Framework Meetup in Tampere on November 13, 2024!

This exciting event will feature a range of talks focused on the Robot Framework and related topics.

The day will kick off with a lunch sponsored by Copado, followed by an afternoon filled with engaging presentations, discussions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees over coffee and snacks.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the framework, this meetup is a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge, share ideas, and collaborate with the community. Don't miss out on this special gathering!

Agenda:

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch Offered by Copado
Let's kick off the day with a lunch offered by our event host, Copado.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Welcome and News from the Robot Framework Foundation
Miikka will introduce the Robot Framework Foundation, sharing exciting updates and ongoing projects, including the upcoming Robot Framework certification.

About Miikka:
As the Executive Director of Robot Framework Ry, Miikka leads the growth and development of the association, which revolves around the Robot Framework tool and its community.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Introduction to Robot Framework Core Development
Janne will discuss what it's like to develop the Robot Framework core, the key considerations to keep in mind, and how to get started if you want to contribute.

About Janne:
Janne is a principal consultant at Reaktor, and in his free time, he contributes to the Robot Framework core development as a member of the core team.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Customer Cases in Copado: The Benefits of Robot Framework
Copado is a global company offering DevOps for business applications along with a cloud-based test automation platform, Copado Robotic Testing. Copado started its journey with Robot Framework after acquiring Qentinel, one of the most valued test automation companies in Finland. At Qentinel, Robot Framework was utilized from the beginning, and after many learnings from consultation projects, a test automation product based on Robot Framework and cloud infrastructure was developed.

Now, for over three years, Copado's customers have been using Copado Robotic Testing in various projects, ranging from Salesforce web testing to complex mobile automations. Since Robot Framework is the fundamental part of Copado Robotic Testing, we have experience of its benefits in customer cases. Ease of adoption, cross-platform testing capabilities, and scalability with third-party libraries are all examples of the advantages our customers have benefited from using Robot Framework.

Copado continues to invest in Robot Framework. We are a foundation member, and our developers maintain the open-source QWeb library and contribute to the community.

About the Speakers from Copado:

• Joona Sinisalo: Senior Test Automation Specialist. Makes customers happy every day with Copado Robotic Testing, which is based on Robot Framework.
• Erkka Karimäki: Senior Test Automation Specialist. Makes customers happy every day with Copado Robotic Testing, which is based on Robot Framework.
• Jari Leskinen: Director, Test Engineering. Manages a global team of Copado Robotic Testing specialists. Responsible for scoping, making deals, and end-to-end delivery of professional service assignments for Copado Robotic Testing customers.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Accessibility Test Automation with Robot Framework and QAutoEQual
Tero Pesonen and Anssi Pekkarinen will talk about accessibility test automation using Robot Framework and QAutoEQual. (Further details to be announced)

About the Speakers from Q-Factory:

• Anssi Pekkarinen: CTO/Architect and Co-Founder at QAutomate Oy.
• Tero Pesonen: Lead Accessibility Strategist at Q-Factory.

Note: The current schedule is just a placeholder. We will officially start at 11 am and end around 4 pm, but we’ve planned plenty of time for in-depth discussions, questions, and breaks to keep everyone energized. The schedule is flexible, and we will adapt it as needed throughout the day.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kalevantie 2, 2 Kalevantie, Tampere, Finland