MSTB Software Testing Conference 2008 (SOFTEC 2008)
TESTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The MSTB Software Testing Conference 2008 is one of the most anticipated conference in 2008.
With the theme ‘Testing To The Next Level’, this annual conference will be the first conference
ever in Malaysia, and will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27-28 August 2008.
As the organizer of the Conference, Malaysian Software Testing Board
(www.mstb.org)
invites all IT professionals, students, corporations to participate in this conference that forms the
platform for knowledge and experience sharing in the areas of software testing.
Welcome Message by Mastura Abu Samah, MSTB Conference Chair
On behalf of Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB), I am pleased to invite you to the first
ever MSTB Software Testing Conference – SOFTEC 2008, on August 27-28, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. SOFTEC 2008 is organized by MSTB, and supported by
various industry partners, government agencies and associations in the IT industry.
As the inaugural conference in Malaysia under the auspices of MSTB, the conference is the first
small step that sets the stage for the software testing community in the region to
congregate with experts from all over the world. With the theme ‘Testing
To the Next Level’, this simple interpretation of the software testing community’s readiness for
the next big things shall be the feature of the conference. The conference shall establish an
awareness of the software testing industry in Malaysia, and to share the world’s best practices
amongst test professional to propagate the testing industry to the next level. The Conference
will feature keynotes and presentations addressing the Government, Academia and Industry tracks,
with high-quality knowledge materials delivered by members of the international quality engineering
community. All lectures will be delivered in English.
Satellite events organized throughout the conference week include exhibitions by leading industry
organizations to demonstrate their tools and services, as well as tutorials and test clinic conducted
by experts in the industry. A public ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) and ISTQB
Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) course and examinations will also be conducted.
SOFTEC 2008 will be an annual event, so mark these dates and register your seats early
to be part of this conference. I would be pleased to welcome you in Kuala Lumpur, and I hope you
will have a rewarding time at the conference. On behalf of my host country, I would also like to
invite you to join in the Malaysia’s 51st National Day Celebration on August 31st, and explore our
multi-faceted beautiful country during your stay here.
“Selamat Datang” to Kuala Lumpur!
Sincerely,
Mastura Abu Samah
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