Warsaw’s QA Europe 2025 Conference returned for its second edition on October 2, 2025, and it was leveling up - literally - on the 23rd floor of the Polish capital’s Financial Center tower. It’s an event where tech minds from all over, QA pros, testers, devs, consultants, AI folks, and big-league companies, come together to swap ideas, catch up on tools and trends, and get inspired.
Our teammate Tamas Sajo was there this year. Here’s how it went down, in his own words:
"Warsaw compensated me well with a beautiful sunny day for the very early morning flight. The conference was hosted in the offices of BEC Financial Services, big shoutout to the organizers, TechEvents, for picking such a cool spot."
The crowd was solid, the coffee was strong, and the talks kicked off after a much-needed breakfast. Good energy from the start.
Piotr Cieszkowski kicked off the day with a fantastic presentation, diving into when it's worth having a dedicated tester team and when you might be able to go without. His key message?
"If you're working on mission-critical software, there's no question: you need a QA team, and the earlier you involve them, the better."
Another important takeaway was about automation. While it’s not a silver bullet, when used wisely, automation can be a powerful partner. If it makes sense, automate!
Piotr leads a QA team at BEC, so he clearly knows what he's talking about.
Another BEC colleague, Alona Kovalenko, brought a valuable perspective by exploring the psychological side of being a QA manager, especially how to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself. Testing can be a demanding role, with pressure coming from developers, product owners, and deadlines. That’s why it’s important to stay grounded: know what drives you, understand why your work matters, and don’t ignore the warning signs when things start to feel off.
She also shared some great advice for QA leads: keep your team motivated and make sure they feel valued. If things slow down, offer side projects to keep engagement high. Most importantly, remember, QA is a crucial part of any team.
Arkadiusz Jelonek took us on a deep dive into the technical side of things, highlighting tools and frameworks like Vitest and Playwright. He shared some compelling stats and trends, giving us a clear picture of how quickly the industry is shifting and which technologies are rising to the top as new standards.
The session Artur Ziółkowski took a more technical turn with a strong focus on Python-based testing, as we explored the power of Robot Framework. We got a hands-on look at how it can tackle everyday QA challenges, along with a walkthrough of its ecosystem - packed with helpful libraries and integrations that make test automation more efficient and even fun to work with.
Starting from the basics and moving into real-world examples, the talk offered practical insights on writing clean, maintainable tests. Whether you're a manual tester or deep into automation, there were plenty of takeaways to enhance your approach and streamline your team's testing process.
I always appreciate when professionals share real, honest experiences, especially the tough ones. That’s what makes events like this truly valuable.
Maciej Wyrodek gave us exactly that, walking us through Displate’s ongoing and surprisingly complex migration away from Cypress. What seemed like a simple technical decision turned into a long, challenging journey filled with organizational hurdles, unexpected pitfalls, and lessons you only learn the hard way. One key takeaway:
"Swapping frameworks is never just about rewriting tests, it’s a much bigger operation. A great reminder of what not to do when making big changes in your test strategy."
I always value when speakers bring their own stories to the stage, and Michał Wilkowski did just that. He opened up about navigating work with ADHD, offering a perspective that felt genuine and grounded in real experience, not theory.
His examples were unique and memorable, and judging by the reactions in the room, I wasn’t the only one who found them both relatable and insightful. He also shared practical takeaways on setting quality standards and building a strong testing culture.
The QA Europe 2025 Conference highlighted again that QA is an essential part of the IT processes. Automated testing in particular can effectively support the operation of various IT systems, avoiding malfunctions and the resulting loss of revenue or or additional expenses.
ProofIT has nearly 20 years of experience in test automation and performance testing for SMEs and multinational companies in many industries, such as banking, fintech, aviation or automotive. Its own developed tools - ACE, the functional testautomation tool and PeACE, the performance testing and evaluation tool - provide companies with the opportunity to take automated testing into their own hands.
If you have any questions about what you experienced at the conference or would like to comment on what was said, we look forward to your message to the email address below: business@proofit.tech
Professional conferences like this always fill us with new inspiration! Let's meet again next time!
