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DevTEST Conference North 2019

About

The DevOps & Testing Conference North will take place in Leeds on 24th and 25th September 2019.

The DevOps & Testing Conference North was developed by the same organisers as The National DevOps Conference and The European Software Testing Conference, which has been running in London since 2013, after it became apparent that a broad-spectrum industry event was needed in the north of England to cater for those in our northern cities, as well as our friends and colleagues in Ireland and Scotland.

The DevOps & Testing Conference North is targeted towards those interested in learning about this professional movement and its cultural variations that assist, promote and guide a collaborative working relationship between Development and Operations and those that recognise the importance of Software Testing within the Software Development Lifecycle.

The content is therefore geared towards:

C‐level IT Executives
Project Managers, Chief Engineers & Architects
Delivery / Environment / Release / Cloud / Networking & Security Professionals
QA Directors / Heads of Testing

The DevOps & Testing Conference North is a UK‐based conference that provides the DevOps & Software Testing community with an invaluable meeting point along with content and discussion forums that are facilitated and led by top industry figures – as well as a market leading exhibition for delegates to view the latest products and services available to them.

The ability to network with like-minded colleagues in a relaxed setting, and to question understanding and further embed my own is brilliant.

Angela BurrowLloyds Banking Group

I came away more energised that ever to improve the way we test

David Rutter-CloseDWP

Feedback

From the 2018 conference

1

Said the content was either “Good” or “Fantastic”

1

Said the conference was “Extremely well‑organised and executed”

1

Said the venue was excellent

1

Said would return in 2019

Attendees

The DevOps & Testing Conference North has its finger on the pulse as it is owned and supported by the industry leading journal TEST Magazine and is produced by the organisers of The European Software Testing Awards.

No other software testing conference in the UK or Europe can boast these credentials. This conference ensures that you get access to the latest analysis and ground-breaking research from authoritative sources – which enables you to keep one step ahead of market trends.

The DevOps & Testing Conference North does not solely rely upon impressive individuals to attract delegates. The organisers believe that in order to provide up‑to‑date and cutting‑edge content, the majority of individuals speaking to and addressing the audience should be appointed based on recent successes and projects.

By adopting this approach, delegates at the event receive pragmatic advice to current issues that, in turn, allows them to head back to the office and implement change with immediate effect.

So, what better way than to have a selection of speakers at The DevOps & Testing Conference North who have delivered or implemented projects, strategies, methodologies, management styles, innovations, ground‑breaking uses of technologies, or best practice approaches in the last 12 months – who have then gone on to win a prestigious and independent award for their feats?

Speakers at The DevOps & Testing Conference North are not just Heads of Testing, Managers, Directors or individuals that have been chosen due to their levels of knowledge. The speakers are active testing professionals that have fought their way through literally dozens and dozens of contemporaries and come out on top.

This is why the speakers at The DevOps & Testing Conference North are those who have delivered or implemented projects, strategies, methodologies, management styles, innovations, ground-breaking uses of technologies, and best practice approaches in the last 12 months. Many of these speakers have won prestigious and independent awards for their professional achievements.

Over 89% of the delegates at last year’s conferences said the content was good or fantastic, with 90% stating the keynote speakers were ‘good’ or ‘fantastic’

DevTEST North is open to any business or professional that takes an interest DevOps, Software Testing or Quality Assurance.

Over 200 Delegates

Team Leaders, Managers, Senior Managers
Heads, Directors, C‑Level
Testers, Architects, Consultants, Engineers

By sector

Technology
Financial
Retail
Professional Services
Gaming
Charity
Other

WHO WILL ATTEND?

CIOs
DevOps Managers
CTOs
Heads Of Test
Chief Architects
Heads Of QA / QA Leaders
Directors of IT
Heads of QA & Environment
Heads of Development
Software Developers
Heads of Digital Transformation
Test Assurance Managers
IT Change Directors
Test Portfolio Managers
Dev / Release / Ops Managers
Delivery Managers & Project Managers
Cloud Professionals
Chief Engineers & Security Professionals

Sponsorship Packages

All sponsorship packages include:

Branding on the conference website homepage
Company name, logo and profile to appear in the conference programme (max. 30 words)
Your logo will be prominently displayed around the event on all event signage
Your logo will appear in the conference programme
Benefit from unlimited use of the event logo
All lunch and refreshments will be provided

Sponsorship Packages

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Event Partner

Exhibitor

Marketing collateral

Company profile on the website

1350 words

1000 words

500 words

350 words

1 piece of company literature will be included in the delegate show bags

Speaking at the conference

Opening 25 minute keynote session on Day 1 and a 25 minute speaking slot on Day 2

1 x 25 minute speaking slot

Hosting a 60 minute Executive Workshop session

10% discount to be offered to all individuals that attend the conference as a direct recommendation

Free conference passes

6x free 2-day passes ‑ £150 per additional conference pass

3x free 2-day passes ‑ £200 per additional conference pass

2x free 2-day passes ‑ £250 per additional conference pass

Advertisement in the conference programme

1 page (included)

1 page @ £500

1 page @ £650

Stand space

4m x 2m

3m x 2m

Contact details of attendees

Additional sponsorship options

Executive Workshop

Prize Draw Sponsor

Bag Sponsor

Hosting of 1 x 60 minute Executive Workshop Session

Really get inside the minds of key industry professionals by hosting a thought leadership roundtable session based on a subject of your choice. Engage, interact, build relationship with delegates over a 1.5 hour period. You could also add further value to your session by including a 1 x 3m pull up banner.

The Conference will conclude with a Prize Draw, where one delegate will take home a high value prize, engraved with your company name, as a memory from the event. A representative from your organisation will be on stage to draw the winner and congratulate them in person.

The sponsorship package also includes the option to give a 15 minute closing remark to mark the end of the event.

To ensure your brand is seen by all delegates, speakers, and visitors for the entire duration of the conference why not sponsor the show bags? As the sole bag sponsor your logo will be prominently displayed on all show bags. As an added extra you also gain the opportunity to include a double‑sided A4 flyer in each bag.

£2,750

£3,500

£2,000

Badge & Lanyard Sponsor

Wi‑Fi Sponsor

Pull Up Banners

A really striking and effective way to increase your brand awareness is to sponsor the badges and lanyards – with hundreds being produced it is a guaranteed way to gain immediate visibility to all those that attend The National Software Testing Conference.

As the Wi‑Fi sponsor not only will you gain branding throughout the event with your logo appearing on all event specific materials that range from the event programme right through to the event signage, in addition to this the Wi-Fi‑code card will be prominent with your branding. You will also gain the opportunity to place a double‑sided A4 sheet in the delegate packs.

Pull ups are a very cost effective way of ensuring your brand is visible at key points around The National DevOps Conference. It may be that you opt for a pull up that is positioned outside one of the seminar theatres, or perhaps you would like it at the registration desk so it’s the first thing visitors see – either way a pull up is a really great marketing tool that you can take away with you after the event and use time and time again.

£750

£1,295

£495