May 2026 Summaries

Breakpoint 2026 showcased over 50,000 attendees and 75 experts discussing AI-driven testing, highlighting the practical insights from real teams. The State of AI in Software Testing 2026 report reveals that 61% of teams now employ AI in testing workflows, though a performance gap is emerging. BrowserStack's product updates enhance various tools, including App Automate's expansion to support React Native, Webview, and Flutter applications, and Percy & App Percy's improvements in CI failure debugging and visual comparisons. Accessibility features have been upgraded to comply with WCAG 2.2 AA standards, and App Accessibility now includes role-based access control and enhanced screen reader support. Test Reporting & Analytics offers new build management and API capabilities, while Test Management and Low Code Automation receive storage and browser version support enhancements. Community updates encourage participation in BrowserStack QA Meetups and reflect on the importance of quality in software development.

Andrew Knight, Senior Director of Product Management at Cycle Labs, uniquely bridges the worlds of open-source advocacy and enterprise platform building, drawing insights from both to enhance software testing with AI. At Cycle Labs, he leverages open-source tools like Selenium WebDriver and draws inspiration from innovations in projects such as Playwright's AI tooling to integrate similar features into enterprise platforms. Knight's upcoming session at Breakpoint 2026, titled "Behavior-Driven Context Engineering," will explore how AI advancements make it possible to generate code and tests from well-constructed specifications, emphasizing the importance of context engineering in test automation. He highlights the significant shift AI tools bring to testing, transforming test creation from a manual process to one driven by context and AI automation. Knight also notes that a common mistake in managing complex infrastructures is treating them as tooling issues instead of systems issues, advocating for clear structural frameworks to manage dependencies and communication effectively. Outside work, he enjoys relaxing with his French bulldogs, working on classic cars, and playing video games, and he will be among several experts sharing practical insights at Breakpoint 2026.

Julio de Lima, a QA Manager at Capco, is set to share his expertise at Breakpoint 2026, where he will conduct a live session on building and testing APIs using AI code assistants like Copilot. His dual role as a QA leader and an educator is driven by his passion for continuous learning and community engagement, which he pursues through a YouTube channel dedicated to teaching software testing to the Brazilian community. Julio has been exploring AI in testing since 2018, emphasizing its role in enhancing productivity and the importance of technical skills in using AI responsibly. In his Breakpoint session, he will demonstrate creating an API, designing automated tests, and running them through a pipeline, providing attendees with practical insights into AI's contributions to software testing. Alongside other industry experts, Julio aims to equip testers with actionable knowledge they can immediately apply in their professional roles.

Keith Klain, Director of Quality Engineering at KPMG, will speak at Breakpoint 2026, sharing insights from his 25-year career in quality engineering within the financial sector, where regulatory exposure and market consequences significantly impact operations. In his session titled "The Death of Test Engineering," Klain challenges the prevalent notion that test automation inherently leads to better quality, advocating instead for a focus on understanding risk, failure, and system behavior. He expresses skepticism about the hype surrounding AI in testing, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions and understanding system failures. Klain also highlights his engagement with various tech-focused resources and his passion for family and travel, mentioning his recent solo hike in Surrey. Breakpoint 2026 will feature an array of industry experts, including Jason Huggins, Marc Boroditsky, and others, offering valuable insights for practitioners seeking substantial content over superficial trends.