Breakpoint 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Keith Klain

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.