Agile Testing Alliance is proud to present #ATANCRMeetup12.
We are pleased to announce our 12th NCR Meetup, hosted at Nagarro Software Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This event is organized in partnership with Nagarro and Moolya.
Meetup Theme : AI-First Testing: From Learning to Leading
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Date: 25th July 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Nagarro Software Pvt Ltd – Plot 6B, Sub. Major Laxmi Chand Rd, Maruti Udyog, Sector 18, Sarhol, Gurugram, Haryana 122015
Location Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zqj21uVCCWiqGThj8
Seats are limited. Register now to secure your spot at #ATANCRMeetup12.
#ATANCRMeetup12 Agenda:
Time Topic
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Registration
2:00 PM to 2:15 PM Welcome Address by Khimanand Upreti
2:15 PM to 2:45 PM Session 1: The Judgment Economy: Why Great Testers Will Win the AI Era by Manoj Kumar
2:45 PM to 2:55 PM Q&A and Handover
2:55 PM to 3:25 PM Session 2: The Art of AIOps by Dheeraj Chauhan
3:25 PM to 4:00 PM AI Testathon exclusive by QABash
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Tea and Coffee + Networking
4:30 PM to 5:35 PM Panel Discussion on Topic : “The Great QA Reset — what should change, what should stay, and what comes next.”
Panelists: Deepshikha, Roopam Chopra, Rahul Arora & Ish Abbi
Moderator: Manoj Kumar
5:35 PM to 5:45 PM Closing Remarks by Abhay Kumar Singh + Photos
7:00 PM onwards Followed by Moolya’s QATR dinner circle, Venue : 32nd Milestone
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM | Registration |
| 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM | Welcome Address by Khimanand Upreti |
| 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM | Session 1: The Judgment Economy: Why Great Testers Will Win the AI Era by Manoj Kumar |
| 2:45 PM to 2:55 PM | Q&A and Handover |
| 2:55 PM to 3:25 PM | Session 2: The Art of AIOps by Dheeraj Chauhan |
| 3:25 PM to 4:00 PM | AI Testathon exclusive by QABash |
| 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM | Tea and Coffee + Networking |
| 4:30 PM to 5:35 PM | Panel Discussion on Topic : “The Great QA Reset — what should change, what should stay, and what comes next.” Panelists: Deepshikha, Roopam Chopra, Rahul Arora & Ish Abbi Moderator: Manoj Kumar |
| 5:35 PM to 5:45 PM | Closing Remarks by Abhay Kumar Singh + Photos |
| 7:00 PM onwards | Followed by Moolya’s QATR dinner circle, Venue : 32nd Milestone |
Speakers
Manoj Kumar
VP - Technology, Moolya
Session 1 Title : The Judgment Economy: Why Great Testers Will Win the AI Era
Session Overview : How AI is reshaping the role of software testing. Why judgment, critical thinking, and risk analysis are becoming the most valuable testing skills. Moving beyond test execution to building release confidence. The evolving role of testers as quality and business advisors. Practical insights on preparing QA teams for the AI era.
Dheeraj Chauhan
Global Delivery Director, Nagarro
Session 2 Title : The Art of AIOps
Session Overview : The Art of AIOps is not about tools, algorithms, or platforms—it is about developing the mindset, judgment, and operational discipline required to turn data into insight, insight into action, and action into business outcomes.
Panel Members
Deepshikha
Associate Director
Nagarro
Roopam Chopra
Director of Technology
Material
Rahul Arora
Engineering Manager - QA
PayPay
Ish Abbi
Director, SDET
Sprinklr
Manoj Kumar
VP - Technology
Moolya
(Moderator)
Organizing Team
Aditya Garg
CEO AvanteNow,
Steering Committee Member
Agile Testing Alliance
Khimanand Upreti
Managing Director Quality Assurance
Nagarro
Abhay Kumar Singh
Staff Engineer Technical Lead
Nagarro
Ishan Dev Shukl
Volunteer
Agile Testing Alliance
Anand D
Outbound Marketing Strategist
Moolya
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