Join other influential software test and quality assurance professionals that meet face-to-face at two three day meetings and the annual conference to network, exchange ideas and share information. Forum members will meet to discuss cutting edge ideas and emerging trends while solving challenges and developing strategies as a group. You will return to the office refreshed with improved business acumen and the vision to evolve people, processes and technologies.
Meetings include industry facilitators, the hottest topics in the industry, and the ability to network with peers facing the same issues and challenges. In addition to other beneficial benefits, Forum memberships also include an annual conference pass, two in-person meetings and access to an online network to maintain the relationships created through this interactive group experience.
Who Should Join?
Executive Forum Membership ($4800.00)
Software test and quality assurance professionals who want advanced education, networking and idea-sharing with senior-level peers will benefit from joining the Executive Forum.
This membership has been created for the serious professional with at least five years experience in the software development, engineering, testing, quality, project manager, business analyst, or related field. This forum is for professionals that manage large groups of testers and quality teams with an emphasis on complex management issues. This group includes members from all industries. Interested members need to be willing to work with other industry leaders in developing strategic direction for the software development, testing, and quality industry. It will be helpful to have an understanding of process frameworks like ISO, Six Sigma, ITIL, PMP, COBIT, and how they impact software development to delivery. A willingness to work on committees that will address key issues in the industry and present them through publications and presentations is desired.
The goal of these groups is to bring together industry professionals that are interested in improving the industry, their organizations, and their careers. These groups are designed to challenge ideas, develop solutions, publish and share ideas that improve the overall profession.
A sample meeting agenda:
- Evening Networking Reception
Day One
- Breakfast
- Morning presentation with speaker/facilitator (Topic Based)
- Lunch (networking)
- Afternoon presentation with speaker/facilitator (topic based)
- Dinner (networking)
Day Two
- Breakfast
- Morning presentation with speaker/facilitator (Topic Based)
- Lunch (networking)
- Afternoon presentation with speaker/facilitator (topic based)
- Dinner (networking)
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Morning presentation with speaker/facilitator (Topic Based)
- Finish up at 11:00 AM
Join one of our three Vertical Forum Memberships: Financial, Healthcare, Government ($4800.00)
Some of the benefits to joining an industry-specific forum are enhanced learning and sharing opportunities with peers knowledgeable about the challenges your industry is facing. In addition, as a working body each member within the group strives to share knowledge that will make a difference for the advancement of the industry. This knowledge sharing process improves industry best practices that you can take back to the office to make a positive difference in your organization.
A sample meeting agenda:
- Evening Networking Reception
Day One
- Breakfast
- Morning presentation with speaker/facilitator (Industry Based Topic)
- Lunch (networking)
- Afternoon presentation with speaker/facilitator (Industry Based Topic)
- Dinner (networking)
Day Two
- Breakfast
- Morning presentation with speaker/facilitator (Industry Based Topic)
- Lunch (networking)
- Afternoon presentation with speaker/facilitator (Industry Based Topic)
- Dinner (networking)
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Morning presentation with speaker/facilitator (Industry Based Topic)
- Finish up at 11:00 AM
This membership requires approval of the Redwood Collaborative Executive Team.
For more info: Rich Hand | 1-877-257-953 | email: rhand@redwoodco.com
*STP reserves the right to determine eligibility on these and any other factors that are determined to maintain a professional working group.