The Test Tribe 1st Barcelona Meetup - Where Quality Engineering Meets Testing as True Allies

Is QA still the bottleneck - or is it time we rewrote that story?

Join us at The Test Tribe’s 1st Barcelona Meetup for a powerful session with Rubén Fernández, Quality Engineering Lead and founder of QEvolution.tech, as he dives into the real challenges testers face - and how the synergy between Quality Engineering and Testing can flip the script from blame to collaboration, from silos to strategy.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, under pressure, or sidelined as a QA professional… this session is for you.

• Date: 30th June 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CET
• Venue: Fcm Lab Barcelona, Rambla de Catalunya, 6, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
• Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oRoheQwseL95YJM67

Session On - Quality Engineering & Testing: Close Friends

Session Overview: Let’s be honest - QA is often the first to get blamed and the last to get a seat at the table.

• “QA is the bottleneck.”
• “Test automation always lags.”
• “There’s a bug? Must be QA.”

Sound familiar? In this honest and forward-thinking session, Rubén Fernández breaks down these misconceptions and reframes the role of QA in a modern engineering culture. His message? Testing and Quality Engineering are not separate paths—they’re partners.

We’ll explore:

• The real reasons QA feels misunderstood—and what to do about it
• How to drive organizational commitment to quality
• Core principles of Quality Engineering that go beyond traditional testing
• How to evolve your QA role to match today’s expectations
• Some smart AI tips that are actually useful (not just buzzwords)

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the difference and overlap between Testing and Quality Engineering
• Learn how to build a quality mindset across your organization
• Evolve QA from a gatekeeper to a strategic enabler
• See how modern tools and AI can amplify—not replace—human judgment
• Take home practical ideas for transforming your QA role and culture

Speaker: Rubén Fernández

Rubén is a Quality Engineering Lead and the driving force behind QEvolution.tech, where he helps teams and companies build better software through strategic quality practices. A regular speaker, quality evangelist, and sometimes marathon runner, Rubén blends technical depth with practical experience.

He’s passionate about creating a world where QA isn’t the scapegoat—but the catalyst for excellence.

Why Attend?

If you’re a QA, SDET, test lead, or engineering leader ready to transform how your org thinks about quality, this session is the first step. Let’s kick off the Barcelona chapter by building a community where quality is a team sport - and everyone plays to win.

About The Test Tribe

​The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering global testers since 2018. With over 400+ events, 120K+ members across 130+ countries, we foster collaboration, upskilling, and career growth through expert courses, membership programs, cohorts, and community events.

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See you in Barcelona!