NSTQB

We are excited to be part of the Deerwalk Institute of Technology Job Fair 2026!

NSTQB will be there to connect with students, aspiring testers, and future tech professionals. If you are curious about software testing, certifications, or career opportunities in quality assurance, we would love to meet you.

Stop by our booth to explore software testing certifications, get career guidance and mentorship, and network with industry professionals.

📅 March 14
📍 DWIT Campus

Come say hello and learn how you can grow your career in software testing.

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥, in association with 𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐐𝐁, is working to create a space that brings together students, professionals, and everyone interested in software testing and quality assurance across the country.

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://forms.gle/ez6y6Q8yRHvsoMse6

Your response will help support future initiatives such as community learning events, knowledge sharing sessions, industry insights, and opportunities for networking and collaboration among testers.

If you are part of the testing community in Nepal, your participation would truly mean a lot to us.

Please take a moment to fill out the form and be part of this growing community.

On this International Women’s Day, NSTQB celebrates the women who contribute their expertise, passion, and leadership to the world of software testing.

Your dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration continues to inspire the next generation of professionals.

Thank you for strengthening the testing community.

Happy International Women’s Day.

To our testers, learners, and partners

May your year be as vibrant as Holi and as reliable as quality engineering.

Happy Holi from NSTQB 🌸

On February 21, 2026, 𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐐𝐁 𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝 2026 – 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 brought together testing professionals, industry leaders, and practitioners in Kathmandu for a day dedicated to learning, reflection, and meaningful conversations around software quality.

Hosted by NSTQB®- Nepal Software Testing Qualifications Body, the conference was about going back to fundamentals, questioning how we do things today, and exploring how quality practices need to evolve with real industry needs.

We were grateful to learn from our world class speakers, who shared practical insights and global perspectives with the community:
•Joel Oliveira brought valuable perspectives from his global experience, reinforcing the importance of strong foundations and continuous learning in quality practices.
• Michaël Pilaeten spoke about strengthening testing fundamentals and applying quality techniques grounded in international standards.
• Dmitrij Nikolajev challenged us to think differently with The Other ROI, looking beyond tools to understand the true value and regret in automation decisions.
• Dr. Lovelesh Beeharry shared how quality engineering must move beyond ex*****on to create real world impact.
• Nishan Portoyan spoke about future QA skills, critical thinking, and adapting quality fundamentals in an AI enabled world.
• Zsolt Hargitai shared practical approaches to test process improvement and maturity.
• Anit Shrestha brought in hands on industry experiences, real challenges, and lessons from working with large scale global platforms.

What stood out throughout the day was the shared understanding that quality is not just a role or a checklist. It is a mindset, a strategy, and a continuous journey of improvement.

Our sincere thanks to all the speakers, participants, volunteers, and community members who made this conference meaningful. Your engagement, questions, and openness to learning are what continue to raise the standard of quality practices in Nepal.

For those who attended, the event photos are available here

👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FnrWTgTLkowZMPj88VlK42HqR9v-nI_r?usp=sharing

NSTQB Ascend is more than a conference. It reflects a growing commitment to learning together, collaborating openly, and building a stronger quality community.

On February 19, 2026, 𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐐𝐁 𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩: 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 brought students, educators, and industry professionals together with one shared purpose to bridge academic learning with real world expectations in software testing.

From conversations around international standards and certifications to practical insights from global experts, the day was focused on clarity, direction, and preparedness for the future of QA education in Nepal.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our speakers Dr. Lovelesh Beeharry, Dmitrij Nikolajev, and Nishan Portoyan for sharing their knowledge, experience, and global perspectives with the community.

A special thank you to Deerwalk Institute of Technology for supporting us with both the venue and dedicated student volunteers, from DWIT Software Club and Deer Express whose energy and coordination played a key role in making the day successful.

We are also grateful to everyone who attended and actively participated. Your curiosity, questions, and engagement are what made Academia Connect truly meaningful.

At NSTQB®- Nepal Software Testing Qualifications Body, we believe quality education and strong industry alignment are essential to building confident professionals. Academia Connect was one step in that direction.

For everyone who attended, the event photos are available here
👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10v7zDgx74AWx0sNmB33_j_0VTtu2nU5n?usp=sharing

Feel free to explore, tag yourselves, and relive the moments.

This is just the beginning. More conversations, stronger connections, and higher standards ahead.

Tomorrow is the day.

On February 21, NSTQB will be hosting the NSTQB Ascend 2026 Quality Conference, bringing together the software testing community of Nepal with seven distinguished international and local quality leaders under one roof.

This is not just another conference.
It is a rare opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and reflect on where quality, testing, and careers are headed next.

From career growth and quality engineering to future skills, process improvement, automation thinking, and certification clarity, the sessions are designed to give you perspective you can actually carry back to your work.

📍 Venue
Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara

🕘 Time
Registration from 9:00 AM
Sessions begin at 9:30 AM

🚶 Walk in registration is still available

If you work in testing, quality, engineering, leadership, or are building your career in tech, this is a moment worth showing up for. Conversations like these do not happen often, and the people sharing the stage tomorrow do not come together every day.

Make the most of it.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Register now at
👉 https://nstqb.org/events/nstqb-ascend

Meet Michaël Pilaeten.

With nearly two decades of experience in software testing and quality education, Michaël plays a key role in shaping how testing fundamentals are defined and taught globally. He is deeply involved in evolving testing practices through his work on agile testing and foundational certification content, and he regularly supports professionals and organizations on their learning journeys.

At NSTQB Ascend 2026, Michaël will facilitate Certification Clarification and Open Q and A. This interactive session is designed for anyone considering certification or planning their next step. Participants can ask practical questions about certification paths, exam preparation, and what to expect from the current Foundation Level syllabus. The goal is simple: remove confusion, provide clarity, and help attendees make informed decisions about their certification journey.

If you have questions about certification, this is the session where you get clear answers.

February 21 2026
Mercure Hotel Sukedhara

Register now at https://nstqb.org/events/nstqb-ascend

Meet Anit Shrestha.

With more than 17 years of experience building and scaling global software platforms from Nepal, Anit brings a rare practitioner perspective to the Quality Conference. He has worked hands on as an engineer, led teams as a technology leader, and represented platforms in global partnerships where reliability and trust mattered as much as features.

At NSTQB Ascend 2026, Anit will present Apply Global Testing Excellence in Nepal. This session connects the global ideas shared throughout the day with the practical reality of building quality driven products from our own ecosystem. Through real experience and concrete examples, he will show how standards, testing discipline, and quality engineering translate into scalable systems and global credibility.

This session is designed to help professionals see what is possible from here and how quality becomes the foundation for growth, trust, and long term success.

February 21 2026
Mercure Hotel Sukedhara

Register now at https://nstqb.org/events/nstqb-ascend