With over 1,600 sessions at Dreamforce 2024, finding the best ones can feel overwhelming — especially for QAs and testers focused on the Salesforce ecosystem. But don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you!
Check out our handpicked top 13 sessions that promise to deliver the most value, insights, and actionable strategies tailored for QA professionals and testers. From advanced testing techniques to integrating automation into your workflows, these sessions will help you stay ahead of the curve and elevate your quality game.
1. Sandbox Best Practices
Dates and Times
- Sep 17, 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM PDT
- Sep 18, 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PDT
- Sep 19, 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM PDT
Location
Marriott, Level B2, Salon 4
Focus
Environment documentation, independent testing, automated deployments
Objectives
- Document environment architecture, testing strategy, duties, and deployment rules
- Execute independent Unit, Integration, Performance, and UAT testing
- Deploy fixes automatically and trigger regression tests
2. Build, Test, and Scale with Sandboxes and Scale Test
Dates and Times
- Sep 17, 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM PDT
- Sep 19, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM PDT
Location
Moscone West, L2, Codey Theater
Focus
Scale testing challenges, best practices
Objectives
- Identify challenges with Scale Test and Sandboxes for application performance
- Utilize Scale Test features for optimizing applications
- Apply best practices for effective scale testing
3. Discover the Basics of Lightning UI Performance Testing
Date and Time
Sep 17, 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM PDT
Location
Moscone West, L1 Forest, Developer Theater
Focus
Performance metrics, testing single-page apps
Objectives
- Understand Lightning Performance metrics and data capture.
- Learn to write Lightning UI Performance tests.
- Address performance testing challenges in single-page applications.
4. Get Started with Application Lifecycle Management and DevOps
Date and Time
Sep 18, 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM PDT
Location
Moscone South, LL, Content Pavilion, Stage 9
Focus
ALM principles, DevOps tools, testing strategies
Objectives
- Understand ALM and DevOps fundamentals
- Learn about DevOps Center, Sandboxes, Data Mask, and Scale Test
- Explore strategies to empower teams for AI innovations
5. LWC Jest Testing Fundamentals for Unbreakable Solutions
Date and Time
Sep 18, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM PDT
Location
Moscone West, L3, Room 3018
Focus
Jest testing in Salesforce
Objectives
- Place Jest testing in the context of a Salesforce testing strategy
- Create easy-to-maintain Jest tests
6. How to Build and Test Data Cloud in a Sandbox
Date and Time
Sep 18, 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM PDT
Location
Moscone South, LL, Content Pavilion, Stage 9
Focus
Sandbox testing for Data Cloud
Objectives
- Understand Salesforce Sandboxes types
- Set up and implement Data Cloud in Sandbox
- Use Sandbox for safe and effective testing
7. Accessibility Testing: Manual and Automated Approaches
Date and Time
Sep 18, 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM PDT
Location
Moscone West, L2, Astro Theater
Focus
Accessibility testing
Objectives
Not specified
8. The Data Cloud Development Lifecycle
Date and Time
Sep 18, 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM PDT
Location
Moscone West, L2, Data Cloud Theater
Focus
DevOps for Data Cloud
Objectives
- Understand DevOps fundamentals for Data Cloud
- Integrate Data Cloud into the development lifecycle
- Use Salesforce best practices for secure deployment
9. Beyond Boundaries: Quality Testing at Speed and Scale
Date and Time
Sep 19, 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
Location
Metreon AMC, L3, Theater 9
Focus
Automated testing for multiple environments
Objectives
- Impact of automated testing on QA for multiple personas and environments
- Deliver automated testing rapidly at scale
- Streamline QA across Salesforce orgs
10. Unified Evaluation, Testing, and Monitoring for Better AI
Date and Time
Sep 19, 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM PDT
Location
Moscone West, L2, Einstein Theater
Focus
AI evaluation and testing
Objectives
Not specified
11. How Amgen Future Proofs its Enterprise DevOps Practice
Date and Time
Sep 19, 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM PDT
Location
Moscone North, LL, Campground, Theater 3
Focus
Copado, CICD, AI in DevOps
Objectives
- Use Copado to scale DevOps
- Utilize CI/CD and robotic testing
- Integrate advanced tools and AI for DevOps
12. Revolutionizing Brenntag’s DevOps with Testing and AI
Date and Time
Sep 18, 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM PDT
Location
Moscone North, LL, Campground, Theater 3
Focus
Copado and AI-driven DevOps
Objectives
- Enhance DevOps with Copado
- Create DevOps operational efficiency with testing
- Use AI-driven solutions in DevOps
13. Real and Secure AI with ACCELQ’s Test Automation Copilot 360
Date and Time
Sep 18, 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM PDT
Location
Moscone North, LL, Campground, Theater 2
Focus
AI-powered test automation
Objectives
- Develop AI-powered test automation logic
- Utilize AI for design, sustainability, and execution resilience
- Manage change and gain insights with AI
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