Beyond Autocomplete: AI Agents as QA Teammates | Chicago Meetup

The Test Tribe 3rd Chicago Meetup – Beyond Autocomplete: AI Agents as Teammates in Quality Engineering

AI in testing has moved far beyond autocomplete and code suggestions. Today, AI agents can reason, collaborate, and take action across the quality engineering lifecycle — from test design to execution, analysis, and maintenance.

But where do these agents actually fit in real-world QA teams? What works in production? What breaks? And what’s still messy?

In this candid and practical session, Dan Snell explores how AI agents can operate as true teammates in Quality Engineering - not as magic tools, but as collaborators that augment human expertise. Expect honest insights, real examples, and lessons learned from hands-on experience.

Event Details

📅 Date: 27th January 2026 (Monday)
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Local Time)
🏢 Venue: Association Forum 209
10 S Riverside Plaza #800, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

Session: Beyond Autocomplete - Using AI Agents as Teammates in Quality Engineering

Speaker: Dan Snell

Key Takeaways

• How AI agents can think, collaborate, and act across the testing lifecycle
• Where agents genuinely fit into real QA workflows (not just demos)
• What works today, what breaks in practice, and what remains unsolved
• How to approach agent adoption with realistic expectations

About the speaker

Dan Snell is an engineering leader and quality advocate with deep experience exploring how emerging technologies can elevate software quality. Known for his pragmatic approach, Dan focuses on applying AI in ways that deliver real value—balancing innovation with engineering discipline.

He is passionate about helping teams move beyond hype to adopt tools and practices that improve quality, collaboration, and delivery outcomes.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn how AI agents can realistically support QA teams today
• Gain clarity on agent-based testing beyond marketing demos
• Hear honest lessons from real-world experimentation
• Connect with Chicago’s growing QA and testing community
• Be part of The Test Tribe’s 3rd Chicago Meetup

About The Test Tribe

The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 400+ events and 120K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, and community-driven learning experiences.

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