The community for software and system quality
ASQF e. V. is a leading IT quality network in the German-speaking world with over 1,000 members from companies and individuals in the software quality industry. As an interest group, we have been promoting the exchange and networking of IT experts in software testing, artificial intelligence and other IT topics for over 30 years. We develop guidelines and provide orientation for quality assurance in the AI era.
Our services
Events
We offer a wide range of regular events that combine specialist knowledge, networking and innovative impulses. With our own events, we create platforms for the exchange of knowledge on the latest trends and developments in the field of software quality. Whether workshops or conferences – our events are aimed at experts and companies who place great importance on software quality.
We also cooperate with renowned companies to offer partner events that complement our portfolio.
Specialist groups
The specialist groups form the core of our quality network. At regular events, the focus is on discussing current topics and innovative concepts. Participants have the opportunity to benefit from knowledge and the extensive experience of various experts in the software quality industry.
With an impressive number of more than 20 regional and national specialist groups, the ASQF e. V. is also present in your area. We would like to invite you to join us at the next meeting!
Further training
The ASQF e. V. offers you a wide range of IT training courses (personal certifications) developed by our own experts. By cooperating with recognized training providers and certification bodies , you will have the opportunity to take part in these training courses, strengthen your knowledge and obtain a qualifying certificate at the end.
At ASQF e. V. you can participate in IT training courses in various areas.
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News from the network
Events
Expert group meeting: Accessibility and AI
14.04. | 17:30 - 19:00Quality Night Hamburg 2026
16.04. | 16:30 - 21:00Quality Night Automotive
22.04. | 15:30 - 21:00
New knowledge
🎞️ Quality Engineering ist das neue Testen | Steffen Schild, ALTEN GmbH
9. Net Week (23.3.-26.3.2026), Net Week & Test Challenge🎞️ Testing Trends: Shift Left, Shift Right oder AI – Welcher Weg führt zur optimalen Qualität? | Mohamed Abouelmaati, Sogeti
9. Net Week (23.3.-26.3.2026), Net Week & Test Challenge🎞️ Asynchrone Workflows auch beim Testen richtig nutzen | Jens Weber
Domain-Driven Design: Missverständnisse vermeiden, um Investition zu sichern
Domain-Driven Design (DDD) verbindet Fachwissen und Softwareentwicklung, reduziert Missverständnisse und schafft langlebige, passgenaue Systeme.
We are always on the lookout for interesting specialist contributions in the form of project reports, specialist articles or similar, which we will publish on our blog. In this way, we enable members and stakeholders to initiate and engage in professional discourse through various channels.
Further training in software and system quality
Certified Professional for Project Management
The program combines the critical success factors and teaches comprehensive project management skills that are specifically tailored to the requirements of modern and industrial projects.
Certified Professional for Internet of Things
The focus of our training is on quality engineering as a key success factor for the development of IoT solutions and provides comprehensive skills in the area of the Internet of Things (IoT) for the entire team.
Secure Software Engineering
This IT training course covers the use of structured and measurable methods for the development, operation and maintenance of secure software. A systematic approach is taken to ensure the highest security standards.
Quality Assurance Management Professional
Lifelong learning! Together with iSQI GmbH, the ASQF is committed to continuously expanding and improving your skills and knowledge in the field of software quality assurance management.
Specialist groups for software and system quality
The term agility is being used more and more frequently in various disciplines of software development and is already widely used in professional circles. Nevertheless, there is still room for questions, best practices and further development.
The Agility specialist group focuses on various topics in the field of agility.
The new Artificial Intelligence specialist group deals with best practices, challenges and opportunities in the use of (generative) AI in software development and testing. Questions relating to operational use in safety-critical systems, regulatory requirements and AI processes such as ModelOps and AI-related DevOps are particularly relevant.
The Automotive specialist group aims to promote the active exchange of information on software development in the automotive industry and to promote the fulfillment of functional safety requirements. In addition, topics such as the integration of Automotive SPICE into practicable processes and the implementation of agile methods in practice are becoming increasingly relevant, as is the concrete compliance with certain standard requirements in the company.
The Digital Health specialist group brings together experts from various areas of this industry, including manufacturing, services, applications, science and research. The focus of the specialist group is on topics related to the quality assurance of software in medical technology.
Mobile devices and apps have created a market worth billions in a short space of time and offer manufacturers new opportunities, but also challenges and risks. The ASQF’s Mobile Devices & Apps specialist group aims to manage this uncertainty and meet the growing demand for knowledge exchange and expansion.
The Requirements Engineering specialist group deals with various topics relating to requirements management, including the exchange of best practices and experience reports on the use of software tools, for example with artificial intelligence.
People, Projects & Processes, formerly known as the Project Management specialist group, aims to establish a network for IT project managers from various industries. The specialist group covers the various aspects of professional project management, including project structuring, risk and conflict management, communication and resource planning in complex IT projects. Process models and project quality management are also covered.
Functional safety and IT security influence each other and must be handled in accordance with current legal regulations and the state of the art. These often competing protection goals must be achieved in different industries and for different products and variants. The Safety & Security specialist group provides a platform for open discussions on topics, problems, ideas and solutions.
The Software Test specialist group is dedicated to a wide range of topics in various industries, including testing, artificial intelligence, automotive and much more. In our events, we cover aspects such as test automation, test data, agile software development, quality metrics as well as software development and software testing in regulated environments.
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