AI doesn’t replace exploratory testing. It creates more room for it.
The teams doing the most rigorous exploratory testing right now are using AI to handle the systematic, repeatable work so testers can focus on what only humans do well: knowing where applications break, understanding what matters to real users, and asking the questions no script would think to ask.
In this session, we’ll walk through practical examples for modern exploratory testing, from sitemap scans that surface hotspots to negative testing sequences that catch what happy path automation misses.
What you’ll learn:
AI doesn’t replace exploratory testing. It creates more room for it. The teams doing the most rigorous exploratory testing right now are using AI to handle the systematic, repeatable work so testers can focus on what only humans do well: knowing where applications break, understanding what matters to real users, and asking the questions no script would think to ask.
In this session, we walk through practical examples for modern exploratory testing, from sitemap scans that surface hotspots to negative testing sequences that catch what happy path automation misses.
What you’ll learn:
Autonomous lets teams of all skill levels create, run, and maintain robust tests that validate more in less time.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Applitools
Heather Vercillo is a senior member of the Product Team at Applitools, an AI-driven end-to-end testing platform. With a career spanning testing across industries, she blends strategic marketing with technical storytelling to communicate product value. A frequent speaker at industry events—including Gartner Application Innovation Summit, Ministry of Testing, and Automation Guild—Heather also serves on the board of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra and supports her daughter’s passion for writing.
