About
The ANST Annual Conference 2025 is Nigeria’s leading platform dedicated to strengthening software quality, digital reliability, and technological excellence. Organised by the Association of Nigeria Software Testers (ANST), the country’s professional body for software quality assurance, the event brings together QA professionals, developers, technology leaders, innovators, regulators, and organisations that are committed to building a trusted digital future.
Theme: Testing Nigeria Forward. Building Trust. Powering Progress. Shaping the Future.
As Nigeria continues to embrace a digital-first economy, the quality of software has become central to the daily lives of citizens and organisations. This year’s theme reflects a national commitment to ensuring that every digital product used in Nigeria is secure, reliable and of world-class standard.
500+
Attendees
3
Keynote Speakers
3
Trainers
8
ANST Awards
The Purpose of the Event
The purpose of the ANST Annual Conference is to strengthen the foundation of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem by advancing the standards, skills and systems that ensure software is trusted, secure and reliable.
The event brings together the people, ideas and innovations shaping how technology is built, tested and scaled across the country. Attendees gain practical insights into cutting-edge software testing approaches, modern automation practices, cybersecurity, AI-assisted quality assurance, and the global standards required to achieve genuine digital trust at national scale.
What the Event Delivers
Educating
Through technical sessions, workshops, keynote presentations and practical engagements, the conference builds the skills and capabilities of Nigeria’s QA workforce.
Inspiring
Industry leaders and innovators will share the trends and breakthroughs shaping the future of software testing and digital excellence.
Connection
The event creates opportunities for professionals, employers, startups, regulators and partners to collaborate, network and explore new career and business opportunities.
Standardisation
A major focus is promoting formal and structured testing practices across public and private sectors, contributing to Nigeria’s long-term digital resilience.
Distinction
Through the ANST Community Awards, the conference recognises individuals and organisations making outstanding contributions to digital trust, innovation and the advancement of Nigeria’s software testing community.
What Organisations Gain
- Boost product quality and reliability: Master proven QA practices that cut defects, speed delivery, and strengthen market positioning.
- Gain strategic insights: Explore emerging testing trends, tools, and methodologies to guide long-term digital strategy.
- Build user trust and brand credibility: Discover best practices and real-world examples that turn quality software into customer confidence.
- Master modern testing standards: Learn structured frameworks, automation tools, and governance models to elevate organisational QA.
- Shape Nigeria’s software quality movement: Collaborate with peers, regulators, and industry leaders to raise national QA standards.
- Connect with top QA talent: Meet skilled professionals and potential hires to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
- Benchmark with other organisations: Exchange insights, compare approaches, and accelerate internal QA improvement.
Be Part of Nigeria’s Quality Revolution
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