World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

Digital Quality & Trust: The Quality Tree Framework for Responsible AI & Software

Serge Baumberger

Test automation fails when engineering teams treat quality as a disconnected activity. The Quality Tree Framework provides a structured roadmap to scale responsible AI and reliable software delivery.

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Why test automation fails without structure

Unstructured test automation creates complexity and reduces trust in the delivery process.

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Escaping the automation trap in software delivery

Adding automation without a foundational structure amplifies system complexity and slows delivery.

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Building a holistic system for software quality

Treating software quality as an interconnected system prevents fragmentation and local optimization.

#4 about 3 min

Introducing the Quality Tree framework for structured maturity

A structured maturity model connects testing, deployment, and governance to make quality measurable.

#5 about 4 min

Managing the impact of AI on software trust

AI-driven systems require robust governance and structured design to ensure reliable automated decisions.

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Understanding the core dimensions of the framework

Defining specific branches, maturity levels, and quality nodes establishes clear operational capabilities.

#7 about 2 min

Analyzing the business consequences of missing structure

Fragmented processes and isolated tools lead to delayed releases and increased operational costs.

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Creating transparency with the Quality Tree platform

An interactive platform visualizes maturity levels and defines actionable capabilities to guide data-driven improvements.

#9 about 3 min

Designing quality as an interconnected software system

Improving unit testing, environments, and deployment in a unified way allows automation to scale reliably.

#10 about 2 min

Evolving automated accessibility testing as a quality node

Progressing from manual checks to integrated, measurable accessibility tests demonstrates structured quality evolution.

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Applying the framework for systemic quality improvement

Assessing current states and making targeted improvements enables organizations to scale software quality systematically.

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