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Vague requirements don't just slow projects down – they sink them. Incomplete, contradictory, or untestable requirements are one of the most common causes of project failure. And one of the most preventable.

In this first session of the IREB Community India series, we get practical: how do you write requirements that are clear, testable, and traceable? We focus on the EARS format (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) and template-based writing aligned with IREB standards.

What to expect:
A concise introduction to text-based and template-based requirement writing
Live demo: an AI-powered requirement quality checker scores your requirements against IREB standards in real time
Open Q&A and community discussion
Who should join:
Requirements Engineers, Business Analysts, Product Owners – and anyone who writes, reviews, or works with requirements.

Free to attend. Registration required.

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IREB is the competence and community partner for Modern RE 2026, organized by summit, and is thus sending a clear signal regarding the further development of the RE community.

Our goal: to bring together people who want to advance Requirements Engineering. After all, the challenges are growing - driven by topics such as AI, increasing complexity, and new forms of collaboration. This makes the exchange of experiences, ideas, and solutions all the more important.

Modern RE creates exactly this space: for inspiration, discussion, and practical insights. Participants not only experience current trends but also take away concrete approaches that can be directly implemented in their own projects.

For IREB, this partnership is another step toward highlighting the importance of professional Requirements Engineering, promoting the sharing of knowledge and experience, and thereby actively strengthening the community.

This joint event by IREB and iSAQB brings together professionals from requirements engineering, design, software architecture and engineering for one intensive day in Graz. From morning to evening, participants will experience a compact bootcamp format with keynotes, expert sessions, a panel discussion, and tutorial tracks.

Why participate?
This is no ordinary conference: just one well-structured format combines strategic input, expert knowledge, discussion, and hands-on learning.

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An overview on how PL & RE work together at Raiffeisen, combined with a peek into their requirements design.
Afterwards, enjoy a drink and network with fellow members of the IREB Community Switzerland.

The IREB Community Switzerland cordially invites you to its regular RE roundtable in the heart of St. Gallen.

An informal gathering to exchange ideas, experiences, and insights on requirements engineering—over a drink in a relaxed atmosphere.

What to expect:
Open discussion: Discuss current trends and challenges with like-minded professionals on an equal footing.

Networking & Inspiration: Make valuable connections in a casual setting and take home new ideas.

After-work vibe: Chat in a cozy setting, with a happy hour to sweeten the evening.

Grab a drink, join the conversation, and help shape the future of our local RE community. We look forward to seeing you!

Key details at a glance:
What: IREB Community Switzerland Meetup
When: July 2 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: St. Gallen (Raiffeisenplatz 4, 9000 St. Gallen)

Unsere RE-Sprechstunde geht in die nächste Runde!

Du hast Fragen rund um Requirements Engineering?
Oder Lust auf einen offenen Austausch mit anderen RE-Begeisterten?

Dann komm zu unserer nächsten IREB Community Austria | Germany | Switzerland Sprechstunde!

Mit dabei:
🎙️ Michael Tesar (IREB Ambassador Austria)
🎙️ Dennis Woyke (IREB Ambassador Switzerland)
🎙️ Gareth Rogers (IREB Ambassador Germany)

Wir sprechen über alles, was RE bewegt, zum Beispiel:

• Welche CPRE-Zertifizierung passt am besten zu meiner Rolle?
• Was kann ich tun, wenn sich Anforderungen ständig ändern?
• Wie etabliere ich RE in einem agilen Umfeld?
• Welchen Einfluss hat KI auf meine Arbeit im RE?
• Welche Trends im Requirements Engineering sollte ich kennen?
• Und vieles mehr.

Sei dabei, bring deine Fragen mit und nutze die Gelegenheit zum offenen Austausch mit unserer Community und unseren Expert*innen.

The Software Quality Forum (SQF) conference, organized by the Italian Software Testing Qualifications Board (ITASTQB), is an annual event for executives and professionals from companies that rely heavily on software services. Key topics include requirements engineering, test automation, mobile testing, agile testing, and performance testing.
On June 25, sixteen speakers will present a variety of interesting topics.

Further details about the event can be found on its website.

This IREB Community Germany Meetup brings together people who are passionate about requirements engineering, specifications, and AI.

Look forward to practical insights, inspiring discussions, and new connections within the German community.

A CPRE Foundation Level Perspective

This webinar is intended for Business Analysts, Product Owners, Systems Engineers, QA professionals, Project Managers, and CPRE Foundation Level candidates.

Stan Bühne from IREB will speak at the webinar hosted by TÜV SÜD America Inc. on writing effective requirements that improve communication, reduce rework, and support successful delivery.

The session introduces three practical principles - clarity, testability, and value orientation - and demonstrates how teams can apply them to create higher-quality requirements. Using concise real-world examples, participants will also learn how these concepts relate to the IREB CPRE Foundation Level, including shared understanding, validation, and systematic documentation of requirements.

The event is hosted by Xebia - a company that is a recognized CPRE training provider by IREB and is actively committed to promoting professional Requirements Engineering.

Members of the IREB Community Switzerland will be on hand to provide ample opportunity for discussion and networking.
The program will be complemented by exciting presentations from

• David Krauer, XEBIA | Slopmachine? Prototyping between AI and creative design work
• Yannik Hauser, at rete ag | Requirements Engineering in the Age of Agentic AI

Look forward to practical insights, inspiring discussions, and new connections within the IREB Community Switzerland.

The language of the event is German.

The IREB Community Switzerland invites the Requirements Engineering community to join an interactive online roundtable dedicated to exchanging ideas, experiences, and perspectives on current challenges and trends in RE.

The event offers an open forum for discussion, networking, and knowledge sharing among practitioners and interested parties from across the community. Moderators Gunnar Harde, Jens Müller, and Dennis Woyke invite their participants to get actively involved and join in the discussions with other professionals.

The roundtable will be held in German.

Join IREB for an afternoon of inspiration, exchange, and community spirit!
Look forward to an engaging keynote on Requirements Engineering and AI, vibrant discussions at the World Café, and relaxed networking with drinks and a flying buffet.

Do you have questions about Requirements Engineering?
Or would you like to engage in an open discussion with other RE enthusiasts?

Then join us for our next IREB Community Austria | Germany | Switzerland consultation session!
Featuring:
🎙️ Michael Tesar (IREB Ambassador Austria)
🎙️ Dennis Woyke (IREB Ambassador Switzerland)
🎙️ Stan Bühne (Managing Director, IREB GmbH)

We’ll discuss everything related to RE, such as:

• Which CPRE certification best suits my role?
• What can I do when requirements are constantly changing?
• How do I establish RE in an agile environment?
• How does AI impact my work in RE?
• What trends in Requirements Engineering should I be aware of?
  And much more.

Join us, bring your questions, and take advantage of this opportunity for an open exchange with our community and our experts.

Requirements Engineering is evolving — and exploRE 2026 is where the community comes together to discuss what’s next.

Learn from leading experts, exchange real-world experiences, and connect with professionals who care about quality requirements.