The 2023 IEEE ACM International Conference on Automation of Software Test (AST) presents cutting-edge research and practical applications in the field of automated software testing. This conference, now in its 4th edition as a formal conference since its origins as workshops in 2006, serves as a vital international forum for disseminating advancements in software test automation. It focuses on fostering high-quality research contributions that explore novel methods and original case studies detailing real-world practices in test automation.

The AST conference series has a long-standing record of providing a platform for scientific exchange on software test automation. This particular edition, AST 2023, continues this tradition by gathering researchers and practitioners to share their latest findings and practical experiences. The focus on both theoretical methods and applied case studies suggests a valuable resource for those involved in improving software quality through automation.