# Vision 2026 Recap [E227]

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Podcast: [Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diagnosing-the-aftermarket-a-to-z-4411651)
Published: 2026-03-11T04:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/vision-2026-recap-e227
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Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology, Autel, and Independent Wrench Jobs Watch Full Video Episode In this episode, Matt recaps his trip to VISION 2026 in Kansas City. What starts as a simple event recap turns into a reflection on why conferences like VISION matter so much: the training, the conversations, the hallway discussions, the tools, the friendships, and the people pushing the industry forward. Matt talks about recording with Carm Capriotto, bouncing between classes with friends, teaching hands-on PicoScope and key programming classes, and sitting in on standout sessions covering EEPROM work, AI for shop management, and lab scope strategy. He also highlights the Tech Talks session, where several presenters stepped up and delivered impressive case studies, tool insights, and even a strong last-minute presentation. This episode is part recap, part appreciation, and part reminder that the real value of events like VISION is not just the information. It is the people. In this episode, Matt discusses: His trip to VISION 2026 in Kansas City Connecting with friends including Bryn Klein and Carlos Mercado Recording with Carm Capriotto about his NAPA Insights article How that article builds on ideas about relationships, communication, and lessons from marriage counseling Sitting in on the EEPROM / used module programming class with Mike Christofferson, Ira Waldman, Tim Iezzi, Chris Farley, and Kai Seth Thorson’s class on using AI and large language models for shop management Teaching an all-day hands-on PicoScope class with Scott Shotten Help from Keith DeFazio and Brandon Steckler during the Pico class The packed AESwave booth at the trade show Teaching an essential key cutting and programming class with Andrew Sexton Why he has come around on the value of Lishi tool…

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