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Matt recaps his experiences and insights from attending VISION 2026 in Kansas City, highlighting the importance of networking and learning at industry conferences.

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…

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