Press release

Ready to test your skills? VISTA 2026 is here!

2025-10-08
Three qualifying rounds. One chance to develop your technical skills together with 16,000+ colleagues worldwide.

Ever wondered how your diagnostic approach compares to a service specialist in Tallin, Tokyo, or Trieste? Or wished you could learn from the best minds in our global service network? VISTA is where it all happens. And registration opens October 15 here!

 

For 67 years, we’ve been bringing together Volvo’s service community to share knowledge, develop skills, and build connections that last long after the competitionends. It’s not about being the best – it’s about becoming your best.

 

Join the VISTA community

 

Registration opens October 15. Last time, over 16,000 participants took part, each taking home new knowledge and lifelong friendships. This year, we’re hoping to welcome even more team members into this unique learning experience.

"The pride and excitement I see in participating teams never gets old," says Anna Rogbrant, VISTA Project Manager. "VISTA creates something special – like the Olympic spirit, once you've experienced this level of global competition and friendship, you're forever part of something bigger than yourself.

 

What makes VISTA special?

 

  • Real skill development – tackle challenges based on real dealer support cases.
  • Global learning community – exchange techniques with colleagues from 100+ countries.
  • Collaborative problem-solving – work with your team to find solutions together.
  • Innovative training – experience cutting-edge tech like VR diagnostics and interactive learning tools.
  • Professional growth – add valuable competencies to your skill set.
  • Lifelong connections – build relationships with technical experts worldwide

 

What's happening during VISTA 2026?

 

VISTA 2026 represents an exciting evolution of the world’s largest service market competition, with significant improvements to make participation more engaging, practical and valuable for you, our service professionals.

 

  • Modernized look and feel – the entire VISTA experience has been refreshed. From the updated web platform to the enhanced mobile app, everything has been redesigned to provide a modern, user-friendly experience for you.[an1] 

  • Real-world, practical focus – VISTA 2026 focuses on practical, hands-on knowledge that you can immediately apply in your workshops. The new format allows teams to tackle challenges during work hours, with questions rooted in real customer cases to enhance your skills.

  • Enhanced gamification – The VISTA app features more gamification elements and bonus missions that make skill-building fun and enjoyable. These interactive elements will transform your learning into an engaging experience throughout the competition rounds.

  • Celebrating mixed teams – VISTA 2026 places special emphasis on diverse teams that bring together technicians, parts specialists, warranty managers and customer service representatives. This collaborative approach mirrors your workshop environment where success depends on effective teamwork across different roles and skill sets.

VISTA is more than a competition. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, learn new techniques or simply connect with fellow professionals who share your passion for technical development, VISTA offers something valuable to everyone. And many previous participants tell us that the skills and relationships they develop prove to be much more valuable than any trophy.

 

Register now!

 

Your skills are valuable. Your experience matters. VISTA is your time to shine while you develop your expertise alongside the best colleagues in our network.

 

Interested? Sign up here! You can also find more information about VISTA on vista.volvo.com