Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA was created as a result of a merger of the International Tire Expo and the SEMA Show and has grown into one of the world's largest tire expositions under the direction of the TIA (booths #40067 and #41067). TIA is a nonprofit organization, and its mission is to promote tire safety through education and training, to act as the tire industry's principal advocate in legislative affairs, and to represent the industry at public and industry events such as the SEMA Show. TIA offers training and certification courses in automotive, commercial, earthmover and farm tire service, and more than 150,000 technicians have completed TIA coursework to date.

For 2022, TIA returns for its 101st anniversary at the Global Tire Expo (GTE)/SEMA Show. TIA's pre-show events are slated to be held at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, which was selected as its host hotel for GTE/SEMA.

TIA's Annual Membership Meeting, Advisory Council Meeting, Cocktail Reception and Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony all will take place October 31, at the hotel, one day prior to the start of the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. There is no charge for any of these pre-show events, but you must reserve a ticket to attend.

In addition, for the second year in a row, TIA will host a TopGolf Challenge TIA Government Affairs Benefit at TopGolf of Las Vegas on Sunday, October 30, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. The cost is $150 per golfer, or $900 for a private bay (six golfers).

Meanwhile, TIA is hosting a full range of industry educational seminars during SEMA Show Week:

 

Tuesday, November 1

• 10:00 am: TPMS at 10: TPMS Activation Tool and Sensor Platforms (Upper South Hall room S226)

This panel discussion will explore how TPMS activation tool technology can be used to ensure TPMS operation and make system relearns and sensor replacements a more streamlined process.

• 11:00 a.m.: Truck Tires at 10: OSHA Compliance Training for Commercial Dealers (Upper South Hall room S227)

A panel of experts will share their thoughts on the different types of instruction that is necessary and when it must take place when hiring a new employee or providing ongoing training for experienced technicians.

• 2:00 p.m.: Tires at 2: Successful Tire Dealers Share Their Secrets (Upper South Hall room S226)

We've invited the Modern Tire Dealer Tire Dealer of the Year, the Tire Business Tire Dealer Humanitarian Award winner and the Tire Review Top Shop winner to make brief presentations on what makes them successful.

 

Wednesday, November 2

• 10:00 a.m.: TPMS at 10: The State of TPMS Sensors (Upper South Hall room S226)

A panel of TPMS manufacturers will share their thoughts on the current and future state of TPMS sensors providing attendees a better understanding of what is available, what to expect and how they can train their technicians to ensure future system
operation.

• 10:00 a.m.: Truck Tires at 10: Jacking and Lifting Safety (Upper South Hall room S227)

Industry experts will discuss the equipment that is needed to safely secure the axles of commercial vehicles during service as well as the practices that must be followed to ensure the associated hazards are minimized.

• 2:00 p.m.: Management at 2: How to Investigate an Accident (Upper South Hall room S226)

This seminar is an up-close and personal look at what companies can expect when an accident results in serious/fatal injuries or property
damage.