SEMA SHOW EVENTS SCHEDULE

Monday - October 31, 2022

Exhibitor Appreciation Party Featuring the SEMA Vehicle Reveal & SEMA Award Presentation

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Silver Drive

This is SEMA's chance to say thank you to exhibitors, get a sneak peek at many show vehicles and current trends, and kick off what will be another amazing SEMA Show. Open exclusively to exhibitors and media, the event includes refreshments, the debut of select vehicle builds revealed on stage, and the SEMA Awards which highlights the hottest vehicles – all before the SEMA Show officially opens for business on Tuesday morning.

Tuesday - November 1, 2022

SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Westgate, Paradise Event Center

SEMA's annual New Product Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of products being introduced to the automotive specialty-equipment market at the SEMA Show. Products are judged in 18 award categories, and each category will have one winner and two runners-up. Join us as we officially kick off the SEMA Show and the industry's most important week of business. For more information about entering the New Products Showcase, visit www.SEMAShow.com/new-products

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HRIA/ARMO Booth Vehicle Unveilings

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #23295

Kick off Day One of the SEMA Show with ARMO/HRIA vehicle unveilings. The booth also serves as the ideal home base all week long. You'll find the ARMO select committee members at the booth where you'll build stronger connections and learn about new and upcoming resources available to you as a member.

SBN All-Female Build Reveal

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Booth #57061

The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) will debut its All-Female Bronco Build at the 2022 SEMA Show. This build features a '21 Ford Bronco Wildtrak with modifications on all elements, including the suspension, wheels, and tires, electrical, lighting, exhaust, intake, and wrap.

SEMA: Battle of the Builders

Top 40 Finalists Announcement

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
North Hall - N10139

Live Stage Activation

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
North Hall - N10139

Live, hosted, experiential coverage on the BOTB Stage featuring announcements and introductions of all 10 of our winners in each of the four categories, Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck, 4 Wheel Drive & Off Road, Sport Compact/Import Performance/Luxury & Exotic, and Young Guns Division (any year, make, model for builders that are 29 or younger on November 4, 2022). The audience can have their first chance to meet, support and cheer on our Top 40 winners.

Private Builders' Reception

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Hall - N10139

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TORA Happy Hour

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Booth #55065

Network with friends and colleagues in the truck and off-road industry while expanding and growing your network during the 2022 SEMA Show TORA Booth Happy Hour. Current and prospective members of the council will connect through open conversation while winding down from a busy day on the Show floor. Located at the LVCC | Member's Lounge Powered by TORA, Booth #61019.

PRO Reception

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, 3rd Floor Terrace

Join PRO for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show PRO Reception. Highly anticipated among Showgoers in the automotive restyling market, this event will bring together colleagues, leaders and enthusiasts to celebrate their passion for new-vehicle accessorization. An awards ceremony will also take place. Located at the LVCC | West Hall 3rd Floor Terrace.

WTC Reception

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Lower South Hall, Booth #48179

Join WTC for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show WTC Reception. Highly anticipated among Showgoers in the wheel and tire segment, this event will bring together colleagues, leaders and enthusiasts to celebrate their passion for the custom wheel and tire industry. Located at the LVCC | Lower South Booth #61019.

ARMO Reception

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Westgate, Pavilions 9-11

Join ARMO for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show. This social event is highly anticipated among Showgoers in the restoration market, and includes an awards ceremony recognizing individuals and companies whose work has made a significant impact on the restoration industry. Located at the Westgate | Ballroom B.

FLN Reception

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Renaissance Hotel, Garage Rooftop

Join FLN for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show FLN Reception. Highly anticipated among young professionals, this event will bring together colleagues, leaders and enthusiasts to celebrate the strides these individuals are making in the automotive aftermarket. An awards ceremony will also take place, Located at the Renaissance | Top of Parking Garage.

CREF Art Meets Automotive Sponsored by Hertz.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, 3rd Floor Atrium

Join FLN for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show FLN Reception. Highly anticipated among young professionals, this event will bring together colleagues, leaders and enthusiasts to celebrate the strides these individuals are making in the automotive aftermarket. An awards ceremony will also take place, Located at the Renaissance | Top of Parking Garage.

Wednesday - November 2, 2022

NHRA Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Westgate, Paradise Event Center

The much-anticipated and popular annual NHRA Breakfast is always a standing-room-only event. The breakfast will once again include several interesting personalities from the world of drag racing. Don't miss this popular event. Continental breakfast will be served.

FLN GMM Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, W238

Future leaders are invited to join FLN for a general membership meeting and mixer in the West Hall during the week of the 2022 SEMA Show. FLN members and prospective members will grow and expand their network, connect with the council's select committee and learn about the many ways FLN can assist young professionals and their businesses. Located at the LVCC | West Hall 238.

WTC Coffee & Conversation

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Lower South Hall, Entrance to Global Tire Expo

Wheel and Tire Council members and exhibitors are invited to stop by the South Hall entrance to connect with Select Committee members to connect on what is new and exciting this year. Located at the LVCC | Inside Lower South - Entrance to Global Tire Expo.

SEMA: Battle of the Builders

Top 12 Finalists Announcement

1:30 PM
North Hall - N10139

Live Stage Activation

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
North Hall - N10139

Live, hosted, experiential coverage on the BOTB Stage featuring announcements and introductions of all 3 of our winners in each of the four categories, Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck, 4 Wheel Drive & Off Road, Sport Compact/Import Performance/Luxury & Exotic, and Young Guns Division (any year, make, model for builders that are 29 or younger on November 4, 2022). The audience can have their first chance to meet, support and cheer on our Top 12 winners.

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SEMA Launch Pad Top 5 Hot Seat Competition

2:00 PM
SEMA Central Stage

Five finalists have been selected to advance in the 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition and are headed to the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they will pitch their ideas for a chance to win a prize package valued at $92,000. The finalists include Dustin Golat, co-owner of GolaTTaylor Tools; Jacob Hawksworth, CEO of Hypercraft; Susan Pieper, founder and CEO of DMOS Collective Inc.; Kevin Robinson, president of TRAC LLC; and Frank Terlep, co-founder and CEO of Auto Techcelerators LLC. The four returning judges are Chip Foose, vehicle builder and artist best known from the TV series Overhaulin’; Jared Hare, founder of Addictive Desert Designs in 2007; Myles Kovacs, founder of DUB Magazine and TIS Wheels; and Alex Parker, CMO of the 2020 SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Winner, Redline Detection.

PRO Happy Hour

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Booth #50185

Network with automotive restyling professionals during the SEMA Show PRO Booth Happy Hour. In addition to open discussion and the opportunity to connect with the council's select committee, this is a fun event and will include the PRO Cup Challenge winner announcements and Q&A with the PRO Cup Challenge builders. Located at the LVCC | PRO Booth #50185.

Gear Up Girl

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, W210 Entryway

Female automotive professionals will connect with female automotive students in this fun and dynamic Gear-Up-Girl event at the 2022 SEMA Show. Reserved only for women, the event serves as a networking opportunity for professionals to give back and share advice with today's female youth. Located at the LVCC | West Hall 210 Entryway.

2022 SEMA Show International Happy Hour

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall W233

Join us for the 2022 International Happy Hour—the SEMA Show's largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Come by, have a drink on SEMA and meet top international buyers and a panel of distinguished international journalists who serve as SEMA Global Media Award judges. More than 1,000 Show goers are expected to attend the 18th annual event. For more information or to register, contact Kristin Atwan at kristina@sema.org.

TORA Reception

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, 3rd Floor Terrace

Join TORA for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show TORA Reception. Highly anticipated among Showgoers in the truck and off-road market, this event will bring together colleagues, leaders and enthusiasts to celebrate their passion for vehicle customization. An awards ceremony will also take place. Located at the LVCC | West Hall 3rd Floor Terrace.

WTC Happy Hour

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Lower South Hall, Booth #48179

Wind down from a busy day on the SEMA Show floor and network with other wheel and tire council members during the WTC Happy Hour. Members of the council will connect through open conversation while expanding and growing their network. The council's select committee will also be on site to answer questions on current WTC programs and resources. Located at the LVCC | Lower South Booth #61019.

HRIA Reception

5:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Westgate, Pavilions 9-11

Join HRIA for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show HRIA Reception. Highly anticipated among Showgoers in the hot rod market, this event brings together colleagues, leaders and enthusiasts to celebrate their passion for the hot rod customization hobby. An awards ceremony will also take place to honor the individuals and companies. Located at the Westgate | Ballrooms A-C.

SBN Reception

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, W210 Entryway

Join the SBN for an evening of celebration and networking at the 2022 SEMA Show SBN Reception. A highly anticipated event, this is the ideal opportunity to celebrate the strides women are making in the automotive aftermarket, connect with the select committee, and learn more about resources for members and getting involved in the SBN. Located at the LVCC | West Hall 210 Entryway.

Thursday - November 3, 2022

ETTN Tech N' Toast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper North Hall, N235

Emerging Trends and Technology Network members, engineers and product developers at the 2022 SEMA Show will connect and learn from each other during this energized networking breakfast. Attendees will openly discuss industry specific ideas and concerns related to automotive technology and have the opportunity to connect with the network's select committee. Located at the LVCC | Upper North N235.

WTC Coffee & Conversation

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Lower South Hall, Entrance to Global Tire Expo

Wheel and Tire Council members and exhibitors are invited to stop by the South Hall entrance to connect with Select Committee members to connect on what is new and exciting this year. Located at the LVCC | Inside Lower South - Entrance to Global Tire Expo.

SEMA: Battle of the Builders

Top 12 Finalists Judging

9:00AM – 3:00PM
North Hall - N10139

The Top 12 finalists will judge each vehicle and vote on who will win each of the four categories, Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck, 4 Wheel Drive & Off Road, Sport Compact/Import Performance/Luxury & Exotic, and Young Guns Division (any year, make, model for builders that are 29 or younger on November 4, 2022).

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Lunch with the PROs

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, W219

Professional Restyler Organizaton (PRO) members are invited to join for lunch and a general membership meeting at the 2022 SEMA Show. This event is the ideal opportunity to connect with leadership and learn about the benefits available to PRO members. Discussion topics include the current state of the industry and roadblocks in the restyling industry. Located at the LVCC | West Hall 219.

ETTN Lunch n' Learn

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper North Hall, N235

The ETTN Lunch & Learn will feature presentations and opportunities to discuss the latest trends in automotive technology. Automotive technicians and engineers who want to be on the forefront of emerging trends are invited to attend and learn about technologies that can advance your business and current resources available to ETTN members. Located at the LVCC | Upper North N235.

SEMA: Battle of the Builders

Top 4 Finalists Announced

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Hall - N10139

The Top 4 Class Champions will be announced for each category, Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck, 4 Wheel Drive & Off Road, Sport Compact/Import Performance/Luxury & Exotic, and Young Guns Division (any year, make, model for builders that are 29 or younger on November 4, 2022).

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SEMA Industry Awards Reception Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Westgate, Pavilions

SEMA Industry Awards Banquet

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Westgate, Paradise Event Center

The SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet is the annual celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and is highlighted by top-flight entertainment. It also provides the backdrop for the presentation of industry awards that include the SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year and Automotive Influencer of the Year.

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Friday - November 4, 2022

Keynote Featuring Emmitt Smith

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Westgate, Paradise Event Center

The SEMA Show keynote sessions are an unparalleled opportunity to be inspired and learn from the best in the industry. Get energized and empowered as an impressive lineup of keynote speakers share their knowledge in a compelling way, raise big ideas and inspire you to aim higher, overcome obstacles and imagine whole new ways of doing, being and thinking.

SEMA Ignited

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall Parking Lots

This end of show celebration is theOfficial After Party of the SEMA Show" featuring driving performances by Formula DRIFT, the Urias FamilyWheel of Death", live music, exhibiting companies, live music, food trucks and hundreds of unique and celebrated customized vehicles from the 2022 SEMA Show as the SEMA Cruise concludes at SEMA Ignited. Badge holders are admitted to SEMA Ignited at no cost. Standing Room Only tickets are $20 and Reserved Seating tickets are $50.

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SEMA: Battle of the Builders

Top 4 Category Winners "Meet the Builders" Activation

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
North Hall - N10139

Each of the TOP 4 Class Champions will appear one-on-one with our host live, on-stage, in a sit-down interview for a deep-dive into their life story and their background in custom car building. Then, we'll get a live, on-stage, top-to-bottom tour of their BOTB winning vehicle. The Friday "Meet the Builders" Activation is a celebration of our TOP 4 Battle of the Builders Class Champions. It will be a truly special way to send off our TOP 4 Class Champions and their vehicles outside to lead the SEMA Cruise and announce the 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders Overall Champion.

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SEMA: Battle of the Builders

Overall Champion Announced

3:30 PM
Silver Drive

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SEMA Cruise

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Las Vegas Convention Center

The capper for the 2022 SEMA Show will be the annual SEMA Cruise. This parade of rolling art is now one of the most-anticipated aspects of the annual gathering by the local populace. The cruise begins when the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The festivities include awards, giveaways, entertainment and seating for the crowd. The parade culminates at SEMA Ignited in the West Hall Parking Lots. It's a great way to celebrate a fantastic week of innovation and industry networking.

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