WHY ATTEND? WHY ATTEND? The SEMA Show offers an attendee experience like no other trade show on the planet. It's the best place to see thousands of the newest automotive performance products from new and iconic exhibitors, discover the latest product and vehicle trends, and develop essential skills by attending any one of the 70+ free education sessions – all of which are led by top industry professionals. 2023 Participating Manufacturers: View List Register SHOW DATES & HOURS SHOW DATES & HOURS SHOW HOURS Tuesday, October31, 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, November 1, 9:00am - 5:00pm Thursday, November 2, 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday, November 3, 9:00am - 4:00pm NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE SEE NEW PRODUCTS Visit the New Products Showcase to discover thousands of the latest exhibitor products displayed in one location in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Use the SEMA Show mobile app's "Product Scanner" feature to scan and download product photos and exhibitor information that will remain on your SEMA Show app long after the 2022 show has ended. Questions? Call 909-396-0289 or e-mail newproducts@sema.org. HOW IT WORKS Browse Products Scan Products using SEMA SHOW App Capture the Product Descriptions, Images and Exhibitor Booth Number BOOK YOUR TRAVEL AND LODGING BOOK YOUR TRAVEL AND LODGING HOTEL BOOKING ALERT Please be vigilant if approached by any other company or service other than onPeak that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. We have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than onPeak will be at your own risk. If you are contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms, please notify Show Management at 909/396-0289. SHOW EVENTS SHOW EVENTS Include these special Show events on your agenda and build your own custom plan with the complete events schedule. View Full Schedule of Events View Celebrity Appearance Schedule SEMA AWARDS PRESENTATION Location: Silver Drive, Outside Central Hall Entrance Date Monday, October 30 Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. The annual SEMA Awards, given to the top-trending vehicle models in multiple categories, will be presented Monday, October 30, the day before the SEMA Show officially opens. The awards are presented to innovative automakers for the SEMA Car of the Year, Full Size Truck of the Year, Mid-Size Truck of the Year, 4x4-SUV of the Year, Sport Compact of the Year and Electric Vehicle of the Year. SEMA MONDAY REVEAL Location: Central Hall, Booth #24401 Date Monday, October 30 Time: 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. SEMA Week kicks off with a celebration of excellence, by showcasing some of the Show's most high-profile vehicles created by renowned builders and celebrities from throughout the world. This red-carpet event offers media and attendees a glimpse at the aftermarket's future and what is next in the most advanced builds and designs. SEMA SHOW KICK OFF BREAKFAST Location: Westgate Paradise Event Center Date Tuesday, October 31 – 8 am Time: 7:30 a.m. Start your Show experience with the latest innovations from new product award winners, as well as the presentation of the Manufacturer of the Year and the Channel Partner of the Year awards. Enjoy a full breakfast and network with a global community before the Show officially opens, plus see Ant Anstead, re-cap the build of the winning car from the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. GET TICKETS THE MAIN STAGE EXPERIENCE, FEATURING TIM TEBOW Location: West Hall W326 Date Thursday, November 2 Time: 1:00 p.m. Star athlete, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tim Tebow will be sharing his "Mission-Possible" life message as part of the SEMA Show's professional development experience. Tebow is featured as a keynote speaker on the Main Stage, sharing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and strategies. See the full education schedule here. SEMA INDUSTRY AWARDS BANQUET Location: Westgate Paradise Event Center Date: Thursday, November 2 Time: 7:00pm Banquet: 6:00pm Reception - Westgate Palm Court Join the annual celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and experience unique entertainment, industry trends, networking, and an evening to remember. This once-a-year extravaganza provides the backdrop for several industry awards, and a few surprises! Looking for a host table? Contact Courtney Wright at courtneyw@sema.org to learn more. TICKETS REQUIRED - PUCRCHASE NOW GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Location: North Hall, second-level N251 Date: Thursday, November 2 Time: 7:30 am This meeting will provide SEMA Business Members with an exciting opportunity to network with other SEMA Business Members and learn about their association benefits and services, year-round business solutions and SEMA's latest initiatives. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Attend to help fuel your business growth at the world's premier automotive trade event. Active SEMA Business Members only. RVSP today! SEMA CRUISE—PRESENTED BY CTEK Location:Silver Drive outside of Central Hall Date: Friday, November 3 Time: 4:00pm Vehicles from the 2023 SEMA Show begin parading out of the convention center at Show close—4:00 p.m. on Friday—thrilling thousands of fans who take to the grandstands along the route. Each year an impressive contingent of vehicles takes part in the SEMA Cruise—Presented by CTEK. The Cruise has become one of the Show's most anticipated events with attendance open to all! SEMA FEST Location:Las Vegas Festival Grounds Date: Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4 Time: Gates open each day at 12:00 p.m. A star-studded roster of musical talent, featuring performances by Imagine Dragons, Incubus, Wiz Khalifa, AJR, Third Eye Blind, Bush, Walk the Moon and more. The event will also feature the hottest automotive brands and a full slate of immersive automotive lifestyle events, a consumer marketplace, delicious foods, world-class drifting, motorsports competitions and freestyle motocross. Tickets sold separately from SEMA Show registration. Visit www.SEMAfest.com to learn more and purchase. SHOW FEATURES SHOW FEATURES Check out these featured Show areas anytime during Show hours. REGISTER NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE Location: North Hall – Booth #10061 This dedicated section enables buyers to focus their efforts on the product innovations they need to see to keep their inventories fresh. Media attendees can also get a glimpse of the latest trends that will be shaping the marketplace today, and tomorrow. Download the mobile app to scan products, view photos, review detailed product info and find manufacturers' booths. FUTURETECH STUDIO Location: Central Hall, Booth #24401 Building on the foundation of last year's SEMA Electrified exhibit, we are excited to announce the debut of the SEMA FutureTech Studio. This immersive experience will feature technology spotlights, live education, product displays, and sponsor vehicles highlighting technologies that are advancing and redefining the performance aftermarket. SHELL "PERFORMANCE UNBOUND" EXPERIENCE Location:Silver Lot (Central Hall), Booth #81059 Step into the interactive Shell V-Power NiTRO+ booth to get up close and personal with the likes of Scott McLaughlin and many others. Engage with Shell's scientists about the fuel maker's new and improved premium gasoline. Plus, don't miss the chance to win fantastic prizes and giveaways throughout the week. OPTIMA VILLAGE Location: Bronze Lot (South Hall) The return of the Optima Village will present another chapter in the storied history of this favorite Show Feature. Adding to the tire smoke in 2023 will be celebrity driver appearances and demonstrations, as well as amazing project vehicles from OPTIMA. The OPTIMA Village is shaping up to be one of the most action-packed parts of the SEMA Show! BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS PRESENTED BY MOTHERS Location: North Hall - Booth #10967 This unique program helps attendees, and millions following the action online, to spot trends and see the latest techniques of some of the world's most influential builders. The action unfolds throughout the week, with cameras following along to document the journey for a TV program set to air in January 2024. LEARN MORE FEATURE VEHICLE DISPLAYS Location: Across the SEMA Show campus The SEMA Show is renowned for the innovative parts and accessories displayed on Show vehicles representing every industry niche , from cars to trucks to powersports. Much more than rolling works of art, the feature vehicles offer an in-person look at the real-life applications of the aftermarket's latest and most exciting products. SEMA GARAGE: ADAS, EMISSIONS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Location: Upper South Hall, Booth #36007 This feature offers an expanded exhibition of various tools and services related to ADAS technology, emissions compliance and product development, available through the SEMA Garage. Staff and industry partners will be on-site with interactive displays, demos, and knowledge to help SEMA members develop high-quality, robust and compliant products. SEMA CENTRAL Location: Grand Lobby Each year, the hub of the Show is SEMA Central, showcasing interviews, content and connections from across the automotive aftermarket. This year, SEMA Central will expand to offer Show participants a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this Show hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities. COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISH STAGE Location: Upper South Hall, Booth #32145 Visit the SEMA Show Collision Repair & Refinish Stage where you can see free hands-on welding demos and I-CAR, SCRS and OEM presentations. Top experts will be on hand to answer your questions and lead interactive demonstrations on the collision repair industry. This interactive area will showcase the latest techniques and products being used in the market today. OVERLAND EXPERIENCE Location: Diamond Lot (West Hall), Booth #71000 New this year, the SEMA Overland Experience moves to an outside location to showcase the many products and solutions in the environment they were designed for. The specialized exhibit will include dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, survival accessories and portable kitchen systems all displayed among various exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market. ART WALK Location: North Hall, Booth(s) #24857, #24957, #25057 Some of the industry's premier artists will be displaying their latest creations at the Art Walk. This unique show area is designed to showcase and celebrate car culture with a variety of mediums and displays. And don't miss the Chip Foose Experience, celebrating the work of the legendary builder and artist. MEDIA RESOURCES MEDIA RESOURCES PRESS RELEASES, FACT SHEETS, AND LOGOS SEMA Executives and Representatives are available for media interviews by contacting: Juan Torres Media Relations Manager juant@sema.org (909) 978-6722 Erik Wedin AVP, Public Relations & Communications erikw@sema.org (909) 978-6731 SEMA Show News Exhibitor Press Releases MEDIA CENTER MEDIA CENTER Media are able to write and file stories in the SEMA Show Media Center, Room S219 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Please visit the Media Center to pick up media credentials. Amenities include: Expedited media badge pickup NEW: Save time by quickly purchasing lunch and snacks in the Media Center Dedicated Wi-Fi Printers Lockers (first come, first served) Complimentary copy service Water and snacks Exhibitor press kits and media materials Media Center Hours: Thursday, Oct. 31: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ONLINE MEDIA CENTER The SEMA Show Online Media Center features show-related press releases from exhibiting companies. Exhibitors may submit a press release to be included on the site by using the form below. Show-related press releases from exhibitors will be posted on the site at https://www.semashow.com/node/add/press_release. Please note that there is a 24-48 hour period before submissions may appear on the website, and releases may be removed after the respective year's SEMA Show takes place. View Exhibitor Press Releases Register media NAVIGATING THE SHOW NAVIGATING THE SHOW Show floor access: At the SEMA Show, credentialed media have access to the Show floor during show hours and a half-hour early on all four days of the SEMA Show (Tuesday, Nov. 1-Friday, Nov. 4). Exhibiting media receive "Exhibiting Media" badges, providing them with access to the Show floor during exhibitor move-in and move-out hours as well. Press Conference and Media Events The official press conference schedule features breaking news and announcements during the Show. The schedule is set up to make it easy for media to navigate from one press conference to the next. New Product Photography Throughout the Show, media visiting the New Products Showcase can receive detailed information and photos for products selected. Simply utilize the "Product Scanner" feature in the SEMA Show mobile app to select the products desired, and create a custom list with company name, product description and photos. It's the easiest, most efficient way to cover the SEMA Show. COVERING THE SHOW COVERING THE SHOW Qualifying for Media Credentials: Media credentials are reserved exclusively for working members of the media, including print, broadcast, radio, or online. In order to maintain a B2B environment conducive for buyers and sellers to do business, media credentials are only available to media in the automotive industry or those that cover small businesses or another relevant topic. Bloggers, influencers and new media are welcomed and invited to apply for media credentials. Qualifying materials may be required to: Verify that the company is an editorial/media body that covers the SEMA industry, its members, or its products, and Verify that the applicant is associated with the company. Prior year's approval does not automatically qualify an individual for media credentials and updated qualifying materials may be required. Public relations and marketing personnel representing manufacturers do not qualify for media credentials, nor do video production companies representing exhibitors or those that solicit and charge companies to be covered. To learn more about other categories that might be applicable for public relations and marketing personnel to obtain Show access, email regmgr@sema.org. Approved individuals who abuse their media privileges or who misrepresent themselves or aid others in obtaining their media passes risk having their credentials revoked, and their names banned from attending the SEMA Show in future years. Keep in mind that as the SEMA Show approaches the approval process may be delayed, so we encourage media to apply for their credentials as soon as registration opens around May each year. For information about who qualifies for media credentials, visit Media faqs. REGISTER Show floor access: At the SEMA Show, credentialed media have access to the Show floor during show hours and a half-hour early on all four days of the SEMA Show (Tuesday, Nov. 1-Friday, Nov. 4). Exhibiting media receive "Exhibiting Media" badges, providing them with access to the Show floor during exhibitor move-in and move-out hours as well. Press Conference and Media Events The official press conference schedule features breaking news and announcements during the Show. The schedule is set up to make it easy for media to navigate from one press conference to the next. PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE New Product Photography Throughout the Show, media visiting the New Products Showcase can receive detailed information and photos for products selected. Simply utilize the "Product Scanner" feature in the SEMA Show mobile app to select the products desired, and create a custom list with company name, product description and photos. It's the easiest, most efficient way to cover the SEMA Show. POLICY REMINDERS Photography and Video Photography and video of exhibitor booths and/or products require permission from the respective exhibitor. No additional permits or credentials are needed for media taking still photography. Those filming video will require a video permit. Be sure to select the video option when applying for media credentials. Drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Due to the proximity to the McCarran International Airport, FAA regulations prohibit drones/UAVs of any kind to be flown at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Drones/UAVs are NOT allowed at the SEMA Show and will be confiscated until show end (after the SEMA Cruise). POLICY REMINDERS POLICY REMINDERS Photography and Video Photography and video of exhibitor booths and/or products require permission from the respective exhibitor. No additional permits or credentials are needed for media taking still photography. Those filming video will require a video permit. Be sure to select the video option when applying for media credentials. Drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Due to the proximity to the McCarran International Airport, FAA regulations prohibit drones/UAVs of any kind to be flown at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Drones/UAVs are NOT allowed at the SEMA Show and will be confiscated until show end (after the SEMA Cruise). TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION Please note this site contains information for the 2023 SEMA Show. The information should be used for general planning purposes and will be updated in 2024. SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to use hotel shuttles and the Las Vegas Monorail to get to and from the SEMA Show in Vegas, as parking will be impacted by construction at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) during the event. Free hotel shuttle service will be available to and from the LVCC and more than 45 hotels, and discounted tickets are available to Showgoers for the Monorail, which will operate at extended hours during SEMA Show week. AIRPORT SHUTTLES Shuttle service to Harry Reid International Airport will run every 30 minutes. The airport shuttles will pick up at the Bronze lot. $10 per person (cash only). Pay at the bus. Hours of Operation: Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Friday, 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. MONORAIL Let the Las Vegas Monorail be your Transportation Solution! The Las Vegas Monorail provides a quick and reliable transportation alternative for leisure and business travelers on the Las Vegas Strip. Directly connected to several Strip resort hotels as well as the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Monorail is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to get from one end of the Strip to the other in just minutes. Trains arrive every few minutes at each of our seven stations: MGM Grand Station, Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas Station, Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station, Harrah's/TheLINQ Station, Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate Las Vegas Station and SAHARA Las Vegas Station. The system is open 7 a.m. to Midnight Monday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday. The Las Vegas Monorail is offering SEMA Show attendees exclusive fare discounts. Purchase exclusive discounts at https://tix.lvmonorail.com/SEMA23 and Let your phone be your ticket to ride! Skip the line and scan your phone right at the gate (paper tickets are still available at ticket vending machines and customer service desks on the station for full price). Use the Monorail to travel the Strip and to the convention without the hassles of traffic and wasted time. In minutes, Monorail riders can travel the Las Vegas Strip in a safe, clean, and climate-controlled environment. The extended Show hours are: Monday, October 30th 6:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 31st –Thursday, November 2nd 6:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. Friday, November 3rd 6:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m. Stations: MGM Grand Station Bally's/Paris Station Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station Harrah's/The LINQ Station Las Vegas Convention Center Station Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Monorail Station SAHARA Las Vegas Station Look for Monorail kiosks throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center and at participating hotels to purchase discounted tickets. For more information and to purchase passes for Show week, visit https://tix.lvmonorail.com/sema2023 or call 702-699-8200. Discounted Ride Passes: 24-Hour Pass: $13.45 Two-Day Pass: $23.75 Three-Day Pass: $26.96 Four-Day Pass: $33.20 Five-Day Pass: $40.05 Seven-Day Pass: $51.75 RIDE SHARING There will be three designated transportation hubs where ride-sharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, and taxi will be able to drop-off and pickup quickly and easily. LVCC Blue Lot (east end of Grand Lobby, adjacent to Central Hall) LVCC Bronze Lot (south of South Hall) LVCC West Hall Transportation Lot (adjacent to West Hall) TAXIS & LIMOUSINES There are three designated drop-off and pick-up areas. LVCC Blue Lot (east end of Grand Lobby, adjacent to Central Hall) LVCC Bronze Lot (south of South Hall) LVCC West Hall Transportation Lot (adjacent to West Hall) Registered buyers (retailers/WDs/jobbers) who are SEMA members will be able to utilize the express taxi lines from the LVCC on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. For details regarding the express taxi lines for member buyers, visit the SEMA Member Central upstairs in the Grand Lobby. For more information, call the Nevada Taxicab Authority Dispatch at 702-668-4005. VEGAS LOOP AT LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER The Las Vegas Convention Center also offers fast, convenient, free on-campus transportation! Looking to travel around the Las Vegas Convention Center campus? Vegas Loop at the Las Vegas Convention Center quickly transports passengers throughout the 200-acre Las Vegas Convention Center campus in a fun and convenient way, free of charge. The system consists of two one-way, .8-mile-long tunnels built to accommodate all-electric Tesla vehicles driving at speeds of up to 35 mph. Four passenger stations offer convenient access between the new West Hall and the existing campus (North/Central/South Halls). Typical walk time between the West Hall to the existing North/Central Hall can take up to 25 minutes. The same trip on LVCC Loop takes approximately 2 minutes. Attendees can access Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center via four stations: South Station – Adjacent to South Hall, this station is located above ground Central Station – Near the Central Hall Main Entrance, this station is located below ground and is accessible via escalator or elevator West Station – Adjacent to West Hall, this station is located above ground Riviera Station – At the North side of the West Hall closest to Elvis Presley Drive, with direct access to Resorts World. This station is located above ground. The Vegas Loop has officially opened the Resorts World Passenger Station, providing direct access to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Riders can now access the Resorts World station from any of the Convention Center stations (South Station, Central station, West Station and Riviera Station). There is currently no charge to travel between stations at the Convention Center or from The Convention Center to Resorts World Station. Visit lvloop.com/tickets to purchase tickets for rides departing from Resorts World. Hours of operation will vary based upon event calendar at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The hours of operation for Vegas Loop during SEMA are as follows: SEMA 2023 Loop Hours: Sunday, October 29th 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday, October 30th 7:00am – 8:00pm Tuesday, October 31st 6:15am – 8:00pm Wednesday, November 1st 6:15am – 8:00pm Thursday, November 2nd 6:15am – 8:00pm Friday, November 3rd 6:15am – 11:00pm Saturday, November 4th 7:30am – 5:30pm STRIP & DOWNTOWN EXPRESS (SDX) The LV public bus service runs from downtown Las Vegas, to the LVCC, and to the Strip. Service starts at 7:00 a.m. on days with major conventions at the LVCC. Service includes 18 stops between the LV Premium Outlets in downtown, to the City Parkway, to the LVCC, to the Fashion Show Mall/Bellagio/Excalibur/Mandalay Bay and to South Strip Transfer Terminal. Visit www.rtcsnv.com for details. Hours of Operation: Daily:9:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m., approximately every 15 min. Service starts at 7:00 a.m. on Show days. SEMA SHOW PARKING Limited parking is available and rates are subject to change without notice. Plan in advance if you will be commuting to and from the Show in a personal vehicle. Updated parking information is available on www.SEMAShow.com, in the mobile app, or by calling the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at 877-VISITLV or 702-892-0711. Limited parking at the following locations: Piero's Italian Cuisine Restaurant - $50 355 Convention Center Drive Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel - $50 3400 Paradise Road Las Vegas Marriott - $40 325 Convention Center Drive Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center - $40 3275 Paradise Road Springhill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center - $40 2989 Paradise Road Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino - $40 3000 Paradise Road SHOW APP SHOW APP The 2023 SEMA Show Mobile App will be available in September 2023. Mobile app features include: Interactivity: Users can receive detailed information about feature vehicles displayed throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center. By simply scanning a vehicle's QR code, located on a feature vehicle sticker attached to the vehicle during check-in, the app will display the vehicle's year, make and model; information on the exhibitor displaying the vehicle; and a list of products used on the vehicle. Turn-By-Turn Directions: Find the quickest route from one place to another without the need of a GPS or data service. Simply enter an exhibitor name or room nearest to you and where you want to go, and the app will provide directions. My Schedule: Create a schedule to keep track of the events you wish to attend. New Products Showcase: View all of the products entered into the New Products Showcase, complete with detailed information and photos, exactly where within the Showcase the product is displayed, and directions to the exhibitor's booth on the Show floor. Product Scanner: Use your smartphone as a scanner at the New Products Showcase to create a list and map of the scanned products. Maps: View floorplans of all SEMA Show halls and how/where they connect to make passage from hall to hall as easy as possible. Exhibitors: Look up all SEMA Show exhibitors by name, Show section or product category. Events, Celebrity Appearances and Speakers: See lists of all the events, seminars, conferences, celebrity appearances and speakers, including day, time and location. Social Media: Keep up with the feeds of the official SEMA Show social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Ground Transportation: Find the best way to arrive at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Obtain information on the Las Vegas Monorail, rideshare and hotel shuttles, including pickup locations. SHOW NEWS SHOW NEWS RELATED SHOW SEMA NEWS Exhibitors: 5 Ways to Let Buyers Know You're SEMA Show-Ready Expand Your Footprint Through SEMA Show Feature Vehicle Program Exhibitors Offering Products to SEMA Show Builders Industry Anticipation for the 2022 SEMA Show Ramps Up as Numerous OEMs Prepare for Increased Presence | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) How to Get the Lowest Price on Your Favorite Hotel, Guaranteed | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Automotive Entrepreneurs Invited to Apply for SEMA Launch Pad Competition | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Book Your Hotel Now Through the SEMA Show's Official Housing Partner | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) SEMA Show Space Selection Begins May 2 | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) EDUCATION EDUCATION SEMA Show Education is the single most important week of the year to power a professional development plan for your business, and career. There is something for everyone through 99 sessions and unique, immersive programs exploring the industry's most significant challenges and offering immediate takeaways. GET UPDATES Education Program Features Main Stage Experience – NEW! Featured Programs – NEW! 6 Education Tracks * 5 Partner Tracks Councils and Network Powered by Sessions Student Program * Advanced registration and program fees required. Plan for New Dates and Experiences Monday, October 30 – 1 – 4 pm Tuesday, October 31 – 9 am – 4 pm Wednesday, November 1 – 9 am – 4 pm Thursday, November 2 – 9 am – 4 pm Review the full education schedule and start planning your customized agenda now! SEE FULL EDUCATION SCHEDULE MAIN STAGE EXPERIENCE MAIN STAGE EXPERIENCE The SEMA Show 2023 "Main Stage Experience" features iconic personalities in the automotive industry - car enthusiasts, thought leaders, innovators, entertainers, and world-renowned leaders bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to help elevate and strengthen your business strategy. We aim to deliver an unforgettable immersive learning experience. Wednesday, November 1st Julia Landauer - 11:00 AM – North Hall (N258) Carolyn Jackson - 11:45 AM – North Hall (N258) Thursday, November 2nd Willy T. Ribbs - 11:00 AM – North Hall (N258) Tim Tebow - 1:00 PM – West Hall (W322-327) Margaret Hoover - 3:00 PM – North Hall (N258) FEATURED PROGRAMS FEATURED PROGRAMS The Featured programs at this year's Show are bigger and better than ever. You can sharpen your EV skills with Electric Vehicles 101, Presented by Legacy EV, or take your Marketing game to the next level, with the SEMA Digital Marketing Boot Camp. This year, we're also featuring Dale Carnegie Leadership Essentials, a Motor Trend Celebrity Showcase, SEMA's Women in Automotive Symposium, a Fireside Chat with Legendary Race Car Driver and DEI Ambassador for Formula One, Willy T. Ribbs, The Future of Automotive Fuel Technology seminar, and the SEMA Show General Session: The Main Stage Experience, Featuring Tim Tebow. VIEW FEATURED PROGRAMS LIST SEMA TRACKS SEMA TRACKS This year's SEMA education tracks include something for everyone. With a wide array of content delivered among the 6 education tracks; 52 SEMA sessions; 47 partner sessions and 99 total sessions, you'll have every opportunity to engage learn new & current information, and grow your industry knowledge. Some of the education track topics include: Aftermarket Updates and Future Trends, Small Business Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Vehicle Technology and Electric Vehicles, Inside the Shop, Legal and Regulatory. VIEW FULL TRACK LISTING PARTNER TRACKS PARTNER TRACKS The partner tracks for the 2023 SEMA Show are setting the stage for success. These tracks are additional resources to help build your skills and elevate your knowledge of the industry via engaging seminars; including: Six Part-Leadership Essentials for Today, Presented by Dale Carnegie, I-CAR Collision Repair Training; SCRS: Repairer Driven Education, TIA, Legacy EV and more. VIEW PARTNER TRACKS LIST SESSIONS POWERED BY COUNCILS AND NETWORKS SESSIONS POWERED BY COUNCILS AND NETWORKS This year's network powered education sessions are gearing up to feature insightful information, necessary to the future of the success of the automotive aftermarket. Covering a wide range of topics, like conflict management, about the thriving modern truck-performance segment, the current state of the hot-rod segment, Learn the difference between concourse and restomod, the potential impact of electric vehicles, and many other exciting topics. VIEW SESSIONS LIST EDUCATION VIDEOS EDUCATION VIDEOS SEMA Show Education is known as one of the industry's most rewarding professional development investments. Focusing on the industry's most significant challenges, each session has been designed to drive immediate takeaways. Over the coming months, 14 video recordings from the 2022 SEMA Show will be released for you to learn from, get inspired and feel empowered. Stay on top of what's relevant to helping your business, and you personally, succeed and prosper. WATCH VIDEOS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS The 2023 Show has lined up some of the biggest names in the world of car culture, racing, business, sports and entrepreneurship. This diverse range of speakers are set to present innovative and insightful keynote speeches and fireside chats, that are guaranteed to be informative, motivational and entertaining. Featuring world renown leaders like Tim Tebow, Willie T. Ribbs, and Margaret Hoover, this year's keynote speeches are set to leave you with greater knowledge of the industry, and a renewed sense of passion that can drive your business endeavors to greater heights. VIEW LIST OF SPEAKERS STUDENT PROGRAM STUDENT PROGRAM BRING YOUR STUDENTS TO THE SEMA SHOW Learn how your school can attend the SEMA Show and why 200+ school are already participating. To select a registration method that works best for your school, click here and click on the orange "SEMA Students & Educators" box to begin. The SEMA Show Student Program will be taking place on Wednesday, November 1st and Thursday, November 2nd. Additional program details and schedules can be found below or on the registration pages. For more information please contact Chris Standifer at chriss@sema.org THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW! See you next year - November 5 -8, 2024 RESERVE YOUR BOOTH THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW! See you next year - November 5 -8, 2024 Previous Next COVERING THE SHOW WHY ATTEND MEDIA RESOURCES MEDIA CENTER FLOORPLAN SHOW DATES & HOURS EDUCATION HOTEL TRANSPORTATION SHOW FEATURES SHOW EVENTS NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE Please note portions of this site contain information for the 2023 SEMA Show. The information should be used for general planning purposes and will be updated in 2024. SHOW SECTIONS SHOW SECTIONS 4 5 6 12 13 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 GET UPDATES WEST HALL View West Hall Floorplan Restyling & Car Care Accessories Product categories you'll find here are interior and exterior appearance and styling enhancements, car-care maintenance, replacement parts and general accessories. Powersports & Utility Vehicles This section features products and services for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, side-x-sides and scooters. Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road Product categories you'll find here are products for truck beds, cabs, bodies, off-road accessories, truck toolboxes, off-road lighting, truck suspension, trailer and towing accessories. Watch four-wheelers demonstrate the latest in off-road excitement at the Off-Road Proving Ground. WEST HALL View West Hall Floorplan 1 Restyling & Car Care Accessories Product categories you'll find here are interior and exterior appearance and styling enhancements, car-care maintenance, replacement parts and general accessories. 2 Powersports & Utility Vehicles This section features products and services for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, side-x-sides and scooters. 3 Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road Product categories you'll find here are products for truck beds, cabs, bodies, off-road accessories, truck toolboxes, off-road lighting, truck suspension, trailer and towing accessories. NORTH HALL View North Hall Floorplan First-Time & Featured Exhibitors Business Services Product categories you'll find here are software, hardware, financial and accounting, logistics, on-line sellers, human resources and related products. Mobile Electronics & Technology This show section includes the latest advances in technology with exhibitors featuring audio, video, satellite radio, GPS, cameras, security, radar detection, remote-start systems, mobile applications and additional connected-vehicle technology. NORTH HALL View North Hall Floorplan 4 First-Time & Featured Exhibitors 5 Business Services Product categories you'll find here are software, hardware, financial and accounting, logistics, on-line sellers, human resources and related products. 6 Mobile Electronics & Technology This show section includes the latest advances in technology with exhibitors featuring audio, video, satellite radio, GPS, cameras, security, radar detection, remote-start systems, mobile applications and additional connected-vehicle technology. CENTRAL HALL View Central Hall Floorplan Racing & Performance More than 500 exhibitors make up this show section of racing and performance products, services and equipment, engine building, racing, car haulers and much more. At the Ford Ride & Drive feature display, watch the latest high-performance machines test their power under real track conditions. Hot Rod Alley With over 100 exhibitors and the HRIA/ARMO location you will find products and services for street rods, hot rods and early-production vehicles. Restoration Marketplace This section of Central Hall contains products and services for the restoration of muscle cars and classic cars 20 years or older. CENTRAL HALL View Central Hall Floorplan 7 Racing & Performance This show section features manufacturers of racing and performance products, services and equipment, engine building, racing, car haulers and much more. At the Ford Ride & Drive feature display, watch the latest high-performance machines test their power under real track conditions. 8 Hot Rod Alley In this section you will find products and services for street rods, hot rods and early-production vehicles. 9 Restoration Marketplace This section of Central Hall contains products and services for the restoration of muscle cars and classic cars 20 years or older. SOUTH HALL UPPER View South Upper Hall Floorplan Collision Repair & Refinish Exhibitors in this section display products for collision repair, paint equipment, tools, paint booths, accessories, software and management programs. Tools & Equipment This section features a wide variety of exhibitors showcasing shop tools and equipment, uniforms and other supplies. SOUTH HALL UPPER View South Upper Hall Floorplan 10 Collision Repair & Refinish Exhibitors in this section display products for collision repair, paint equipment, tools, paint booths, accessories, software and management programs. 11 Tools & Equipment This section features a wide variety of exhibitors showcasing shop tools and equipment, uniforms and other supplies. SOUTH HALL LOWER View South Lower Hall Floorplan Global Tire Expo This section of Lower South Hall features exhibitors displaying tires for passenger cars, trucks and off-the-road (OTR), equipment, recyclers, retreaters, suppliers and affiliated organizations. Wheels & Accessories Featuring exhibitors such as Mopar/Fiat Chrysler Automobiles you'll find more than 100 exhibitor displays of wheels and accessories for cars, trucks and racing. SOUTH HALL LOWER View South Lower Hall Floorplan 12 Global Tire Expo This section of Lower South Hall features exhibitors displaying tires for passenger cars, trucks and off-the-road (OTR), equipment, recyclers, retreaters, suppliers and affiliated organizations. 13 Wheels & Accessories Featuring exhibitors such as Mopar/Fiat Chrysler Automobiles you'll find more than 100 exhibitor displays of wheels and accessories for cars, trucks and racing. FAQ FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Who qualifies for media credentials? Media credentials are reserved exclusively for working members of the media, including print, broadcast, radio, or online. In order to maintain a B2B environment conducive for buyers and sellers to do business, media credentials are only available to media that are related to the automotive industry or those that cover small businesses or another relevant topic. If you have questions about whether you qualify for media credentials, please contact pr@sema.org or call 909/978-6722. What are the ADA Guidelines? The SEMA Show is an accessible event for qualified professionals. For any accessibility-related questions, please email us at semashow@sema.org or call us at (909) 396-0289. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our patrons with disabilities. We will do our best to assist you and address your accessibility needs. How can I order tickets to the Special Events and educational sessions? Tickets for the special events and educational sessions are available when registering for the SEMA Show. If you have already registered and would like to order special event tickets, simply follow the instructions and shortcut link in your registration confirmation e-mail. Do public relations or marketing representatives qualify for media credentials? No. Public relations and marketing personnel representing manufacturers do not qualify for media credentials. Video production companies that are representing exhibitors or those that are charging companies to be covered do not qualify for media credentials. To learn more about other categories that might be applicable for public relations and marketing personnel, email regmgr@sema.org. Approved individuals who abuse their media privileges or who misrepresent themselves or aid in obtaining their media passes may risk having their credentials revoked and their names banned from attending the SEMA Show in future years. Where can I find an exhibitor list for the SEMA Show? A map and list of 2022 SEMA Show exhibitors is at www.semashow.com/floorplan. The 2023 SEMA Show Floorplan will be available in the Summer of 2023. What are the SEMA Show Media Center hours? Thursday, Oct. 26: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. What amenities are available in the SEMA Show Media Center? Amenities in the Media Center include complimentary water and snacks, working stations, Internet access, complimentary copy machines, printers, and storage. The Media Center also houses press kits and materials from SEMA and many exhibitors. NEW THIS YEAR: Credentialed media will have the ability to avoid the general concession stands in the convention center by quickly purchasing lunch or snacks in the Media Center. When is Media Day? There is not a designated Media Day at the SEMA Show; media activities take place throughout the course of the event. There is an official press conference schedule, at which time select exhibitors will be making newsworthy announcements. The press conference schedule will be available in mid-September online at www.SEMAShow.com and onsite in the Media Center. How can I obtain information on the new products at the SEMA Show? A number of options are available for obtaining new product information. One of the easiest ways is to visit the New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show. At the New Products Showcase, buyers and media can use the SEMA Show mobile app's "Product Scanner" feature to scan and download product photos and exhibitor information that will remain on your SEMA Show app long after the 2023 show has ended. Media can also access press releases from exhibitors at www.semashow.com/sema-show-exhibitor-press-releases. The site is updated regularly and includes show-related news from exhibiting companies. What is appropriate attire when attending the SEMA Show? The SEMA Show is a business-to-business trade show. Attendees, exhibitors, and media must wear appropriate apparel at all times. Business or business casual attire is suggested. Logos and sayings on apparel must be in good taste. Show management reserves the right to make determinations on appropriate apparel. May I bring my child to the show? No one under the age of 16, including infants, is allowed access to the exhibits -- no exceptions. Show management does not provide childcare services on-site. The use of a school-issued ID to prove age is not acceptable unless it provides a date of birth. Are Drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles allowed at the SEMA Show? Drones/UAVs of any kind are NOT allowed at the SEMA Show or at the Las Vegas Convention Center due to the proximity to McCarran International Airport. Drones/UAVs will be confiscated until show end (after the SEMA Cruise). Are Hoverboards allowed at the SEMA Show? The use of hoverboards is prohibited at the SEMA Show. Hoverboards will be confiscated until show end (after the SEMA Cruise). Are Segway's, skateboards, skates, or scooters (either motorized or foot-powered) allowed at the SEMA Show? The use of the above items is NOT allowed on the Las Vegas Convention Center property. This includes all non-ADA-approved mobility devices. What is the weapon policy at the SEMA Show? Fireworks, firearms, explosives, and weapons of all kinds are prohibited in all premises of the AAPEX and the SEMA Shows. This prohibition applies to interior and exterior Show facilities, including parking areas and also prohibits weapons in or on any vehicles or displays. Violations of this policy can result in the violator being banned from the Shows and Show facilities. What happens when my badge is scanned at the Show? When Show Management* scans your badge, your personal information is processed pursuant to Show Management's legitimate interest in tracking attendance, traffic flow, and providing a better Show for attendees. By allowing vendors/exhibitors to scan your badge, all registration information you provided to Show Management during the registration process is shared with them. Vendors/exhibitors may then contact you regarding their goods or services. Please review their privacy policies for additional information. If you do not want to share your information, do not permit the vendor/exhibitor to scan your badge. If you do not want to receive communications from a vendor, you must contact that vendor/exhibitor directly. For more SEMA Show privacy information, go to www.semashow.com/privacy-policy. For more AAPEX Show privacy information, go to www.aapexshow.com/terms-conditions. *Show Management includes AAPEX Show Management (Auto Care Association, AASA/MEMA and William T. Glasgow, Inc.) and SEMA Show Management (Specialty Equipment Market Association). May I bring an animal to the Show? In compliance with the ADA, service animals—as defined by the ADA—are permitted at the Show. Other live animals, including comfort, emotional-support or therapy animals, pets and animals used for demonstrations of any kind are not allowed. Show Management reserves the right to prohibit service animals if they pose a threat or safety concern to anyone attending, exhibiting or working our event. The handler/owner of the service animal is responsible for the care and supervision of his or her animal. If the animal is not under control or is disruptive or not housebroken, Show Management may require it to be removed from the Show premises. What if I register, am approved for a badge, pay the registration fee, and AAPEX and the SEMA Show is cancelled this year? If AAPEX and the SEMA Show should have to cancel due to circumstances beyond our control, your registration fee will be refunded in full. What is SEMA Fest? SEMA Fest will be open to everyone and bring the full spectrum of automotive passions together in an accessible, awesome celebration of car culture. Features will include top music and entertainment, car show & cruise, VIP experiences, craft food, celebrities, and motorsports. For additional information for SEMA Fest and to sign up for festival updates updates please visit www.semafest.com. REGISTRATION QUESTIONS How do I register for the SEMA? The SEMA is a trade-only industry event. Only qualified individuals employed within the automotive aftermarket industry are approved to receive a badge. Qualified individuals may register online at www.semashow.com or on-site at the Las Vegas Convention Center at Main Registration. Exhibiting personnel may only register online via their company's key contact, who is designated on your booth's Exhibit Space Rental Agreement (ESRA). What is the cost to register? Badges for exhibiting personnel within the company's complimentary allotment are at no charge. Registering exhibiting personnel over your company's complimentary allotment pre-show is $40 USD per person until Friday, June 30. Starting July 1st, exhibitor badges ordered online over company's allotment is $60 USD per person. On Thursday, October 26th, exhibitor badges ordered online or onsite over your company's complimentary allotment are $120 USD per person. Online attendee registration is $40 USD per person until Friday, June 30th. Starting July 1st, attendee registration purchased online increases to $60 USD per person. Starting Friday, September 29th attendee registration purchased online or onsite increases to $120 USD per person. Attendee badges allow entrance to both APPEX and the SEMA Show on all days of each. (Note: AAPEX exhibits are not open on Friday, November 3, but the SEMA exhibits are open on Friday.) Non-Exhibiting Company (NEM) and Financial Service Companies (FIN) are $200 per person online or on-site. NEM companies are limited to two people from each company attending for no more than two years. Participants who have a featured vehicle in the Show, must register onsite for $60 USD each and are limited to two badges. Lost or forgotten badges may be reprinted onsite 1x only for a fee of $120 per badge. The fee for reprinting a Non-Exhibiting Company (NEM) or Financial Investment Company (FIN) badge is $200 per badge. You may not have anyone else's badge reprinted on-site but your own, and an official government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) must be presented. How do I know how many exhibiting personnel we have already registered? When your company key contact signs into the online system, it will indicate how many are registered, how many remain in your complimentary allotment, and how many have been paid for, if any. Our company is located in Canada. Will our exhibitor badges be mailed to our designated key contact (KC) pre-show? Yes. All US and Canadian exhibiting company addresses are considered domestic. All other non-US or non-Canadian company addresses are considered international. International exhibitor badges are not mailed pre-show. Our company has a Post Office Box for our address. Can we still get our badges mailed pre-show? No. Domestic exhibitor badges are mailed UPS 2nd-day Express. UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box. A US or Canadian physical street address must be provided. What are registration hours? Where are the registration areas located? Please check back in Summer of 2023 for more details. How do I order a large number of exhibitor badges? The designated key contact may use the registration form online, regardless of how many company personnel you are registering. A unique email address is still required on the online form for each person working in your booth. What if I need to change a an exhibiting staffer's name on his or her badge? Changes to badges may be made online at www.SEMAShow.com/register (until the badges are mailed) by the booth's key contact. Once badges have been mailed, changes must be made onsite in the Exhibitor registration area. The incorrect badge will need to be surrendered onsite in Exhibitor registration to receive the new, updated one. May I have my exhibitor badges made with a different company name? No. Exhibitor badges may only be issued with the official exhibiting company name provided on your company's booth space application. Exhibitor badges will not be issued to non-exhibiting business associates, consumers, relatives, friends or guests. What if I don't want to provide unique email addresses for the exhibiting personnel I am registering? What is "click to confirm" on my email confirmation? Each exhibitor key contact must provide their own unique email address, as well as a unique email address for each exhibiting personnel to complete registration. A confirmation will be sent to each individual email address and will require the registrant to confirm receipt to complete the registration process and for domestic exhibiting personnel badges to be mailed. (Badges will not be mailed to exhibiting personnel who do not click to confirm their email address.) If a company shares one email address, registration will not be able to be completed. No exceptions. I registered multiple exhibiting booth personnel; however, some of their names aren'ting up in the "check your registration status" system. Why is this? Email Customer Service at aapexsema@csreg.zohodesk.com and describe the situation. A representative will follow up with you via email within 24 hours (one business day). If you do not receive a timely reply, please call, toll-free, 866.229.3687, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, Central Time. International callers please dial +1.224.563.3154. Can I just call SEMA and register over the phone? No. Neither Management nor Customer Service can take your information over the phone. No exceptions. You must register online or in person onsite, complete the registration form, and provide payment as well as any documents required to prove you are qualified to receive a badge for our. I don't have access to the Internet, or I do not want to register online. How can I register? Pre-show EXHIBITORS may only register online via their designated key contact. On-site registration is $120 (USD per person). We strongly encourage you to pre-register online to save time and money and receive your badge in the mail if completed prior to domestic pre-registration deadline of September 29th, and international pre-registration deadline of September 15th. I need a visa to enter the U.S. How can I get a letter of invitation? You must register before the visa letter can be sent, and the letter may only be made for the individual's name and company name in their registration record. Invite letters are sent via email instantaneously as a bounce back to the email address you provide during registration. Emailed, printed-out copies of the visa letter are acceptable. Management no longer prepares and express-mails abroad personalized letters because originals of visa invite letters are no longer required. The bounce-back, emailed invitation letter is sufficient. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of any government visa requirements and allow sufficient time for the visa entry application process. Attendees and exhibitors should contact their nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing and requirements related to their visa application. SEMA will not contact embassies and consulates on behalf of visa applicants or provide any other assistance relating to visa issues. All costs associated with applying for a visa are the sole responsibility of the attendee or exhibitor in need of the letter. If you have questions, contact Customer Service, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. CST, toll-free at (866) 229-3687 or aapexsema@csRegMedia.zohodesk.com. International callers dial direct +1-224-563-3154. I have a Featured Vehicle in the Show. How do I register to get a badge? No one may pre-register for a Feature Vehicle badge. Feature Vehicle badges are not mailed. Each Featured Vehicle is entitled to a maximum of two (2) badges at $60 each, and registration must be done on-site when you arrive at the LVCC. When you check in your vehicle, you will receive a special registration form which you must complete and take to Exhibitor Registration in the Main Registration area in the Las Vegas Convention Center to register up to 2 people, maximum, per vehicle. (Spouses are included in the 2.) What if I lost or forgot to bring my badge to the Show? Can I have it reprinted onsite? Yes. If you arrive on-site and for any reason do not have your badge, you may have it reprinted on-site one time only for a fee of $120 (USD per person). The fee for reprinting a non-exhibiting company (NEM) of financial investment company (FIN) badge is $200 (USD per person). You may not have anyone else's badge reprinted onsite but your own. You will need to present an official, government-issued photo ID (like a passport or driver's license) that must match the name in your registration record. Go to the Main Registration area in the Las Vegas Convention Center to pay the fee and have your badge reprinted.