Exhibitors
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.
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.
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.
I am the designated key contact (KC) for my company’s booth. Am I automatically registered to receive an exhibitor badge to attend the Show?
No. Exhibiting company designated KCs are not automatically registered. If you are the designated KC, and are planning on attending the Show to work in the booth, or assist with set or tear down of the booth onsite, you must register yourself for a badge. If you are not attending the Show, you should not register yourself to receive a badge. As the key contact, you are the designated individual to receive all (domestic) badges mailed pre-show whether or not you are attending and/or registered.
I am Exhibiting Media. How will I receive my badge?
Exhibiting media (EXM) personnel badges will not be mailed. All exhibiting media badges must be picked up in the Media Center in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Room S229. A photo ID will be required to obtain your badge.
Exhibiting media's complimentary badge allotment is based on the company's booth size. Exhibiting media badges have access to the SEMA Show floor during Show hours and two hours early on Show days, as well as during exhibitor move-in and move-out hours.
Media badges are also available at no charge, but media badge applicants may be required to submit qualifying materials. For information on how to qualify for a media badge, please call 909-978-6722 or email juant@sema.org.
Are Segways, skateboards, skates, or scooters (either motorized or foot-powered) allowed at the SEMA Show?
The use of the above items are NOT allowed on the Las Vegas Convention Center property. This includes all non-ADA-approved mobility devices.
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).
Am I able to hang a sign over my booth?
In order to qualify to hang a sign, your booth must be 20’ x 20’ or larger and may not be a linear booth. You must complete the Hanging Sign Design Notification Form and submit a rendering or digital photo of the sign showing all graphics, placement above booth, and dimensions, including width, height and circumference. Hanging signs may be hung at any height; however, the sign itself can be no more than 8' in height from top to bottom and must be finished on all sides. Freeman is required to hang all hanging signs and it is recommended that you ship in advance to ensure the sign is assembled and hung in a timely matter. Please note that Freeman costs for hanging a sign are incurred at both installation and dismantle so budget accordingly.
What are Material Handling Services?
Material Handling is the service to move and store your freight from the freight carrier. This service includes off-loading from delivery truck; delivery to your booth; removing empty crates and boxes; storing and returning the empties: and delivery to your carrier. This service is all provided exclusively by Freeman. It is a one-time charge for incoming and outgoing. See the Material Handling order form for rates. Exhibitors with 400 square feet or less will receive their first 500 lbs. of material handling FREE with no restrictions. It can be delivered to the Freeman Advance Warehouse, shipped directly to show site or delivered in a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) or a rental vehicle which is driven by your employee (not temporary labor) to receive the 500 lbs. free. Material Handling over and above the 500 lbs. or exhibitors with 450 square feet or more will be charged the material handling rate.
