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. To withdraw consent, contact Show Management* (see below). By allowing exhibitors to scan your badge, you consent to Show Management* sharing your registration information with them, and they may then contact you regarding their goods or services. Please review their privacy policies for additional information.

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.

The use of the above items is NOT allowed at the Las Vegas Convention Center or Westgate Hotel. This includes all non-ADA-approved mobility devices.

Drones/UAVs of any kind are NOT allowed at the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center or Westgate Hotel due to the proximity to Harry Reid International Airport. Drones/UAVs will be confiscated until Show end (after the SEMA Cruise).

No. Badges CANNOT be reproduced, transferred or resold. All AAPEX and SEMA Show attendees and exhibiting personnel must be prepared to provide a matching government-issued photo ID upon request. Show Management reserves the right to refuse admission and revoke your badge at any time. If it is discovered you are allowing someone else to use your badge, that person will be escorted from the Show floor and both of you may not be allowed to attend a future Show.

Badges must always be worn in the AAPEX and the SEMA Show areas.

No. There are no guest or complimentary passes, tickets, and/or badges for the SEMA Show. Other than a legal spouse, everyone must register and be approved to receive a badge. The SEMA Show is a trade-only industry event. It is not open to consumers or the general public. Guests do not qualify to receive a badge.

No one under the age of 16, including infants, is allowed access to the exhibits. No exceptions. Show Management* does not provide childcare services onsite. Use of a school issued ID is not acceptable to prove age unless it provides a date of birth.

To attend the SEMA Show Tuesday, November 3 - 6, 2026 you must meet the required qualifying guidelines and register.

SEMA Show Friday - Open to the public tickets will not be available through SEMA Show registration. SEMA Show Friday - Open to the public tickets can ONLY be purchased at www.semafest.com.

If you need to change your company's designated key contact, we must receive the request in writing. Please email the new key contact's name and email address to MargaretR@sema.org.