SEMA Show

The Young Professional's Guide to the 2013 SEMA Show

By SEMA Editors

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The Student Welcome Lunch will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N242, Monday, November 4
, from 12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
  

The 2013 SEMA Show will be packed with educational and networking opportunities designed to help attendees grow, both personally and professionally. The following is a definitive list of must-attend Young Executives Network (YEN) events:

Student Welcome Lunch

Network with students at the Student Program Welcome Lunch

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N242
Date: Monday, November 4

Time: 12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

YEN Long-Range Planning Open Meeting

All YEN Members are welcome to join the open portion of the Long-Range Planning meeting to learn more amount the network and share your ideas and opinions. 


Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N241

Date: Monday, November 4 

Time: 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

YEN-Sponsored SEMA Seminar: Industry Trends & Forecasts: Recruiting and Retaining Young Talent

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N253

Date: Wednesday, November 5 

Time: 1:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

YEN Awards & Networking Reception


Join us for the largest automotive networking event for young professionals with a casino-themed event featuring gaming tables, a life-size Max Grundy art that you can paint by number, an awards ceremony and food and drink.  

Location: Las Vegas Hotel (LVH), BR C

Date: Tuesday, November 5 

Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

YEN Networking Lunch Opportunity

Join other YEN members at the SEMA Members Lounge for some networking over lunch, which can be purchased in the lounge. 


Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Members Lounge – Reserved YEN Table 

Date: Tuesday, November 5–Friday November 8

Time: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. each day

SEMA Launch Pad Presented by YEN

The field has been narrowed to the top five executives pitching their business in a live event to industry juggernauts (the judges) with a goal of being crowned the inaugural Launch Pad winner. 

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center Grand Lobby – Vehicle Technology Center Stage

Date: Thursday, November 7 

Time: 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

YEN-Sponsored SEMA Seminar: Getting to the Boardroom From the Dorm Room

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N253 

Date: Thursday, November 7 

Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

YEN Networking Mixer at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet

For those young professionals attending the annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, be sure to join us for drinks in the special YEN designated area.

Location: Las Vegas Hotel (LVH)

Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Questions?  Please contact YEN’s liaison, Bryan Harrison, senior manager of networks, at BryanH@SEMA.org or 909-978-6691.