By Linda Spencer
 SEMA Export Fair attendees will have the opportunity to meet with trade buyers from top overseas markets, including Australia, Latin America and the United Arab Emirates. |
Join 100 SEMA members, international buyers and trade experts at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, July 23–24, for the biannual SEMA Export Fair. Highlights of the two-day event, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, include the following sessions:
- “How to Find Whether Counterfeits of Your Products Are Being Sold on Popular Online Platforms,” such as Alibaba, and the steps to quickly have these fakes removed.
- “Racing in the UAE and Surrounding Companies: Opportunities for U.S. Manufacturers.”
- “How to Communicate Effectively With Overseas Buyers: Hint—It’s NOT by Email!”
- “Selling to Latin America: Tips From Buyers From Colombia, Argentina and Peru.”
Additional highlights include:
- 20-minute private, confidential meetings with an IPR attorney to learn about taking the appropriate steps to protect your patents and trademarks.
- Tours of the SEMA Garage and international vehicles available for members to measure, including an Australian-spec Ford Ranger (different from the new U.S. model) and a Nissan Patrol Y61.
- One-on-one meetings with trade buyers from top overseas markets, including Australia, Latin America and the United Arab Emirates.
- A networking happy hour.
Registration is limited for the 2019 SEMA Export Fair. The cost is $125 for the first participant per company and $65 for each additional participant from the same company.