Global Update

Plan Your Trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

By SEMA Editors

Middle East Business Development ConferenceAn hour-long conference call is scheduled for, Monday, October 21, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), to discuss the 2020 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference. Last year's conference included a tour of eight specialty-equipment shops in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. During one visit, Mark Link (right), president and COO of Race Gas, chatted with the general manager of a high-end racing/performance installer in Dubai.

Join SEMA for an hour-long conference call, Monday, October 21, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), to learn more about the 2020 SEMA Middle East trip to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the possibility of additional markets for a 2020 trip, including Scandinavia.

Learn best practices for meeting international buyers and media at the SEMA Show and PRI. Information will be available regarding federal and state government grants to help defray costs for participants.

The conference call will also cover the following:

  • What’s included in the fees (turnkey booth, hotel, meals, pre-vetted buyers).
  • Information on the booth and setup.
  • Costs
  • What’s new for 2020
  • International roundtables
  • International Happy Hour
  • Global Media Awards
  • Grants to defray the cost of participation
  • Benefits for trip participants includes a list of pre-registered buyers

Sign up here. Bring your questions!