By SEMA News Editors
SEMA Central
Location: Grand Lobby, Central Hall
Each year, the hub of the Show is SEMA Central, which showcases interviews, content and connections from across the automotive aftermarket. This year, SEMA Central will expand to offer Show participants a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this exclusive Show area located in the Grand Lobby to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities (an up-to-date schedule is below).
Special Event Preview: SEMA Show Media Panel
Wednesday, November 1
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT
Join moderator Edward Loh as he interviews industry greats Alistair Weaver, Joel Feder and Jerry Hirsch during the SEMA Show Media Panel, Wednesday, November 1.
Manufacturers, business professionals, media, buyers and related automotive professionals are invited to hear the latest automotive trends straight from the voices of the industry. Hear firsthand about current and future technologies and how you can integrate them to stay ahead of the game. Visit SEMA Central for the SEMA Show Media Panel moderated by Edward Loh, head of editorial for MotorTrend Group and featuring:
- Alistair Weaver, editor-in-chief, Edmunds
- Joel Feder, senior producer, Internet Brands Automotive Group
- Jerry Hirsch, senior editor, technology & innovation, Automotive News
2023 SEMA Central Schedule
| Tuesday, October 31 | |
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| 10:00 a.m. PDT | Jay Leno, "Jay Leno's Garage" |
| 10:30 a.m. PDT | Alex Taylor, "HOT ROD Garage" |
| 11:50 a.m. PDT | Dave Kindig and Kevin "KevDogg" Schiele, "Bitchin' Rides" |
| 2:00 p.m. PDT | Antron Brown, three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion |
| 2:30 p.m. PDT | Rebeca Olivareta, ROCO 4x4 |
| 3:00 p.m. PDT | John "Nads" Naderi and Amir Bentatou, "Super Street Garage" |
| 3:30 p.m. PDT | Tommy Pike, Tommy Pike Custom |
| 4:00 p.m. PDT | Javier "Shorty" Ponce, "Shorty's Dream Shop" |
| Wednesday, November 1 | |
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| 9:30 a.m. PDT | Carolyn Jackson, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company |
| 10:00 a.m. PDT | Julia Landauer, race champion and entrepreneur |
| 10:30 a.m. PDT | Nick Cannon, "Nick Cannon's Big Drive" and RJ de Vera, SEMA |
| 11:00 a.m. PDT | Joel Ayres, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation |
| 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT | SEMA Show Media Panel (more details above) |
| 2:00 p.m. PDT | Tom Gattuso, SEMA |
| 3:00 p.m. PDT | Mitch Williams, RIGID Industries |
| Thursday, November 2 | |
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| 9:30 a.m. PDT | Joan Ames and Jeff Adams, on behalf of 2023 SEMA Hall of Famer, Steve Ames |
| 10:30 a.m. PDT | Mike Spagnola, SEMA |
| 11:00 a.m. PDT | Kyle Fickler, ProCharger and SEMA Board Chairman |
| 2:00 p.m. PDT | Willy T. Ribbs, racer and Formula 1 ambassador |
| 2:30 p.m. PDT | Tim Tebow, two-time national football champion, Heisman Trophy winner and entrepreneur |
| 4:00 p.m. PDT | SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle Award |
| Friday, November 2 | |
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| 11:00 a.m. PDT | Ben Kaminsky, SEMA Garage Detroit |