By Ashley Reyes
The deadline is approaching for SEMA Education program speaker proposals for this year's SEMA Show. Organizers seek innovative thinkers and dynamic presenters who can share new skills and ideas targeted to the automotive aftermarket industry during the 2024 SEMA Show, Las Vegas, November 5-8. Those interested have until Friday, February 16, to submit a speaker proposal here.
Educational seminars are one of the key pillars of the SEMA Show, where thousands of industry professionals learn new business strategies.
"The SEMA Education program offers the perfect platform for speakers to raise their profile, share their expertise and connect with an eager-to-learn automotive audience," said Pamela Brown-Matthis, SEMA director of education. "Experts who can facilitate new ideas, technologies and expertise that can motivate industry members to take their businesses and careers to the next level are encouraged to apply."
Topics of focus for 2024 include (but are not limited to):
- Aftermarket updates and future trends.
- Legislative and regulatory.
- Sales and marketing.
- Small-business strategy.
- Vehicle technology and electric vehicles.
- Specific industry segments.
Speaker proposals for the 2024 SEMA Show must be submitted by Friday, February 16. Submit proposals at sema.org/speakers. For more details, contact Gary Vigil, senior manager of professional development, at garyv@sema.org or 909-978-6738.