By SEMA News Editors
The 2025 SEMA Show, November 4–7 in Las Vegas, is the world's largest automotive aftermarket trade event where innovation, education and opportunity converge across the Las Vegas Convention Center and outdoor exhibits. The Show is so massive in scope that no single person can see it all. That's why bringing more of your employees and colleagues is one of the smartest ways to maximize your four days at SEMA. A well-prepared team can cover more ground, discover more products and turn every conversation into a potential advantage for your business.
1. Define Your Team's "Why"
Every business attends the SEMA Show with specific goals. Are you looking to expand product offerings? Strengthen supplier relationships? Find new tools for your shop? By defining your "why" and aligning your team with those objectives, you'll make each person's time on the Show floor more impactful.
2. Conversations That Count
On average, one person can realistically have about 200 quality conversations during Show week. That means every interaction matters. Think of it as a "connection chain":
- 10-second glance → Spot something new that catches your eye.
- 1-minute pause → Ask a quick question and get a fast insight.
- 5-minute chat → Dive deeper into a product or solution that could fit your business.
- 30-minute sit-down → Reserve time for meaningful discussions that can shape partnerships or purchasing decisions.
3. Put People in the Right Places
Just as you'd assign roles in your shop or office, assigning roles at the SEMA Show ensures nothing gets missed. Quick communicators are ideal for scanning new products and handling fast interactions, or the 10-second glances and one- to five-minute chats. Managers or decision-makers can oversee 30-minute sit-down meetings with suppliers and partners. Matching skills to responsibilities allows your team to move faster and engage more effectively.
4. Avoid Missed Opportunities
The size of the SEMA Show can be overwhelming, but a well-staffed team ensures you won't miss critical products, new contacts, or industry insights. Divide and conquer: assign sections of the Show floor, educational sessions, and networking events so your business comes away with a comprehensive picture.
5. Measure What Matters
Success at the SEMA Show isn't about how many booths you pass--it's about the meaningful connections and insights you bring home to your business. Encourage your team to track leads, conversations and product finds, then prioritize follow-up after returning from Las Vegas. High-value opportunities should be acted on immediately, while other discoveries may develop over weeks or months.
6. An Investment in Growth
Bringing your employees to the 2025 SEMA Show isn't just about seeing more products--it's about giving your business a competitive edge. When your team is on the ground in Las Vegas, they gain firsthand product knowledge, connect with suppliers face-to-face, and return home with insights that can immediately impact your bottom line.
With so much happening across the Show floor, education sessions, and networking events, no single person can experience it all. That's why registering more of your team members ensures you maximize your four days at the SEMA Show and bring back the kind of knowledge, relationships and opportunities that fuel long-term success.
👉 Make sure your employees are registered today so your business doesn't miss out. Register here or click below. Need help registering your team members? We are here to help. Just call 508-743-8571, Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, or email AAPEXSEMA@maritz.com.
Online registration for qualified professional attendees is only $75 per registrant. Register soon, because on Saturday, September 27, registration both online and on-site will be $100. A SEMA Show badge includes access to both the SEMA Show and AAPEX. Deadlines and fees for other registration categories can be found at semashow.com/register. Attendees: Don't forget to use the attendee registration resource center to prep for the 2025 SEMA Show. Learn more here.
Hotel reservations, including for several new properties in Las Vegas, are available at the guaranteed lowest rates exclusively for Show attendees through SEMA's official hotel provider, onPeak.
For more information about the 2025 SEMA Show, visit semashow.com. Sign up for updates on SEMA Fest at semafest.com.
For questions and SEMA Show registration assistance, call 508-743-8571, Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, or email AAPEXSEMA@maritz.com.
