By AJ Carney

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users.

Participation in SEMA Show Education has grown exponentially over the last several years as professionals and small-business owners look to keep current on the latest trends and technologies affecting the automotive industry.

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users. Interested?

It’s easy to launch your Power User status at the 2018 SEMA Show:

• Visit the Quad, located in the upper North Hall (outside N251).
• Snag your free custom lanyard and Power User pass.
• Attend three seminars throughout the week. That’s right, any three you want!
• At the end of each seminar you attend, see the room ambassador on your way out and get your user pass hole-punched.
• Stop back by the Quad and snag your limited-edition SEMA swag while supplies last.

“Individuals and companies recognize the value of business education and are making an investment in professional development,” said Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education. “We are seeing company after company incorporating education into their strategic Show plans this year to ensure that they are maximizing their time and resources on-site.”  

At the close of the Show, attendees will receive a Power User questionnaire to help gauge the pulse of SEMA’s ever-evolving education program. Your feedback will help drive the 2019 seminar schedule. Learn more about the program.  

For questions, email AJ Carney, SEMA’s senior manager of education services.

Get started, register for your first seminar today! Recommended seminars:

• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars Featuring Automotive Personalities.
• SEMA Suggested: Market Research Trends to Help Your Business.
• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars on How to Leverage Data in Decision Making.

By Jason Catullo

The artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will be available in the Art Walk.

SEMA Showgoers can find a wide selection of authentic art work crafted by popular industry artists on display in the SEMA Show Art Walk, located in the C2 Pre-Function Area (by the escalators near the Skybridge). The area includes authentic oil paintings, drawings and photos of race action, historic locations and classic and modern motorsports that represent the heart and heritage of the industry and immerses Show visitors in automotive culture.

Showgoers will also be able to meet and talk with the artists, and even buy an art piece for the office, shop or home. The artists scheduled to appear in the SEMA Show Art Walk include Bob Larivee, Jim Owens, Nick Crouch, Ed Tillrock, Max Grundy and more.

In addition, the artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will also be available in the Art Walk.

More information about Carmona and his artwork is available at www.oldschoolalex.com, or follow him on Instagram @TheRealOldSchoolAlex.

By Jason Catullo

The artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will be available in the Art Walk.

SEMA Showgoers can find a wide selection of authentic art work crafted by popular industry artists on display in the SEMA Show Art Walk, located in the C2 Pre-Function Area (by the escalators near the Skybridge). The area includes authentic oil paintings, drawings and photos of race action, historic locations and classic and modern motorsports that represent the heart and heritage of the industry and immerses Show visitors in automotive culture.

Showgoers will also be able to meet and talk with the artists, and even buy an art piece for the office, shop or home. The artists scheduled to appear in the SEMA Show Art Walk include Bob Larivee, Jim Owens, Nick Crouch, Ed Tillrock, Max Grundy and more.

In addition, the artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will also be available in the Art Walk.

More information about Carmona and his artwork is available at www.oldschoolalex.com, or follow him on Instagram @TheRealOldSchoolAlex.

By SEMA Editors

MagnaFlow was awarded SEMA Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA’s prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and tribute will be paid to the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors; Ed Pink, Ed Pink’s Garage; and Chris Thomson, TMG Performance Products—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

• Aeromotive Inc.
• Edelbrock LLC
• Hunter Engineering Co.

SEMA WD of the Year

• Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

• Bob Cook Sales Inc.
• Gantt Thomas & Associates Inc.
• R&R Marketing Consultants Inc.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2018 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

MagnaFlow was awarded SEMA Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA’s prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and tribute will be paid to the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors; Ed Pink, Ed Pink’s Garage; and Chris Thomson, TMG Performance Products—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

• Aeromotive Inc.
• Edelbrock LLC
• Hunter Engineering Co.

SEMA WD of the Year

• Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

• Bob Cook Sales Inc.
• Gantt Thomas & Associates Inc.
• R&R Marketing Consultants Inc.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2018 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

MagnaFlow was awarded SEMA Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA’s prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and tribute will be paid to the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors; Ed Pink, Ed Pink’s Garage; and Chris Thomson, TMG Performance Products—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

• Aeromotive Inc.
• Edelbrock LLC
• Hunter Engineering Co.

SEMA WD of the Year

• Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

• Bob Cook Sales Inc.
• Gantt Thomas & Associates Inc.
• R&R Marketing Consultants Inc.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2018 SEMA Show.

Each year, the SEMA Show brings together upward of 170,000 specialty-equipment professionals in Las Vegas to network, sharpen their skills and discover new products. The 2018 event is guaranteed to offer new opportunities for attendees to accomplish those same goals. SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso offered a preview of what attendees can expect this year, along with his pro tips for a successful week of business.

Each year, the SEMA Show brings together upward of 170,000 specialty-equipment professionals in Las Vegas to network, sharpen their skills and discover new products. The 2018 event is guaranteed to offer new opportunities for attendees to accomplish those same goals. SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso offered a preview of what attendees can expect this year, along with his pro tips for a successful week of business.

Year after year, surveys indicate that one of buyers’ top objectives for the SEMA Show is to discover new products. The easiest way to meet that goal is to visit the New Products Showcase—buyers’ number-one destination at the Show. Located in the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the Showcase is adjacent to the Media Center, making it convenient for members of the press as well. Inside, nearly 3,000 entries are organized by category. Attendees can use scanners to create personalized lists of products with detailed descriptions and the contact information needed for follow-up. The New Products Showcase is open extended hours from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. to help attendees make the most of their time at the Show. Take a look at the following preview of products you’ll find at the 2018 SEMA Show, and make the New Products Showcase your number-one destination this year.

Year after year, surveys indicate that one of buyers’ top objectives for the SEMA Show is to discover new products. The easiest way to meet that goal is to visit the New Products Showcase—buyers’ number-one destination at the Show. Located in the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the Showcase is adjacent to the Media Center, making it convenient for members of the press as well. Inside, nearly 3,000 entries are organized by category. Attendees can use scanners to create personalized lists of products with detailed descriptions and the contact information needed for follow-up. The New Products Showcase is open extended hours from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. to help attendees make the most of their time at the Show. Take a look at the following preview of products you’ll find at the 2018 SEMA Show, and make the New Products Showcase your number-one destination this year.