By Linda Spencer

The International Happy Hour provides an opportunity to network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day.

The SEMA International Happy Hour is an event open exclusively to exhibitors to meet with top international buyers and global media. Attendance at the November 1 event is complimentary for exhibitors, but registration is required. The link to register is below.

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.
• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 1, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!
• International Roundtables: Monday, October 30, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets.
• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.
• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services

By Linda Spencer

Engine, interior and exterior products for musclecars and off-road vehicles are especially sought by consumers throughout the large Chinese market.

The 2017 SEMA China Business Development Program, to be held September 6–10 2017, in Shanghai, is a low-cost, turnkey program that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China. Engine, interior and exterior products for musclecars and off-road vehicles are especially sought by consumers throughout the large Chinese market.

For one low cost, the China trip includes the following:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai to meet one-on-one with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain, accessory-friendly vehicles not sold in the United States or Canada.
• For a limited time, free booth graphics are available, courtesy of Freeman.
• Pre-event promotion of your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA buyer outreach.
• Visit top retailers, wholesalers and installers of specialty-automotive products.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of the largest consumer markets for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for 1.3 billion Chinese consumers. Learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.

U.S. government support is available for qualified companies.

Register now!

Read this SEMA News article for more information regarding SEMA’s China Business Development Program.  

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

By Linda Spencer

Engine, interior and exterior products for musclecars and off-road vehicles are especially sought by consumers throughout the large Chinese market.

The 2017 SEMA China Business Development Program, to be held September 6–10 2017, in Shanghai, is a low-cost, turnkey program that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China. Engine, interior and exterior products for musclecars and off-road vehicles are especially sought by consumers throughout the large Chinese market.

For one low cost, the China trip includes the following:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai to meet one-on-one with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain, accessory-friendly vehicles not sold in the United States or Canada.
• For a limited time, free booth graphics are available, courtesy of Freeman.
• Pre-event promotion of your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA buyer outreach.
• Visit top retailers, wholesalers and installers of specialty-automotive products.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of the largest consumer markets for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for 1.3 billion Chinese consumers. Learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.

U.S. government support is available for qualified companies.

Register now!

Read this SEMA News article for more information regarding SEMA’s China Business Development Program.  

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

Hear from SEMA Cares Chairman Rich Barsamian on the partnership that SEMA Cares has had over the years with Victory Junction to help raise money for children with chronic illness.

Hear from SEMA Cares Chairman Rich Barsamian on the partnership that SEMA Cares has had over the years with Victory Junction to help raise money for children with chronic illness.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Export Fair will provide an opportunity to discuss strategies for overcoming challenges that cost time and money, including identifying the right mix of products based on the vehicles on the road in a targeted market; the most cost-effective and expedient way to get your products to overseas customers; getting paid; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights.

The second annual SEMA Export Fair, taking place at SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, July 25–26, will create an opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming challenges that cost time and money. These include identifying the right mix of products based on the vehicles on the road in a targeted market; the most cost-effective and expedient way to get your products to overseas customers; getting paid; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights. The day-and-a-half-long program will provide an opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders. In addition, attendees can participate in 20-minute private, confidential meetings with IPR attorneys to learn how to take the appropriate steps to protect their patents and trademarks.  

Who Should Attend?

Representatives from companies that want to grow their businesses through exporting. The program is designed for both current exporters and those new to selling abroad.

Registration fees are $95 per person and $75 for a second person from the same company. The event is limited to the first 100 participants.  

View the flyer.

Register now!

For more information visit www.sema.org/sef or contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Export Fair will provide an opportunity to discuss strategies for overcoming challenges that cost time and money, including identifying the right mix of products based on the vehicles on the road in a targeted market; the most cost-effective and expedient way to get your products to overseas customers; getting paid; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights.

The second annual SEMA Export Fair, taking place at SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, July 25–26, will create an opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming challenges that cost time and money. These include identifying the right mix of products based on the vehicles on the road in a targeted market; the most cost-effective and expedient way to get your products to overseas customers; getting paid; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights. The day-and-a-half-long program will provide an opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders. In addition, attendees can participate in 20-minute private, confidential meetings with IPR attorneys to learn how to take the appropriate steps to protect their patents and trademarks.  

Who Should Attend?

Representatives from companies that want to grow their businesses through exporting. The program is designed for both current exporters and those new to selling abroad.

Registration fees are $95 per person and $75 for a second person from the same company. The event is limited to the first 100 participants.  

View the flyer.

Register now!

For more information visit www.sema.org/sef or contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

SEMA has partnered with regional car shows this year to highlight builders 27 years old or younger and send six of them to the 2017 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

SEMA has partnered with regional car shows this year to highlight builders 27 years old or younger and send six of them to the 2017 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

SEMA has partnered with regional car shows this year to highlight builders 27 years old or younger and send six of them to the 2017 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.