The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

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.

As part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.

The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

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.

As part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.

The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By Gavin Knapp

The 2016 SEMA Market Report is now available at www.sema.org/2016MarketReport.

The specialty-equipment market set a new retail sales record of $39.2 billion in 2015. The 8% increase propelled the industry to a sixth consecutive year of growth. Once again, the street-performance niche set the pace for growth, but each sector of the market, from cars to trucks to classics, is feeling the lift of greater consumer spending. 

Want to learn more? The 2016 SEMA Market Report is now available. Download the report today to get a broad view of industry sales, consumer purchase behavior, market and economic trends, and vehicle sales. The 2016 Market Report is free for SEMA members and can be found at www.sema.org/2016MarketReport.

To learn more, join us for an informative webinar, July 21, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). SEMA's Director of Market Research Gavin Knapp, will present highlights from the 2016 SEMA Market Report and answer your questions on the state of the industry. Register for the 2016 SEMA Market Report Webinar today.

See all of SEMA’s market research information at www.sema.org/research.

By Gavin Knapp

The 2016 SEMA Market Report is now available at www.sema.org/2016MarketReport.

The specialty-equipment market set a new retail sales record of $39.2 billion in 2015. The 8% increase propelled the industry to a sixth consecutive year of growth. Once again, the street-performance niche set the pace for growth, but each sector of the market, from cars to trucks to classics, is feeling the lift of greater consumer spending. 

Want to learn more? The 2016 SEMA Market Report is now available. Download the report today to get a broad view of industry sales, consumer purchase behavior, market and economic trends, and vehicle sales. The 2016 Market Report is free for SEMA members and can be found at www.sema.org/2016MarketReport.

To learn more, join us for an informative webinar, July 21, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). SEMA's Director of Market Research Gavin Knapp, will present highlights from the 2016 SEMA Market Report and answer your questions on the state of the industry. Register for the 2016 SEMA Market Report Webinar today.

See all of SEMA’s market research information at www.sema.org/research.

By Michael Hart

This year, SEMA Education will offer close to 100 sessions, covering everything you need to know to grow your business in the coming year.

The SEMA Show—held November 1–4 in Las Vegas—is absolutely the best place you can go to get the education and information you need to move your career to the next level and grow your company’s business.

More than 8,500 showgoers who participated in last year’s SEMA Show education program gave the sessions an average of a 4.5 satisfaction rating (out of a possible 5).

This year there will be close to 100 sessions covering everything you need to know to grow your business in the coming year. Topics will range from best small-business practices and industry trends to new technologies and the latest automotive-focused research. For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.

New conference tracks will cover topics that are vital to your business today:

• The new Human Resources track will show you how to build sustainable employee recruitment and retention plans at your company. There will also be advice on how to deal with sensitive workplace issues.
• A track devoted to Retailers will be full of sessions that offer brick-and-mortar stores practical advice and best practices on how to stay competitive and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
• The new Builders track will “build” off the success of the very popular annual Hot Rod Builders session, with advice on how to take advantage of this fast-growing industry segment focused on trucks, off-road vehicles, sport compacts and restoration.
• And the new Quick Talks series, SEMA’s own version of the popular Ted Talks, will include short but in-depth takes on topics, such as vehicle technology, customer service and digital marketing.

And, as if that weren’t enough, the conference and education program is expanding to include even more sessions on Friday, November 5! Five additional value-rich sessions will be held that day, including a popular Keynote & Coffee presentation on how to make consumer buying practices work for you.

“Our goal is to offer learning opportunities that have real-world applications and fuel innovation,” said SEMA Senior Director of Education Zane Clark. “The SEMA Show offers attendees meaningful learning opportunities that will absolutely benefit your business!”

For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.

By Michael Hart

This year, SEMA Education will offer close to 100 sessions, covering everything you need to know to grow your business in the coming year.

The SEMA Show—held November 1–4 in Las Vegas—is absolutely the best place you can go to get the education and information you need to move your career to the next level and grow your company’s business.

More than 8,500 showgoers who participated in last year’s SEMA Show education program gave the sessions an average of a 4.5 satisfaction rating (out of a possible 5).

This year there will be close to 100 sessions covering everything you need to know to grow your business in the coming year. Topics will range from best small-business practices and industry trends to new technologies and the latest automotive-focused research. For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.

New conference tracks will cover topics that are vital to your business today:

• The new Human Resources track will show you how to build sustainable employee recruitment and retention plans at your company. There will also be advice on how to deal with sensitive workplace issues.
• A track devoted to Retailers will be full of sessions that offer brick-and-mortar stores practical advice and best practices on how to stay competitive and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
• The new Builders track will “build” off the success of the very popular annual Hot Rod Builders session, with advice on how to take advantage of this fast-growing industry segment focused on trucks, off-road vehicles, sport compacts and restoration.
• And the new Quick Talks series, SEMA’s own version of the popular Ted Talks, will include short but in-depth takes on topics, such as vehicle technology, customer service and digital marketing.

And, as if that weren’t enough, the conference and education program is expanding to include even more sessions on Friday, November 5! Five additional value-rich sessions will be held that day, including a popular Keynote & Coffee presentation on how to make consumer buying practices work for you.

“Our goal is to offer learning opportunities that have real-world applications and fuel innovation,” said SEMA Senior Director of Education Zane Clark. “The SEMA Show offers attendees meaningful learning opportunities that will absolutely benefit your business!”

For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.

By Michael Hart

This year, SEMA Education will offer close to 100 sessions, covering everything you need to know to grow your business in the coming year.

The SEMA Show—held November 1–4 in Las Vegas—is absolutely the best place you can go to get the education and information you need to move your career to the next level and grow your company’s business.

More than 8,500 showgoers who participated in last year’s SEMA Show education program gave the sessions an average of a 4.5 satisfaction rating (out of a possible 5).

This year there will be close to 100 sessions covering everything you need to know to grow your business in the coming year. Topics will range from best small-business practices and industry trends to new technologies and the latest automotive-focused research. For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.

New conference tracks will cover topics that are vital to your business today:

• The new Human Resources track will show you how to build sustainable employee recruitment and retention plans at your company. There will also be advice on how to deal with sensitive workplace issues.
• A track devoted to Retailers will be full of sessions that offer brick-and-mortar stores practical advice and best practices on how to stay competitive and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
• The new Builders track will “build” off the success of the very popular annual Hot Rod Builders session, with advice on how to take advantage of this fast-growing industry segment focused on trucks, off-road vehicles, sport compacts and restoration.
• And the new Quick Talks series, SEMA’s own version of the popular Ted Talks, will include short but in-depth takes on topics, such as vehicle technology, customer service and digital marketing.

And, as if that weren’t enough, the conference and education program is expanding to include even more sessions on Friday, November 5! Five additional value-rich sessions will be held that day, including a popular Keynote & Coffee presentation on how to make consumer buying practices work for you.

“Our goal is to offer learning opportunities that have real-world applications and fuel innovation,” said SEMA Senior Director of Education Zane Clark. “The SEMA Show offers attendees meaningful learning opportunities that will absolutely benefit your business!”

For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.