The SEMA Vehicle Technology Keynote will feature Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America.

The 2010 SEMA Show will begin with the inaugural SEMA Vehicle Technology Keynote featuring Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America. As an automotive enthusiast and long-time advocate of SEMA, Reuss will open up the Vehicle Technology Briefing Program on Driving Green Performance, Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton Theatre.

During his keynote address, Showgoers will learn the role GM’s transformation plays in the reinvention of the automobile and how advanced technologies are impacting the performance industry today and creating new business opportunities for SEMA members.

Following Reuss’ presentation will be a panel discussion with industry leaders, including Peter Diamandis from the X PRIZE Foundation, Scott Atherton from the American Le Mans Series, Azhar Hussain from TTXGP eGrandPrix, Imtiaz Haque from Clemson University-ICAR (CU-ICAR), Patrick Reininger from R. L. Polk and Bryan Krulikowski from Morpace.

Space is limited; however, free tickets are available for SEMA Showgoers to secure their seats here.

The SEMA Vehicle Technology Keynote will feature Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America.

The 2010 SEMA Show will begin with the inaugural SEMA Vehicle Technology Keynote featuring Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America. As an automotive enthusiast and long-time advocate of SEMA, Reuss will open up the Vehicle Technology Briefing Program on Driving Green Performance, Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton Theatre.

During his keynote address, Showgoers will learn the role GM’s transformation plays in the reinvention of the automobile and how advanced technologies are impacting the performance industry today and creating new business opportunities for SEMA members.

Following Reuss’ presentation will be a panel discussion with industry leaders, including Peter Diamandis from the X PRIZE Foundation, Scott Atherton from the American Le Mans Series, Azhar Hussain from TTXGP eGrandPrix, Imtiaz Haque from Clemson University-ICAR (CU-ICAR), Patrick Reininger from R. L. Polk and Bryan Krulikowski from Morpace.

Space is limited; however, free tickets are available for SEMA Showgoers to secure their seats here.

SEMA applauded the signing into law of the “Small Business Jobs and Credit Act” (H.R. 5297), including $12 billion in tax incentives for small businesses and creating a $30 billion resource to activate greater lending to small businesses by community banks.

 

SEMA applauded the signing into law of the “Small Business Jobs and Credit Act” (H.R. 5297), including $12 billion in tax incentives for small businesses and creating a $30 billion resource to activate greater lending to small businesses by community banks.

 

This photo gallery is dedicated to the incredible assortment of Jeeps that exhibitors built for the 2009 SEMA Show. For a closer look at all the vehicles from last year's SEMA Show, simply point your browser to www.enjoythedrive.com and click on view all vehicles.

Many SEMA members have secured design or utility patents from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office only to discover that their patented product is being infringed by imports. If litigation is ultimately necessary to combat the problem, there are two possible forums in which to pursue a grievance, the U.S. International Trade Commission and a federal district court. Each forum has advantages and disadvantages.

As part of its ongoing efforts to help SEMA members protect their intellectual property, SEMA asked Merritt Blakeslee of the Blakeslee Law Firm to prepare an exclusive guide to patent infringement litigation options. Blakeslee specializes on the topic and has conducted a number of intellectual property protection seminars and webinars for SEMA members.

Click here to download the article. For general information about IPR protection, visit www.sema.org/ipr.

Many SEMA members have secured design or utility patents from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office only to discover that their patented product is being infringed by imports. If litigation is ultimately necessary to combat the problem, there are two possible forums in which to pursue a grievance, the U.S. International Trade Commission and a federal district court. Each forum has advantages and disadvantages.

As part of its ongoing efforts to help SEMA members protect their intellectual property, SEMA asked Merritt Blakeslee of the Blakeslee Law Firm to prepare an exclusive guide to patent infringement litigation options. Blakeslee specializes on the topic and has conducted a number of intellectual property protection seminars and webinars for SEMA members.

Click here to download the article. For general information about IPR protection, visit www.sema.org/ipr.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted goals to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other greenhouse gases from cars and light trucks in 18 urban areas around the state. While the goals are nonbinding, local jurisdictions will need to demonstrate a likelihood of success in order to take advantage of other incentives, such as streamlined permitting for development projects.

The emissions-reduction goals cover the years 2020 to 2035. Many of the urban areas encompass towns, cities and counties in the state’s four largest regions, namely Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. For these areas, CARB’s goals are to reduce CO2 emissions by 7% to 8% by 2020 and 13% to 16% by 2035. CARB set provisional goals of 5% for 2020 and 10% for 2035 for the San Joaquin Valley's eight planning areas.

For other urban areas, the targets vary widely, from zero to 6%. For more information, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted goals to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other greenhouse gases from cars and light trucks in 18 urban areas around the state. While the goals are nonbinding, local jurisdictions will need to demonstrate a likelihood of success in order to take advantage of other incentives, such as streamlined permitting for development projects.

The emissions-reduction goals cover the years 2020 to 2035. Many of the urban areas encompass towns, cities and counties in the state’s four largest regions, namely Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. For these areas, CARB’s goals are to reduce CO2 emissions by 7% to 8% by 2020 and 13% to 16% by 2035. CARB set provisional goals of 5% for 2020 and 10% for 2035 for the San Joaquin Valley's eight planning areas.

For other urban areas, the targets vary widely, from zero to 6%. For more information, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

	Click to view the 2010 SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual in its entirety

The 2010 SEMA Show is just four weeks away and deadlines are quickly approaching, which not only ensure services will be provided in a timely manner onsite, but also many contractors offer “early bird” or “advance rates” that can save you money if received by the published deadlines. To help streamline the process, below are some of the deadlines coming up in the next two weeks.

Freeman – Advance Rate Deadline – October 8

• Carpet and Cleaning Order
• Electrical Order
• Exhibit Accessories
• Exhibit Furnishings
• Hanging Truss, Chain Hoist, Lighting and Stagehand Labor
• Labor, Installation and Dismantle
• Material Handling Order Form
• Method of Payment Form
• Rental Exhibit Order
• Rigging Equipment Labor
• Special Signs and Graphics
• Target Time Changes
• Third Party Payment
• Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order

SEMA Official Contractors – Advance Rate Deadline

October 8

• Copy/Printing Services (FedEx)
• Cable Order (Smart City)
• Security Guard Service (Cop & Protect)
• Telephone/Internet Order (Smart City)

October 15

• Audio/Visual (PRG)
• Computer Rental (PRG)

Important Promotional & Marketing Opportunities

October 8

• Feature Vehicle Display Application
• Members Lounge Conference Room Reservation
• New Products Awards Entry

October 11

• Exhibitor Registration Due (To Receive Badges in Mail) Domestic Mail, Fax or Online

October 15

• Exhibitor Product Training Programs
• Manufacturers Rep Matching Service
• Meeting/Function Space Reservation
• Project Vehicle Builders