By Justin Starkey The demand for skilled engineering talent in the aftermarket has never been greater, and neither has the opportunity to connect with it locally. The SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) SoCal are capitalizing on the more than a...

By Rob Simons The SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology (ETTN) education programming continues to focus on one core goal: helping aftermarket engineers, programmers, and product developers navigate increasing complexity with confidence. This spring, two upcoming virtual education sessions address some...

By Gordon Payden Imagine this: A hurricane tears through your town. The streets are flooded. People are trapped in their homes. Official rescue teams are stretched too thin. Out of nowhere, hundreds of everyday citizens roll up in their personal fishing boats to save strangers. That’s not a movie...

Now open to all SEMA members, the two-day workshop will focus on strengthening interpersonal communication, increasing leadership presence, and improving professional confidence.

Calling all SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) members: You are invited to a night of networking at the Cross-Council Mixer during King of the Hammers in Johnson, Valley, Calif.! Please mark your calendars and join us on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Hammertown VIP tent. Hosted...

The SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) Lunch & Learn, “Social Media Brand Building: Making Content That Matters” has concluded; however, members will be able to access the recording on FLN’s YouTube playlist next week. In this session, Jake Hopkins, marketing director at FASS Deisel Fuel Systems...

The SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) has named Brandyn Townsend, customer care specialist at Smithers, as the network's newest spotlight member. Get to know Townsend in his interview with SEMA News below. SEMA News: What is the best advice you have ever received? Brandyn Townsend: Sacrifice today...

SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) members gathered at the 2025 PRI Show for a cross-council networking reception that highlighted the passion and innovation of the motorsports industry. Held alongside the Motorsports Products & Media Council (MPMC) and Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the evening...

Mark your calendars for upcoming SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) events. Thursday, Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. PT: SEMA Cross Council Mixer at King of the Hammers, Johnson Valley, Calif., Hammertown VIP Tent RSVP here Thursday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. PT: FLN Lunch & Learn Webinar May 14-15: FLN Professional...

The SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) is proud to welcome its newest members! Cody Barnes, Detroit Speed & Engineering Inc. Howard Bates, Kreative Kontrol Brenon Berry, Berry Performance Sales Paul Calupina, Brembo North America Inc. Travis Campagna, Custom Auto Design & Electrical Kabeer Chopra...