The SEMA show is a global premier automotive
specialty products trade event. It attracts
the automotive
industry’s brilliant minds and the latest
products in the automotive market. The show is however not open to
the general public. The event is held at the Las Vegas Convention
Center. It attracts thousands of industry leaders from over 100
countries. The participants who come together hail from diverse
areas – cars, trucks, SUV’s
and RV markets.
The 2007 show, covering about 2 million square feet
of exhibits, drew over 60,000 domestic and international buyers.
The displays are categorized under 10 sections and there is a
special section for new products with almost 2000 newly introduced
parts, components and tools. The show also offers educational
seminars, networking opportunities, special events and more.
Continuing a 24-year old
history of awarding students pursuing a career in the automotive
industry with scholarships,
SEMA has listed 93 students to be
credited with this benefit for the academic year 2008-2009. More
than $130,000 have been allocated for this purpose.
The 2008
SEMA show will be held between Tuesday
to Friday, Nov. 4 th – Nov 7 th at the Las Vegas
Convention Centre.
