Experience-Driven Exhibits and Activations Take Center Stage at the 2024 SEMA Show

The SEMA Show returns in 2024 with a renewed focus on innovation to meet the needs of an evolving automotive aftermarket industry. As the landscape of attendees shifts toward a younger, more dynamic demographic, the Show continues to transform its offerings to deliver engaging, experiential elements that go beyond traditional trade show norms.

This year’s Show will feature a wide range of activations, live demonstrations, and immersive experiences designed to serve an international community seeking more than a walk through the convention center aisles. Attendees will experience the latest trends and advancements in an interactive format that encourages participation and discovery.

“The 2024 SEMA Show is the result of a journey we started almost 20 years ago,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “Today’s attendees want to engage with products, brands, and each other in different ways, and our goal is to provide an environment where they can explore, connect, and experience innovation in real-time. This year’s event is designed with that in mind, offering more opportunities for interaction, networking, and engagement.”

The SEMA Show is one of the largest trade shows in the world, powered by a passionate and innovative community. The 2024 Show is receiving more industry support than it has seen in years, with more than 2,400 exhibitors -- including 500 first-time exhibitors -- projected to display their latest products and services to thousands of attendees and media.

New and Evolved Experiences

The SEMA Show continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in the industry, not just for the scale of its event, but for its ability to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of the automotive aftermarket industry. With a focus on creating meaningful experiences, the Show is primed to attract a new wave of attendees who are eager for more dynamic, participatory interactions, and support exhibitors who are looking for ways to connect directly with both industry professionals and consumers.

Among the Show’s headlining innovations are two events designed to bookend the SEMA Week experience. Show attendees will kick off the Week with Industry Night @ SEMA Featuring The Goo Goo Dolls, an exclusive party for the entire industry community on the Las Vegas Convention Center campus. Show attendees will unite to forge relationships that will drive the industry forward as they enjoy chart-topping music from the Goo Goo Dolls, O.A.R., and Reignwolf and get ready for a week of discovery and innovation. Attendees can learn more and purchase tickets at SEMAShow.com.

Closing the week is SEMA Fest, now relocated to the SEMA Show campus. SEMA Fest will welcome the enthusiast public and the industry community with live music featuring Sublime, Cage The Elephant, Fitz And The Tantrums, and Petey, as well as high-octane motorsports activations. Attendees can learn more and purchase tickets at SEMAFest.com.

“The SEMA Show is an environment for the entire community to gather,” said Gattuso. “We’re unique because we have the global marketplace represented in one place, from manufacturing to service providers to distribution to end users. When you have that, great things are bound to happen.”

Introducing SEMA Live

For 2024, SEMA Show planners are also thinking beyond the convention center walls. For the first time ever, SEMA will introduce SEMA Live, a livestream of the Show, opening its digital doors to a worldwide audience. Enthusiasts, industry members, and the simply car-curious will be able to tune in to 31 hours of real-time coverage across key events, exhibitor showcases, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. This digital experience will allow remote attendees to engage with the Show from anywhere in the world, offering live product demos, expert interviews, and panel discussions. The livestream brings an added layer of accessibility, ensuring that anyone can experience the innovation and excitement of the Show, even if they can’t attend in person.

Exhibitors Leading the Charge

This year’s exhibitors are also stepping up with innovative products to meet the needs of the marketplace. With over 2,400 exhibitors, including 500 new participants, the event promises to be one of the most comprehensive to date.

Attendees can explore innovations from leading manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers, ranging from categories such as Racing & Performance, Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road, and Collision Repair & Refinish to Business Services and emerging technologies in the FutureTech Studio. This diverse representation underscores the industry’s dynamic growth and the SEMA Show’s position as a vital platform for networking, collaboration, and future-looking solutions.

The SEMA Show will also spill outside the buildings and into the parking lots with multiple outdoor activations, including Battle of the Builders, Overland Experience, Shell “Performance Unbound” Experience, Optima, onX Builder Challenge, Motorcycle Industry Council’s Ride With Us Experience, and hundreds of unique and innovative car builds, transforming the Las Vegas Convention Center grounds into a completely immersive and sensory automotive experience.

To learn more about the 2024 SEMA Show or to register, visit SEMAShow.com. Registration is $60 for qualified attendees who register by September 27.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks.

Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org.

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2024 SEMA Show Innovates for a New Generation