SEMA present to evolve into city-wide SEMA Week in 2023

The annual commerce present of the Specialty Gear Market Affiliation held in Las Vegas is about to turn into a a lot larger occasion from subsequent yr.

The organizers on Friday mentioned beginning in 2023, the SEMA present will evolve into a brand new occasion to be referred to as SEMA Week, which is able to embrace the standard commerce present in addition to new actions.

SEMA Week will host actions in a number of elements of Las Vegas, as a substitute of completely on the Las Vegas Conference Middle, as is the present format, thus offering extra alternatives for exhibitors. The change may also make SEMA actions extra accessible to the general public, as a substitute of the present format that’s extra focused on the aftermarket business.

The brand new actions and areas shall be launched step by step over a five-year interval, the organizers mentioned. One of many actions deliberate is a SEMA Fest to be held on the Las Vegas Pageant Floor and be open to the general public, with dwell music and meals stalls, along with vehicles. There may also be an official SEMA Public sale, in addition to the present SEMA Ignited drift and burnout occasion.

“By creating SEMA Week and SEMA Fest, we will preserve the integrity of the commerce present that makes it a must-attend occasion for automotive professionals whereas introducing a brand new platform for fanatics and the business to interact with each other,” James Lawrence, SEMA’s chairman, mentioned in an announcement.

Extra particulars on the revamped present shall be introduced within the coming months.