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2024 SEMA Show Sees Huge Success

The 2024 SEMA Show was a major success, drawing attention from across the automotive industry for its showcase of new innovations and product launches. Manufacturers seized the opportunity to introduce their latest technologies and offerings, setting the stage for trends in the year ahead. Industry professionals were able to experience these cutting-edge products firsthand, gaining valuable insights and networking in the vibrant setting of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The event solidified its status as the premier platform for automotive advancements, creating a dedicated space where industry leaders and businesses could connect and inspire for the year ahead.

The 2024 SEMA Show had over 160,000 attendees: 

  • Opening day: The show’s opening day had an estimated 150,000 attendees.  
  • Buyers and decision makers: 70,000 attendees were buyers and decision makers.  
  • International attendees: About 10% of attendees were from outside the US, coming from over 140 countries.  

The SEMA Show is an annual automotive aftermarket trade show that takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2024 show ran from November 5–8. 

The SEMA Show is a trade show and is not open to the public. Qualified attendees must work in the specialty equipment industry and provide proof of employment. Registration fees vary by attendee type. 

The 2024 SEMA Show had over 160,000 attendees: 

  • Opening day: The show’s opening day had an estimated 150,000 attendees.  
  • Buyers and decision makers: 70,000 attendees were buyers and decision makers.  
  • International attendees: About 10% of attendees were from outside the US, coming from over 140 countries.

The SEMA Show features:

  • Exhibitors: Over 2,400 brands exhibit at the show, including hundreds of new companies.  
  • Vehicles: Over 1,400 vehicles are on display.  
  • Education: The show offers an industry education platform for professional development and training.  
  • Product communities: Twelve product sections are gathered in one place

Relive the highlights of the 2024 SEMA Show through recap videos of the inaugural SEMA Live livestream, which offered viewers around the world unprecedented, up-close access to the show floor.

Watch the SEMA Live recap videos on the SEMA Show YouTube, and see below for the Show Day 4 video. Want to relive the SEMA Show all year long?

Visit semagear.com to stock up on your favorite designs from this year’s event! Free shipping on orders over $100 (restrictions may apply). 

This story was originally published on November 12, 2024. Drag Illustrated

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