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SEMA 2017 - Show Update Monday October 30, 2017


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SEMA DAILY HIGHLIGHTS – Monday, October 30, 2017

The 2017 SEMA Show opens tomorrow, but a lot of media activities are taking place today.

DON’T MISS TODAY!

Media Preview Exclusive
Monday, October 30, 12:00 PM
2:00 PMMedia Center, Room S220

Credentialed media are invited to an exclusive preview featuring members of the Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA). The event gives reporters early access to products that will debut at the SEMA Show, along with key company executives who will be available for interviews.

ARB 4x4 Accessories, Media Lunch Press Conference
Monday, October 30, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM; 
Media Center, Room S220

Join ARB for a press conference and lunch. Hear about their latest products and get a sneak peek before the show begins.

SEMA Vehicle Reveal
Monday, October 30, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Silver Lot, outside the Convention Center

Be among the first to see some of the most significant vehicles debuting at the 2017 SEMA Show. Watch as the vehicles roll onto a stage and builders share the stories behind the builds. Media will be able to photograph and get a jump on the stories before the Show opens tomorrow.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join Us for Breakfast
Tuesday, October 31, 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
Westgate Las Vegas Casino & Hotel, Event Center South

Kick off the opening of the SEMA Show at our New Products Breakfast and SEMA Awards press conference. Media have reserved seating in the front of the ballroom. The winners of the Hottest Coupe, Hottest Sedan, Hottest Truck, Hottest 4x4/SUV, and Hottest Hatch will be announced during the breakfast.

DON’T FORGET: Pick Up Your Badge

Pick up your media badge in the Textron Off Road Media Center, Room S220 (on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls). The Textron Off Road Media Center is available exclusively to credentialed media at the SEMA Show and offers expedited registration. Please be advised that photo ID is required.

  • If you are not yet approved, bring with you Qualifying Material from within the last 12 months. This can be published editorial with byline, published photo with photo credit, YouTube video credit, etc.

  • If you are approved, print out your confirmation for faster service onsite at the Textron Off Road Media Center.

When you arrive at the SEMA Show, please come directly to the Textron Off Road Media Center. Whether you’re arriving at the Las Vegas Convention Center by taxi, Monorail or another method, the closest point to the Textron Off Road Media Center is the west side of the South Hall. Click here for directions to the Textron Off Road Media Center.

SHOW OPENING

The SEMA Show opens tomorrow, Tuesday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. 

Pick up your media credentials before the Show opens to ensure you can hit the floor running on Tuesday. Remember that credentialed media have access to the SEMA Show floor on Show days/hours and a half-hour early. (Exhibiting media will receive "Exhibiting Media" badges, providing them with access to the Show floor during Exhibitor Move-In and Move-Out days/hours as well.)


Personalized list of new products and photos!

Receive a personalized list of new products you are interested in by using our scanners in the New Product Showcase. Scan your favorite new products from over 3,000 in our New Products Showcase. You will receive product information and images for each product you scan. The New Products Showcase is located on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, conveniently right outside the Media Center.


Download the SEMA Show Mobile App (www.SEMAShow.com/app)

The SEMA Show Mobile App is designed to be the ultimate tool to execute a Show plan by using the scheduling, organization and navigation features. The app provides the latest news prior to and during the Show through SEMA's social media feeds. 

TEXTRON OFF ROAD MEDIA CENTER 

The Textron Off Road Media Center is available exclusively to credentialed media at the SEMA Show. Visit the Media Center in Room S220, on the Skybridge between the Central and South Halls. In the Media Center, journalists will have:

  • Access to expedited registration
  • Dedicated Wi-Fi
  • Working computers and printers
  • Lounge areas
  • Lockers
  • Complimentary copy service
  • Water and snacks
  • Exhibitor press materials
  • Open before and after Show floor hours

2017 SEMA Show Textron Off Road Media Center Hours:

  • Monday, Oct. 30: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, Oct. 31: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
  • Thursday, Nov. 2: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
  • Friday, Nov. 3: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

To reach the Media Center by phone, call 702/943-3542.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Media Tours

There’s still room to sign up for a media tour. The SEMA Show will be hosting media tours prior to and during the Show to help members of the media navigate the Show and identify key areas of interest. Sign up with the receptionist in the Textron Off Road Media Center when you arrive.

SEMA Exhibitor Press Conferences

The official press conference schedule is available at www.semashow.com/press-conferences

CONNECT WITH US

Please use our hashtag #sema2017 and follow us on social media.

CONTACT US

See you at the Show!


Regards,

The SEMA PR