By SEMA Editors
The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council’s (MPMC) annual Media Trade Conference (MTC), January 23–26, is where manufacturers will participate in private, one-on-one meetings with media to showcase their newest products and current developments. In addition to the manufacturer-media meetings, the council will host events for further networking opportunities.
MPMC Open Meeting
MPMC invites you to participate in the group’s open meeting (January 23) to meet with the select committee, hear about the council’s latest initiatives and network with fellow manufacturers. The meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North at 2:00 p.m.
You do not have to attend the Media Trade Conference to join this meeting. Be sure to stick around for the ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable event, taking place directly after the meeting.
 The Media Trade Conference reception provides an added opportunity for exhibitors and media to mingle and network. Register here. |
MPMC Media Appreciation Reception
On Tuesday, January 24, the MPMC Awards Reception will provide an added opportunity for exhibitors and media to mingle and network over drinks and hot hors d'oeurves. One influential individual from the media will be honored and awarded with the Robert E. Peterson award for their outstanding contribution to the motorsports industry and MPMC throughout the year of 2016.
SEMA Battle of the Builders Advanced Preview Screening
 RSVP now for the advanced screening of the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special. |
You are invited to an exclusive, advanced screening of the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which will premiere on the Velocity Network in February.
Join members of the industry for a sneak-peek of the one-hour program that takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the 2016 SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders competition, hosted by industry celebrities Chris Jacobs and Adrienne “AJ” Janic.
The screening will take place 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26, at the Embassy Suites, Santa Ana, California.
ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable
The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) Motorsports Tech Roundtable is the must-attend event for staying current with motorsports technology through five small roundtable discussions with industry experts.
Discussion topics:
- The Fundamental Principles of Intake Manifold Design
- Emissions Compliance for Street Performance Products
- Advancements in Product Design, From Idea to Prototype
- Current Technology Transfer Trends from Track to Street
- Obtaining Patents to Protect Motorsports Technology
When: Monday, January 23, from 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North