By Ashley Reyes
Mark your calendars for the following upcoming webinars and stay tuned to SEMA eNews as additional sessions are announced throughout the year. For a comprehensive library of upcoming and on-demand sessions that members can access anytime, visit www.sema.org/virtual-education.
Newly Added: Wednesday, June 9 – Facebook Live Chat featuring Dan Ingber and Eric Snyder
Track: Industry Talks
The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 (RPM Act) is a bill that impacts the entire automotive aftermarket. Get the facts and answers to your questions during this live chat presented by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN). SEMA representatives will explain why the bill is critical to protecting the right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports-parts industry’s ability to sell products that enable racers to compete.
Location: YEN Facebook page
Thursday, June 10 – State of the Industry: Where Are We Now?
Series: SEMA Industry Insight Series
Track: Trends and Research
During this live webinar, SEMA members will learn about the current state of the specialty-equipment industry and where the market is headed. Presented by SEMA Market Research, the webinar will feature new stats on specialty-equipment sales, hot and emerging markets, and an outlook and projections for 2021 and beyond.
Wednesday, June 16 – ADAS Technologies: Real-World Systems & Trends
Series: ADAS Webinar Series
As part 1 of the SEMA ADAS webinar series, this webinar will feature top industry experts as they provide a high-level look at current ADAS systems’ function, technology and trends. Participants will learn the basics of how these systems work, and how they are affected by various vehicle modifications or repairs.
Tuesday, June 22 – Everything but the Kitchen Sink of Job Hunting
Series: Perfecting Your Job Search Series, Powered by SBN
Track: Industry Segments, Powered by SEMA Councils and Networks
Learn how to stand out as a well-rounded candidate beyond your resume and interview. Featuring Maru Trevizo, vice president of human resources at SEMA, this webinar will cover how to successfully leverage attire, follow up, recommendations and networking to land a desired job position. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned through interactive breakouts.
Wednesday, June 30 – ADAS Technologies: Making Sense of Simulation, Testing and Calibration
Series: ADAS Webinar Series
As part 2 of the SEMA ADAS webinar series, this webinar will feature top service providers in the ADAS simulation, testing and calibration spaces. Participants will learn what resources are available in the marketplace to help SEMA members develop and install parts safely while maintaining OEM functionality of the ADAS system.
Newly Added: Wednesday, July 14 – ADAS Technologies: How to Navigate Product Development
Series: ADAS Webinar Series
During the last session of the three-part ADAS Webinar Series, attendees will hear case studies from leading aftermarket manufacturers that have successfully developed and launched products for ADAS-equipped vehicles. Participants will learn the steps they took to understand the systems, design compatible parts and validate the functionality of all OEM features.