By SEMA News Editors
The automotive aftermarket will converge in Las Vegas for the 2024 SEMA Show, November 5-8. As exhibitors gear up to connect with dedicated buyers, influencers, dealers and more automotive professionals, SEMA Show organizers have compiled a list of critical deadlines and checklists to keep the industry on track and on budget.
SEMA Show Deadlines List
This all-encompassing checklist provides a breakdown of deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and more key dates, some of which are also detailed in this article below.
View the SEMA Show deadlines checklist.
Budget Checklist
This checklist allows exhibitors to keep track of all costs--like exhibit design, booth services, freight/material handling, labor and miscellaneous fees. Simply input the exhibiting company name for a personalized form.
View the SEMA Show budget checklist.
Upcoming Key Exhibitor Deadlines
Be sure to check out the complete list of deadlines for more dates.
Friday, September 27: Exhibitor Registration Due for domestic exhibitors (to receive badges in the mail).
- Friday, October 18: After-hours event submissions.
- Friday, October 18: After-hours events proof of security (required if hosting an after-hours event).
- Friday, October 18: LVCC meeting/function space reservation due.
- Friday, October 18: Shipping of carpet to Freeman Advance Warehouse due (carpets/pads only).
- Tuesday, October 22: Orders for tents/canopies due to Full Circle Events.
- Thursday, October 24: Important: Last-day freight will be accepted at the Advance Freeman warehouse without penalty.
- Thursday, October 24: Hanging sign/banner shipments due to Advance Freeman warehouse.
- Thursday, October 24: New Product Showcase advance shipments due to Advance Freeman Warehouse.
- Friday, October 25: Photography orders due to Expo Ease.
- Friday, October 25: Plant and floral orders due to Expo Ease.
- Saturday, October 26: Freight: First day shipments will be accepted at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
- Friday, October 4: New Products Showcase entry advance rate deadline. (The first product is always free; save $80 on each additional entry by submitting before this deadline).
- Friday, November 1: Vehicle detailing orders due to ShowFleet (for advanced rate).
- Thursday, November 7, 12:00 p.m. PST: Deadline to pick-up SEMA Show Banquet tickets.
- Thursday, November 7: SEMA Show online registration closes at 2:00 p.m. PST.
- Friday, November 8: SEMA Show Members Lounge conference room reservations close at 3:00 p.m. PST.
Don't forget that the Exhibitor Services Manual, accessed at semashow.com/esm, is a one-stop shop for all things related to exhibiting at the SEMA Show. It contains everything companies need to know to exhibit like a pro, including the deadline and budget checklists.
And for those that haven't already, exhibitors can lock in the guaranteed lowest hotel rates by booking in the official SEMA Show Block provided by OnPeak.
As exhibitors gear up to connect with dedicated buyers, influencers, dealers and more automotive professionals at the 2024 SEMA Show, it's important to stay up-to-date on upcoming deadlines. Click here for a list of critical deadlines and checklists to keep the industry on track and on budget. In addition, exhibitors can post press releases at semashow.com/press-release to generate excitement and awareness, as well as possible inclusion in association publications and promotion to media attendees.