The 2025 SEMA Show is from November 4-7, at the Las Vegas Convention Center
The countdown to SEMA 2025 is on and we can’t wait to see you there!
If you’re heading to the show, swing by Booth #11632 and say hi to the RO Writer team. We’ll be doing live demos, sharing insider tips, and giving a sneak peek at our latest updates — including RO Writer Cloud, the next evolution of our trusted, all-in-one shop management software.
Whether you’re coming to see what’s new in the automotive market or catch up with industry friends, make sure to stop by for a demo and see how we’re helping shop owners like you grow profits, save time and take care of customers.
Learn More About the SEMA Show
With more than 140,000 attendees and four massive halls packed with exhibitors, the SEMA Show is the ultimate destination for shop owners and automotive enthusiasts alike. It’s your chance to check out thousands of new performance products, get hands-on with the latest tools and technology, and spot the vehicle trends that’ll shape the industry in the year ahead.
But with so much to see, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed without a solid game plan.
That’s why we’ve put together our Annual SEMA Guide — a quick, practical resource to help you navigate the show like a pro.
Our Top Picks for Shop Owners: Sessions You Can’t Miss
| Session Title | Description | Speakers | Date and Time | Add to Your Show Planner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media Paid Advertising Tips and Tricks | Learn how to grow your business with paid social-media ads. Social media is a powerful marketing venue, but you need to spend some money on paid ads to maximize results. You rely solely on free posts, influencers and page followers. During this practical workshop you will learn key tips and tricks to smartly spend money on paid social-media advertising. | Bryan Robb, Founder & President at Digital Throttle | Tuesday, November 4 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT | Link |
| Trends and Directions: Key Factors Impacting the Automotive Aftermarket | The aftermarket outlook remains bright as specialty-equipment sales continue to grow. Learn about top trends and their anticipated short- and long-term impact. Gather information to identify potential challenges and opportunities, and learn how to position your company for future growth. | Gavin Knapp, Market Research Director at SEMA | Tuesday, November 4 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT | Link |
| Management at 2: Attract and Retain Top Talent | Finding and retaining technicians and employees is becoming increasingly challenging with rising minimum wage requirements and the competition for employable candidates. During this session, attendees will discover how to navigate the current employment market and leverage effective strategies to attract and retain top talent in 2025 and beyond. | Mike Cioffi, Founder at Tire Talent Kevin Rohlwing, CTO at Tire Industry Association | Wednesday, November 5 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT | Link |
| Marketing Made Easy—The Data That Really Matters | In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of marketing metrics and trends. This session cuts through the noise to focus on the data that truly drives results. Learn how to identify and track the key performance indicators that matter most for your business, simplify your marketing strategy, and turn insights into actionable steps. | Mike DelaCruz, Founder and CEO at Overdryve | Thursday, November 6 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT | Link |
Our Top Tips for Getting the Most from SEMA
1. Download the 2025 SEMA Show Mobile App
The free 2025 SEMA Show App gives you all-in-one access to a list of exhibiting companies, seminars, events, and more. You can also use the 2025 SEMA Show App to contact and set up meetings with exhibitors/vendors of interest before arriving at the Show.
The app also features the show map, so you can easily view the floor plan, and all SEMA show halls. Create your own schedule within the app to track the events you wish to attend. You can add RO Writer to your show schedule here.
Download the app: https://www.semashow.com/app/
2. Take Advantage of the Free Transportation
SEMA Show attendees are always advised to consider using the free shuttle service to get to the event, as parking can be a challenge.
Free hotel shuttle service is available to and from the LVCC and more than 45 hotels, and discounted tickets are available to Showgoers for the Las Vegas Monorail, which will operate at extended hours during SEMA Show week.
Save yourself some transportation fare and take advantage of these offers. The shuttle schedule can be found on the official SEMA website.
Please note this website is not an official representative of SEMA. “Specialty Equipment Market Association,” “SEMA,” and other names of SEMA services or SEMA events are trademarks and service marks owned by the Specialty Equipment Market Association. This website is not affiliated with SEMA or SEMA Ignited. For more information on registering for the SEMA Show or attending SEMA Ignited, you must click the links provided.
To learn more about show details, visit the event website here.
