SEMA Show 2026 takes place Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 in Las Vegas. Automotive aftermarket, vehicles, EV, car tech. ConvCast tracks SEMA Show 2026 with on-the-ground coverage.
Automotive aftermarket, vehicles, EV, car tech
The SEMA Show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center November 3-6, 2026, and it is shaping up huge: exhibitor demand has already blown past one million net square feet with more than 2,000 brands committed and 70,000-plus trade buyers expected. This is the automotive aftermarket's center of gravity, where builders, manufacturers, and channel partners unveil thousands of new parts at once. The through-line this year is a floor split between heritage horsepower and where the industry is heading — the FutureTech Studio spotlights electrification, software, and advanced vehicle systems, while the New Products Showcase and its awards crown what the trade will actually stock in 2027. Battle of the Builders is back too, expanding to add a motorcycle competition alongside its four automotive classes.
ConvCast trains its cameras on the reveals that move markets: the New Products Showcase awards and Kickoff Breakfast, the FutureTech Studio's EV and connected-car tech, and the custom metal that makes Battle of the Builders a social-media event for weeks. We work the show floor for the trend to watch — how the aftermarket is absorbing electrification without abandoning the enthusiast core — and get product leads and builders on camera before the crowds hit.
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