Attendee - How much does it cost to register and get a badge?
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Attendee - How do I register for the SEMA Show?
The SEMA Show is a trade-only industry event. Only qualified registrants employed within the automotive aftermarket industry are approved to receive a badge. Qualified registrants may register online at www.semashow.com.
Student - Are there discounted hotel reservations for schools with student groups?
- SEMA has partnered with our official SEMA Show housing provider, OnPeak, to provide room blocks at the Circus Circus Hotel & Resort and Excalibur Hotel & Casino exclusively for schools with large student groups.
- Please note that per Nevada gaming laws, many casino/hotels require guests to be 21 years of age or older to be eligible to make room reservations; check-in to hotel rooms and receive room keys; and apply payment toward hotel accommodations.
General - Does SEMA offer discounted hotel and airline reservations?
- SEMA partners with all major hotel groups in Las Vegas to secure the best rates for SEMA Show attendees. Hotel accommodations vary in cost according to property and amenities.
- SEMA has also partnered with Alaska, Delta and United Airlines to secure discounted airfare for SEMA Show attendees.
- Visit the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging website listed below for more information.
Student - I am an educator, but I am not bringing students to the Show this year. Am I eligible to attend through the SEMA Show Student Program?
- Educators, counselors, and administrators who are employed by accredited high schools (grades 10–12) colleges or universities may be eligible to register as "Attendee Non-Buyers" under the "Association/Education/Government" business category and pay the registration fee of $50 USD per person until Friday, June 26th. Starting June 27th registration online increases to $75 USD per person. Starting September 26th registration online and onsite increases to $100 USD per person.
Student - How much does it cost to attend the SEMA Show Education Student program?
- SEMA Show badges are FREE for educators and students participating in the Student Program. SEMA waives the registration fee and provides complimentary Non-Buyer/Educator and Non-Buyer Student badges.
General - Who is eligible to attend the SEMA Show Student Program?
Educators, counselors, and administrators employed by accredited high schools (grades 10–12), colleges or universities:
General - Does my SEMA membership guarantee qualification to attend the SEMA Show?
No. Even if you are a member of SEMA, you will still need to be qualified to attend the SEMA Show. The same qualification process will apply to members as it does to non-members.
General - Do I have to be a SEMA member to attend the SEMA Show?
No. The company you are employed by does not have to be a SEMA member for you to attend the SEMA Show, but you do have to hold a qualified position and work within the automotive industry. The SEMA Show registration process requires you to provide proof that you are currently employed within the automotive industry.
General - What are the qualifications to attend the Show?
Qualifications to Attend AAPEX and The SEMA Show 2026
If you are part of the Automotive Aftermarket, AAPEX and the SEMA Show are for you!
AAPEX and the SEMA Show are business-to-business trade events. To attend, you just need to verify that your company is active in the automotive aftermarket and that you are the current owner or an employee.
