Exhibitor Questions - I will be delivering freight in my own vehicle; how do I check in?

A Personally Operated Vehicle (POV) is a vehicle driven by you or your employee and Freeman will deliver the materials to your booth. Exhibitors with 400 square feet or less will receive the first 500 lbs. of materials free. Any freight over 500 lbs. will be charged the material handling rate for onsite delivery. Delivery must take place during move-in Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Monday, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Exhibitors with 450 square feet of freight or larger must be moved as Material Handling by Freeman, and the applicable charges will be billed to your company.

Exhibitor Questions - How do I update my company's Show Directory listing?

Specific instructions on how to update your company's Show Directory listing online will be sent via email to your company's primary contact beginning in July 2026. The deadline to update information to be included in the printed SEMA Show Directory is August 21, 2026 (date subject to change). If you have any questions or need assistance regarding your company's Directory Listing, contact Maurice O'Connell at mauriceo@sema.org, or contact Show Management* at 909-396-0289.

Exhibitor Questions - How do I remove product from my booth once the Show has started?

Exhibitors must receive a Merchandise Removal Pass from their floor manager or the Show Management Office in Room C104 to remove anything from the Show from 9:00 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, through 12:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026. Exhibitors are not permitted to remove anything from the exhibit floor from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2026.

General - What happens when my badge is scanned at the Show?

When Show Management* scans your badge, your personal information is processed pursuant to Show Management's legitimate interest in tracking attendance, traffic flow, and providing a better Show. To withdraw consent, contact Show Management* (see below). By allowing exhibitors to scan your badge, you consent to Show Management* sharing your registration information with them, and they may then contact you regarding their goods or services. Please review their privacy policies for additional information.

General - What is the weapon policy at the SEMA Show?

Fireworks, firearms, explosives, and weapons of all kinds are prohibited in all premises of the AAPEX and the SEMA Shows. This prohibition applies to interior and exterior Show facilities, including parking areas and also prohibits weapons in or on any vehicles or displays. Violations of this policy can result in the violator being banned from the Shows and Show facilities.

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