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SEMA Show 2025 — Las Vegas, NV

The SEMA Show, a major aftermarket-automotive event, takes place November 4–7, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As media partners, Nevada Business Review will be on-site to explore new and disruptive trends in car culture. Here are the top three things we're excited to cover and why they matter to our audience.


1. FutureTech & Electric / Alternative Mobility

One of the standout trends at the 2025 show is the emphasis on what comes next — not just in styling and customization, but in mobility technology. The “FutureTech Studio” zone will highlight electric vehicles, alternative fuels, new propulsion systems and other next-gen innovations. exhibitsstudio.com+1A couple of examples already making waves:
  • Hyundai Ioniq 9 Off‑Road Concept — a rugged EV built for overlanding, re-imagining a three-row luxury electric vehicle with serious off-road chops. Autoweek
  • Nissan Dune Patrol Concept — a heavily modified version of the Armada (Patrol platform) with prototype components, emphasizing how OEMs are testing the aftermarket/mod-capable frontier. Car and Driver
Why this matters for us (and for business):
  • As a multimedia design and brand-experience creator (Carlos at CLA Multimedia Productions), this is prime content territory: the juxtaposition of historic car culture + modern EV/technology = compelling visuals.
  • For Nevada Business Review, this is a trend to track: how traditional automotive aftermarket business is evolving, new revenue streams (EV conversions, tech installs, custom wrap & audio/visual).
  • For the Las Vegas experience ecosystem (events, hospitality, nightlife) — the crossover between car culture + tech + lifestyle is fertile ground. I’ll be watching how the show connects to outside-of-exhibit activation (e.g., the SEMA Fest concert, public engagement) that we might review or cover.



2. “Battle of the Builders” & Feature Vehicle Displays

One of the most visually impressive things about SEMA is always the builds: the high-end custom cars, trucks, restomods, off-road beasts, import/sport compacts, and rising-star builders. For 2025:
  • The “Battle of the Builders” competition spans multiple categories (Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck / 4-Wheel Drive & Off-Road / Sport Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic / Young Guns) and this year moves outdoors to the Silver Lot for greater exposure. exhibitsstudio.com+1
  • The “Feature Vehicle Displays” showcase the newest, most editorial-worthy builds — ideal for photography, video, social media. SEMA Show+1
Why this matters for us:
  • As a photographer/videographer and event recap specialist, these builds provide cinematic material. I’ll be scouting optimal lighting, movement, behind-the-scenes opportunities (builders at work, reveal moments).
  • For Nevada Business Review, the build culture can be tied into review content: businesses behind these builds (shops, parts manufacturers, wrap/graphics vendors) could be featured in our coverage. That aligns with your “review experiences in Nevada and surrounding areas” theme.
  • For your brand expansion: think about content assets that leverage these builds — short lifestyle-videos, interviews with builders, time-lapse installs — which you could monetize (sponsor, branded content) beyond just attending.


3. Networking + Business Growth Opportunities

Beyond the cars and tech, this show is a business engine. According to organizers:
  • You’ll find thousands of new product exhibitors, more than 99 free education sessions, networking events and “career-changing connections.” SEMA Show
  • The show draws tens of thousands of qualified buyers and industry professionals — making this as much about business growth as it is about spectacle. SEMA Show+1
  • Additionally: the public-facing side of the show via SEMA Fest (on Friday November 7) blends music, car culture and broader fans. SEMA
Why this matters for you, Carlos:
  • As the founder of CLA Multimedia Productions and Nevada Business Review LLC, this is a prime chance to plant seeds for future business: meeting vendors, manufacturers, custom shops, brands that might need media-production, content, review coverage.
  • Since you’re looking to scale without over-working yourself, this event could be an efficient way to identify packaged-service opportunities: e.g., “live event recap video for aftermarket brand”, “luxury vehicle build photo-series”, “bersponsorship media for custom build reveal”.
  • Also: These education sessions could be leveraged for your personal growth — what are the lessons on marketing, content creation, monetizing media in the auto-custom space? Attending a few with a clear objective (not just wander the show floor) will give you actionable take-aways.
  • And finally: The intersection of car culture + Las Vegas nightlife + business is exactly your wheelhouse. Think of strategic content angles that can link your DJ / lifestyle business with the automotive culture showcased at SEMA — there’s crossover potential (luxury, entertainment, visuals).


Carlos Alas

Editor-in-Chief, Nevada Business Review


 
 
 

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