SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network - ETTN

10/12/2026

Hey, engineers!
Ready to get ahead of the curve? Join SEMA ETTN at the 2026 SEMA Show for a Lunch & Learn tackling the ultimate question: Which method of boost is best for street cars?

📅 November 5
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 North Hall, N237

🔗 RSVP for this session, and explore other SEMA Council & Network events here: https://fs29.formsite.com/SEMAEvents/cnevents/index

10/08/2026

09/01/2026

Last chance! Know an engineer making a meaningful impact on the automotive aftermarket? Nominate them for the 2026 ETTN Engineer of the Year Award by Friday, Sept. 4.

Help recognize an engineer whose innovation, problem-solving and technical expertise are helping advance the aftermarket.

The recipient will be announced and celebrated at the 2026 SEMA Show. Submit your nomination today at www.sema.org/cn-awards.

08/28/2026

Fuel Your Future! 🏎️

SEMA is partnering with Blueprint Engines to host an education seminar and networking event in Kearney, Neb., Sept. 25-26. 🤝

Built for shop owners & employees, builders, and automotive professionals, this new regional event will allow attendees to tour the Blueprint Engines warehouse, attend education seminars, and network with industry peers. 🏁

Don't miss out on this event, sign up now!

https://www.sema.org/event/fuel-your-future-regional-education-series-attendee

08/27/2026

Check this webinar out! Let's help bring awareness to careers in our great industry. Share it with students and automotive programs in your network.

🚗 Webinar for Students & Emerging Professionals: Beyond the Vehicle - Careers in the Aftermarket
At many colleges and universities, the aftermarket is rarely discussed as a career path. This session will help close that awareness gap by exploring available career opportunities in engineering, technology, marketing, business, supply chain management and more.
🛠️ Work in the industry? Help shape the next generation of industry professionals! Share this webinar with students, educators and industry contacts who support automotive education programs.
Registration link: https://brnw.ch/21x5gat

08/25/2026

Engineers interested in alternative fuels: Don't miss this upcoming webinar!

You'll learn from Greg Banish of Calibrated Success and Peter Treydte of Automotive Consulting Services as they discuss tuning and design considerations to allow a spark-ignition engine to run on fuels other than gasoline.

Topics include:
🔹What alternative fuels are viable in a spark-ignited engine
🔹Hardware considerations and tuning methods for alternative fuels
🔹Compliance pathways for aftermarket conversion kits

Whether you're developing new powertrain solutions or evaluating alternative fuel opportunities, this session will provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

Learn more and register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917792934007/WN_9XJxbi8FSwKN0vhFCqaNOg #/registration

08/17/2026

Connect with the next generation of automotive talent 🚗⚙️

The ETTN Career Fair connect aftermarket companies with emerging engineers looking to jumpstart their careers in the automotive industry.

Why attend:
✅ Connect directly with graduating students who are passionate about vehicles, innovation, and technology
✅ Promote career opportunities and open job positions
✅ Support workforce development
✅ Network with aftermarket professionals and industry leaders

This event is FREE for SEMA member companies. Join us!

👉 Sign up here: https://fs29.formsite.com/SEMAEvents/ETTN-SAE-Career-Fair/fill?id27=DetIndustry

👉 Student registration: https://fs29.formsite.com/SEMAEvents/ETTN-SAE-Career-Fair/fill?id27=DetStudent

08/13/2026

ETTN was pleased to present Dean Case with its 2025 Engineer of the Year Award at last year's SEMA Show 🏆

We are currently seeking nominations for 2026 and encourage you to nominate someone whose engineering excellence and leadership have made a significant impact on the automotive aftermarket.

Whether they are solving challenges within their business or across the industry, or developing innovative breakthroughs that advance emerging trends, technologies, and industry developments, this is your opportunity to recognize their achievements. 🎉

The winner will be announced and celebrated during the 2026 SEMA Show.

👉 Let's recognize excellence together! Nominate before the Friday, Sept. 4 deadline:
https://fs29.formsite.com/SEMAEvents/VolunteerAwardNomination/fill?id17=ettn

08/12/2026

🏁ETTN community, your vote can help drive $100,000 toward families impacted by pediatric cancer!!

Jim Osborn, co-founder of the Austin Hatcher Foundation, is a finalist for The NASCAR Foundation’s 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award.

If Jim wins, the Austin Hatcher Foundation could receive $100,000 to support children and families facing pediatric cancer. 💚

🚨Here’s where we come in: Vote for Jim once a day, EVERY DAY through Sept. 6.

👉 Vote at https://www.nascarfoundation.org/bjfha-vote-2026/

📱Text VOTE to 423-243-3471 to receive daily reminders.

EVERY VOTE can help move Jim and the Austin Hatcher Foundation closer to $100K.

SEMA Cares is proud to support the Austin Hatcher Foundation and the incredible work they do for families. Let’s show them what the automotive community can do when we rally together.

Already voted today? Drop a 💚 in the comments and share this post to remind someone else.