I wonder if I'd be considered part of the "industry"? My company manufactures and assembles parts and components for nearly every car builder on the planet.
the criteria to get into SEMA and CES is pretty low. if your company has something to do with cars or anything aftermarket in general, youll have no problems getting in. SEMA isnt nearly as large of a shit show as CES is but its still filled with people browsing and gawking than actually doing business (at least on the show floor)
not necessarily. most larger mfgs have separate meeting rooms on or off site to conduct business since conducting any type of business on the floor is next to impossible. as with any trade show, most dealers are already informed of the new products before the shows even starts.
