SEMA 2020 Cancelled

[Administrator]

The SEMA show for 2020 (originally set to take place in November) has just been cancelled. That means no in-person debut of anything Bronco related.

But, it sounds like virtual SEMA tradeshow with related live elements may still be possible. We hope that Ford takes advantage of any such format and shows us some Bronco stuff!?


Statement from SEMA about the 2020 SEMA Show

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (August 5, 2020) -- SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced today that due to Covid-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place in 2020.

While both event organizers and industry members have been working tirelessly to deliver an outstanding SEMA Show in November, mounting uncertainty has rendered continuing with the event inadvisable. SEMA expects the decision will bring much needed clarity to an uncertain picture and will help exhibitors, attendees and partners plan accordingly.

Recent SEMA Show survey results indicated interest in a possible virtual tradecshow with related live elements. SEMA will be working with industry members to determine interest levels on specific alternatives.

“The SEMA Show is committed to furthering businesses in the automotive specialty equipment market, and to providing manufacturers and buyers with the best opportunity to connect, promote new products and discover new trends,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “We appreciate the spirit, hard work and innovation our industry puts into the SEMA Show each year. While we are disappointed circumstances prevent us from hosting the Show in November, we look forward to getting everyone together in 2021 for another outstanding event.”

Full refunds for SEMA Show exhibitor booth deposits and attendee registration fees will be issued.

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[beachman101]

honestly they should just make 100 or so vehicles to get out to most of the states and have off road events

"come see bronco at X park"

 

[Paint]

 

[OBXdreamin]

+1 on virtual Bronco stuff

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

As long as Ford isn't in charge of the photos/videos. I'm sure the "press" or parts dealers could do a better job of telling and showing us about options and parts.

 

[icavedin]

Thanks for sharing @Administrator

While this is a bummer to hear, this was ultimately the right choice to make.

It’s easy to get caught up in the material things and although it’s a nice distraction from the landscape of what’s happening in the world right now; we have to remember what we’re in the middle of. Afterall, we can’t drive our Broncos if we’re dead, can we?

It’s why I’m so stoked we have these online forums to share enthusiasm for anything and everything automotive as we get through 2020 (and 2020.1, 2020.2, 2020.3 etc)

 

[Paint]

Thanks for sharing @Administrator

While this is a bummer to hear, this was ultimately the right choice to make.

It’s easy to get caught up in the material things and although it’s a nice distraction from the landscape of what’s happening in the world right now; we have to remember what we’re in the middle of.

It’s why I’m so stoked we have these online forums to share enthusiasm for anything and everything automotive as we get through 2020 (and 2020.1, 2020.2, 2020.3 etc)

We have a ways to go for the first 2020. It's only February isn't it?

 

[Straight 6]

Damn I was really looking forward to seeing all the new fart can exhausts and LED underbody lights this year

 

[Paint]

 

[Beans25]

This would have been a great place to touch and feel the Bronco, probably get to see the paint options in real life. Ford always has a great display at Sema and tons of info on their vehicles at the show.

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