TIA Opens Registration for 2026 Global Tire Expo Networking Events
Key Highlights
- TIA has opened registration for two complimentary networking events during the 2026 Global Tire Expo, including its Nov. 2 reception and Nov. 3 booth happy hour.
- The association’s education lineup will cover TPMS, passenger and light truck tire condition analysis, ADAS and custom fitments, emergency road service safety and customer service.
- Registration for TIA’s networking events is separate from SEMA Show registration, and attendees need appropriate SEMA credentials to access the show floor and Nov. 3’s booth event.
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened registration for its 2026 Global Tire Expo networking events and announced its education lineup for the show, which will take place in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
TIA will host two complimentary networking events during the week, beginning with its Tire Industry Networking Reception on Nov. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The reception will include food and drinks and give tire industry professionals an opportunity to connect before the Global Tire Expo opens.
The association will also host a TIA Booth Happy Hour on Nov. 3, from 3:30-5 p.m. at TIA Booth #41067 in the Lower South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
An RSVP is required for each event. TIA notes that registration for its networking events is separate from SEMA Show registration and does not provide admission to the SEMA Show or Global Tire Expo. Attendees participating in Nov. 3's booth happy hour will need the appropriate SEMA Show credentials to access the show floor.
Education focuses on tire service, safety and operations
TIA's educational programming begins Nov. 3, with sessions covering passenger, light truck and commercial tire service as well as vehicle technology.
Nov. 3's schedule includes “Truck Tires TPMS at 10: TPMS in Commercial Truck Tires” and “Tires at 10: Passenger and Light Truck Tire Conditions Analysis,” both from 10-11 a.m.
“Tyres at 2: ADAS and the Future of Custom Tire and Wheel Fitments” will follow from 2-3 p.m., focusing on the relationship between advanced driver assistance systems and aftermarket tire and wheel fitments.
Programming continues Nov. 4, with “TPMS at 10: Curing the TPMS Pain Points” and “Truck Tires at 10: Emergency Road Service Safety,” both scheduled from 10-11 a.m.
TIA will shift to dealership operations at 2 p.m. with “Management at 2: Making Customer Service Part of Your Brand.”
“GTE gives the tire industry a unique opportunity to come together for more than just the show floor,” says TIA CEO Richard “Dick” Gust. “Between our educational sessions and networking events, attendees have the opportunity to learn about issues directly affecting their businesses while also building relationships with colleagues from across the industry.”
Registration for TIA's networking events is now open.