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High Point Market Authority
Add to MyMarketThe High Point Market Authority is the official sponsor and organizer of the High Point Market in High Point, N.C. Featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point, and attracting tens of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries twice each year, the High Point Market is the driving force of the home furnishings industry. Find the High Point Market anywhere online, and follow on social media using the hashtag #HPMKT.
Market101 Live!
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Downtown Main Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Join our Market 101 session for must-know tips and tricks to working Market like a pro. Join industry experts Leslie Newby of Work the Brand and Don Ricardo Massenburg of DESiGN iNKREDiBLE in conversation on insider strategies to maximize your High Point Market experience, from showroom exploration to navigating HPMKT transportation and guest services. Whether you're a first-time guest or looking to refresh your Market strategy, this session will leave you well-equipped to make the most of your time in High Point.
Speakers: Leslie Newby, Don Ricardo Massenburg
Hot Spot Tours
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with a guided Hot Spot Tour! Crafted by seasoned Market veterans and 2025 Style Spotters Jewel Marlowe and Rasheeda Gray, these tours feature two to three showroom stops, providing a unique insight into the breadth of product and inspiration found at Market. Perfect for new buyers and Market veterans alike, this immersive experience will ensure you make the most of your time at Market. RSVP at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.
Speakers: Jewel Marlowe, Rasheeda Gray
Speed Dating with Experts: Finding your Ideal Business Pros for Success
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Downtown Main Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Amp up your business in this fast-paced session as four industry powerhouses help you assemble your dream team of experts to grow your business, achieve your goals and gain the recognition you want. Learn how high-achieving designers leverage the talent, expertise and networks of biz pros and how you can do the same with major results. Tap into resources that give you financial mastery, business and mindset clarity, team building expertise, spot-on brand visuals, and compelling narratives that get you noticed and drive ROI. Then, we’ll dive into a speed-dating round where you’ll connect with each of our pros who’ll answer your burning questions. Leave with practical tools to create your ideal team of advisors for ultimate business success.
Speakers: Gail Doby, Ken Lewis, Ken Roberts, Dawn Brinson
Hot Spot Tours
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with a guided Hot Spot Tour! Crafted by seasoned Market veterans and 2025 Style Spotters Victoria Holly and Tina Ramchandani, these tours feature two to three showroom stops, providing a unique insight into the breadth of product and inspiration found at Market. Perfect for new buyers and Market veterans alike, this immersive experience will ensure you make the most of your time at Market. RSVP at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.
Speakers: Victoria Holly, Tina Ramchandani
Get the YES and Strengthen Your Design Practice with Neuroaesthetics.
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Downtown Main Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
The interior design industry has been recently introduced to a science called neuroaesthetics. This discipline of measuring how the mind and nervous system respond to one's environment and art will become mainstream on a global scale in the way people think about their spaces. You will learn the connections that humans have to beauty and what makes someone think, feel, and act a certain way in a room. You’ll gain vocabulary and knowledge to elevate communication with clients to get the yes, what brands support neuroaesthetic and biophilic design, and how to increase profitability in your business using key neuroaesthetic principles. Sponsors: Elan Design, Feizy Rugs, Phillips Collection, Science In Design, Visual Comfort & Co.
Speakers: Eryn Oruncak, Jennifer Farrell, Ericka Saurit
Marketing your Design Business in the Age of Algorithms
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Downtown Main Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
While social platforms shift to algorithm-driven content distribution, the media landscape as we once knew it is also adapting to the ever-changing consumption habits of their audiences. This presents a unique challenge to designers seeking to navigate these tools to their maximum potential. Whether you are looking to grow your brand, gain industry recognition, or attract clients, discover how to build "true fan" relationships that thrive independently of these changes. Learn from top design talents and marketing mavens how to create resonant content, discover new revenue streams, develop strategic partnerships, and market your way to industry acclaim - whether implementing strategies on your own or building the right team for your needs.
Speakers: Alyssa Zimerman, Ericka Saurit, Jennifer Smiga
DAA Insider Access Experience
Educational The Commons at Congdon Yards (Red Line Stop 27) Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Join our Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) in an exclusive opportunity to tap into the business acumen of industry experts during an interactive, 90-minute experience. Kicking off with a quick panel discussion moderated by Benjamin Johnston you’ll hear from experts Michel Smith Boyd & Victoria Sanchez as they share their experiences & insights into building their design businesses, lessons learned, crucial moments in their journeys & how they positioned themselves for growth. We will then pivot to a roundtable format for intimate access to these experts & others on specific topics relevant for business owners & operators. Open to attendees with a buyer pass. Pre-registration is required at www.highpointmarket.org/diversityadvocacyalliance.
Speakers: Benjamin Johnston, Victoria Sanchez, Michel Smith Boyd
Hot Spot Tour
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with a guided Hot Spot Tour! Crafted by seasoned Market veteran and 2025 Style Spotter Evan Millárd, this tour features two to three showroom stops, providing a unique insight into the breadth of product and inspiration found at Market. Perfect for new buyers and Market veterans alike, this immersive experience will ensure you make the most of your time at Market. RSVP at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.
Speakers: Evan Millárd
Hands-on Workshop: Calculate Your Monthly Goals & Design Process Roadmap
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Downtown Main Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
No fluff. No theories. Just the real deal. In this interactive workshop, we’ll calculate your monthly expenses, determine your break-even point, and set realistic sales and profit goals specific to your business. These numbers are personalized, not arbitrary. I’ll walk you through the process in under 30 minutes, then help create a design process roadmap for success. You’ll leave with a tailored financial roadmap and the confidence to make data-driven decisions that fuel your growth. This isn’t theory—it’s practical, hands-on, and designed to help you take control of your financial future and set clear, informed sales goals.
Speakers: DuVäl Reynolds
Textile Trends Unveiled: Fall/Winter 25/26
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Downtown Main Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Dive into the future of textiles with Jaye Mize, Vice President of Advisory + Partnerships at Fashion Snoops, and Carrie Dillon, Managing Director of the International Textile Alliance. This engaging discussion will explore the pivotal trends shaping Fall/Winter 25/26, offering valuable insights into emerging consumer preferences and design directions. Perfect for industry professionals and creatives, this session will equip attendees with the knowledge to stay ahead in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Speakers: Jaye Mize, Carrie Dillon