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Hot Spot Tours

Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with our guided Hot Spots Tours! Crafted by seasoned Market veterans and 2026 Style Spotters Juliana Ewer and Isabel Ladd, each curated tour features two to three showroom stops, providing 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. Meet at The Point at 9:15 am ahead of a 9:30 am departure. Tour schedule and RSVP coming soon.

Guest Speakers: Isabel Ladd, Juliana Ewer

What Your Brand Partners Wish You Would Ask For

Your brand relationships are worth more than a discount code. In this session, veteran designers and brand leader Revolution Fabrics come together to pull back the curtain on what a strategic partnership really looks like, and how to make it work for your business. Learn how to tap into co-marketing opportunities, educational resources, and brand support that most designers leave on the table. Whether you're looking to grow your visibility, strengthen your portfolio, or build long-term relationships that align with your aesthetic and values, this conversation will change how you think about every brand introduction.

Guest Speakers: Jessica Duce, Anderson Gibbons, Claire Jefford, Libby Langdon, Jennifer Smiga

Nobody Told Me This Was Part of the Job

Design school teaches craft, but nobody covers how to get clients, talk about your work, or articulate your value. Join a candid conversation with designers who have faced setbacks, made mistakes, and navigated the challenges that come with building a successful career. They'll share the real-world lessons, practical insights, and hard-earned wisdom they wish someone had told them earlier. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you'll hear real stories and leave with practical advice and a fresh perspective on the parts of the job anyone rarely talks about.

Guest Speakers: Nicole Culler, Reed Humphrey, Jennifer Hutton, Jessica Duce

Hot Spot Tours

Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with our guided Hot Spots Tours! Crafted by seasoned Market veterans and 2026 Style Spotters Amber Guyton and Kathy Kuo, each curated tour features two to three showroom stops, providing 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. Meet at The Point at 9:15 am ahead of a 9:30 am departure. Tour schedule and RSVP coming soon.

Guest Speakers: Amber Guyton, Kathy Kuo

The Human Advantage: What AI Can't Replace

As technology continues to reshape the design industry, one thing remains irreplaceable: human connection. In this thought-provoking session, Tracee Murphy, The Design Biz Therapist, explores the intersection of psychology, emotional intelligence, and emerging technology. While AI can improve efficiency and support creativity, trust, empathy, communication, and relationship-building remain the true drivers of client loyalty and business success. Attendees will discover how to embrace innovation without losing the human skills that differentiate exceptional firms, while learning practical strategies for balancing technology with authenticity in an increasingly digital world.

Guest Speakers: Tracee Murphy

Luxe Magazine Presents: Designing Interiors for Real Life with Crypton Fabric and 29 Park

Join Crypton Fabric, 29 Park and LUXE Interiors + Design for a lively conversation on designing beautifully for real life. Moderated by LUXE, leading designers will explore how performance fabrics bring together elevated design, exceptional choice and everyday livability. Following the panel, be among the first to discover 29 Park, Charlotte Fabrics’ new designer-focused brand extension, and explore an extensive assortment of Crypton Home Performance Fabrics. Meet the Charlotte/29 Park team, shop the Charlotte x Crypton Sample Bar, experience live Crypton demonstrations, enjoy handcrafted matcha from Little Foot Matcha, and leave with curated inspiration for your next project.

Hot Spot Tour

Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with our guided Hot Spots Tours! Crafted by seasoned Market veteran and 2026 Style Spotter Rhobin Delacruz, this curated tour features two to three showroom stops, providing 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. Meet at The Point at 9:15 am ahead of a 9:30 am departure. Tour schedule and RSVP coming soon.

Guest Speakers: Rhobin DelaCruz

The Inside Stories Franchise: A New Revenue Stream for Design Firms

As demand grows for attainable, flexible interior design services, many firms are asking the same question: How do you grow without adding significant overhead or overwhelming your team? Join Inside Stories founder and CEO Miranda Cullen as she shares the vision behind the firm's innovative franchise model, developed after scaling one of Colorado's leading interior design businesses. The franchise opportunity is designed to complement established design firms and independent designers. This model introduces a scalable micro design service that expands revenue, increases client capacity, and creates new growth opportunities—all while preserving the creativity, quality, and personalized service that define great design. Complimentary lunch.

Guest Speakers: Miranda Cullen

Style Spotters Trend Panel

Get a front-row seat to the trends shaping the future of home furnishings at High Point Market. Join 2026 Style Spotters Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton, and Isabel Ladd for a can’t-miss panel unpacking the styles, materials, colors, and trends influencing the market right now. Moderated by Stacy Garcia, the Style Spotters will share their must-see product discoveries and trends found at Fall Market.

Guest Speakers: Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton, Isabel Ladd, Stacy Garcia

Reworking Beauty: Home Textile Trends for Spring/Summer 2027

Explore the ideas and influences shaping the next season in textiles with Jaye Mize, VP of Advisory + Partnerships at Future Snoops, and Carrie Dillon, Managing Director of the International Textile Alliance. Drawing on the theme “Discovery over Acquisition,” they will examine how consumers and designers are finding fresh relevance in what already exists through renewed appreciation for craft, heritage, natural materials and thoughtful restraint. From evolved bohemian and romantic influences to a new expression of coastal living and understated luxury, attendees will discover the colors, materials and cultural shifts defining Spring/Summer 2027, along with insights to inform product development and creative decisions for the seasons ahead.

Guest Speakers: Carrie Dillon, Jaye Anna Mize