10am-12pm

Dowell Furniture

IHFC - IH502, Commerce, Floor 1

Brunch debut of Mally Skok x Dowel collection, "The Well Traveled Home"

2pm-4pm

Castelle

IHFC - M101, Main, Floor 1

Launch reception for Biltmore by CASTELLE

3pm-5pm

A.R.T. Furniture

122 N. Hamilton St.

Designer mixer to celebrate new collection with Bobby Berk

5pm-10pm

Abbyson

300 E. Green Dr.

Celebrating their 30^th anniversary with gourmet bites, signature drinks, and live entertainment

6pm-8pm

Century Furniture

200 Steele - 213, Floor 2

Carrier & Company Launch Party with Architectural Digest presents Century Furniture's first collaboration with AD 100 designers Jesse Carrier & Mara Miller

Lessons From A Well-Designed Business^®

Noon-1pm

High Point Theatre, in the Transportation Terminal

This event kicks off both our Design Viewpoints Series and Keynote Series programs

As host of the podcast, A Well-Designed Business^®, Spring 2019 Keynote speaker LuAnn Nigara helps interior design professionals operate a profitable and productive business by providing useful and understandable insights through conversations with industry leaders. Join LuAnn as she shares lessons learned from A Well Designed Business^®, including an overview of critical topics for running an interior design business, and straight talk and actionable lessons to take back to your practice. Immediately following the presentation, LuAnn will be available to sign copies of her newly released book, The Things I Learned From A Well-Designed Business^®.

Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU

Presented by High Point Market Authority and American Society of Interior Designers

Sponsored by Monogram

Tales, Trivia, and Trends with Thom, Carson, and Michel

2:30pm-3:30pm

High Point Theatre, in the Transportation Terminal

Combine bigger-than-life personalities, three unique paths to design stardom and a mash-up of trend-tracking trivia and you have a keynote session like none other. Join journalist and tastemaker Clinton Smith as he zeros in on the design prowess of Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley, and Michel Boyd Smith, channeling their industry expertise and putting their trend forecasting abilities to the ultimate test. Come prepared to play: part presentation, part game show, this interactive experience encourages audience participation for a chance to win big!

Presented by High Point Market Authority

10am - 11am

Top Tips for Selling the Outdoor Room at Retail

Leader's Casual Furniture president and executive vice president Tim and Ashley Newton host an in-depth roundtable discussion of the ins and outs of the lucrative outdoor sector.

2pm - 3pm

Instagram Insights with Farah Merhi

With more than 5 million followers on her Inspire Me Home Decor Instagram channel, Farah is a brand-building powerhouse in social media. Catch her tips and tricks for developing content, managing workflow, engaging followers, and turning your digital stardom into business opportunities.

3:15pm – 4pm

Meet & Greet with Jane Seymour

Spend some fun and informal time with the lovable artist, designer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress, Jane Seymour.

4:15pm – 5pm

Meet & Greet with Hilary Farr of Love It or List It

Enjoy a few moments with the design star of HGTV's Love It or List It, and learn more about her exciting Fall Market product debuts.

5pm – 7pm

Black Interior Designers Network Mixer at The Point

Develop and deepen important business connections as you enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres with members of the Black Interior Designers Network