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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.
WithIt High Point Market Networking Event
Social Sunbrella Activation – Showplace walkway Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Sunbrella hosts WithIt women for networking during High Point Market. Guests are welcome to come learn about WithIt and how this organization supports women in their careers. RSVP at withit.org.
Style Spotters Hot Spot Tours
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
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 Rhobin DelaCruz 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.
Speakers: Rhobin DelaCruz, Isabel Ladd
Market-At-Market
Social Center Stage, in between the Transportation Terminal and Showplace Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
This spring, join us at Market-At-Market. Discover apparel, shoes, baked goods, and so much more at this local vendor event! You'll also enjoy live entertainment as you browse.
Hot Spot Tour With Libby Langdon
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with one of our guided Hot Spots Tours! Crafted by seasoned Market Libby Langdon, 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 12:45 pm ahead of a 1:00 pm departure.
Speakers: Libby Langdon
Digitizing the Interior Design Industry
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Hear from Staci Lantz, founder of Imagine Home, and industry leaders as they discuss how this groundbreaking app is transforming interior design and spatial commerce. Imagine Home combines LiDAR space scanning, augmented reality, AI-powered tools, collaboration features, and integrated shopping into one seamless platform. Designers and clients can scan real spaces, visualize concepts in 3D, make decisions in AR, and source and purchase products within a single workflow. Learn how the platform streamlines projects, boosts client engagement, reduces revisions, and creates new opportunities at the intersection of design and commerce.
Speakers: Patti Carpenter, Staci Lantz, Jeremy Kamiya
KEYNOTE SERIES: Designing the Kitchen Your Clients Want
Educational High Point Theatre (located in the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
The kitchen has long been the heart of the home, but what does that mean, exactly, for today's luxury client? With new technology, unprecedented access, and ever-evolving lifestyle habits, discerning homeowners are savvier—and more demanding—than ever about how their kitchen supports their lives. In this panel discussion convened by the Design Leadership Network, whose new book, THE KITCHEN By the Design Leadership Network is in progress with ASSOULINE, top designers pull back the curtain on what's most in demand right now. Doors open at 2:30 pm. Presented by High Point Market Authority in partnership with the Design Leadership Network.
Speakers: Ben Johnston, Alfredo Paredes, Caren Rideau, Sarah Robertson, Hadley Keller Lloyd
The Smithereens Live at Center Stage
Social Center Stage, in between the Transportation Terminal and Showplace Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Join us on Saturday, April 25th, at Center Stage as the High Point Market Authority welcomes The Smithereens. Known for their signature blend of British Invasion melodies and American garage rock energy, the band rose to fame with hits like Blood and Roses and Behind the Wall of Sleep, along with fan favorites like A Girl Like You. Gates open at 6:30 pm, with early entry for buyers at 6:15 pm. Enjoy complimentary food & beverages. No admission for those under the age of 15; a valid Spring Market Pass is required for entry.
WithIt Education Breakfast presented by Myriad Software
Educational The Factory at Congdon Yards, 3rd Floor Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
“The Champion’s Code” - Ross Bernstein shares powerful lessons from championship athletes and coaches, revealing how integrity, accountability, and strong relationships drive success in business. Through engaging stories and real-world insights, you’ll walk away with practical ideas to build a culture of excellence and lead with impact. Tickets include a hot breakfast, program, and networking and are open to all Market attendees. Get more information and purchase your tickets at withit.org.
Speakers: Ross Bernstein
Style Spotters Hot Spot Tours
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
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 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.
Speakers: Juliana Ewer, Kathy Kuo
Profit thru Partnership: Make Builders & Architects Your #1 Referral Source
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Join Melissa Galt and Daly Gentry as they reveal how interior designers turn builders and architects into true profit partners. Learn how to position yourself as indispensable, build trust that drives consistent referrals, and create long-term collaborations that generate predictable revenue. This session goes beyond networking, sharing practical strategies, simple systems, and relationship-first approaches that elevate your authority and increase project flow. If you are ready to stop chasing clients and start building strategic relationships that produce stronger positioning, steady work, and long-term growth, this conversation will show you how to build partnerships that deliver consistent profit.
Speakers: Melissa Galt, Daly Gentry
Market-At-Market
Social Center Stage, in between the Transportation Terminal and Showplace Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
This spring, join us at Market-At-Market. Discover apparel, shoes, baked goods, and so much more at this local vendor event! You'll also enjoy live entertainment as you browse.
Hot Spot Tour With Windsor Dalton
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with one of our guided Hot Spots Tours! 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 12:45 pm ahead of a 1:00 pm departure.
AI and the Ultimate Luxury: Discernment
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
In a world where AI can generate endless ideas, discernment defines distinction. AI is redefining what exceptional service looks like in high-end residential design. Soon, clients will not ask whether you use AI; they will expect the level of insight, personalization, and anticipation it makes possible. As the baseline rises, advantage will belong to designers who integrate AI thoughtfully, enhancing creativity while protecting authorship and creative identity. The future of luxury will not be less human, but it will demand sharper judgment than ever.
Speakers: Jeanne Chung, Christopher Grubb, Pamela McNally
KEYNOTE SERIES: Creating Health-Based Design: Beauty, Neuroaesthetics, and Biophilia
Educational High Point Theatre (located in the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 0 (Go-Anywhere Shuttle)
Experience neuroaesthetics, biophilia, and design’s beauty - all at High Point’s first-ever Virtual Designer Showhouse. Mike Peterson, Founder of Science in Design®, along with Kat Blue, Marie Cloud, Angela Harris, Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo, and Erica McLain, designers certified in the Science in Design®, will present their virtual spaces and share health-based design insights filtered through the lens of neuroaesthetics and biophilia. Science considers neuroaesthetics and biophilia an alternative health resource and this panel explores why this is a new value proposition for interior design. Doors open at 2:30pm. Presented by High Point Market Authority and Science in Design®.
Speakers: Mike Peterson, Kat Blue, Marie Cloud, Angela Harris, Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo, Erica McLain
DAA x High Point Market: An Evening of Connection
Social Eichholtz, 129 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Step into an inspired evening presented by the Diversity Advocacy Alliance, where community, creativity, and inclusive industry advancement take center stage. This reception gathers emerging and established professionals in the Eichholtz showroom for intentional conversations, collaboration, and cultivating lasting relationships, strengthening the collective impact of diverse voices within the design sector. Hosted by Eichholtz.
Kool & The Gang Live at Center Stage
Social Center Stage, in between the Transportation Terminal and Showplace Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Join us on Sunday, April 26th, at Center Stage as the High Point Market Authority welcomes Kool & The Gang. With early hits like “Jungle Boogie” and “Summer Madness,” Kool & The Gang has produced recognizable tunes like “Get Down On It” and “Celebration.” Gates open at 6:30 pm, with early entry for buyers at 6:15 pm. Enjoy complimentary food & beverages. No admission for those under the age of 15; a valid Spring Market Pass is required for entry.
Style Spotters Hot Spot Tours
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with a guided Hot Spots Tour! Crafted by seasoned Market veteran and 2026 Style Spotter Amber Guyton, 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.
Speakers: Amber Guyton
Ditch the Templates. The Back of Your House Needs a Winning Team
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Designers, building a winning business isn't a solo act, and it's not a one-size template. Meet the team behind the Vacation Rental Designers Collective (VRDC) and bring your questions. Moderated by VRD Co-Founder Jessica Duce, join panelists Ericka Saurit (brand identity), Jen Smiga (digital marketing), Jane Dagmi (Founder, HPXD), and Jim Knutt (Media/Influence)for an open conversation about building the back of your house, from a brand identity that attracts the right clients, to an online presence that gets you found, to brand partnerships and a community of fellow designers who share what works. Stop working in a silo. VRD was built for every interior designer ready to grow together.
Speakers: Ericka Saurit, Jen Smiga, Jane Dagmi, Jim Knutt, Jessica Duce
Market-At-Market
Social Center Stage, in between the Transportation Terminal and Showplace Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
This spring, join us at Market-At-Market. Discover apparel, shoes, baked goods, and so much more at this local vendor event! You'll also enjoy live entertainment as you browse.
Hot Spot Tour With Noz Nozawa
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with one of our guided Hot Spots Tours! Crafted by seasoned Market Noz Nozawa, 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. RSVP coming soon. Meet at The Point at 12:45 pm ahead of a 1:00 pm departure.
Speakers: Noz Nozawa
Style Spotters Trend Panel
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
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 Gary Inman, the Style Spotters will share their must-see product discoveries and trends found at Spring Market.
Speakers: Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton, Isabel Ladd, Gary Inman
The Future of Fabric: Home Textile Trends for Fall/Winter 26/27
Educational The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)
Explore the ideas and influences shaping the next season in textiles with Jaye Mize, Vice President of Advisory + Partnerships at Future Snoops, and Carrie Dillon, Managing Director of the International Textile Alliance. In this conversation, they will unpack the colors, materials, and cultural shifts informing Fall/Winter 2026/27 and what they mean for product development across the home textile industry. Attendees will gain a clearer perspective on emerging design directions and the evolving consumer mindset, along with insights to help guide creative and business decisions for the seasons ahead.
Speakers: Carrie Dillon, Jaye Mize