8am - 10am, October 18

Coffee & Sweets at the Suites

Social

Suites at Market Square, Suites At Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Stop by the Top Floor of Suites at Market Square for complimentary coffee and mini donuts & cupcakes. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. And then check out the Top Floor’s Designer Lounge and a new centralized food court Ghassan’s and The Grinder Cafe. And don’t forget the SAMS Seminar room with daily CEU and programming offerings.

3pm - 4pm, October 18

Suite Spot Tour Of SALON

Educational

Tour will depart from the Ground Floor, escalator area in SALON, of the Suites at Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Get a first-hand look at what our guest designer & trendsetter thinks is trending at High Point Market this fall, and spend an hour on an intimate guided tour with them. Join them as they introduce you to their favorite finds through the SALON area of The Suites at Market Square – a must-see for every designer and retailer looking for what’s new and innovative. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. RSVP required. To register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/suite-spot-tours.

8am - 10am, October 19

Coffee & Sweets at the Suites

Social

Suites at Market Square, Suites At Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Stop by the Top Floor of Suites at Market Square for complimentary coffee and mini donuts & cupcakes. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. And then check out the Top Floor’s Designer Lounge and a new centralized food court Ghassan’s and The Grinder Cafe. And don’t forget the SAMS Seminar room with daily CEU and programming offerings.

10:30am - 11:30am, October 19

Form, Function and Family

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

When providing luxury design services for your clients, how do you find a balance between creating a lavish interior and fulfilling the space’s maximum function? How do you create a space that works for everyone in a household, while maintaining some sense of style? Join industry leaders Lauren Clement, Liz Goldberg, Jessica Bennett, Sarah Bartholomew and Lori Paranjape to discover how they design a space with a purpose. Moderated by Christina Dandar of The Potted Boxwood. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt (0.1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.1

Speakers: Lauren Clement, Liz Goldberg, Jessica Bennett, Sarah Bartholomew, Lori Paranjape, Christina Dandar

1pm - 2pm, October 19

TrendWatch: Fall 2019

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

IMC's highly-anticipated TrendWatch program returns to High Point Market this fall to give attendees an inside look at leading trends shaping the home furnishings industry. TrendWatch, both an opening-day seminar and three on-site trend displays, is directed by home furnishings trend forecaster, editor and curator Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media. Julie will present upon the three key design directions she predicts will most impact home furnishings market in the future.The popular Trendwatch seminar gives designers the inspiration and creative insight to meet the needs of their clients in the years to come. And join us for the premier Trendwatch Tour- details to follow. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. (0.1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.1

Speakers: Julie Smith Vincenti

1pm - 2pm, October 19

Light-ography

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

A revolutionary look at how integrated LED lighting creates structure, movement, and color in today's interior design world. Join Charles Pavarini III (Designers Lighting Forum NY Board Member), and other industry leaders along with Furniture Lighting & Decor Magazine as they discuss the latest ideas in residential lighting design. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. (0.1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.1

Speakers: Charles Pavarini III

2pm - 6pm, October 19

Afternoon Social

Social

SAMS (Suites and SALON)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join us for complimentary beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

2pm - 3pm, October 19

Suite Spot Tour with House of Funk

Educational

Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Get a first-hand look at what award winning designer Sandra Funk, Founder and principal designer of House of Funk, thinks are the leading trends at High Point Market this fall, spend an hour on an intimate guided tour with her. Join Sandra as she introduces you to her favorite finds through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – the largest and only presentation of temporary exhibits and a must-see for every designer and retailer looking for what’s new and innovative. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. To register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/suite-spot-tours.

Speakers: Sandra Funk

3pm - 5pm, October 19

Southern Comfort in SALON

Social

Suites at Market Square, Ground Floor SALON

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Sip on champagne or a Southern Comfort Collins while enjoying music. It’s time to rediscover the curated product offering in the redesigned Salon!

3:30pm - 4:30pm, October 19

Local Spotlight: Meet the Designers of Furnished, a Curated Exhibition of Furniture & Art

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Hear from some of North Carolina’s own artists and exhibitors with SECCA (Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art) as they discuss the local history and future between art, furniture, design and industry trends. Following the discussion we will have an exhibition reception at SECCA in Winston-Salem. IMC will sponsor all attending the exhibition & reception. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt in partnership with SECCA. (0.1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.1

8am - 10am, October 20

Coffee & Sweets at the Suites

Social

Suites at Market Square, Suites At Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Stop by the Top Floor of Suites at Market Square for complimentary coffee and mini donuts & cupcakes. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. And then check out the Top Floor’s Designer Lounge and a new centralized food court Ghassan’s and The Grinder Cafe. And don’t forget the SAMS Seminar room with daily CEU and programming offerings.

11am - 12pm, October 20

The New Elegance: Designing Stylish Comfortable Rooms for Today

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Throughout his illustrious career, Timothy Corrigan has established a look that is layered and detailed, while being suitable for the way people live today. Corrigan will share images from his new book, “The New Elegance: Stylish Comfortable Rooms for Today” which features eleven of his projects from around the world. He will highlight the building blocks of successful decoration, including scale & proportion, symmetry, architectural details, the power of color, drama lessons, art & mirrors, layering, comfort, and details. Book signing to follow. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. (0.1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.1

Speakers: Timothy Corrigan

2pm - 3pm, October 20

Suite Spot Tour with Gary Inman (Hospitality Focus)

Educational

Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

To get a first-hand look at what nationally recognized designer and hospitality expert Gary Inman, VP of Hospitality with Baskervill and creator of The Art of Fine Living, has found to be trending at High Point Market this fall, spend an hour on an intimate guided tour with him. Join Gary as he introduces you to his favorite hospitality finds, starting in the Hospitality Design Studio, and then continuing on through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – showcasing what’s new and innovative for hospitality. Sponsored by IMC- DesignOnHPMkt. RSVP required. To Register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/seminars-and-events/

Speakers: Gary Inman

2pm - 6pm, October 20

Afternoon Social

Social

SAMS (Suites and SALON)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join us for complimentary beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

3:30pm - 4:30pm, October 20

Building YOUR Brand: Private Label vs Licensing

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

In the ever evolving market place of home decor partnerships and relationships reign supreme. For interior designer and artists the fine line between collaboration and brand building can be more blurred than ever. Being in-charge of the messaging that goes out to consumers can be make or break so finding the right company to work with couldn't be more important. Licensing vs white label has become a more prevalent conversation than ever. Join industry leaders as they discuss the pros and cons of taking the reins and going it on your own and finding the right partner. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. (0.1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.1

8am - 10am, October 21

Coffee & Sweets at the Suites

Social

Suites at Market Square, Suites At Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Stop by the Top Floor of Suites at Market Square for complimentary coffee and mini donuts & cupcakes. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. And then check out the Top Floor’s Designer Lounge and a new centralized food court Ghassan’s and The Grinder Cafe. And don’t forget the SAMS Seminar room with daily CEU and programming offerings.

10am - 12pm, October 21

Lift Up and Lead: Building Inspired Teams through Impassioned Leadership

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join business transformation coach, Gail Doby, and a panel of design professionals whose impassioned leadership skills help them achieve both professional and personal success while lifting up team members to work in their greatness. Learn their secrets for putting the right people in the right seats; how to lead and inspire your team while freeing up more time for yourself; set an inspiring vision that motivates and fulfills you and your team; and how to think beyond business to create an impact on your community and the world. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. (0.2 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.2

Speakers: Gail Doby

1:30pm - 2:30pm, October 21

Styling Interiors for Photoshoots

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

"The Perfect Shot” - in a world of digital coverage and social media, what really goes on behind the scenes to capture the ideal lifestyle image for Instagram, marketing and media placement? Learn from some of today’s leading social and design innovators as they discuss capturing the best of your projects through styling and photography. Panel includes Kathryn Lott, Gretchen Black, Mary Beth Zaehringer, Lauren Clement, Courtney McLeod. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. (0.1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 0.1

Speakers: Kathryn Lott, Gretchen Black, Mary Beth Zaehringer, Lauren Clement, Courtney McLeod

2pm - 3pm, October 21

Suite Spot Tour

Educational

Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Get a first-hand look at what our guest designer thinks is trending at High Point Market this fall, by spend an hour on an intimate guided tour with them. They will introduce you to their favorite finds through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – the largest and only presentation of temporary exhibits and a must-see for every designer and retailer looking for what’s new and innovative. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. To register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/suite-spot-tours.

2pm - 6pm, October 21

Afternoon Social

Social

SAMS (Suites and SALON)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join us for complimentary beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

8am - 10am, October 22

Coffee & Sweets at the Suites

Social

Suites at Market Square, Suites At Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Stop by the Top Floor of Suites at Market Square for complimentary coffee and mini donuts & cupcakes. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. And then check out the Top Floor’s Designer Lounge and a new centralized food court Ghassan’s and The Grinder Cafe. And don’t forget the SAMS Seminar room with daily CEU and programming offerings.

2pm - 3pm, October 22

Suite Spot Tour with Evette Rios

Educational

Tour will depart from the Top Floor of the Suites at Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Get a first-hand look at what TV host Evette Rios, Lifestyle expert and Interior Designer, thinks are the leading trends at High Point Market this fall, and spend an hour on an intimate guided tour with her. Join Evette as she introduces you to her favorite finds through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – the largest and only presentation of temporary exhibits and a must-see for every designer and retailer looking for what’s new and innovative. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. To Register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/suite-spot-tours

Speakers: Evette Rios

2pm - 6pm, October 22

Afternoon Social

Social

SAMS (Suites and SALON)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join us for complimentary beer & wine while you network with your peers throughout the IMC properties. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

6pm - 8pm, October 22

Tuesday Night BBQ

Social

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

We’ll be serving our traditional Southern Style BBQ with all the fixins. Enjoy good food, good friends, beer and wine and simply relax while listening to live entertainment. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt.

8am - 10am, October 23

Coffee & Sweets at the Suites

Social

Suites at Market Square, Suites At Market Square

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Stop by the Top Floor of Suites at Market Square for complimentary coffee and mini donuts & cupcakes. Sponsored by IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. And then check out the Top Floor’s Designer Lounge and a new centralized food court Ghassan’s and The Grinder Cafe. And don’t forget the SAMS Seminar room with daily CEU and programming offerings.

8am - 1pm, October 23

WithIt Student Mentoring Day 2019

Educational

Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS T-1014)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Student mentoring during High Point Market. Speaker, roundtables and showroom tours for university students in home and furnishings related majors. Round Table Discussions: You will attend 2 on a variety of industry topics. Following the Roundtables we will begin showroom tours. Learn what retail buyers look for and think about while walking the showroom. See what WithIt members are up to. Join us for a showroom tour lead by the industry’s most innovating WithIt Women. WithIt will secure passes for students who register for student mentoring day no later than October 1, 2019. Please have students register on www.withit.org individually or send a complete list to director@withit.org.