1:30pm - 2:30pm, October 16

TrendWatch: Fall 2021

Educational

Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-922)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

DesignOn HPMKT by IMC’s bi-annual TrendWatch in person presentation returns onsite this fall, offering an inside look at leading trends shaping the home furnishings industry. These trends will be brought to you in partnership with home furnishings trend forecaster, editor and curator Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media. Julie will offer insight into how these trends will influence interior décor and product designs for furniture, upholstery, fabrics, decorative accessories, and more. This in person presentation will give designers the inspiration and creative insight to meet the needs of their clients in the years to come. (1 CEU) Register to attend

CEU Hours: 1

Speakers: Julie Smith Vincenti

2:30pm - 3:30pm, October 16

Suite Spot Tour with Andre’ Hilton

Educational

Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

To get a first-hand look at what nationally recognized designer, Andre’ Jordan Hilton, known for his tailored curated style, Principal Designer and Founder of Atlanta based JORDANHILTON Interiors, has found as new resources at IMC High Point Market this fall, by spending an hour on an intimate guided tour with them. Join Andre’ as he introduces you to his favorite product and exhibitor finds, through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – showcasing what’s new and innovative. Champagne will be served at the beginning of the tour. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required. To Register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/webinars-and-events/

Speakers: Andre’ Hilton

3:30pm - 4:30pm, October 16

Successful Business & Licensing Relationships

Educational

Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-922)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Learn from these A-List designers & entrepreneurs what it takes to have successful business relationships, and how they have partnered with companies on their licensing agreements. They will offer insight as to what it truly means to launch products with a company; the responsibilities each party has in a licensing and business partnership; the accomplishments and learning opportunities they have experienced in work & life, and more. (1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 1

11am - 12pm, October 17

Sherwin-Williams MODE Colormix® Forecast 2022

Educational

Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-922)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

DesignOn HPMKT by IMC invites you to join Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing, for the Presentation of MODE - Colormix® Forecast 2022. Attendees will receive the exclusive Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2022 brochure and limited edition Fan Deck (available only at presentation). A way of being. Of doing. Of embracing the style of the moment. After any upheaval, every kaleidoscopic transformation of life as we know it, we settle into an entirely new way of existing. This course will take the participant on a visual journey with stimulating imagery, factual statistics and perceptive research that supports the 2022 forecast for color and design trends. Register to attend (1 CEU)

CEU Hours: 1

Speakers: Sue Wadden

12pm - 1pm, October 17

Suite Spot Tour with Arianne Bellizaire

Educational

Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

To get a first-hand look at what nationally featured and award-winning designer, Arianne Bellizaire, Baton Rouge-based interior designer and founder of Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, has found as new resources at IMC High Point Market this fall, by spending an hour on an intimate guided tour with them. Join Arianne as she introduces you to her favorite product and exhibitor finds, through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – showcasing what’s new and innovative. Champagne will be served at the beginning of the tour. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required. To Register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/webinars-and-events/

Speakers: Arianne Bellizaire

1pm - 2pm, October 17

WithIt Presents: Women Leaders of Design

Educational

Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-922)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

The story of women in design is one of triumph over adversity. Despite educational and professional obstacles women became leaders of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and product design. Iconic figures such as Elsie de Wolfe, Dorothy Draper, Sister Parrish, Eileen Gray, Andree Putman, Natalie DuBois, and countless others defied limitations and inspired generations of women to become designers. This panel introduces five future icons design, Jane Dagmi, Kelli Ellis, Nancy Fire, Stacy Garcia, and Victoria Sanchez. Gary Inman will join as moderator. Register to attend at http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/webinars-and-events/

CEU Hours: 1

Speakers: Nancy Fire, Kelli Ellis, Victoria Sanchez, Stacy Garcia, Jane Dagmi, Gary Inman

2pm - 3:30pm, October 17

Women Leaders of Design - Mix & Mingle

Social

Sherwin Williams Designer Lounge (SAMS T-646)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Don’t miss this time to meet the Women Leaders of Design and learn how to be involved with Women Leadership Development Network (WithIt). Hospitality will be served while you network with your peers during this celebration! Register to attend at http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/webinars-and-events/

10:30am - 11:30am, October 18

Suite Spot Tour with Gary Inman & Zachary Hodgin

Educational

Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)

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, President & Principal Designer of Gary Inman Home Couture, and Founder & CEO of Grace Purchasing, along with designer Zachary Hodgin, of Gary Inman Home Couture, have found to be new resources at IMC High Point Market this fall, by spending an hour on an intimate guided tour with them. Join Gary & Zachary as they introduce you to their favorite hospitality & design finds, through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – showcasing what’s new and innovative. Champagne will be served at the beginning of the tour. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required. To Register visit: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/webinars-and-events/

Speakers: Gary Inman, Zachary Hodgin

11am - 12pm, October 18

Sourcing Shortcuts & Secrets to Save You Time & Make More Money

Educational

Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-922)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Finding the perfect product for your design projects is essential to WOW your clients and maximize profitability. Industry expert Melissa Galt, interior designer, business coach & marketing consultant to the trade, shows you how to build revenue relationships with your reps. Streamline your resources, reclaim time for more design and less searching for product when you generate lucrative relationships with reps who know their lines and want to deliver on your requests. Every attendee receives a BONUS “Success Guide” to deliver your action blueprint at the close of the training. Get your questions answered in the Q&A segment following the presentation. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. (1 CEU) Register to attend

CEU Hours: 1

Speakers: Melissa Galt

1pm - 2:30pm, October 18

TrendWatch Tour

Educational

Suites at Market Square Trendwatch Display (Ground Floor)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

DesignOn HPMKT by IMC's TrendWatch program returns this market onsite with the Trendwatch Tour, to give attendees an inside look at leading trends shaping the home furnishings industry. Join home furnishings trend forecaster, editor and curator Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media, as she leads attendees through the three key design directions she predicts will most impact the home furnishings market in the future. The tour will visit the three TrendWatch displays within IMC properties: Suites at Market Square Lobby, The walkway between IHFC and Showplace near the Transportation Terminal and IHFC Green Lobby. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. Register to attend

Speakers: Julie Smith Vincenti

3pm - 4pm, October 18

What Tools are Useful for Your Client?

Educational

Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-922)

Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm

Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join the esteemed panel of Eneia White, Michel Boyd and Christopher Charles, along with Kelli Lamb of Rue Magazine for a riveting and unfiltered conversation about what tools are most useful in the design world. Digital renderings, artist drawings, e-design and virtual consultations have changed the landscape of the home industry, hear from these three experts about what tools are useful, which are counter productive and which ones are worth every dime! Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC in partnership with BIDN and RUE Magazine. Register to attend at http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/webinars-and-events/

CEU Hours: 1

Speakers: Eneia White, Michel Boyd, Christopher Charles, Kelli Lamb

8am - 1pm, October 20

WithIt Student Mentoring Day 2021

Educational

Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-922)

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. Opening Speaker will be announced. 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. Ending our day will be a networking lunch with your tour group. WithIt will secure passes for students who register for student mentoring day no later than October 4, 2021. Please have students register on www.withit.org individually or send a complete list and payment to director@withit.org. To purchase tickets visit: www.withit.org