HIGH POINT – The High Point Market Authority has released its program lineup for the fall market, scheduled for Oct. 25-29, with a full slate set for its signature pop-up venue, The Point.
The Point provides free educational and networking opportunities for registered High Point Market attendees. It also serves as the departure location for the popular Hot Spot Tours, Saturday through Monday, Oct. 25-27, at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Panel discussions are scheduled to take place daily from 10am and 2pm. In addition to programming, events will include:
Saturday, Oct. 25
- The Pretty Side of Performance: A Design Panel
Reagan Ashby (Anna Elisabeth), Grainne Coogan (Crypton)
Sponsored by Anna Elisabeth / Greenhouse Fabrics - The Power of Belief: Close the Gap in Your Growth Strategy
LuAnn Nigara (A Well-Designed Business), Andrea Liebross (Andrea Liebross Coaching), Kate
Greunke (Kate the Socialite), Whitney Vredenburgh (Nested Spaces)
Sponsored by Andrea Liebross Coaching
Sunday, Oct. 26
- Client Expectations Are Evolving — Are You?
Gifty Clark Walker (Joybird), Yudi Kaufman (Yudi Kaufman Design Associates), Laura Bischofberger (ASID), Dr. Dawn Haynie (ASID)
Sponsored by Joybird - Get the Yes and Strengthen Your Design Practice with Neuroaesthetics
Eryn Oruncak (Elan Design), Jennifer Farrell (Jennifer Farrell Designs), Ericka Saurit (Saurit Creative)
Sponsored by Elan Design, Saurit Creative, Visual Comfort & Co., Kravet and Phillips Collection
Monday, Oct. 27
- Designing the Ultimate Backyard Sanctuary
Karen Larson (Soake Pools), Katrina Ralston (Feeney), Kerrie Kelly (Kerrie Kelly Studio), Lauren Ashley Allan (Lauren Ashley Allan Interiors), Susan Fernandez (UpSpring/Cast Carbon) - Imagine Home: Digitizing Interior Design
Staci Lantz (Imagine Home), Patti Carpenter (carpenter + company), Doug Diemoz (GJ Styles)
Sponsored by Imagine Home
Tuesday, Oct. 28
- Ode to Joy: Trends Shaping Spring/Summer 2026
Carrie Dillon (International Textile Alliance), Jaye Anna Mize (Future Snoops)
Located one block west of the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Avenue, The Point is open to market attendees Friday–Monday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-noon. RSVP links and descriptions for each HPMA-organized tour will soon be available online.
