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Market101 Live!

Join our Market 101 session for must-know tips and tricks to working Market like a pro. Join industry experts Leslie Newby of Work the Brand and Don Ricardo Massenburg of DESiGN iNKREDiBLE in conversation on insider strategies to maximize your High Point Market experience, from showroom exploration to navigating HPMKT transportation and guest services. Whether you're a first-time guest or looking to refresh your Market strategy, this session will leave you well-equipped to make the most of your time in High Point.

Guest Speakers: Leslie Newby, Don Ricardo Massenburg

Hot Spot Tours

Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with a guided Hot Spot Tour! Crafted by seasoned Market veterans and 2025 Style Spotters Jewel Marlowe and Rasheeda Gray, these tours feature two to three showroom stops, providing a 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 at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.

Guest Speakers: Jewel Marlowe, Rasheeda Gray

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Speed Dating with Experts: Finding your Ideal Business Pros for Success

Amp up your business in this fast-paced session as four industry powerhouses help you assemble your dream team of experts to grow your business, achieve your goals and gain the recognition you want. Learn how high-achieving designers leverage the talent, expertise and networks of biz pros and how you can do the same with major results. Tap into resources that give you financial mastery, business and mindset clarity, team building expertise, spot-on brand visuals, and compelling narratives that get you noticed and drive ROI. Then, we’ll dive into a speed-dating round where you’ll connect with each of our pros who’ll answer your burning questions. Leave with practical tools to create your ideal team of advisors for ultimate business success.

Guest Speakers: Gail Doby, Ken Lewis, Ken Roberts, Dawn Brinson

Crafting Success: The Designer's Guide to Decorative Lighting

Decorative lighting is the jewelry of a home. By effectively layering lighting and making thoughtful choices in lighting design, you can create maximum impact and magical spaces that will impress your clients and make your portfolio pop! Join renowned Interior Designers Lisa McDennon (Lisa McDennon Design), Tamara Day (host of Magnolia Network’s Bargain Mansions), and Breegan Jane (host of HGTV’s Dream Home) for an insightful discussion moderated by Rick Campos (Business Coach and Host of the Design Biz Survival Guide podcast). They will share their best sources, tips, benefits, helpful tricks, and pitfalls to avoid when crafting beautifully illuminated interiors. This enlightening experience is brought to you by Hinkley.

Guest Speakers: Lisa McDennon, Tamara Day, Breegan Jane, Rick Campos

Hot Spot Tours

Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with a guided Hot Spot Tour! Crafted by seasoned Market veterans and 2025 Style Spotters Victoria Holly and Tina Ramchandani, these tours feature two to three showroom stops, providing a 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 at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.

Guest Speakers: Victoria Holly, Tina Ramchandani

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Get the YES and Strengthen Your Design Practice with Neuroaesthetics.

The interior design industry has been recently introduced to a science called neuroaesthetics. This discipline of measuring how the mind and nervous system respond to one's environment and art will become mainstream on a global scale in the way people think about their spaces. You will learn the connections that humans have to beauty and what makes someone think, feel, and act a certain way in a room. You’ll gain vocabulary and knowledge to elevate communication with clients to get the yes, what brands support neuroaesthetic and biophilic design, and how to increase profitability in your business using key neuroaesthetic principles. Sponsors: Elan Design, Feizy Rugs, Phillips Collection, Science In Design, Visual Comfort & Co.

Guest Speakers: Eryn Oruncak, Jennifer Farrell, Ericka Saurit

Marketing your Design Business in the Age of Algorithms

While social platforms shift to algorithm-driven content distribution, the media landscape as we once knew it is also adapting to the ever-changing consumption habits of their audiences. This presents a unique challenge to designers seeking to navigate these tools to their maximum potential. Whether you are looking to grow your brand, gain industry recognition, or attract clients, discover how to build "true fan" relationships that thrive independently of these changes. Learn from top design talents and marketing mavens how to create resonant content, discover new revenue streams, develop strategic partnerships, and market your way to industry acclaim - whether implementing strategies on your own or building the right team for your needs.

Guest Speakers: Alyssa Zimerman, Ericka Saurit, Jennifer Smiga, Tina Ramchandani, Rasheeda Gray

Hot Spot Tour

Discover some of the must-see showrooms at High Point Market with a guided Hot Spot Tour! Crafted by seasoned Market veteran and 2025 Style Spotter Evan Millárd, this tour features two to three showroom stops, providing a 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 at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.

Guest Speakers: Evan Millárd

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Hands-on Workshop: Calculate Your Monthly Goals & Design Process Roadmap

No fluff. No theories. Just the real deal. In this interactive workshop, we’ll calculate your monthly expenses, determine your break-even point, and set realistic sales and profit goals specific to your business. These numbers are personalized, not arbitrary. I’ll walk you through the process in under 30 minutes, then help create a design process roadmap for success. You’ll leave with a tailored financial roadmap and the confidence to make data-driven decisions that fuel your growth. This isn’t theory—it’s practical, hands-on, and designed to help you take control of your financial future and set clear, informed sales goals.

Guest Speakers: DuVäl Reynolds

Textile Trends Unveiled: Fall/Winter 25/26

Dive into the future of textiles with Jaye Mize, Vice President of Advisory + Partnerships at Fashion Snoops, and Carrie Dillon, Managing Director of the International Textile Alliance. This engaging discussion will explore the pivotal trends shaping Fall/Winter 25/26, offering valuable insights into emerging consumer preferences and design directions. Perfect for industry professionals and creatives, this session will equip attendees with the knowledge to stay ahead in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Guest Speakers: Jaye Mize, Carrie Dillon