HPMA Announces Fall Market Programming at The Point

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has released the schedule of events for Fall Market programming at The Point, the trade show’s pop-up venue. Open Friday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 28, The Point will provide educational sessions, networking opportunities, and guest services for registered Market attendees.

Event Schedule

• Saturday, Oct. 25
  
  The Pretty Side of Performance: A Design Panel with Anna Elisabeth & Crypton
  
  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

• 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)
  
  Sponsored by Soake Pools, Feeney

  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)

Tours and Services

The Point will serve as the departure location for Hot Spot Tours, held Saturday through Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. RSVP links and tour descriptions will be available at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.

Located one block west of the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Avenue, The Point is open Friday–Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon. Panel discussions are scheduled daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The venue also offers a lounge, guest services center, and dining from The Blooming Board, serving fresh salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market Advisors will be on-site to help guests navigate the 13-block showroom district.

Sponsors and Design

Event sponsors include Anna Elisabeth Greenhouse, Andrea Liebross Coaching, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Crypton, Elan Design, Feeney, Imagine Home, Joybird, Kravet, Phillips Collection, Saurit Creative, Soake Pools, and Visual Comfort. Interior design for The Point is by DuVӓl Reynolds of DuVӓl Designs. Furnishings are provided by High Point Market exhibitors and partners including Anna Elisabeth Greenhouse Fabrics, Benjamin Moore, Classic Home, Gabby, Summer Classics, Hooker Furnishings, Hudson Valley Lighting, Made Goods, RW Collective, Safavieh, and York Wallcoverings.

About the High Point Market Authority

The 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, High Point Market is the driving force of the home furnishings industry. Find High Point Market online at highpointmarket.org, and follow on social media using the hashtag #HPMKT.