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The following is a partial list of High Point Market events. For a complete listing, see highpointmarket.com.
FRIDAY, OCT. 12
Noon-1:30 p.m. Crypton Home CEU on Performance Fabrics. Presented by Sydney Vigotov. RSVP: www.universaltothetrade.com/events. 0.1 CEU. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton St.
2-5 p.m. Pattern Play the Southern Way. Featuring the textile designs of Denise McGaha, Michelle Nussbaumer and Kelly O’Neal. Design Legacy, 126 Virginia Place
3-4 p.m. Digital Marketing for Designers. Online brand builder FZK Franziska Neumann shows how designers should approach websites and digital marketing. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton St.
3-5 p.m. Thanking You for 30 Years. Currey & Company hosts a party to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Currey & Company, IHFC M110
5-7 p.m. Mark D. Sikes for Hudson Valley Lighting Party. The launch of Mark D. Sikes for Hudson Valley Lighting. Hudson Valley Lighting, MS M70
5:30-8:30 p.m. –Biltmore launch party. Fine Furniture Design and Biltmore celebrate the launch of the Quintessence Collection with on-site raffle, social media contest and more. 305 S. Hamilton St.
6-7:30 p.m. WithIt President’s Reception. Fairfield Chair Co., 200 N. Hamilton St. North Court 207
6-8 p.m. Arteriors Grand Opening. Founder and creative director Mark Moussa toasts the 9,000-square-foot space with live music, cocktails and canapes. C&D 1A
6 p.m. –A Radiant Affair. An evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres, premium cocktails and surprises at Classy Art. Center Point on Hamilton 114
6-9 p.m. – Mill Collective hosts opening reception. Celebration of the first-phase launch of Plant Seven with the introduction of Material ConneXion to marketgoers. 410 W. English Ave. (former Union Square building)
SATURDAY, OCT. 13
8-9 a.m. Open SFC Membership Meeting. Get the latest news and updates on Sustainable Furnishings Council initiatives including The Wood Furniture Scorecard, the What’s it made of? initiative and more. SP top floor
9 a.m. Simple and Profitable Residential Fee Estimating. Design coach Gail Doby discusses how to create profitable estimates. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton
9-10:30 a.m. Creative Women & Their Vision. Alley Founder Mary Ella Gabler, interior designer Denise McGaha, and Addison Weeks co-founders Lee Addison Lesley and Katherine Weeks Mulford on the minds and visions behind their women-led businesses. Highland House, 200 Steele Floor 1
9:10-10:30 a.m. A Wallpaper Revolution with Artisan Wallpaper Maker Amy Mills & Expert Installer Katie Hunt. Learn how you can collaborate with a custom wallpaper artisan to create one-of-a-kind, show-stopping wallpaper designs for your clients, along with tips on how to achieve impeccable wallpaper installations, perfectly smooth with virtually no visible seams. Antique & Design Center, MS G7031
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet Real Housewife of New York Jill Zarin. Meet Real Housewife of New York alum Jill Zarin and see her new Manhattan Rug Collection. Unique Loom, MS Floor 2
10-11 a.m. Meet David Kitts. Designer shows off lighting designs for 2019. Hubbardton forge, SAMS M-7053
10-11 a.m. Colors, Finishes and Forecasting: What’s in a Forecast and What You’ll Be Seeing Soon. Color marketing expert Kathy Andersson explores colors, materials and surface trends for 2019 and how they are determined. Alden Parkes, 200 N. Hamilton, Suite 110
10:30-11:30 a.m. The Guide to Area Rugs CEU. Surya’s CEU course will survey uses of area rugs throughout the world and history. Surya, SP 4100
10-11 a.m. Dominate the Digital. Dennis Sarlo and members of his Dering Hall team moderate a roundtable on web-based marketing techniques and how you can differentiate yourself with your online presence. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
11 a.m.-Noon. Platform Building: The Power of Persuasion. Panel discussion with interior designers and licensors Corey Damen Jenkins, Cheryl Luckett and Jennifer Gracie, moderated by author Kim Kuhteubl. Designers will learn the online and offline ways to connect with the people who want to hear from them most. Book signings to follow. SAMS T1014
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wanderlust: Travel, Culture & Design. Panelists David Santiago, Kelli Ellis, Scot Meacham Wood, and Michelle Nussbaumer. Gary Inman will moderate. Currey & Company, IHFC M110
11 a.m.-Noon. Chaise Lounge Design Panel. Nick May of the Chaise Lounge Podcast hosts a panel discussion. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton St.
Noon-1 p.m. Design Viewpoints Series The Interior Design Industry: The New Business as Usual. Led by Julia Noran Johnston, this discussion features Justina Blakeney, Kerrie Kelly, Noa Santos and Kimberley Seldon. Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch with Susan Dickenson & Bill McLoughlin. Have lunch with the editors from the two High Point Market daily publications, Susan Dickenson of Home Accents Today and Bill McLoughlin of Furniture Today. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
1-2 p.m. TrendWatch Fall 2018: An Inside Look at the Future of Design. IMC’s TrendWatch program returns to market with an inside look at leading trends shaping the home furnishings industry. Suites at Market Square seminar room, SAMS T-1014
1 p.m. Designing Your Media Empire. Barrie Livingstone, Justin Shaulis and Julia Buckingham share how to design a media empire. The first 100 attendees will receive an exclusive Steelyard nail polish designed just for this event. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton
2-3 p.m. Showhouse in a Showroom Panel: Is a Niche Critical for Your Business? Featuring the Showhouse in a Showroom designers Billy Ceglia, Jeanne Chung, Kara Cox, Cynthia Ferguson, Shay Geyer, Kimberly Perron and AphroChic, moderated by Designers Today’s Jane Dagmi. A Q&A segment will follow. (0.1 CEU). Alden Parkes, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 1
2-3 p.m. The Ins and Outs of Licensing. Get your questions answered during a roundtable discussion with licensing specialist Dwayne Clark and licensors Libby Langdon and Denise McGaha. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
2-3 p.m. Small Batch Gatherings. Big-Picture Strategies. Maximizing the Power of Community in Your Communications. Amy Flurry shows how collaborating with fellow creatives can generate exclusive lifestyle content that can define and elevate your brand’s communications in unexpected ways. Mill Collective, 410 W. English Rd.
2-5 p.m. Design Tour & Meet & Greet with Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond. Loloi will host a meet & greet and design tour event with illustrator and co-owner of Rifle Paper Co., Anna Bond. Loloi, IHFC D320
2-4 p.m. Midtown Launch & Book Signing. Suzanne Kasler will unveil her new book, Sophisticated Simplicity, during the Midtown Collection launch event. Kasler, Mariette Himes Gomez and Susan Hable will each have signings for their books. Hickory Chair, MS 314
3 p.m. The Barry Goralnick Collection Debut Party. Currey & Company hosts designer Barry Goralnick, who is partnering with the company for a task lighting collection. IHFC M110
3-4 p.m. Keynote Series: 20/20 Vision – Forecasting Color & Home Trends for 2019-2020 with Sherwin-Williams & Fashion Snoops. Join Sue Wadden and Jaye Anna Mize as they examine the intricate world of color and trend forecasting and share insights into the macro trends that will impact home interiors in 2019, 2020 and beyond. Attendees will receive Sherwin-Williams’ Colormix Forecast 2019. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal.
3-5 p.m., Ann Gish Showroom Opening. Celebrate the opening of a permanent Interhall Showroom. Refreshments will be served. IHFC IH114
3-5 p.m. Madcap Cottage by Port 68 Launch Party. Madcap Cottage’s Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke unveil their new collaboration with Port 68. IHFC IH307
3:15 p.m. Meet & Greet with Kathy Ireland. Meet and greet with Kathy Ireland, who has a number of licensed collections in various showrooms throughout this week’s market. The Point
3:30-7:30 p.m. Phillips Collection Meatballs & Moonshine Industry Mixer. Phillips Collection hosts its annual Meatballs & Moonshine Industry Mixer on opening night. IHFC C202
3:30-4:30 p.m. Fearless Design. Join Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, U.S. Brand Ambassador for the Florence Broadhurst: Fearless Design campaign with The English Room. This panel includes Mally Skok, Julia Buckingham, Jamie Meares, Allison Mattison, Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters. Reception and book signings to follow. (0.1 CEU). SAMS T1014
4-5 p.m. Seeking Sanctuary with Ray Booth & Kathryn Scott. Designer Ray Booth and designer and award-winning artist Kathryn Scott discuss the potential of design to evoke emotion and create serenity and harmony. Antique & Design Center, MS G-7031
4-6 p.m. Chairish Celebrates Vintage Cool. Meet team Chairish and Stephanie Schofield, Gillian Bryce, Tandem Antiques, Trilogy Antiques, The Hudson Mercantile, Dinnerparty Antiques, Architectural Anarchy and Rod Coles. 314 W. Russell Ave.
4:15-5 p.m. Meet & Greet with HGTV’s Home Town Stars, Erin & Ben Napier. Meet and greet with the duo featured on HGTV’s series Home Town and founders of Scotsman Co. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
4:30-6 p.m. Fearless Design Meet & Greet Reception. Julia Buckingham will sign copies of her book Modernique. Books available for purchase onsite. SAMS T1014
5-7 p.m. Black Interior Designer Network Mixer. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres while developing and deepening business connections. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
6 p.m. Zuo hosts James Bond-themed party. Fourteenth anniversary celebration features international DJs, a full bar, craft beers, catering and deserts as well as aerial and acrobatic live performances created by Cirque de Vol, IHFC D502
7-9 p.m. Stars Under the Stars: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt. Center Stage at the Transportation Terminal
SUNDAY, OCT. 14
7:30-9 a.m. WithIt Education Breakfast with Erin & Ben Napier. IMC’s Cindy Hodnett will moderate this discussion with Erin and Ben Napier. IHFC Green Wing, International Ballroom, 11th Floor
8:30 a.m. ASID Breakfast & Showroom Tour. All ASID members are welcome to this members-only breakfast at the Surya showroom, followed by a showroom tour reviewing what is new and trending at Surya. SP 4100
10-11 a.m. Hospitality Design Studio Ribbon Cutting & Light Brunch. The new Hospitality Design Studio will have its grand opening. SAMS Top Floor
10-11 a.m. Painted Design Solutions to Help Your Business. IDAL leads a CEU presentation on the mechanics of how interior designers and decorative painters can collaborate; understanding the types of decorative painting, language and vocabulary for ease of communication; how new and refurbished surfaces can be painted and more. (0.1 CEU). SAMS T1014
10-11 a.m. Interior Planning: Taking Care of You so You Can Take Care of Your Clients. How to set boundaries, manage your calendar and personal time. A Q&A segment will follow. (0.1 CEU). Alden Parkes, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 1
10-11 a.m. Material ConneXion Preview. Get a first look at High Point’s newest year-round industry resource. The Point
10-11:30 a.m. Aspire Design & Home Presents Budgeting for Art From the Start. Panelists Krista Nye Nicholas & Tami Ramsay, Sarah Walker, Heidi Woodman, Maryanne Hibner and Marshall Erb kick off a discussion of hard-earned insights illustrated by real-world design projects, led by Susan Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs, Inc. Zoe Bios, 110 S. Elm St.
11 a.m. Authentic Design. Panel discussion featuring Paloma Contreras, Richard Keith Langham, Jennifer Boles and Jeffrey Dungan and moderated by Margot Shaw. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch with Windsor Smith. Join Mark Moussa, founder and creative director of Arteriors, and designer Windsor Smith for a brunch celebrating the launch of her latest collection of lighting, accessories and furniture. C&D 1A
11 a.m.-Noon. European Legacy-Global Legacy-Modern Sensibility. Join Gary Inman, Fabio Rizzolo, Gaetano de Cataldo, Hans Rolink, and Germano Cavalli for High Point’s first International Design Panel hosted by Conarte America. 827 W. Green Dr.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Mimosas with Robin Baron. Robin Baron invites attendees to her showroom to celebrate her expanding line of home furnishings. SAMS G6033
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Recipe for Success. Learn how to make yourself attractive to editors, how press can change the trajectory of your career, what it takes to pitch and close editorial and more. Panel includes Barclay Butera, Amy Flurry, Nick May, Christine Phillips and Jane Dagmi. Book signings to follow. (0.1 CEU). SAMS T1014
Noon-1 p.m. Design Viewpoints Series. Tech Tools: Reviews from the Designers Who Use Them. In this panel discussion, LuAnn Nigara will ask the panel of design leaders including Kelli Ellis, Phyllis Harbinger, Corey Damen Jenkins and Laura Thurman to provide their approach to evaluating the best software options for their businesses. Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
Noon-3 p.m. –Madcap Cottage by Momeni Celebration. The rug manufacturer and new design partners celebrate with light fare, drinks and giveaways. IHFC H345
12:30-2 p.m. Lunch with Libby Langdon: Educational Design Seminar and Book Signing. “Courting the Small-Space Client: Design Tips for this Growing Demographic.” Designer Libby Langdon shares insights on why small-space living is on the rise, who this consumer is, and the best way to design for their needs. Kas Rugs, IHFC G270
1-3 p.m. Cotton & Quill Southern Affair Preview. Meet founder and designer Mary Catherine Folmar of Cotton & Quill and preview her new designs. SAMS M7038
1:30-2:30 p.m. Designing Women of the World. Join designers Adriana Hoyos, Tina Nicole, Toma Clark Haines, Sandra Espinet, and Aviva Stanoff with Deb Barrett as moderator. Reception and book signings to follow. (0.1 CEU). SAMS T1014
2 p.m. Top Tips for Social Media Success. Adam Japko of Esteem Media talks with interior designers Shayla Copas, Natalie Reddell and Lori Paranjape about the top social media trends. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton
2-4 p.m. Fond Farewell Party for Barbara Cosgrove. CODARUS, IHFC H220
2-3 p.m. Replacements Presents: Eddie Ross, Mix Master. Eddie Ross reveals how to collect, restore and incorporate vintage finds to craft modern, nostalgia-grounded spaces that celebrate the past, present and future. A Q&A segment will follow. (0.1 CEU). Alden Parkes, 200 N. Hamilton St. Floor 1
2-3 p.m. Breaking Through the Roadblocks-Overcoming Difficulties of Running a Design Firm. Gail Doby identifies common issues business owners face, offers actionable advice and fields attendee questions to find workable solutions. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
2-3 p.m. Social Media Mavens Top Tips for Social Media Success. Adam Japko talks with interior designers Shayla Copas, Natalie Reddell and Lori Paranjape about the top social media trends right now. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton St.
2-4 p.m. Book Signing, Jeffrey Dungan, The Nature of Home – Creating Timeless Houses. Currey & Company, IHFC M110
3-4:30 p.m. Keynote Series: The Future of Retail Via the Customer Experience. Doug Stephens will present what constitutes a remarkable customer experience and how retailers can create 1-to-1 intelligent journeys to deliver connected shopping experiences, whether online or in store. Book signing to follow. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
3-4 p.m. Luxury Comes Home: Global Design in a Modern World. Cynthia Spence joins designers Patrick Sutton and Sandra Espinet in a conversation about the role resorts and hotels play in today’s global landscape. Book signings to follow. Burton James, 310 N. Hamilton St. Floor 1
3-5 p.m. Product Launch Cocktail Party. Showroom tours, handcrafted cocktails and artisan hors d’oeuvres by Southern Roots. Howard Elliott, IHFC H224
3-5 p.m. Debuting the Denise McGaha Collection for Currey & Company. Dallas design star Denise McGaha shows her new collection of lighting and furniture. IHFC M110
3-5 p.m. Crypton Pooch Pop-Up. A peaceful pack of comfort dogs will be on hand at the lounge in The Point to meet and greet marketgoers needing a quick break. Snap a pic and post to social media with the hashtag #cryptonpoochpopup and Crypton will make a donation to Elite Canines Comfort Dogs. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
3-5 p.m. – Worlds Away Celebration. Worlds Away announces the results of its sixth annual lifestyle photo contest. IHFC IH500
3:30-4:30 p.m. Luxe DIY Craft Hour with The Trim Queen. Learn about the evolution of trimmings and make a personal passementerie, tassel or pompom to take with you. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
3:30-4:30 p.m. Inside the Designer’s Studio with Madcap Cottage. Following the “Inside the Actor’s Studio” concept and format, designers Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke, founders and owners of Madcap Cottage, will discuss a variety of designer-focused topics as well as share insights from their lives. Discussion will be moderated by Stacy Kunstel. First 30 attendees gifted a copy of “Prints Charming.” Meet and greet to follow, with books available for purchase onsite. SAMS T1014
Note: the Meet and Greet we had listed as in Momeni is wrong.
4 p.m. – Tabletop Styling Cocktail Party. Interior designer and Woodbridge Furniture ambassador Maria Adams shares her tabletop styling in collaboration with Replacements, Ltd. Woodbridge Furniture, 320 N. Hamilton
4-6 p.m. – Sangria with Carson & Thom. Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia celebrate the premiere of Get a Room with marketgoers at the Eastern Accents showroom. SAMS G1000
4-6 p.m. Leftbank Art cocktail party with Jackie Von Tobel, IHFC H304
5 p.m.-Midnight. Home TV Celebrity Reunion & Fall Celebration. The first-ever “Home TV Celebrity Reunion,” hosted by Design Talk Live, will take place at the Surya showroom. Surya, SP 4100
5-7 p.m. Interior Design Society Membership Mixer. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres while developing and deepening business connections. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
5:30-10:30 p.m. American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Purchase tickets at www.leadwithvision2018.com. Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons, 3121 W. Gate City Blvd.
6-8 p.m. Hurricane Benefit Concert Featuring Soul Central Band. Proceeds to benefit Hurricane Florence flood victims. Dovetail will be giving free party vouchers for drinks and appetizers to all showroom customers. Mercer Bar & Restaurant, Market Square Mezzanine
7 p.m. Stars Under the Stars. Four-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and world-renowned percussionist Sheila E. takes the stage. Center Stage at the Transportation Terminal
MONDAY, OCT 15
10-11 a.m. Performance Fabrics Playground. Experiment with an assortment of stain-creating scenarios and see how each fabric responds, while also learning about the various processes and innovative technologies being used in the development of these fabrics. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
10-11 a.m. Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2019 CEU Course. The Sherwin Williams 2019 Colormix Color Forecast predicts the colors that will drive conversation and inspiration for the coming year. Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton
10-11 a.m. How to Set Client Expectations & Keep Them (And You) Happy. Gail Doby provides smart steps to help set boundaries, manage clients’ expectations and keep them, and you, happy. (0.1 CEU). SAMS T1014
10:30 a.m.-Noon. Designers Today’s Business of Interior Design Rapid Fire Info Session. Designers Today Editor-in-Chief Jane Dagmi leads a rapid-fire info session centered around the business of interior design. Surya, SP 4100
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. How to Adapt to a Changing Industry. Moderated by Christopher Grubb. Speakers: Andrea Guardiola, Thomas Wolosik, Patti Carpenter, Bill McLoughlin, John Erdos, Barrie Livingstone and Serena Martin. Zuo, IHFC G582
11 a.m.-Noon. Real Strategies for Growing Your Design Business. Panel includes Lori Paranjape, Breegan Jane and Rachel Cannon, moderated by LuAnn Nigara. Gabby, IHFC W168
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2019. Attendees will receive the Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2019 brochure and limited edition Fan Deck. (0.1 CEU) SAMS T1014
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SFC’s Wood Furniture Scorecard lunch and panel discussion. Join in the discussion of a Wood Furniture Scorecard, which SFC and NWF developed to assess the wood sourcing policies of the largest furniture retailers in North America. IHFC 11th Floor Green Wing Ballroom A
Noon-1 p.m. Design Viewpoints Series – Wellness in the Home: How to Sell Healthy Design. Led by Sarah Walker of The Curated House, panelists include Jennifer Jones Condon, Blanche Garcia, Young Huh, Lisa Kahn and Richard Ouellette. boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
1-2 p.m. Retailer & Designer – Relationship 101. This panel of retail and design pros discusses the real life challenges of learning to work together, what it takes to build great professional relationships and how to grow business for both parties. Join audience moderator, the Commander in Chic Natalie Reddell, and panel moderator Susan Dickenson, editor in chief of Home Accents Today, as they pose questions ,including those from attendees, to panelists Courtney & Teddie Garrigan, of Coco & Dash and Ciao, Coco!, Claire Bell, of Claire Bell Home and Jamie Merida of Bountiful. SAMS T1014
2-3 p.m. Efficiently Sourcing Art for Your Design Projects. Roundtable discussion offers practical tops for expanding scope and finishing a client’s space through effective and efficient art sourcing. The Point
2-3:30 p.m. Maison et Objet Trend Report. Kelli Ellis and Patti Carpenter will discuss the latest trends and findings from Maison et Objet. Sunpan Modern Home, SP 1200
2:30-3:30 p.m. Art Styling 101: Working with Collections and Focal Pieces. Designer tips and art selection steps will be given. A Q&A segment will follow. (0.1 CEU) SAMS T1014
2:30-4 p.m. Hamilton Highlights tour with Lori Parnajape, Hamilton-Wrenn Design District, leaving from Alden Parkes.
3-4 p.m. Keynote Series – Materials Matter! The Resurgence of the Physical in Our Increasingly Digital Lives. Join Dr. Andrew Dent, executive VP of research and chief material scientist for Material ConneXion, as he examines the role materials play in the home environment and how innovations in the area of materials are creating a counterpoint to the sterile glass screens that occupy so much of our time. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
3-5 p.m. State of Home Design Today & Trends to Watch: Jewel Branding, Hang Ten & Kas Rugs. Join Jewel Branding’s Ilana Wilensky and Meredith Counts as they share trends, insights and key takeaways for designers and brands in the home. Michael Werthwein of Hang Ten will walk attendees through Hang Ten’s new rug collections. Kas Rugs, IHFC G270
4-6 p.m. Prosecco and Launch of the Mrs. Paranjape Papers. Designer Lori Paranjape reveals her new wallpaper collection with Mitchell Black. IHFC G263
4-6 p.m. – Lexington Design Center Grand Opening Celebration. Cocktails and canapes with special guest Barclay Butera in Lexington’s new Design Center. 1300 National Highway, Thomasville (shuttles leave every 15 minutes from Lexington’s Design Studio across from IHFC on Commerce Ave.)
4-7 p.m. Third Night, A Progressive Gala taking place in showrooms throughout the Hamilton-Wrenn Design District, Market Square and Showplace.
5-7 p.m. Norwalk & Fashion Snoops: From Culture to Product. With Jaye Anna Mize, Fashion Snoops and designer Kim Salmela, Norwalk Furniture and special guests. Norwalk, IHFC M108
5 p.m. The Mentor & Mingle Experience. This unique speed-mentoring event with industry experts is followed by an evening of drinks, photos and relationship building. Presented by The eDesign Experience and the Black Interior Designers Network. Surya, SP 4100
5-7 p.m. Design Influencers Conference Mixer. Conference reunion with founder Adam Japko and more. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
7 p.m. ART Bowling Night. ART, the creative home furnishings network, hosts a night of bowling and networking at the High Point Bowling Center. Cost is $30 per person for bowling, food and drinks. 309 W. Fairfield Rd, High Point
TUESDAY, OCT. 16
9-10:15 a.m. Style Spotters Live. The 2018 Style Spotters offer expert insight into the leading looks and on-trend products from market, followed by the reveal of the 2019 team. After the program, join a Style Spotter for a tour of two of his or her favorite showrooms. Tours depart from the ballroom at 10:15 a.m. and will last approximately one hour. IHFC Ballroom, Green Wing 11th Floor.
9:30-10:30 a.m. 360 Degree Design Perspective – How Showroom, Retail & Residential Design Drive Innovation for One Another. Join Barbour Spangle Design’s Christi Barbour as she highlights how to distill the best of all worlds into a universe of design possibilities for your business. (0.1 CEU) SAMS T1014
10-11 a.m. Becoming an Influencer. Learn from the experts and those who have successfully found their voice during this roundtable discussion with Paloma Contreras, Donna Garlough and Adam Japko. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
11-11:30 a.m. Visually Communicating Your Brand. Dena Verdesca will be on hand to discuss how to make your marketing materials stand out in a crowd. SAMS Top Floor
11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Lunch Bunch & Book Signing with Paloma Contreras, Donna Garlough and Nora Murphy. Have lunch with authors and influencers Paloma Contreras, Donna Garlough and Nora Murphy and pick up a copy of each lady’s latest book and have it autographed. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the Transportation Terminal
2-3 p.m. What Now? Maximizing Your Market Momentum. Join strategist Ellen Geffen, designer Lisa Mende and retailer Sarah Paxton for a roundtable discussion, complete with advice on market follow-up and contact organization as well as other insider tips from these market veterans. The Point, Commerce Ave. next to the transportation Terminal
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17
8 a.m.-1 p.m. WithIt Student Mentoring Day. WithIt mentoring day is offered to students in home and furnishings industry-specific majors. The agenda will include a speaker, industry roundtables, lunch and showroom tours with members. Learn more and register at withit.org. Various locations
