EVENTS & SEMINARS

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Many interior designers know they need PR—but misconceptions about how it actually works often hold firms back from using it strategically. In this seminar, we’ll break down what an impactful PR program really looks like, from meaningful press ...

IHFC Green Lobby - Trend Display

Join Jaye Anna Mize, VP of Advisory & Partnerships at Future Snoops, for an in-depth walkthrough of what's shaping the next wave of design. This tour will cover emerging trends across furniture, lighting and decor, helping inform your ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Join therapist-turned interior designer Anita Yokota as she explores how biophilic design shapes the way we feel at home. Drawing from biophilic design, neuroscience, and her Home Therapy methodology, Yokota will share how these principles ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Sustainable Furnishings Council will lead a conversation on how material choices in furnishings and interiors directly influence both human and environmental health. We’ll explore practical strategies for reducing toxins and selecting more ...

SALON at The Suites

Unwind and connect at SALON & SIP, an elevated networking experience set within The SALON at High Point Market. Enjoy curated cocktails, light bites, and meaningful conversation with designers, buyers, and industry leaders—all while exploring the ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Your early clients help launch your practice—but sustainable growth depends on how effectively you show up online. Learn how interior designers can use digital channels to strengthen their brand, nurture existing relationships, and attract new ...

Designers Lounge, IHFC - 7th Floor

Be among the first designers to specify this amazing window treatment innovation and gain market insights with an introduction into the magical world of heliotropic window treatments. Just as a sunflower follows the sun throughout the ...

Suites at Market Square

Join Rasheeda Gray, founder of Gray Space Interiors, for a curated walk through the Suites at Market Square as she shares the standout products and vendors catching her eye this season. Known for balancing creativity with strategy, Rasheeda will ...

Designers Lounge, IHFC - 7th Floor

Effortless technology is the way to create a truly luxurious experience for your clients while supporting your specific aesthetic vision. There are new home technology tools that enhance how your clients feel about their home, and in ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Starting and managing an interior design business requires more than creativity—it demands strategic planning, business acumen, and clear direction. In the daily flurry of project deadlines and client calls, it's easy to overlook the essential ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Phones, tablets, movies, music, and more have converted to digital experiences we can control with a touch or a swipe, but lighting at home lags behind. What is holding us back from embracing digital lighting technologies that promise easier ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Great design doesn’t end at installation—capturing it through photography requires a different kind of expertise.

Join Traditional Home Style & Design Editor Krissa Rossbund for a candid panel on building the right styling team and ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Domestic hardwood sits at the intersection of beauty, performance, and sustainability. In this High Point Market panel, industry leaders will discuss how hardwood supports structural integrity, design flexibility, and a compelling environmental ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Join Brennah Hutchison, Hardwood Industry Liaison & Content Director, Real American Hardwood® and Tom Inman, President of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc., for a guided visit to Century, Gat Creek, and Simply Amish to explore how ...

Designers Lounge, IHFC - 7th Floor

Outdoor spaces deserve the same level of care, creativity and intention as the interiors they connect to. Effortless, elegant outdoor entertaining takes careful planning and involves multiple trades. Smart designers need to keep up with ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

In a crowded creative landscape, clarity is your competitive edge. This panel explores how designers can identify what truly sets them apart by aligning personal taste, strengths, and market demand then refine that focus into a distinct, ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

AI is not replacing designers, but it is changing how designers work. The real risk is not the technology itself; it is standing still while others move faster and smarter.
This panel explores how AI is reshaping daily workflows, client ...

Designers Lounge, IHFC - 7th Floor

Discover how to increase your scope and reputation in the luxury residential market with a conversation about the latest in lighting design trends for indoor and outdoor spaces. The many layers of modern lighting include color tuning ...

Suites Seminar Room, T-1022

Discover the insider strategies that top lighting professionals use to turn showroom visits into unforgettable client experiences. In this panel discussion, ALA experts reveal the “showroom secrets” that help designers choose the right ...