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EVENTS & SEMINARS

ANDMORE at High Point Market offers daily educational opportunities, giving you firsthand perspective from industry leaders and veterans. Learn valuable business tools, explore trend forecasts and network with others in the home furnishings industry. View our schedule to plan your Market itinerary.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 24, 2025

October 25, 2025

Optimizing Opportunities in the 2025 ASID Economic Outlook 

Seminar

October 25

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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Optimizing Opportunities in the 2025 ASID Economic Outlook 

Speakers: S. Dawn Haynie, Ph.D., Gail Doby, ASID, Erin Weir

The demand for interior design services is closely tied to the overall health of the U.S. economy and economic conditions. When the economy is strong, businesses generally thrive; but what happens when there’s ...

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Get Seen, Get Clients: TV Features That Build Your Design Business

Panel

October 25

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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Get Seen, Get Clients: TV Features That Build Your Design Business

Speakers: Mikel Welsh, Rasheeda Gray, Tamara Day | Moderated by: Danny Seo

Television exposure can be a game-changer for interior designers. But how do you land that dream feature, and what ...

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IWBI- ASID and IWBI Present a Preview of the Healthy Homes Professional Certificate

Seminar

October 25

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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

IWBI- ASID and IWBI Present a Preview of the Healthy Homes Professional Certificate

Speakers: Robin Anderson, Matthew De Geeter

Join us for a ...

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Exclusive First Access: Tamara Day & Mikel Welch Book Signing

Party & Social

October 25

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Exclusive First Access: Tamara Day & Mikel Welch Book Signing

Speakers: Tamara Day, Mikel Welsh

Be one of the very first to own the just-released books by acclaimed interior designers and TV hosts Tamara Day (Laid-Back Luxe: How to Create Aspirational and Attainable Living Spaces) and Mikel Welch (The Forever Home), launching ...

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Equations of Design Success

Panel

October 25

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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Equations of Design Success

Speakers: Krissa Rossbund - Traditional Home Senior Style and Design Editor, Dalia Soles - Project Manager and Procurement Specialist, & Brooke Stoll - Strategic Business Consultant.

Numbers don’t bear the same level of allure as a ...

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Designer Therapy with Dalia Soles

Design

October 25

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Designer Therapy with Dalia Soles

Speaker: Dalia Soles, founder of Design Assisted and creator of Designer Therapy

Calling all principal designers: this is your unofficial therapy session for the business side of design! Join Dalia Soles, founder of project management firm Design Assisted, for an ...

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Spot the Signals: Exploring trends with Future Snoops Tour

Tours

October 25

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Spot the Signals: Exploring trends with Future Snoops Tour

What does a curved armrest, a raw edge, or a matte glaze tell us about where design is heading? Join Jaye Anna Mize, VP of Advisory & Partnerships at Future Snoops, for an insider walkthrough of IHFC that reveals the deeper currents shaping the next wave of product. This tour is about more ...

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October 26, 2025

IWBI - WELL Faculty Healthy Homes Professional Certificate Training

Seminar

October 26

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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

IWBI - WELL Faculty Healthy Homes Professional Certificate Training

Speaker: Robin Anderson

Learn how to deliver engaging instruction and learning activities for the new Healthy Homes Professional Certificate Workshop. This workshop will introduce participants to key concepts around health in the built environment, explores why ...

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AI & 3D in Design: Separating Hype from Reality

Seminar

October 26

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

AI & 3D in Design: Separating Hype from Reality

Speakers: Marco Messner, Jenna Gaidusek, Marie Cloud

Explore how cutting-edge technologies like AI and 3D visualization are reshaping the interior design industry. This session breaks down what’s truly possible today, what’s coming soon, and what’s just noise. Learn ...

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Designer's Today 2025 Sip & Flip

Party & Social

October 26

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Designer's Today 2025 Sip & Flip

Speaker: Designer's Today

Join us for a fun ending to market Sunday as a panel of leading designers AND our audience weighs in on what’s hot and what’s not! Close out Market Sunday with flair at the inaugural Designers Today Sip & Flip! This unique event will ...

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Designed to Sell

Design

October 26

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Designed to Sell

Speaker: Hosted by Product Lab co-founders Ashley Acker + Hannah Levine

What are the key ingredients behind a product that captures press attention and actually sells? Enter PRoduct Lab founders: design publicist Ashley Acker and product strategist Hannah Levine. In ...

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Smartphone Tips for Better Market Photos Tour

Tours

October 26

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Smartphone Tips for Better Market Photos Tour

Want to take better photos at Market using just your smartphone? On this tour, you’ll learn simple techniques for capturing great shots of furniture, lighting, and accessories—no fancy gear needed. Whether you're a designer, retailer, or marketer, you'll walk away with practical tips to help ...

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Inside Hospitality: A Curated Tour of Commercial-Grade & Customizable Design Tour

Tours

October 26

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Inside Hospitality: A Curated Tour of Commercial-Grade & Customizable Design Tour

Join David Cohen for an exclusive guided tour through some of High Point Market’s top hospitality showrooms, highlighting commercial-grade, hospitality-focused products. We’ll spotlight vendors with deep experience in hotel furnishings, showcasing collections designed for durability, scale, and ...

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October 27, 2025

Is It Time to Invest in PR? How to Recognize Your Moment

Seminar

October 27

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Is It Time to Invest in PR? How to Recognize Your Moment

Speakers: Wendy Glaister & Serena Martin

Wondering if your brand is ready for the spotlight? Join Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors and Serena Martin of 24/7 Creative Agency for a fireside chat on how and when to elevate your business through ...

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Understanding the Business Side of Branding: How a Strong Identity Contributes to Your Bottom Line

Design

October 27

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Understanding the Business Side of Branding: How a Strong Identity Contributes to Your Bottom Line

Speakers: Anita Yokota, Isabel Ladd, Hannah Levine, Adriana Hoyos, Sarah Lyon

Standing out in the competitive interior design landscape requires more than exceptional spaces. It demands a strong brand identity and narrative that sets you apart. Join Anita Yokota, ...

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Tour + Instructional Seminar: Smartphone Tips for Better Market Photos

Seminar

October 27

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tour + Instructional Seminar: Smartphone Tips for Better Market Photos

Speakers: Linda Holt

Want to take better photos at Market using just your smartphone? In this session, you’ll learn simple techniques for capturing great shots of furniture, lighting, and accessories—no fancy gear needed. Whether you're a designer, retailer, or ...

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Build a Foundation to Thrive: ASID Business Basics Checklist  

October 27

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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Build a Foundation to Thrive: ASID Business Basics Checklist  

Speakers: Natalie Biles, Mesha Williams, Matthew De Geeter

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, ...

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Built to Collaborate: Bridging the Gap Between Builders and Interior Designers

Design

October 27

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Built to Collaborate: Bridging the Gap Between Builders and Interior Designers

Speaker: Rachel Brown, founder and principal of RB Interiors

In this discussion led by award-winning home builder and interior designer Rachel Brown of RB Interiors, learn what truly makes collaboration work and the key details designers often overlook. Drawing from ...

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October 28, 2025

Vision to Value: Turning Creativity into Scalable Growth

Panel

October 28

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Vision to Value: Turning Creativity into Scalable Growth

Speakers: Anastasia Casey, Renee Bush, Brooke Stoll

Designers are visionaries, but scaling a business takes more than creativity—it requires strategy, systems, and structure. In this candid, solutions-driven conversation, you’ll hear from the collaborators behind a ...

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Creative Tactics for Attracting & Signing New Business in an Ever-Competitive Landscape

Panel

October 28

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Creative Tactics for Attracting & Signing New Business in an Ever-Competitive Landscape

Speakers: Jamie Young, Autumn Pochiro, Emily Ruff, Rosa Santiago Zimmerman | Moderator: Nicole Kasak

Join a dynamic panel of design leaders for a candid conversation on attracting, engaging, and winning new clients in today’s competitive marketplace. ...

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The Final Layer: Mastering Staging & Styling for Seamless Client Reveals

Seminar

October 28

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The Final Layer: Mastering Staging & Styling for Seamless Client Reveals

Speaker: Lina Galvão

Join Lina Galvão of Curated Nest for a deep dive into one of the most transformative—but often overlooked—aspects of interior design: styling and staging. From pre-planning and budgeting to sourcing, inventory management, and styling day ...

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Profit by Design: The Systems Behind a Thriving Design Studio

Design

October 28

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Profit by Design: The Systems Behind a Thriving Design Studio

Speaker: Brooke Stoll, Strategic Business Consultant

Growing a profitable design studio involves more than creativity, it requires systems and strategy. In this session, Strategic Business Consultant Brooke Stoll will share the core structures that support ...

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DAILY AMENITIES

Coffee Bar in the IHFC Designer Lounge

Coffee Bar in the IHFC Designer Lounge

Saturday – Tuesday

8 a.m. – 3 p.m

Boost your day with a cup of caffeine from our self-serve coffee bar featuring locally roasted coffee and flavored syrups.

Morning Mimosas in INTERHALL

Morning Mimosas in INTERHALL

Saturday – Tuesday

9 – 11 a.m

Start your morning on a bright note with a refreshing mimosa in lively INTERHALL. 

Afternoon Cocktails in INTERHALL

Afternoon Cocktails in INTERHALL

Saturday – Tuesday

3 – 5 p.m

Enjoy complimentary seasonal cocktails while exploring INTERHALL’s unique products. 

Daily Lunch in the IHFC Designer Lounge

Daily Lunch in the IHFC Designer Lounge

Saturday – Tuesday

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m

Enjoy lunch and take a break in the NEW IHFC Designer Lounge and refresh before an afternoon of exploring. Seating, Wi-Fi and charging stations are available.

Sips and Treats at the Suites

Sips and Treats at the Suites

Saturday – Tuesday

3-5 p.m

Enjoy small bites and light refreshments while sourcing the Suites.

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