The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has announced its full schedule of events for Fall Market at The Point, the trade fair's pop-up hub for education, networking, and guest services. Running from Friday, 24 October through Tuesday, 28 October 2025, the venue will host daily panels, tours, and lounge facilities for registered attendees.
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A highlight of the Market experience, The Point provides free access to industry discussions led by international design voices. This year's programme includes:
Saturday, 25 October
The Pretty Side of Performance: A Design Panel with Anna Elisabeth & Crypton featuring Reagan Ashby (Anna Elisabeth) and Grainne Coogan (Crypton).
The Power of Belief: Close the Gap in Your Growth Strategy with LuAnn Nigara, Andrea Liebross, Kate Greunke, and Whitney Vredenburgh.
Sunday, 26 October
Client Expectations Are Evolving — Are You? featuring Gifty Clark Walker, Yudi Kaufman, Laura Bischofberger, and Dr. Dawn Haynie.
Get the Yes and Strengthen Your Design Practice with Neuroaesthetics with Eryn Oruncak, Jennifer Farrell, and Ericka Saurit.
Monday, 27 October
Designing the Ultimate Backyard Sanctuary with Karen Larson, Katrina Ralston, Kerrie Kelly, Lauren Ashley Allan, and Susan Fernandez.
Imagine Home: Digitising Interior Design with Staci Lantz, Patti Carpenter, and Doug Diemoz.
Tuesday, 28 October
Ode to Joy: Trends Shaping Spring/Summer 2026 presented by Carrie Dillon and Jaye Anna Mize.
The Point will also serve as the departure hub for the popular Hot Spot Tours, running Saturday through Monday at 9:30am and 1pm, guiding guests through the latest showroom highlights.
Conveniently located one block from the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Avenue, The Point opens Friday to Monday from 8am–8pm and Tuesday from 8am–12pm. Panel discussions are scheduled daily at 10am and 2pm. Visitors can also enjoy The Blooming Board eatery, serving fresh salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie daily from 11am–2pm.
This season's interior design at The Point is by DuVӓl Reynolds of DuVӓl Designs, with furnishings from High Point exhibitors 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.
Sponsors include Anna Elisabeth Greenhouse, Andrea Liebross Coaching, ASID, Crypton, Elan Design, Feeney, Imagine Home, Joybird, Kravet, Phillips Collection, Saurit Creative, Soake Pools, and Visual Comfort.
For more information, visit www.highpointmarket.org or follow the conversation via #HPMKT.
