HPMA Announces Line-Up for Programming for The Point at Market

September 8, 2025  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

A popular destination for Market guests, The Point provides free educational and networking opportunities for registered High Point Market attendees. Events include:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 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, OCTOBER 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, OCTOBER 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, OCTOBER 28

Ode to Joy: Trends Shaping Spring/Summer 2026 Carrie Dillon (International Textile Alliance), Jaye Anna Mize (Future Snoops)

The Point also serves as the departure location for the popular Hot Spot Tours, Saturday through Monday at 9:30am and 1pm. RSVP links and descriptions for each HPMA-organized tour will soon be available at highpointmarket.org/hot-spot-tours.

Conveniently located one block west of the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Avenue, The Point is open to registered Market guests Friday–Monday, 8am to 8pm; and Tuesday, 8am to noon. Panel discussions are scheduled daily at 10am and 2pm.

In addition to programming, The Point offers a lounge, eatery, and a guest services center with Market Advisors available to assist with navigation around the 13-city block showroom area and more. Food vendor The Blooming Board offers fresh salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie daily from 11am–2pm.

Event sponsors at The Point 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 is by DuVӓl Reynolds, principal of DuVӓl Designs. Furnishings are sourced from 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.