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HPMA Announces Spring Market Educational Program Line-Up
March 31,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its Spring Market lineup for educational programming and networking events at The Point on Commerce Ave., starting April 25 - 28.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
2 – 3:00 PM Digitizing the Interior Design Industry Learn how the Imagine Home platform streamlines projects and creates new opportunities at the intersection of design and commerce. Guest Speakers: Patti Carpenter, Staci Lantz, Jeremy Kamiya
Sponsored by Imagine Home
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
10 – 11:00 AM Profit thru Partnership: Make Builders & Architects Your #1 Referral Source Learn strategies, systems, and relationship-first approaches to generate predictable revenue and elevate your authority. Guest Speakers: Melissa Galt, Daly Gentry
Sponsored by Melissa Galt, Inc.
2 – 3:00 PM AI and the Ultimate Luxury: Discernment Learn how to integrate AI thoughtfully to enhance creativity while protecting authorship and creative identity.
Guest Speakers: Jeanne Chung, Christopher Grubb, Pamela McNally
Sponsored by Houzz
MONDAY, APRIL 27
10 – 11:00 AM Ditch the Templates: The Back of Your House Needs a Winning Team Learn how to build brand identity, online presence, partnerships, and community with the Vacation Rental Designers Collective (VRDC) team.
Guest Speakers: Ericka Saurit, Jen Smiga, Jane Dagmi, Jim Knutt, Jessica Duce
Sponsored by JDuce Design
2 – 3:00 PM Style Spotters Trend Panel Discuss the trends, styles, materials, and colors shaping home furnishings at Spring Market with the 2026 Style Spotters. Moderated by Gary Inman. Guest Speakers: Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton, Isabel Ladd, Gary Inman
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
10 – 11:00 AM The Future of Fabric: Home Textile Trends for Fall/Winter 26/27 Learn about the insights guiding product development and creative decisions across the home textile industry. Guest Speakers: Carrie Dillon, Jaye Mize
Conveniently located one block west of the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Avenue, The Point is open to registered Market guests Friday–Tuesday, 8am to 8pm; and Wednesday, 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. Market Advisors are 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 Friday through Tuesday from 11am–2pm.
Interior design is by Jessica Duce of JDuce Design. Furnishings in The Point are sourced from High Point Market exhibitors and partners, including Adesso, Benjamin Moore, Brown Jordan, Crystorama, LH Home, Made Goods, Revolution Fabrics, Splashworks, and Zuo Modern.
Mattress Firm, the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer, announced today that its exclusive Sleepy's By Sealy Skye Hybrid Mattress and the Sealy Posturepedic® Ashurst II Mattress have been named winners in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Bedding Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com/bedding2026.