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Century Furniture Continues Tradition of Design Education at HPMKT
October 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
“These conversations are the perfect way to bring people together during Market,” says Comer Wear, VP of Marketing. “We continue to believe that education and connection are the underpinnings for our industry to remain vibrant and relevant, and we want to give our partners every opportunity to learn and connect with each other. We hope Market attendees will use these events as an opportunity to engage, exchange ideas and leave inspired.”
Held over 3 days in the Century showroom, this season’s programming brings together leading voices in design, product development and technology for conversations exploring the inspiration behind Century’s newest collections, the evolving role of materials and lighting, and emerging ideas shaping the future of the industry.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, October 17 – 5:00–6:00 PM
The Inspiration Behind Anthelion
Join acclaimed interior designer Windsor Smith and Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief of LUXE Interiors + Design, for a one-on-one conversation exploring the vision and creative process behind Anthelion, Smith’s newest collection for Century Furniture. Cocktails will follow from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Sunday, October 18 – 4:00 PM
Material, Form & Light: The Design of Century’s Lighting Collection
Join Justin Binnix, VP of Casegoods, Outdoor and Lighting for Century Furniture, and Diane LeCornu, Furniture & Lighting Designer and Founder of LeCornu Design Studio, for a closer look at the materials, forms and design thinking behind Century’s lighting collection.
Monday, October 19 – 8:30 AM
The New Customer Isn’t Always Human: Preparing for Muse & Agentic AI Shoppers
Join Leslie Carothers, Founder & Principal of Savour Partnership, and Alex Shuford, CEO of the Rock House Farm Family of Brands, for a conversation on how businesses can prepare for agentic AI as it moves beyond comparison shopping to completing purchases without human intervention.
Monday, October 19 – 4:00 PM
CEU: Selecting the Best Seat Cushion for Your Customer
1 CEU Credit Hour
Join John Jokinen, VP of Upholstery for Century Furniture, to learn how cushion construction and material choices affect the feel, comfort and quality of upholstered seating. The course will give designers a stronger understanding of the elements that differentiate cushion options and how to select the right construction for their clients.