HPMA April Market events at The Point

Programming at the point is scheduled from Friday, April 25 to Tuesday, April 29.

HIGH POINT – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has announced its Spring Market programming and events scheduled for pop-up venue The Point, open daily from Friday, Apr. 25 to Tuesday, Apr. 29.

The Point provides free educational and networking opportunities for registered High Point Market attendees.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Market 101 Live! Panel discussion on how to work Market like a pro, with Leslie Newby of WorkTheBrand PR and DESiGN iNKREDiBLE’s Don Ricardo Massenburg.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Speed Dating with Experts: Finding Your Ideal Business Pros for Success Panel discussion with Gail Doby, co-founder of Pearl Collective, Ken Lewis of Johnny Davis Digital Solutions, Ken Roberts of Interior Talent and Dawn Brinson, CEO of A New Day Creative Communications and Marketing.
Crafting Success: The Designer’s Guide to Decorative Lighting Discussion with Lisa McDennon of Lisa McDennon Design, Tamara Day, host of Magnolia Network’s Bargain Mansions, and Breegan Jane, host of HGTV’s Dream Home. Moderated by Rick Campos, host of the Design Biz Survival Guide podcast.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Get the YES and Strengthen Your Design Practice with Neuroaesthetics Science-backed insights on how to land clients with Eryn Oruncak of Elan Design, Jennifer Farrell of Jennifer Farrell Designs and Ericka Saurit of Saurit Creative.
Marketing Your Design Business in the Age of Algorithms Panel with Tina Ramchandani of Tina Ramchandani Creative, Rasheeda Gray of Gray Space Interiors, Ericka Saurit of Saurit Creative, Jennifer Smiga, CEO of Ultraviolet Agency, and Alyssa Zimerman of A to Z Design Consulting.

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Hands-on Workshop: Calculate Your Monthly Goals and Design Process Roadmap Finance strategy discussion to achieve sales goals, led by DuVäl Reynolds of DuVäl Design.
Emerging Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design Heather Shannon, SVP of marketing and communications for the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), explores trends in kitchen and bath design with leading experts.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

Textile Trends Unveiled: Fall/Winter 25/26 Discussion on the future of textiles with Jaye Mize, SVP of advisory and partnerships at Fashion Snoopers, and Carrie Dillon, managing director of the International Textile Alliance.

Additionally, Hot Spot Tours during Market will start at The Point from Saturday through Monday of Market, at 9:30 am and 1 pm each day.