HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority has announced the programming lineup for The Point, its pop-up event space on Commerce Avenue.
The schedule includes:
April 25, 2-3 p.m.
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
April 26, 10-11 a.m.
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.
April 26, 2-3 p.m.
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
April 27, 10-11 a.m.
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 team.
Guest Speakers: Ericka Saurit, Jen Smiga, Jane Dagmi, Jim Knutt, Jessica Duce
Sponsored by JDuce Design
April 27, 2-3 p.m.
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
April 28, 10-11 a.m.
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
Located one block west of the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Avenue, The Point is open to registered market guests Friday-Tuesday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Wednesday, 8 a.m.-noon. Panel discussions are scheduled daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
In addition to programming, The Point offers a lounge, eatery and a guest services center. Market advisers 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 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
