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The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has announced its Spring Market lineup for educational programming and networking events at The Point on Commerce Ave., starting Saturday, April 25, through Tuesday, April 28 in High Point, North Carolina.
Saturday, April 25
2:00 – 3:00 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. This event, sponsored by Imagine Home, features guest speakers Patti Carpenter, Staci Lantz and Jeremy Kamiya.
Sunday, April 26
10:00 – 11:00 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. This event, sponsored by Melissa Galt, Inc., features guest speakers Melissa Galt and Daly Gentry.
2:00– 3:00 p.m. AI and the Ultimate Luxury: Discernment
Learn how to integrate AI thoughtfully to enhance creativity while protecting authorship and creative identity. This event, sponsored by Houzz, features guest speakers Jeanne Chung, Christopher Grubb and Pamela McNally.
Monday, April 27
10:00 – 11:00 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 (VRDC) team. This event, sponsored by JDuce Design, features guest speakers Ericka Saurit, Jen Smiga, Jane Dagmi, Jim Knutt and Jessica Duce.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Style Spotters Trend Panel
Discuss the trends, styles, materials, and colors shaping home furnishings at Spring Market with the 2026 Style Spotters. This event will be moderated by Gary Inman, and features guest speakers Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton and Isabel Ladd.
Tuesday, April 28
10:00 – 11:00 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 include Carrie Dillon and Jaye Mize.
Conveniently located one block west of the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Avenue, The Point is open to registered Market guests Friday–Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 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 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 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Register for the Spring Market today!
