HIGH POINT, N.C. – September 17, 2024 – ANDMORESM will help High Point Market attendees discover, connect and thrive this Fall with a dynamic lineup of 19 CEU-eligible seminars and panels, October 26-30, 2024, on the top floor of Suites at Market Square.
"ANDMORE’s goal is to offer more than just a platform for industry professionals to connect; we aim to keep retailers and designers current by providing them with the latest insights and updates in the industry,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “These CEU-eligible seminars are designed to ensure that our attendees are not only informed but empowered to thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.”
Buyers Stay Ahead of the Curve with Trend- and Design-Forward Programming
With an eye on innovation and aesthetics, ANDMORE presents a series of seven design-forward seminars tailored specifically for buyers, offering a curated opportunity to stay at the forefront industry trends.
In Photography: Making Your Greatest Asset Impactful, Traditional Home Style and Design editor Krissa Rossbund leads a panel on the hallmarks of successful photography on Saturday, October 26, at 10 a.m. Sherwin-Williams presents the Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2025 – CAPSULES color journey to explore the macrotrends influencing future color directions on Saturday at 1 p.m. Implementing Science in Design follows Mike Peterson, Eryn Oruncak and Kristin Bartone as they introduce the study of neuroaesthetics, biophilic design and fractal beauty on Saturday at 2 p.m. Robert and Cortney Novogratz present A Journey of Design, Family and Innovation to delve into a behind-the-scenes look at their path to design success on Sunday, October 27, at 1 p.m.
Jaye Anna Mize of Fashion Snoops leads A Forward Look into the Spring 2025 Trend Landscape with a sneak peek into Spring/Summer 2025 home furnishings trends, factoring in consumer insights, design direction and market alignment on Sunday at 4 p.m. Sherwin-Williams Paint 101 provides the fundamentals of different paint systems and the latest technologies on Monday, October 28, at 11 a.m. Patti Carpenter discusses the lifestyle shifts and transformations that have endured in design, color and surface in Informed, Inspired and Invigorated: A Trend Talk for 2025 and Beyond on Monday at 2:30 p.m.
New this October, ANDMORE is a presenting partner for Science in Design Academy’s inaugural Future of Design Expo, focusing on neurodiversity and design concepts to transform interior spaces for diverse needs. Presenting five seminars on Friday, October 25, Future of Design Expo highlights topics such as designing for autism, designing for the mind and understanding various personality traits. Learn more about the Future of Design Expo at Eventbrite.com/Future-of-Design-Expo.
Expert-Led Business Strategy Sessions Help Drive Success
Fall 2024 Market offers seven business-oriented seminars to position buyers for success in 2025 and beyond.
In Why Hire a Design Coach and Who to Trust, Laurie Laizure, Nile Johnson, Cheryl Kees Clendenon, and Cheminne Taylor-Smith discover the transformative benefits of hiring a design coach to elevate business and success on Saturday, October 26, at 11:30 a.m. Business of Design 20/20 Vision | Be the Expert. Be Powerful. celebrates 20 years of Business of Design with 20 musts for a better business on Saturday at 3 p.m. Susan El-Naggar, Cynthia Bolton-Smith and Katherine Wozniak lead Unveiling Luxury Design: The Art of Branding to discuss invaluable insights and strategy on crafting a distinctive brand identity on Sunday, October 27, at 9:30 a.m.
In Creating Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Design Business and Brand, Lorna Gross shares her journey of expanding her lifestyle brand on Sunday at 11 a.m. The Art of Negotiation – From Contracts to Closing Sales informs buyers on how to master the art of negotiation, from securing contracts to closing sales and everything in between on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Discover how to successfully scale business through staffing in Finding Talent – Recruiting and Retaining for Growth on Monday, October 28, at 9:30 a.m. Exploring the Economic Outlook and its Impact on Interior Design dives into the latest economic conditions impacting the interior design industry, profession and practice on Monday at 1 p.m.
All ANDMORE-hosted sessions are eligible for .1 CEU credit. Registration for all events is free and available at ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/Events.
High Point Market is the largest and longest running furnishings industry trade show in the world, featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point for the home. The twice-yearly Markets attract tens of thousands of domestic and international retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry. ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, owns 17 buildings spanning 7 million square feet in the heart of the market district, housing both permanent showrooms and the market’s only temporary exhibit space. ANDMORE also presents a wide variety of educational, trend and networking opportunities featuring industry leaders and tastemakers. Fall 2024 Market is scheduled for October 26-30, 2024. For more information about events and exhibitors presented by ANDMORE at High Point Market, visit ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com.
About ANDMORESM: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com.
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