VRD at High Point Market Spring 2025

Your VIP Pass to Market's Most Exclusive Events

You're invited to join an incredible lineup of intimate gatherings, expert panels, and showroom events—each one carefully curated with our brand partners. Think of it as your backstage pass to Market's most meaningful conversations.

No more wondering which events to attend. We've handpicked every session to maximize your Market experience, hosting each event either in our partners' stunning showrooms or featuring our trusted brand collaborators on every panel.

Ready to make the most of your Market week? Join us for five days of connection, inspiration, and insider access you won't find anywhere else.

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Friday, April 25

Quit Glossing Over Your Financials Friday, April 25 2pm - 3pm -----

Succeed with 2025 Trends: Insights from the ASID Outlook Report Friday, April 25 2pm - 3pm -----

From Interiors to Empire: Scaling your business beyond design Friday, April 25 3pm - 4pm -----

Unique Loom, Market Square, Floor 1, 190

Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)

Interior design is just the beginning…you’ve mastered interiors, now what’s next? Many designers are evolving their careers to become editors, educators, coaches, brand strategists, and product developers. If you’ve been sitting on a business idea (or two!) don’t miss this chance to hear from designers who’ve successfully pivoted, diversified, or expanded—without leaving their design roots behind. Whether you’re eager to explore new ventures or future-proof your career, this panel offers inspiration and a roadmap for your next big move. Bring your questions for the panelists and stick around after for Pivot & Pour—our networking happy hour. Kick off your spring HPMKT adventure with us at Unique Loom!

Speakers: Marisa Wilson, Kate Benewald, Jana Platina Phipps, Ericka Saurit

Pappy Hour with the Van Winkle Family & Meet Jessica and Peg of VRD Friday, April 25 3pm - 5pm

Hooker Furnishings International Buyer Showroom Ribbon Cutting Friday, April 25 4pm - 4:30pm -----

Streamlining Success: Optimizing Operations for Interior Design Firms Friday, April 25 4pm - 5pm -----

Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)

Efficient operations are the backbone of a thriving interior design business, from project management to financial oversight. This panel will explore best practices for improving workflow efficiency, leveraging technology, and implementing scalable processes that support growth. Join us as industry experts share insights on how to balance creativity with operational excellence to build a more profitable and sustainable design firm.

Speakers: Julia Nikishina, Rebekah Zaveloff, Daniel Paul

RSVP Required

Happy Hour @ The Forge Friday, April 25 4:30pm - 6pm -----

Hubbardton Forge, IHFC, Commerce, Floor 1, IH211

Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)

Join us for Happy Hour Friday through Monday evening for libations and delicious bites. Gather with friends from the design community and share your day's best finds and adventures. Meet the team from Hubbardton Forge and see all of the latest in luxury lighting. Have a custom lighting challenge? Talk with us! We're here to help.

7 Steps to Fill Your Profit Pipeline Saturday, April 26 10am - 11am -----

Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)

Would you like to escape the worry about where the next project is coming from? Are you ready to work exclusively with ideal clients? Don’t miss this proven process by design business strategist Melissa Galt that will transform your practice from a revenue rollercoaster to steady growth and predictable profits. Come and learn marketing strategies, fee formulas and contract clauses.

Speakers: Melissa Galt

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Saturday, April 26

Grit & Grace: Building a lifestyle brand with resilience & soul Saturday, April 26 10am - 11am -----

Designing Well Showroom tour @Eastern Accents: by ASID Saturday, April 26 11am - 12pm -----

Designing Well Showroom tour @Hooker Furnishings by ASID Saturday, April 26 12:30pm - 1:30pm -----

How Interior Design Duos Work Together Saturday, April 26 1pm - 2pm -----

Interiors in Focus: Smartphone Tips and Styling Secrets Saturday, April 26 2pm - 3pm -----

How to Legally Fortify your Interior Design Business Saturday, April 26 3pm - 4pm -----

Heritage & Harmony: The Voice of Home Saturday, April 26 3pm - 4pm -----

Pappy Hour with the Van Winkle Family Saturday, April 26 3pm - 5pm -----

The Creative Comeback Saturday, April 26 4pm - 5pm -----

HiEnd Accents: Beyond the Headboard - Leveraging Top-of-Bed for Bottom Line Growth Saturday, April 26 4pm - 5pm -----

Cocktails & Book Signing with Corey Damen Jenkins Saturday, April 26 4pm - 5pm -----

Braxton Culler 50th Anniversary Party Saturday, April 26 4pm - 7pm -----

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Sunday, April 27

Casting Your A-Team: How to Hire, Inspire, and Let Go (Without Losing Your Mind) Sunday, April 27 10am - 11am -----

Marketing Strategies for Interior Designers: Building a Standout Brand in 2025 Sunday, April 27 10am - 11am -----

Create, Elevate, Dominate! Sunday, April 27 11am - 12pm -----

From Corporate to Creative: The Power of Business Acumen in Interior Design Sunday, April 27 11am - 12pm -----

Natalie Papier "Start With The Art" Book Signing Sunday, April 27 11am - 1pm -----

Meet Lorna & Get a Signed Copy of her book! Sunday, April 27 12pm - 1pm -----

The Art of Reinvention, Keeping Pace with the Changing World of Interior Design Sunday, April 27 1pm - 2pm -----

Marketing your Design Business in the Age of Algorithms Sunday, April 27 2pm - 3pm -----

How to Start Your Short-Term Rental Design Business Sunday, April 27 2pm - 3pm -----

Roar Forward…Meet Your Future Sunday, April 27 2pm - 3pm -----

Cocktails & Keeler Sunday, April 27 3pm - 5pm -----

Naturally Fabulous Sunday, April 27 3pm - 6pm -----

Gilded Hour Social Sunday, April 2 3:30pm - 6:30pm -----

Protect Your Profits: 10 Essentials for Your Design Contract Sunday, April 27 4pm - 5pm -----

Meet & Mingle: Breegan Jane Book Signing! Sunday, April 27 5pm - 6pm -----

Lessons Learned & Profits Earned: Design Pros Share Their Design Business Journey & Their Path to Profitability Monday, April 28 10am - 11am -----

Color Capsule of the Year: Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Innovation Monday, April 28 12pm - 1pm -----

Ditch the 60-30-10 rule: A Better way to Decorate with Color Monday, April 28 2pm - 3pm -----

Beyond the Basics: Vacation Rentals, Residential, and Staging Design Monday, April 28 2pm - 3pm -----