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ASID at High Point Market Fall 2026

Description

Join ASID at High Point Market for exclusive informational sessions and CEUs designed to keep you ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of interior design. Focused on designer-manufacturer relations and business growth and enhancement, these sessions will equip you with valuable insights while earning CEU credits.

Everyone who attends one of the ASID sessions below will be entered into a raffle to win prizes from our participating sponsors. Plus, if you attend all three ASID sessions, we will enter your name into a drawing for one GATHER: Catalyst 2027 free registration!

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Date and Time

9:00 AM
10/17/2026 – 10/21/2026

Location

High Point Market

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Sunday, Oct. 18

Procurement as Profit: Strengthening Revenue Streams Through Procurement

10 a.m. | Uwharrie Outdoor Showroom, 417 S. Wrenn Street

A practical conversation about procurement as a strategic revenue stream, including how designers can build stronger procurement practices and create sustainable value for both their firms and clients. One lucky member will take home an Uwharrie Outdoor bespoke Children's Adirondack chair!

Moderator: Khoi Vo, President & CEO (ASID)
Panelist: Catherine French, Founder (Cat French Design), Holly Lightfoot, Director of Product Development & Design (Uwharrie Outdoor), Antonio DeLoatch, Founder and Principal Designer (Antonio DeLoatch Designs)

From Spec to Sale: Rethinking the Designer-Manufacturer Relationship

1 p.m. | Essentials for Living Showroom, 111 N. Wrenn Street

A conversation about how procurement and specification are evolving, the changing relationship between designers and manufacturers, and the opportunities and challenges shaping collaboration across the industry. Attend for a chance to win gift cards and receive a swag bag exclusively for members—limited quantities available!

Moderator: Khoi Vo, President & CEO (ASID)
Panelist: Rona Graf (Grace Blu Interiors), Anna Schweiss, Co-Owner & Vice President of Design (Essentials For Living), Doug Glassman, Principal Owner & Founder (Glassman Brands) 

 

Monday, Oct. 19

Beyond the Beautiful: Building a Profitable Design Practice

1 p.m. | (New) Kichler Showroom, 201 W. High Avenue

A practical conversation about the business side of running a successful design practice, including pricing, profitability, financial decision-making, and the operational systems that help firms thrive. Three attendees will have the opportunity to win up to $2,000 in Kichler product, at no charge, based on minimum advertised pricing.

Moderator: Shundra Harris, FASID, RID, NCIDQ
Panelist: Erin Reece, Anne Pappas-McIntosh (Anne Pappas Interiors)