HPMA DAA Announces Interactive Panel Discussion for Spring High Point Market

The High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) has opened pre-registration for its second annual Insider Access Experience at Spring Market, held at The Commons at Congdon Yards on Monday, April 28.

Moderated by Benjamin Johnston, founder of Benjamin Johnston Design and vice-chair of DAA, the interactive panel will let buyers hear from seasoned design experts Arianne Bellizaire, Michel Smith Boyd, and Victoria Sanchez who will share personal insights on supercharging business growth.

Topics will include key lessons learned in their respective business journeys, critical turning points, and ways to pivot for tangible growth. Following the moderator-led discussion, the speakers will field questions directly from guests in a roundtable format.

Eligible participants must be registered attendees with a Spring 2025 High Point Market buyer pass. Guests must additionally RSVP online for the Insider Access event as space is limited.

“The Insider Access event will reveal business insights by tapping into the wealth of experience and acumen found amongst the principals who regularly attend High Point Market,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA president & CEO. “Thanks to this panel of interior designer gurus at the top of their field, this special educational opportunity is for buyers ready to learn how to take their business to the next level.”

The DAA is an HPMA initiative that aims to expand representation and equitable opportunities within the home furnishings industry and its leadership. Additional information about DAA may be found here