High Point Market Authority Opens Fall Registration, Announces NKBA Keynote

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has opened online registration for the fall edition of its biannual furnishings show, with the deadline on Oct. 14. After that date, attendees must register on‑site. The opening‑day keynote will be held on Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. in the High Point Theatre. Titled “Evolution of the Home: The Consumer Shifts Reshaping Design and What It Means for Your Business,” the session draws on findings from the 2026 Whole‑Home Design Study jointly conducted by HPMA and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). Bill Darcy, NKBA Global President and CEO, and Tammy Covington, HPMA President and CEO, will present the research, which surveyed NKBA members, Kitchen & Bath Industry Show attendees, and other design professionals. The event is part of HPMA’s ongoing partnership with NKBA and includes travel assistance for Canadian guests.