We’re incredibly excited to share some big news with our global Designhounds community.
This Spring, High Point Market Authority and M2 Connect, through our Designhounds platform, are officially launching the High Point Market International Buyers Tour — a new program designed to welcome and support international designers, buyers, and home furnishings professionals at High Point Market.
High Point Market has long been one of the most important business destinations in the global home furnishings industry. With this new initiative, we’re focused on making the experience more accessible, more navigable, and more meaningful for international attendees — whether it’s their first Market or their fifth.
What the International Buyers Tour Is All About
The International Buyers Tour is a curated, relationship-driven Market experience created specifically for vetted international interior designers, retailers, specifiers, and industry leaders. The program blends:
Guided showroom tours
Market orientation and education
Trend and product insights
Thoughtful introductions to U.S. manufacturers and brands
Opportunities for real, long-term business connection
Our goal is simple: remove barriers, provide context, and help international buyers make the most of their time at Market — while helping exhibitors connect with truly qualified global partners.
“High Point Market has long been the epicenter of the global home furnishings industry,” said Veronika Miller, CEO of M2 Connect and Founder of Designhounds. “This collaboration allows us to thoughtfully support international buyers by offering education, guidance, and direct pathways to relationships that benefit both buyers and exhibitors.”
What We’re Building Together
Through this collaboration, the M2 Connect and Designhounds teams will work closely with High Point Market Authority to:
Curate tailored tour experiences for international buyers and trade associations during Spring and Fall 2026 Markets
Provide market education and orientation for both first-time and returning international attendees
Facilitate meaningful introductions between buyers, exhibitors, and industry partners
Amplify global awareness of High Point Market through Designhounds’ international network and media reach
This program builds on years of international trade engagement work and the incredible global Designhounds community we’ve grown together.
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to deepening relationships with international buyers,” said Tammy Covington, President and CEO of the High Point Market Authority. “By working with M2 Connect, we are strengthening the bridge between global buyers and the brands that exhibit at Market.”
Spring 2026 Dates
High Point Market International Buyers Tour April 24–28, 2026
If you’re an international design firm, home furnishings retailer, or design media interested in learning more, reach out to sarah@m2-connect.com.
We can’t wait to welcome even more of our global design community to High Point — and to keep building meaningful connections across borders.
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