2025 Annual Meeting
Experience the Heart of Design at ASID Carolinas Fall Conference: Hosted at Hickory Furniture Mart
ASID Carolinas is proud to host this year’s Fall Conference at Hickory Furniture Mart, a landmark destination in the world of interiors with over 60 years of experience supporting inspired design. This dynamic venue brings together a wide range of independent furniture retailers, custom-order showrooms, direct-from-factory outlets, and exclusive manufacturers’ galleries—all in one location.
Design professionals from around the world are drawn to the Mart’s signature North Carolina pricing, but it’s the quality, craftsmanship, and innovation of locally based and globally recognized manufacturers that truly set it apart.
During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the Mart’s unparalleled selection and connect with seasoned industry experts ready to share insights on custom upholstery, finish selections, and the latest in interior trends. With its unique blend of variety, value, and design excellence, Hickory Furniture Mart offers the perfect setting for learning, networking, and inspiration.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this premier design destination.
Join us this September 19 – 20, 2025, and experience it for yourself.
Schedule at-a-glance
Friday September 19th
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Century Factory Tour
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Vanguard Factory Tour
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Guided Tour of Hickory Furniture Mart
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Valdese Weavers: The Ins and Outs Of Performance Fabrics
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Southern Heritage is the showroom hosting us for a cocktail hour
Saturday, September 20th
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Conference Check-In / Light Breakfast
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Opening Keynote
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM - Mineral Quartz: The Future of Sustainable Surfaces
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM - The Legacy and History of Furniture
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM - Affordable Wood-Based Solutions for Residential & Commercial Projects
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - AI: From Bias to Balanced Creativity in Healthy Interior & Architectural Design
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Acetylated Wood: A Natural and Durable Choice for Siding, Decking, and More.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Define Biophilic Design
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch + Networking
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM - The Possibilities of Acoustics
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM - A Cost Comparison of TFL & Laminate Versus Alternate Materials
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM - Furniture Industry Experts Panel
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Free Explore / Showroom Visits
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cocktail Hour Pre-Awards celebration
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Excellence in Design Awards Celebration
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express Hickory-Hickory Mart by IHG2250 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 328-2081
