Each month, our Members tune in to learn from fellow Members, friends, and industry experts on topics that run the gamut from succession planning to strategic hiring to DEI education, showhouse participation, and publishing. As we continue to build programming that reflects what’s on our Members’ minds, we’re thrilled to announce topics for our Expert Access sessions this fall and winter. You’ll notice that each session now fits into a category — these are themes we will be revisiting annually from different angles as the industry evolves. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details, dates, and session information to come.
September 14, 2023; 12 PM EST
Design Weeks & Trade Fairs: How to Get the Most Out of Shopping a Trade Fair
Ahead of the fall trade fair season, join fair organizers and seasoned designer shoppers for advice on making the most of a fair: when to go, how to shop, whether to bring clients, and how to manage details like shipping, warehousing, and bulk orders.
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November 9, 2023; 12 PM EST
Staffing & Management: Hiring for Succession
Join established firm leaders for a deep dive into structuring an org chart that sets your company up for success. We’ll explore how strategic hiring, promotion, and partnership opportunities an ensure the longevity of a firm and secure it as an industry leader.
December 13, 2023; 12 PM EST
Marketing & Publicity: Company Branding 101
Your brand is your business. Join a team of branding professionals as they discuss defining your company through visual, written, and stylistic branding, from printed materials to social media presence, logo design, and more.
January 11, 2024; 12 PM EST
Antiques & Craft: What to Know About Shopping Antiques Abroad
The world is smaller than ever — but shipping logistics are still just as rigid. Go beyond the glamor of foreign shopping in a panel that touches on the best fairs and sources, but also the nitty-gritty of getting your goods home, from customs forms to tax work to shipping, warehousing, and delivery.
February
Wellness in Design: Topic TBA
March
Legal & Finance: Topic TBA
Coming 2024
Digital Resources; Retail & Shopkeeping; Construction Planning; Media & Publicity, and more.