Everything you need to know for the
2026 Furniture Industry
Awards Gala

Please Note: If you plan on using Uber or other ridesharing services, HPU security will allow your driver to pick up and drop off from the Qubein Arena:
1010 Panther Drive

The event is hosted at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center at High Point University. However, on-campus parking is not permitted. Shuttles will run from HPU's Parking Lot to the Qubein Center. Shuttles will run every few minutes starting at 5:45pm - 6:45pm. When the event concludes, shuttles will be staged in front of the arena to take guests back to their vehicles.

Attire:
We understand most guests come straight from market, so we see everything from business casual to Formal attire. 

What to Expect When You Arrive:

• The Qubein Center requires all guest to pass through metal detectors when they enter the building. No weapons of any kind are allowed in the event center.
  
  
• Registration tables will be setup right inside the door to check-in and pick up your place card and table information. Simply provide the name you purchased your ticket under, no physical ticket is required. If you are attending with a company that purchased a ticket on your behalf, please indicate the company you are with at the check-in table.

Food Allergies:

An allergy-free, vegetarian dinner option is available to any guest that requests one. Allergy cards will be available at each table. Simply fill it out and give the server your allergy card. 

Questions? We're Here to Help!
Feel free to contact the IHFRA team at [email protected]
For immediate assistance, give us a call at: (336) 889-3920