GET DOWN TO BUSINESS AT ADAC

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium | Atlanta, GA

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Join us at ADAC for a dynamic day of learning and inspiration designed specifically for trade professionals at every stage.
About this Event

Oct 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sponsored by Business of Home, GEORGIA DESIGN Magazine, Peacock Alley, and Sherwin-Williams

Join us at ADAC for a dynamic day of learning and inspiration designed specifically for trade professionals at every stage to learn the skills they need to strengthen their businesses. Through a series of five informative sessions led by industry experts and icons, attendees will take a deep dive into topics that are essential for growth. From finance and branding to collaboration, editorial styling, and the future of color, featuring an exclusive first look at the Sherwin-Williams 2026 Colormix®, the day includes a series of well-rounded topics curated with success in mind. Whether you’re launching, growing, or evolving your practice, this full day of insight-packed programming is designed to elevate your business.

Registration opens September 10.


10:00 – 11:00 AM

Designing Financial Success: Smart Strategies for More Money Now

Presented by Dwayne Bergmann, Dwayne Bergmann Interiors

Determined to grow your design business this year but don’t know where to begin? Designer and entrepreneur Dwayne Bergmann, who built his own firm into a $20 million operation over the course of a decade, is here to hand you the keys. They include proper capital planning, savvy cash management and prioritization of margin identification across revenue streams. Equally important? Hiring practices that single out the candidates who will bring different strengths to the team. In this smart workshop, Bergmann outlines his easy-to-follow, eight-step method to set you up for financial success. From vertically integrated product design and niche category licensing deals to peer acquisition and staffing techniques, he offers immediately applicable tactics and invaluable insights to bring in the money and bolster your business in 2025.

Sponsored by Business of Home


11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Ignite Your Influence: Growing Your Business and Brand with Authenticity

Presented by Amber Guyton, Blessed Little Bungalow

In an industry where aesthetics often take center stage, designer and entrepreneur Amber Guyton has built a thriving brand rooted deep in authenticity. In this inspiring and practical talk, Amber shares how she transitioned from blogger to business owner, growing Blessed Little Bungalow into a nationally recognized brand with multiple streams of income by creating her own lane and leading with purpose. Learn how to turn your personal story into a powerful brand foundation, combat imposter syndrome by focusing on your strengths, not your shortcomings, leverage your unique experience to build influence beyond your industry, and so much more. Whether you’re building your influence online, navigating brand partnerships, or simply trying to stand out without selling out, Amber’s candid advice and lived experience will spark your confidence and reignite your creative direction.

Sponsored by Peacock Alley


1:30 – 2:30 PM

The Art of Collaboration in Design

Presented by Barry Dixon, Barry Dixon Interiors, and Keith Summerour, Summerour Architects

What does true collaboration in design look like — and how do you cultivate it across disciplines, personalities, and projects? Join celebrated architect Keith Summerour and interior designer Barry Dixon as they explore how to accomplish just that. Drawing from decades of experience, they’ll reveal how their creative process allows shared passions, enduring design principles, and adaptive styles to come together — resulting in timeless, meaningful work. This engaging session traces how strong personal relationships and a mutual respect for concept and craftsmanship fuel collaborative success. The session will also wrap with a candid discussion about where collaboration is headed next.


2:45 – 3:45 PM

Photo Styling for Editorial & How to Get Published

Presented by Elissa Benzie, Elissa Benzie Style, Fran Worrall, GEORGIA DESIGN Magazine, Cristi Holcombe, Cristi Holcombe Interiors, and Catrina Maxwell, CatMax Photography

Join this dynamic panel that includes local interior stylist, Elissa Benzie, interior designer Cristi Holcombe, and photographer Catrina Maxwell as they unpack the creative and strategic process behind crafting editorial-worthy interior images with Fran Worrall of GEORGIA DESIGN. From composition and D.I.Y. prop styling to working with the perfect stylist and navigating through an editorial styled photo session, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how striking visuals come to life on the page and web. Featuring some of the industry’s most respected voices, this session is a must for anyone passionate about storytelling through interiors—whether you're a new designer, seasoned designer or a design team. Learn how to style your next project for that editorial look to capture the essence of a design narrative in a single frame.

Sponsored by GEORGIA DESIGN Magazine


4:00 – 5:00 PM

Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2026

Presented by Clint E. Craven, MBA, Designer Marketing Manager for Sherwin-Williams

Led by Clint Craven, Sherwin-Williams’ Designer and Marketing Manager, this directional color journey and CEU class will take the participant on directional color journey showcasing stimulating imagery, evidenced based findings, and a focus on Health, Safety and Wellness requirements that are found throughout the main color drivers as well as color, material and finish directions for 2026. We will explore the macro trends influencing future color directions that include historic, psychological and sustainability factors that have insight over the four-color evolution stories for 2026; Frosted Tints, Sunbaked Hues, Restorative Darks and Foundational Neutrals. Join us for light bites and prosecco prior to the CEU presentation.

Colormix®Forecast 2026 ​Qualifies for .1 HSW CEU Credit​

AIA Course: Colormix26 IDCEC Course: CEU-124117 ​

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