David Pogue to Headline Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

Furniture World News Desk on 7/14/2023

The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation announces that David Pogue, an Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, NOVA host, former New York Times columnist and author, will headline the Hall of Fame’s 2023 Induction Celebration on Oct. 15 during the Fall High Point Market.

The go-to expert on disruptive tech and science in a fast-changing world, David Pogue wrote the weekly tech column for the New York Times from 2000 to 2013. For a decade, he also wrote a monthly column for Scientific American. His work on the CBS Sunday Morning show has won him six Emmy awards. He also has hosted 20 science specials for NOVA, the long-running science show on PBS.

“Whether he’s covering AI, autonomous vehicles, the future of technology in healthcare, a post-robot world or climate change, Mr. Pogue is a master communicator who brings even the most non-technical audiences up to speed,” McNeill said. “His highly entertaining keynotes prove that science and technology blend brilliantly with storytelling, humor and, frequently, music and song. In his presentation at the Hall of Fame’s upcoming Induction Celebration, Mr. Pogue will provide invaluable insights on how technology impacts our work, businesses, health, society and connections with each other.”

Pogue is one of the world’s best-selling “how-to” authors, with more than 120 titles and 3 million copies in print. These include seven books in the For Dummies series; his New York Times best-selling Pogue’s Basics series of essential tips and shortcuts; and the Missing Manual series of computer books. His 2021 book, How to Prepare for Climate Change, provides practical advice on preparing for an era of extreme weather events and other climate-caused challenges. His podcast, Unsung Science, features episodes that explore the origin story of an innovative science or technology achievement—as told by the characters themselves, from their first inspiration to the times they almost gave up.

“In his role as a top journalist for leading print and broadcast media, David Pogue has been at the forefront of new and emerging tech trends for decades,” says Karen McNeill, president of the Foundation board of directors. “With all the many developments that are taking place right now surrounding artificial intelligence, Mr. Pogue is in a unique position to provide an insightful update on where this and other new technologies stand, and where they are likely to take us in the future.”

The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Induction Celebration Oct. 15 at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons. Tickets for this year’s event are $250 per ticket for members ($2,500 for a table of 10) and $300 per ticket for non-members ($3,000 for a table of 10). For more information about the celebration or to purchase tickets, visit www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com.

The Hall of Fame is supported by the pace setter sponsors of the 2023 Induction Celebration: Presenting Sponsor, Surya; Welcoming Open Sponsor, Room To Go; Dinner Table Sponsor, Nourison Home; Speaker Sponsor, Manwah USA; Inductee Video Sponsor, Surya; Cocktail Sponsor and Paul Broyhill Future Leader, Andmore; After Party Sponsor, Tempur Sealy; Journal Sponsor, Loloi Rugs; Elevator Poster Sponsor, Najarian Furniture Company; Celebration Sponsor, Karen McNeill; Registration Sponsor, Sunbrella; Platinum Sponsors, AICO/Michael Amini Innovations, Berkshire Hathaway Companies: Jordans Furniture, Nebraska Furniture Mart, R.C. Willey Home Furnishing, and Star Furniture, Broyhill Family Foundation, Carpenter Co., Global Views, Hooker Furnishings and Southern Motion; Gold Sponsors, FurnitureDealer.Net, Gat Creek, Leggett & Platt, and Phillips Collection; and Silver Sponsor, Coconis Furniture & Mattress.

About The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc.
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., is an industry-wide organization founded to preserve its history, to celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry, to inspire the next generation of innovative leaders and to engage the community with the world of home furnishings. Our new home, which opened in April 2023, is a symbol of the Home Furnishings Capital of the World™ where the industry gathers, where we honor our leaders and tell our stories, and where we learn through exhibits, seminars and speakers. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, funds support our history and leadership programming. The organization is based in High Point, North Carolina, at 311 S. Hamilton St., and can be reached at 336.882.5900 or by visiting www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com.