The 2026 Environments for Aging Conference + Expo is introducing a new schedule and experience when it heads to the Phoenix Convention Center in the “Valley of the Sun,” March 16-18, 2026.
Among the updated features are a two-day format, robust conference program, and expanded opportunities for networking and one-on-one meetings with industry connections. Attendees can also view the latest products and services from exhibitors in the expo hall.
Registration is now open for the 2026 event. For more details and to register, visit environmentsforaging.com.
Check out the latest news, updates, and all you need to know for the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo below.
Highlights
- 2026 EFA Conference + Expo Unveils Registration And Event Schedule
- Environments For Aging Names Inaugural Next Wave Awards Recipients
- 2026 EFA Conference Announces Opening Keynote Speaker
2026 EFA Conference Preview: 10 Tips For First-time Attendees
Check out this guide on the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo, including educational sessions, networking events, expo hall hours, and must-have resources. Read the article here.
Belmont Village San Ramon, San Ramon, California: 2026 EFA Design Showcase Honorable Mention
The addition is designed by HKIT Architects (Oakland, Calif.), which submitted the project to the Design Showcase, and will be celebrated at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo set in Phoenix. Read the article here.
Vicar’s Landing At Oak Bridge, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida: Design Showcase Honorable Mention
The addition is designed by RLPS Architects (Lancaster, Pa.), which submitted the project to the Design Showcase, and will be celebrated at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo set in Phoenix. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Sights To See And Things To Do In Phoenix
Check out some of the attractions offered by conference host city Phoenix. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Delivering Affordable Assisted Living Through Evidence-informed Design
In this Q+A, speakers Darrin Jolas of Vermilion Development and Michelle Sablack of WJW Architects discuss strategies for delivering affordable assisted living communities. Read the article here.
SAGE Shares Lessons On Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Care Center
Observations and conclusions from the long-term care community in Flandreau, S.D., reveal insights on balancing culturally resonant design and senior living operations. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Preview: Why Adaptive Reuse Is Ideal For Senior Living
Maplewood Senior Living’s James Adams and Jill Cavanaugh of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners discuss what’s driving adaptive reuse in senior living and how a surplus of buildings can help meet the growing demand for senior living communities. Read the article here.
Moorings Park Grande Lake’s GardenView Assisted Living: Design Showcase Honorable Mention
The addition is designed by Wegman Design Group (Naples, Fla.), which submitted the project to the Design Showcase, and will be celebrated at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo set in Phoenix. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Senior Living Design Through The Lenses Of Generations X, Y, And Z
The 2026 EFA Conference + Expo will offer a variety of educational sessions. In this Q+A, speakers from Spellman Brady & Company and Friendship Village Tempe explore how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Furniture And Casegoods Products In The Expo Hall
Environments for Aging previews some of the offerings in furniture and casegoods that will be on display at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Master Planning Strategies For Senior Living Projects
The 2026 EFA Conference + Expo will offer a variety of educational sessions. In this Q+A, speakers Jeffrey Anderzhon and Melissa Pritchard discuss the benefits of master planning. Read the article here.
The Hartford at Stafford Village: 2025 EFA Design Showcase Honorable Mention
The project, submitted to the Design Showcase by PH7 Architects (Columbus, Ohio), received an Honorable Mention in the 2026 Design Showcase and will be celebrated at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo set in Phoenix. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: How To Design Better Bar Spaces For Senior Living Communities
The 2026 EFA Conference + Expo will offer a variety of educational sessions. In this Q+A, speakers Matthew Barley and Liz Haverstick discuss what to do in designing bar spaces for senior living. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Designing For Sleep In Senior Living Environments
The 2026 EFA Conference in March will offer a variety of educational sessions. In this Q+A, speaker BJ Miller of Paradigm Atlantic Management Group talks about how senior living design can better integrate circadian science and acoustic mapping. Read the article here.
Opus Newton In Newton, Massachusetts: 2026 EFA Design Showcase Award Of Merit
The project, submitted to the Design Showcase by Perkins Eastman (Pittsburgh), received a top Award of Merit in the 2026 Design Showcase and will be celebrated at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo set in Phoenix. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: The Exchange To Bring High-Impact Sessions To Expo Floor
Environments for Aging announces the schedule for The Exchange, a new feature at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo set for March 16-18 in Phoenix. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Flooring, Textile, Wallcovering Products In Expo Hall
Environments for Aging previews some of the offerings in flooring and wallcoverings that will be on display at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo. Read the article here.
Ageless Living Collaborative Awards 2025 Senior Living Design Scholarships
Aatika Hayat of Parsons School of Design and Ericka Anderson of Thomas Jefferson University will be celebrated at the EFA Conference March 16-18 in Phoenix. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Announces Opening Keynote Speaker
Author and toy company founder Cas Holman will present “The Power of Play: How We Can Use Curiosity to Change the World” to kick off this year’s conference programming. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference Preview: Inside The 2026 FGI Codes
Educational sessions at the conference will include “The Codes, They Are A-Changin’: A Sneak Peek at the 2026 FGI Guidelines.” Barbara Stretchberry, managing editor at FGI, outlines the decisions made to update the guidelines for 2026. Read the article here.
Carolina Grandelle Steckley: 2025 EFA Next Wave Winner
Carolina Grandelle Steckley, design manager at Curated by Sunrise, is one of Environments for Aging magazine’s inaugural Next Wave Award honorees. Read the article here.
Joe Ijjas: 2025 EFA Next Wave Winner
Joe Ijjas, senior associate at Soto Architecture & Urban Design (Washington, D.C.), is one of Environments for Aging magazine’s inaugural Next Wave Award honorees. Read the article here.
Morgan Pinch: EFA 2025 Next Wave Winner
Morgan Pinch, project architect, associate at HKS, is one of Environments for Aging magazine’s inaugural Next Wave Award honorees. Read the article here.
Matthew Funk Barley: EFA 2025 Next Wave Winner
Matthew Funk Barley, interior designer at RLPS Architects, is one of Environments for Aging magazine’s inaugural Next Wave Award honorees. Read the article here.
EFA Celebrates 2025 Next Wave Winners
The inaugural honorees will be celebrated during a Magazine Awards Luncheon at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo. Read the article here.
Keeping Up With Senior Living Industry’s Evolving Needs
Environments for Aging magazine’s Next Wave Awards for rising professionals and updated 2026 EFA Conference + Expo format are a few of the fresh ideas we’re bringing to the EFA audience. Read the article here.
EFA Names Inaugural Next Wave Awards Recipients
EFA’s new awards program celebrates four individuals who will be honored at the 2026 EFA Conference + Expo. Read the article here.
2026 EFA Conference + Expo Opens Registration
The conference will feature more than 30 CE-accredited sessions. Read the article here.
Downtown Phoenix skyline (Visit Phoenix)
2026 EFA Conference + Expo To Introduce New Format, 2-Day Schedule
The 2026 EFA Conference + Expo will be held March 16-18 in Phoenix. Read the article here.
2025 EFA Conference + Expo: Event Recap And Slideshow
To get a sense of what’s in store for 2026, check out scenes and session reviews from the most recent event in Lexington, Ky., including keynote speakers, award celebrations, the expo hall, and networking party. Read the article here.
