ATTENDEE RESOURCE CENTER
Your Guide to EFA 2026
Get ready for an amazing EFA with our Attendee Resource Center.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to plan your two-plus-day EFA agenda.
Tip: Plan your schedule in advance. Explore daily programming, show features, the exhibitor list and floor plan, and more below.
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EFA Conference + Expo
March 16-18, 2026
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Phoenix Convention Center Floorplans
Click on any floorplan image to download a pdf.
EFA Registration & Expo Hall: North Building, Exhibit Hall A & B
Keynote: West Building, Ballroom 301
Conference Sessions: West Building, Meeting Rooms 101-106
Are you a first-time attendee? We’ve got you covered.
Did you know more than 30% of this year’s attendees are new to EFA? We’re thrilled to have you join us and want to make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running. Here’s a quick guide of tips and tricks to help you make the most of your time in Phoenix.
Dress Code & Badges
- The dress code is business casual for most of the show (bring an extra layer for the AC and a comfortable pair of shoes for walking)
- For our off-site Shamrock Social Networking Party on Tuesday, March 17, more casual is welcome—and don’t forget to wear your green!
- Your most important accessory is your show badge—please wear it during all event hours, including at the Shamrock Social. This grants you access to all the programming that comes with your badge type.
Download the Official EFA Connect App
Your personal show guide—right in your pocket. Use the app to:
- Customize your schedule
- “Favorite” exhibitors you want to visit
- Navigate the Expo Hall floor plan
- Access session evaluations and submit evaluations (conference attendees only)
- Connect with exhibitors and other attendees using the Badge Scanning feature located below the Attendee User Guide button (see image
Don’t forget to allow push notifications to stay up to speed on schedule updates and show announcements as they’ve made!
Let’s Get Started
Step 1) Click here to download the mobile app
Step 2) Find the Badge Scanner button below the Attendee User Guide on your Dashboard, hit the button, and begin scanning!
Meals, Receptions, and Breaks Included With All Registration Types
We’ve built in lots of time to refuel and connect—all without leaving the building or adding to your expense report.
- Welcome Reception (open bar and light bites)
- Monday, March 16 — 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Expo Hall (North Building, Exhibit Hall A & B
- Breakfasts
- Tuesday, March 17 — 7–8 a.m. | Outside Ballroom 301 AB (West Building)
- Wednesday, March 18 — 8:30–9:45 a.m. | Outside Ballroom 301 C (West Building)
- Lunches
- Tuesday, March 17 — 12–1:30 p.m. | Expo Hall (North Building, Exhibit Hall A & B)
- Wednesday, March 18 — 12–1:30 p.m. | Ballroom 301 AB (West Building)
- Shamrock Social Networking Party (open bar and light bites)
- Tuesday, March 17 — 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
- Coffee Breaks
- Tuesday, March 17 — 9-9:15 a.m. | Outside Meeting Rooms 101-106 (West Building)
- Wednesday, March 18 — 10:45-11 a.m. | Outside Meeting Rooms 101-106 (West Building)
- Wednesday, March 18 — 2:45-3 p.m. | Outside Meeting Rooms 101-106 (West Building)
New Professionals Meet-Up
This relaxed, come-and-go gathering taking place during EFA’s Welcome Reception is designed for:
- First-time EFA attendees
- Newcomers to the senior living design sector
- Anyone interested in growing their network
Meet fellow new professionals, connect with seasoned attendees, and spend time with our EFA magazine editors, advisory board members, and EFA team leaders.
Come curious. Leave connected. See the complete EFA Exchange schedule.
$5,000 Cash Giveaway
That’s right—you have the chance to leave Phoenix with $5,000 extra dollars in your pocket. Here’s how to participate:
1) Visit all 3 sponsor booths and have your game card stamped at each stop
2) Return your fully stamped card to EFA booth #739
3) Be present in The Exchange at 2:45 p.m. for the drawing
To win, you must be 21 years of age or older, a legal U.S. resident, and be present inside the Expo Hall at the time of the announcement. Exhibitors and non-exhibiting manufacturers are not eligible.
Cash Giveaway Sponsors: Anchor Solutions, Booth #532; Inpro, Booth #639; and Signature, Booth #539
A final few tips for first-time attendees
- Arrive early. Allow yourself a few extra minutes before sessions begin to snag the best seats and network with other attendees before presentations start.
- Take notes. You’ll be surrounded by senior living design experts throughout the event, and you’ll want to remember what you learned and the conversations you had! Whether using an AI notetaker or good old pen and paper, be sure you capture it.
- Say hello! EFA is all about building community, so be sure to introduce yourself, ask questions, and attend all the networking events and breaks we’ve built into the program.
- Schedule time. If you want to formalize your networking, take advantage of our EFA mobile app to connect with other attendees and schedule time to meet. Need a location? We got you. The EFA Networking Lounge (Meeting Room 102 C, West Building) is open during all show hours.
- Explore The Exchange. This hub within the Expo Hall is a landing spot for networking, session programming, and the $5,000 Cash Giveaway announcement.
- Lean on the EFA team. We’re here to help with anything you need. Look for our lapel badges and flag us down for any questions you have on-site.
