March 16-18, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix

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SHOW SCHEDULE

2026 Schedule-at-a-Glance

Monday, March 16

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Community Tour

T01 – Sagewood. Capacity: 55. Learn more. All badge types are welcome.  Additional purchase is required.
 

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Workshop

W01 – An Experiential Approach to Materials Selection. Learn more. All badge types are welcome. Additional purchase is required.

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception in the Expo Hall

Join us inside the Expo Hall for drinks, hors d’oeuvres while networking, perusing booths, and catching up with your favorite vendors. All badge types are welcome.

Tuesday, March 17

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

Open to all Conference, Student, and Educator badge types only.

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

K01 – Welcome & Opening Keynote

Keynote details to be announced. All badge types are welcome.

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Break

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Conference Sessions

Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY. Individual sessions are subject to availability on-site.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Expo Hall Open

Meet new vendors, connect with current suppliers, and discover new products designed for senior living environments. All badge types are welcome.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch in the Expo Hall

Take a break and enjoy lunch in the Expo Hall. All badge types are welcome.

2:45 p.m.

$5,000 Cash Giveaway Announcement

Attendees should return fully stamped game card to EFA magazine booth before the winner is announced in the Expo Hall. Must be present to win.
*Exhibitors and Non-Exhibiting Manufacturers are not eligible for this sweepstakes*

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Conference Sessions

Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY. Individual sessions are subject to availability on-site.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Shamrock Social Networking Party

After a full day of EFA, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with an evening of exceptional food, drinks, and connections at Arizona Wilderness in downtown Phoenix — a perfect blend of business and good cheer. All badge types are welcome.

Wednesday, March 18

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

AIA  Breakfast & Program

Open to all Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY. Individual sessions are subject to availability on-site.

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

Open to all Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY.

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Conference Sessions

Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY. Individual sessions are subject to availability on-site.

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Break

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Conference Sessions

Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY. Individual sessions are subject to availability on-site.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Environments for Aging Magazine Awards Luncheon

Join us in celebrating the winners of our annual Design Showcase, Remodel/Renovation Competition, and Design Champions awards programs during this luncheon. All badge types are welcome.

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Conference Sessions

Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY. Individual sessions are subject to availability on-site.

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Conference Sessions

Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY. Individual sessions are subject to availability on-site.
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