March 16-18, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix

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SHOW SCHEDULE

2025 Schedule-at-a-Glance

Saturday, April 26

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

Community Tour

T01 – The Homeplace at Midway, a Green House® Residence. Learn more. All badge types are welcome. Additional purchase is required.

Sunday, April 27

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

Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast in Ballroom 1/2 before the Welcome + Opening Keynote.

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Welcome + Opening Keynote — Charles Montgomery


Click here to learn more about the opening keynote! All badge types are welcome.

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Break

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

Conference Sessions

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

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 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.

1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Break

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Conference Sessions

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

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Break

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

Conference Sessions

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

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mint Julep Gallery Reception


Join us outside the Expo Hall for refreshing mint juleps while  viewing Galleries by architectural and design firms. All badge types are welcome. 

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception in the Expo Hall


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

Monday, April 28

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

Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast in Ballroom 1/2 before the Conference Sessions begin.

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.

AIA Breakfast & Program

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

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Conference Sessions

Conference, Student, and Educator badge types ONLY.

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Conference Sessions

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

10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Expo Hall Open

All badge types are welcome.

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

Lunch in the Expo Hall

All badge types are welcome.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Keynote

Keynote Panel: State of Senior Living Design in Ballroom 1/2. All badge types are welcome.

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 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.

Game Time Networking Reception


Join us at LexLive, the perfect spot in Lexington, for a night of networking fun, food, and drinks in the Game Day Sports Bar! You don’t want to miss this!

 

Tuesday, April 29

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

Conference Sessions

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

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Expo Hall Open

ALL badge types are welcome.

 

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast in the Expo Hall

ALL badge types are welcome.

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

$5,000 Cash Giveaway Announcement!


Attendees should return fully stamped game card to EFA magazine booth by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 29. Winner announced in the Expo Hall. Must be present to win.

*Exhibitors and Non-Exhibiting Manufacturers are not eligible for this sweepstakes*

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

Conference Sessions

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

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Break

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

Conference Sessions

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

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