Environments for Aging Annual Conference 2027
Event Date
April 12–14, 2027
Location
Charlotte, NC
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Environments for Aging Conference + Expo (EFA) is a B2B event dedicated to senior living design, bringing together the professionals shaping long-term and residential care environments. The event is described as where senior living design moves forward, treating senior living as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry and offering new opportunities for designers, operators, and partners. The two-plus-day experience brings together the latest strategies, innovations, and real-world solutions shaping long-term and residential care environments, built for connections, learning, and for those designing what's next.
Attendees include architects, owners, developers, facilities managers, design professionals, product manufacturers, government officials, and gerontologists and other aging experts. The program pairs education with sourcing: as an attendee you have access to 30+ sessions with the latest research and trends in senior living design, plus face time with industry leaders and suppliers at networking events and on the show floor.
EFA is worth attending for its concentrated mix of research, case studies, and product discovery. The conference dives into the latest trends and insights tailored for senior living design over 2-plus days, with shorter, smarter sessions that include real-world case studies, research findings, design outcomes or processes, and other topics addressing today's senior living facilities.
Show Highlights
Signature features of EFA include:
- Community Tours — walk-throughs that offer insight into innovations in senior living design, providing real-life examples of best practice techniques, new enrichment opportunities, and designs focused on memory and dementia care.
- Pre-Conference Workshops — information-rich, in-depth sessions covering processes and procedures across the continuum of care, from CCRC design to memory and dementia care design, with direct engagement with industry leaders.
- Keynotes, 30+ conference sessions, and networking events across the two-plus days.
Conference highlights center on real-life examples of CCRC design presented in educational tracks, innovation and development in design for aging lifestyles, best practices in the design of long-term and residential care settings, and networking with like-minded industry peers. The Immersive Experiences (community tours and workshops) are both held on EFA's Kickoff Day.
Registration
As of publication, EFA 2027 registration is noted as "Coming in the Fall." The following pass structure applies:
- Only attendees with Full Conference, Full Conference – Government, Single-Day Conference, Educator, Student, and Single-Day Student Conference passes are allowed to enter general educational sessions; you present your badge for entry at the start of each session.
- Pre-Conference Workshops and Community Tours are add-ons for all registration types and require an additional purchase.
- Guests are limited to non-industry persons (e.g., spouses) and can only be added to a full conference pass purchase; guests may only attend keynotes, networking events, and the expo hall while accompanied by the full conference pass holder.
Until registration opens, prospective attendees can inquire about attending through the show's online inquiry form.
History
The Environments for Aging Conference + Expo is produced by Emerald X, LLC and is presented by Environments for Aging, along with partner associations. Association partners include AAHID, IIDA, and SAGE, with the event held in association with Design for Aging. The show has been held in cities across the U.S. in recent years — including Atlanta, Phoenix, and Lexington — and moves to Charlotte, N.C. for its 2027 edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Environments for Aging 2027 taking place?
The Environments for Aging Conference + Expo will be held April 12-14, 2027 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Who should attend Environments for Aging?
EFA is designed for professionals in senior living design, including architects, owners, developers, facilities managers, design professionals, product manufacturers, government officials, and gerontologists and other aging experts.
What can attendees expect from the program?
Attendees get access to 30+ sessions covering the latest research and trends in senior living design, plus keynotes, networking events, and a show floor with suppliers. Community tours and pre-conference workshops offer immersive, hands-on learning on EFA's Kickoff Day.
How do I register for EFA 2027?
Registration for EFA 2027 was announced as coming in the fall. Pass types include Full Conference, Full Conference – Government, Single-Day Conference, Educator, Student, and Single-Day Student Conference; pre-conference workshops and community tours are add-ons that require an additional purchase.
How do I get to the Charlotte Convention Center from the airport?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about seven miles away, roughly a 15-minute drive. A one-way taxi to Uptown is a flat rate of $25, and a hybrid-electric Sprinter Bus Service costs $3.
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