EFA 2026 Conference + Expo
Mar 16 2026 - Mar 19 2026 | Phoenix |
Location Info
Conference Overview
Reimagined. Refreshed. Ready.
The Environments for Aging Conference + Expo explores the latest strategies and ideas for creating functional, attractive senior living communities that meet the needs of future generations. Reimagined for 2026, this two-day experience streamlines education, networking, and innovation in senior living design through real-world case studies, research findings, and design outcomes impacting the senior living industry today.
Educational Session
E16: Senior Living Design Through the Lens of Generations X, Y, and Z
This sessions explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Generation Z creatives entering the industry, Millennials driving design innovation, and Generation X leaders managing communities, a cultural shift is underway - one that prioritizes comfort, creativity, connection, and independence. This session will showcase how universal human desires - like socialization, learning, and beauty - transcend age, and how designing for older adults is no longer about limitation, but about enabling thriving lifestyles. We must empower this population to continue to grow and thrive; to live meaningful lives. It's time to redefine the living of senior living.
Speakers will share real-world examples, including rooftop breweries and multi-use public spaces, that illustrate how to engage multiple generations under one roof successfully.
- Cole Marvin, Executive Director, Friendship Village Tempe
- Laura Kreher, Designer & Art Consultant, Spellman Brady & Company
- Alicia Nicolay, Director of Design, Spellman Brady & Company
