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SHOW PREVIEW
Keynote lineup
Th e 2024 EFA Conference + Expo will be anchored by
three general session keynote presentations on Sunday and
Monday of the event.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
9:15-10:30 a.m.
WELCOME AND OPENING KEYNOTE
The 2024 EFA Conference kicks off with
a keynote presentati on by Ethan Kross,
author of " Chatt er " and faculty lead at the
Eisenberg Family Depression Center at
University of Michigan.
Tour time
THE EFA CONFERENCE provides an opportunity for attendees to
gain insight into recent innovations of senior living designs in the
host city. Th is year's conference off ers two tour options on Saturday,
April 13. Registration is limited; visit environmentsforaging.com for
more details.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
12:15-1:45 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTS FOR AGING MAGAZINE
AWARDS LUNCHEON
EFA magazine will celebrate the winners of
its Design Showcase, Design Champions,
and Remodel/Renovati on Competi ti on
programs. Editor-in-Chief Anne DiNardo will
emcee the luncheon open to all att endees.
MONDAY, APRIL 15
2:30- 3:30 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM +
DAY 2 KEYNOTE
Meet the winners of SAGE's David A. Green
Memorial Award and Ageless Living Collaborati
ve Senior Living Design Scholarship programs.
Then Emily Esfahani Smith, journalist
and author of " The Power of Meaning, " will
deliver a keynote presentati on.
For more on the 2024 EFA Conference schedule and registrati on,
visit environmentsforaging.com.
Heartis Buckhead
T01 - Hearti s Buckhead Luxury Independent Living, Assisted
Living, And Memory Care Community
Th is 213-unit, high-rise community located in Atlanta's
Buckhead neighborhood takes advantage of its prominent urban
location to off er active, street-level amenity spaces and a design
that complements the varied character of the neighborhood. On
this guided tour, attendees will learn about the challenges and
opportunities of vertically stacking the varied functions of an
independent living, assisted living, and memory care community
while meeting design and programmatic goals. Th e tour will take
place from 1-5 p.m.
T02- Kwalu Showroom Tour and Recepti on
From 6-9:30 p.m., attendees can join Kwalu for the grand reopening
of its newly renovated Atlanta Showroom. A reception
will follow and include music, food trucks, and the 2024 Masters
Tournament on the big screen.
CE DETAILS
Pursuit of knowledge
THE 2024 EFA CONFERENCE off ers more than 45 educational sessions across eight tracks, keynote
presentations, and community tours that are designed to comply with the accreditation requirements
accepted by most major credentialing organizations. Th is year's program also includes up to 15 hours
of continuing education (CE) credits for AIA and IDCEC members and eight EDAC CE credits.
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