2017 Environments for Aging Expo & Conference – Call for Presentations

The Environments for Aging Expo & Conference, founded and produced by The Center for Health Design and Emerald Expositions LLC, in conjunction with the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community, the International Interior Design Association, The American Society of Interior Designers and SAGE, brings together developers, owners, design professionals, product manufacturers, academia, aging specialists and government officials to explore new ideas for creating places that support people as they age. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. PDT, June 24. Click here to download a PDF of the online submission form. Use this as a reference tool prior to filling out the online submission form. To access submission form, scroll down and click “next page.”

The Environments for Aging Expo & Conference, founded and produced by The Center for Health Design and Emerald Expositions LLC, in conjunction with the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community, the International Interior Design Association, The American Society of Interior Designers and SAGE, brings together developers, owners, design professionals, product manufacturers, academia, aging specialists and government officials to explore new ideas for creating places that support people as they age.

Presentation proposals are welcomed that are suited to our educational foci, which include, but are not limited to:

• Considerations for effective aging environments
• Innovative household/housing models
• Innovations in design and planning
• Aging-in-place/universal design
• Solutions that enhance the human experience
• Future-focused models
• Trends towards independence and wellness
• International perspectives
• Public-private partnerships
• The impact of technology and product innovations
• Innovative projects and community programs
• Evidence-Based Design research studies/reports
• Green design and sustainability
• Remodeling and repositioning of existing facilities
• The continuum of care
• Dementia and other cognitive challenges
• Funding and financing considerations