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We present to you the 2026 (eng)aging! – 9th International Conference on Aging & Technology Fair held on May 14 – 15, 2026, in Prague. The event will take place as an in-person meeting in Česká spořitelna Palace in Prague (Rytířská 29, Praha 1) and also will be streamed online for those who can not physically attend.   

This year’s edition will focus on Communities for All Ages.  Additionally, it will showcase technologies and solutions that enhance the quality of life for older adults at the technology fair.

The event is co-financed by International Visegrad Fund, Czech-German Future Fund, and Česká spořitelna.

The program can be also browsed on the Sched phone app, search for 2026engaging.  

(eng)aging! project is run by Active Aging Center (AAC), a non-governmental organization, which develops 
projects focused on improving life of older people - “Happy Senior” and “Good Investment”, in cooperation with KEYNOTE, a well- established consultancy.  

Updated program as of May 05, 2026.  Seats are limited – register now!
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Thursday, May 14
 

9:15am CEST

Opening (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:15am - 9:20am CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
avatar for Alexandre Sidorenko

Alexandre Sidorenko

Expert in International Policy on Ageing, Chairman of (eng)aging! Steering Committee

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:15am - 9:20am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Opening

9:20am CEST

Communities for All Ages - Evidence and Solutions (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:20am - 9:45am CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
avatar for Alexandre Sidorenko

Alexandre Sidorenko

Expert in International Policy on Ageing, Chairman of (eng)aging! Steering Committee

Speakers
avatar for Jolanta Perek-Białas

Jolanta Perek-Białas

Head, Center for Evaluation and Public Policies Analysis, Jagiellonian University
Jolanta Perek-Białas is an economist, sociologist and gerontologist dealing with ageing issues.Besides of working in Institute of Sociology at Jagiellonian University, as well she is Head of the Center for Evaluation and Public Policies Analysis, also employed in the Institute of... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:20am - 9:45am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Keynote Lecture

9:45am CEST

Panel on “Inclusive Welfare and Long-Term Care Systems in Ageing Societies“ (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:45am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall
This panel examines how ageing societies can strengthen resilience through inclusive welfare systems and sustainable long-term care. It focuses on the roles of public policy, family responsibility, and community-based services in addressing growing care needs and ensuring equitable access.
Moderators
avatar for Alexandre Sidorenko

Alexandre Sidorenko

Expert in International Policy on Ageing, Chairman of (eng)aging! Steering Committee

Speakers
avatar for Xhilda Papajani

Xhilda Papajani

Head of Social Services Policies Unit, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Xhilda Papajani (Kadriaj) is a senior public administration professional with over 30 years of experience in social policy, labor relations, and social protection. She began her career in the fields of employment, social dialogue, and occupational safety and health, including seven... Read More →
avatar for Mariana Buciuceanu-Vrabie

Mariana Buciuceanu-Vrabie

​Research Associate Professor, National Institute for Economic Research, ASEM
Mariana has extensive research experience in social and demographic issues, such as social services for vulnerable groups (children, the elderly), the reconciliation of professional and parental roles, active aging, and youth policies. Since 2008, she has been working as a Research... Read More →
avatar for Borys Krimer

Borys Krimer

Leading Researcher, Mykhailo Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Quality of Life Research
Krimer has been involved with studies related to demographic policy, fertility and population aging. Krimer has worked as Leading Researcher in the Mykhailo Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Quality of Life Research since 2020.
AH

Anna Holpert

PhD Student, Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Doctoral School of Sociology
Anna Holpert is a second-year PhD student at the Doctoral School of Sociology, EötvösLoránd University (ELTE), researching care responsibility in the context of long-term care forolder adults. Between 2019 and 2022 she worked as a junior researcher on the "Self-Efficacy Instead... Read More →
avatar for Anna Wehrenberg

Anna Wehrenberg

City Analysis Specialist, Office for City Analysis Prague Institute of Planning and Development
Wehrenberg completed her master's degree in Spatial Planning at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague in 2025. Since September 2024, she has been working as a City Analysis Specialist at the Prague Institute of Planning and Development, where she specializes in social... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:45am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities, MArble room

9:46am CEST

Building Resilient Communities in Ageing Societies: Community-Based Care and Inclusive Welfare in Albania (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:46am - 9:55am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Xhilda Papajani

Xhilda Papajani

Head of Social Services Policies Unit, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Xhilda Papajani (Kadriaj) is a senior public administration professional with over 30 years of experience in social policy, labor relations, and social protection. She began her career in the fields of employment, social dialogue, and occupational safety and health, including seven... Read More →

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:46am - 9:55am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

9:55am CEST

Non-Statutory Welfare and Senior Citizens’ Organisations in Moldova (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:55am - 10:05am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Mariana Buciuceanu-Vrabie

Mariana Buciuceanu-Vrabie

​Research Associate Professor, National Institute for Economic Research, ASEM
Mariana has extensive research experience in social and demographic issues, such as social services for vulnerable groups (children, the elderly), the reconciliation of professional and parental roles, active aging, and youth policies. Since 2008, she has been working as a Research... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:55am - 10:05am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

10:05am CEST

Does the Number of Seniors in a Household Matter? Age Structure and Access to Resources (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:05am - 10:15am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Borys Krimer

Borys Krimer

Leading Researcher, Mykhailo Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Quality of Life Research
Krimer has been involved with studies related to demographic policy, fertility and population aging. Krimer has worked as Leading Researcher in the Mykhailo Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Quality of Life Research since 2020.
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:05am - 10:15am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

10:15am CEST

Prescribed Familialism and the Sustainability of Long-Term Care in Hungary (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:15am - 10:25am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
AH

Anna Holpert

PhD Student, Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Doctoral School of Sociology
Anna Holpert is a second-year PhD student at the Doctoral School of Sociology, EötvösLoránd University (ELTE), researching care responsibility in the context of long-term care forolder adults. Between 2019 and 2022 she worked as a junior researcher on the "Self-Efficacy Instead... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:15am - 10:25am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

10:25am CEST

Prague Population and Public Amenities Prognosis 2025 – 2050 Social Services (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:25am - 10:35am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Anna Wehrenberg

Anna Wehrenberg

City Analysis Specialist, Office for City Analysis Prague Institute of Planning and Development
Wehrenberg completed her master's degree in Spatial Planning at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague in 2025. Since September 2024, she has been working as a City Analysis Specialist at the Prague Institute of Planning and Development, where she specializes in social... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:25am - 10:35am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

10:35am CEST

Q&A (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:35am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
avatar for Alexandre Sidorenko

Alexandre Sidorenko

Expert in International Policy on Ageing, Chairman of (eng)aging! Steering Committee

Speakers
avatar for Xhilda Papajani

Xhilda Papajani

Head of Social Services Policies Unit, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Xhilda Papajani (Kadriaj) is a senior public administration professional with over 30 years of experience in social policy, labor relations, and social protection. She began her career in the fields of employment, social dialogue, and occupational safety and health, including seven... Read More →
avatar for Mariana Buciuceanu-Vrabie

Mariana Buciuceanu-Vrabie

​Research Associate Professor, National Institute for Economic Research, ASEM
Mariana has extensive research experience in social and demographic issues, such as social services for vulnerable groups (children, the elderly), the reconciliation of professional and parental roles, active aging, and youth policies. Since 2008, she has been working as a Research... Read More →
avatar for Borys Krimer

Borys Krimer

Leading Researcher, Mykhailo Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Quality of Life Research
Krimer has been involved with studies related to demographic policy, fertility and population aging. Krimer has worked as Leading Researcher in the Mykhailo Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Quality of Life Research since 2020.
AH

Anna Holpert

PhD Student, Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Doctoral School of Sociology
Anna Holpert is a second-year PhD student at the Doctoral School of Sociology, EötvösLoránd University (ELTE), researching care responsibility in the context of long-term care forolder adults. Between 2019 and 2022 she worked as a junior researcher on the "Self-Efficacy Instead... Read More →
avatar for Anna Wehrenberg

Anna Wehrenberg

City Analysis Specialist, Office for City Analysis Prague Institute of Planning and Development
Wehrenberg completed her master's degree in Spatial Planning at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague in 2025. Since September 2024, she has been working as a City Analysis Specialist at the Prague Institute of Planning and Development, where she specializes in social... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:35am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation, MArble room

11:00am CEST

Coffee Break
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am CEST
Mezzanine

Thursday May 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am CEST
Mezzanine Česká spořitelna Palace
  Breaks

11:15am CEST

Panel on "Care, Vulnerability, and Social Relationships in Ageing Communities" (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall
This panel examines the role of social relationships, caregiving, and institutional contexts in shaping vulnerability in later life. It focuses on caregiver burden, intergenerational ties, and risks within care systems, highlighting key challenges for ensuring dignity and protection in ageing communities.
Moderators
avatar for Fruzsina Albert

Fruzsina Albert

professor, Center for Social Sciences, Institute for Sociology, Semmelweis University, Institute of Mental Health
I have over 30 years’ of experience in empirical research on various aspects of interpersonal networks, focusing primarily on friendship and family ties. Other strands of my research concern social inclusion, health and well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Emilia Kramkowska

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →
AM

Anett Mária Leleszi-Tróbert

Assistant Professor, Programme Director of the Active Ageing Programme, Institute of Mental Health, Semmelweis University
Anett Mária Leleszi-Tróbert is a Mental Health and Organizational Development Specialist, Hospital Pastoral Counsellor. Teacher, researcher, assistant professor. For over 20 years, she has been involved in mental health care for elderly patients and their families. Her main research interests are the burden on family... Read More →
avatar for Marcela Petrová Kafková

Marcela Petrová Kafková

Assistant Professor, Masaryk University/ Faculty of Social Studies
Marcela Petrova Kafkova, PhD. is a sociologist and specialist at the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno. She has long been involved in the sociology of ageing and social gerontology, focusing mainly on the topics of active ageing, intergenerational relationships and... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities

11:15am CEST

Panel on “The Politics and Economics of Pension Systems: Sustainability, Reform, and Public Attitudes“ (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall
This panel examines  how demographic ageing reshapes pension systems, focusing on sustainability,  reform, and public attitudes in V4, EaP, and Balkan countries. It highlights  the role of migration, institutional trust, and intergenerational perceptions  in shaping policy responses and the legitimacy of welfare systems.
Moderators
avatar for Bogusława Urbaniak

Bogusława Urbaniak

Professor, Department of Labour and Social Policy, University of Lodz
Urbaniak has been involved in studies related to ageing, the labour market and HR management. She has worked as a researcher and academic teacher for over 50 years. Even after retiring, she continues to work with the university, giving lectures. She is the author or co-author of over... Read More →
Speakers
CK

Csaba Kucsera

Researcher, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University
Csaba Kucsera, PhD, is a sociologist, and an associate professor at the Sociology Departmentof Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Social Sciences. His research and teaching activitiescover various aspects of ageing from the micro level to meso and macro levels, includinginformal... Read More →
avatar for Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Student Researcher, German Centre for Gerontology
Oliver is a student researcher and currently working in two different research projects at the German Centre of Gerontology. His research focuses on the intersection of political attitudes and behavior with social inequalities, as well as on advanced empirical methods. His most recent... Read More →
avatar for Besnik Fetahu

Besnik Fetahu

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Science at the Public International Business College Mitrovica, Faculty of Philosophy at the Universit
Prof. Asst. Dr. Besnik Fetahu is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Science at the International Business College Mitrovica and part-time professor at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Prishtina. He currently serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Social Science... Read More →
MX

Merita Xhumari

Professor of Public Policies, Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana
Prof. Dr. Merita Xhumari is a professor of public policies at the Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, with 38 years of experience in teaching, research, and publications. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Tirana (1997... Read More →
avatar for Artiom Samohvalov

Artiom Samohvalov

Scientific Researcher, National Institute for Economic Research of Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Centre for Demographic Research
Artiom holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia) and previously worked as a statistician at AC Nielsen in Moscow. He later gained diverse experience in pricing analytics in the private sector before shifting... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy, MArble room

11:16am CEST

Ageing Demographics and Youth Representation: Hungarian Attitudes on Welfare Redistribution, Institutional Trust, and Intergenerational Politics (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:16am - 11:25am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
CK

Csaba Kucsera

Researcher, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University
Csaba Kucsera, PhD, is a sociologist, and an associate professor at the Sociology Departmentof Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Social Sciences. His research and teaching activitiescover various aspects of ageing from the micro level to meso and macro levels, includinginformal... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:16am - 11:25am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

11:16am CEST

The Potential of Intra- and Intergenerational Relationships in Building a Sense of Security in (one's own) Old Age (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:16am - 11:30am CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Emilia Kramkowska

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:16am - 11:30am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

11:25am CEST

Exploring Sources for Stability and Change of Attitudes Towards the Pension System: A Latent Transition Study with German Panel Data (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:25am - 11:35am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Student Researcher, German Centre for Gerontology
Oliver is a student researcher and currently working in two different research projects at the German Centre of Gerontology. His research focuses on the intersection of political attitudes and behavior with social inequalities, as well as on advanced empirical methods. His most recent... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:25am - 11:35am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation, MArble room

11:30am CEST

The Burden on Family Caregivers and the Risk of Professional Burnout (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
AM

Anett Mária Leleszi-Tróbert

Assistant Professor, Programme Director of the Active Ageing Programme, Institute of Mental Health, Semmelweis University
Anett Mária Leleszi-Tróbert is a Mental Health and Organizational Development Specialist, Hospital Pastoral Counsellor. Teacher, researcher, assistant professor. For over 20 years, she has been involved in mental health care for elderly patients and their families. Her main research interests are the burden on family... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

11:35am CEST

A Comparative Analysis of Pension Systems in Albania and Kosovo: Navigating Demographic and Structural Challenges (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:35am - 11:45am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
MX

Merita Xhumari

Professor of Public Policies, Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana
Prof. Dr. Merita Xhumari is a professor of public policies at the Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, with 38 years of experience in teaching, research, and publications. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Tirana (1997... Read More →
avatar for Besnik Fetahu

Besnik Fetahu

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Science at the Public International Business College Mitrovica, Faculty of Philosophy at the Universit
Prof. Asst. Dr. Besnik Fetahu is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Science at the International Business College Mitrovica and part-time professor at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Prishtina. He currently serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Social Science... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:35am - 11:45am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

11:45am CEST

Innovation Exports and Pensions Versus Social Allowances in an Ageing Country: Evidence from Moldova (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:45am - 11:55am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Artiom Samohvalov

Artiom Samohvalov

Scientific Researcher, National Institute for Economic Research of Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Centre for Demographic Research
Artiom holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia) and previously worked as a statistician at AC Nielsen in Moscow. He later gained diverse experience in pricing analytics in the private sector before shifting... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:45am - 11:55am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

11:45am CEST

Elder Abuse and Neglect in Institutional Care Contexts (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Marcela Petrová Kafková

Marcela Petrová Kafková

Assistant Professor, Masaryk University/ Faculty of Social Studies
Marcela Petrova Kafkova, PhD. is a sociologist and specialist at the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno. She has long been involved in the sociology of ageing and social gerontology, focusing mainly on the topics of active ageing, intergenerational relationships and... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

11:55am CEST

Q&A (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:55am - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
avatar for Bogusława Urbaniak

Bogusława Urbaniak

Professor, Department of Labour and Social Policy, University of Lodz
Urbaniak has been involved in studies related to ageing, the labour market and HR management. She has worked as a researcher and academic teacher for over 50 years. Even after retiring, she continues to work with the university, giving lectures. She is the author or co-author of over... Read More →
Speakers
CK

Csaba Kucsera

Researcher, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University
Csaba Kucsera, PhD, is a sociologist, and an associate professor at the Sociology Departmentof Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Social Sciences. His research and teaching activitiescover various aspects of ageing from the micro level to meso and macro levels, includinginformal... Read More →
avatar for Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Student Researcher, German Centre for Gerontology
Oliver is a student researcher and currently working in two different research projects at the German Centre of Gerontology. His research focuses on the intersection of political attitudes and behavior with social inequalities, as well as on advanced empirical methods. His most recent... Read More →
avatar for Besnik Fetahu

Besnik Fetahu

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Science at the Public International Business College Mitrovica, Faculty of Philosophy at the Universit
Prof. Asst. Dr. Besnik Fetahu is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Science at the International Business College Mitrovica and part-time professor at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Prishtina. He currently serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Social Science... Read More →
MX

Merita Xhumari

Professor of Public Policies, Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana
Prof. Dr. Merita Xhumari is a professor of public policies at the Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, with 38 years of experience in teaching, research, and publications. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Tirana (1997... Read More →
avatar for Artiom Samohvalov

Artiom Samohvalov

Scientific Researcher, National Institute for Economic Research of Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Centre for Demographic Research
Artiom holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia) and previously worked as a statistician at AC Nielsen in Moscow. He later gained diverse experience in pricing analytics in the private sector before shifting... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 11:55am - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

12:00pm CEST

Q&A (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Moderators
avatar for Fruzsina Albert

Fruzsina Albert

professor, Center for Social Sciences, Institute for Sociology, Semmelweis University, Institute of Mental Health
I have over 30 years’ of experience in empirical research on various aspects of interpersonal networks, focusing primarily on friendship and family ties. Other strands of my research concern social inclusion, health and well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Emilia Kramkowska

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →
AM

Anett Mária Leleszi-Tróbert

Assistant Professor, Programme Director of the Active Ageing Programme, Institute of Mental Health, Semmelweis University
Anett Mária Leleszi-Tróbert is a Mental Health and Organizational Development Specialist, Hospital Pastoral Counsellor. Teacher, researcher, assistant professor. For over 20 years, she has been involved in mental health care for elderly patients and their families. Her main research interests are the burden on family... Read More →
avatar for Marcela Petrová Kafková

Marcela Petrová Kafková

Assistant Professor, Masaryk University/ Faculty of Social Studies
Marcela Petrova Kafkova, PhD. is a sociologist and specialist at the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno. She has long been involved in the sociology of ageing and social gerontology, focusing mainly on the topics of active ageing, intergenerational relationships and... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

12:15pm CEST

Lunch
Thursday May 14, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CEST
Mezzanine

Thursday May 14, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CEST
Mezzanine Česká spořitelna Palace
  Breaks

12:30pm CEST

Steering Committee Meeting (Closed Session) (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Kateřina Macháčová

Kateřina Macháčová

Researcher and Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University
Kateřina is a researcher and lecturer at Charles University specializing in active gerontology and life-course longevity. She is the founder of the movement-education concept PERMANENTO and Principal Investigator of a national health research project on functional resilience in later... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Yael Benvenisti

Dr. Yael Benvenisti

Deputy CEO, Insurtech Israel

We are a strategic investment and business development firm specializing in the startup ecosystem. We partner with global insurance carriers to identify and integrate cutting-edge technological solutions that enhance the insurance value chain. In addition to my corporate role, I s... Read More →
avatar for Emilia Kramkowska

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →
avatar for Fruzsina Albert

Fruzsina Albert

professor, Center for Social Sciences, Institute for Sociology, Semmelweis University, Institute of Mental Health
I have over 30 years’ of experience in empirical research on various aspects of interpersonal networks, focusing primarily on friendship and family ties. Other strands of my research concern social inclusion, health and well-being.
avatar for Rosette Farrugia-Bonello

Rosette Farrugia-Bonello

Deputy Director, International Institute On Ageing United Nations-malta
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello is Deputy Director at the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA). She lectures at the Department of Gerontology and Dementia Studies, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, and has directed INIA’s International training... Read More →
avatar for Alexandre Sidorenko

Alexandre Sidorenko

Expert in International Policy on Ageing, Chairman of (eng)aging! Steering Committee

avatar for Bogusława Urbaniak

Bogusława Urbaniak

Professor, Department of Labour and Social Policy, University of Lodz
Urbaniak has been involved in studies related to ageing, the labour market and HR management. She has worked as a researcher and academic teacher for over 50 years. Even after retiring, she continues to work with the university, giving lectures. She is the author or co-author of over... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Breaks

1:15pm CEST

Championing Policy Transformation for Fairer Late Working Lives (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST
Marble Hall
This keynote explores ageing in the labour market in the context of digitalisation, highlighting the need for systemic policy responses to support fairer late working lives.
Moderators
avatar for Emilia Kramkowska

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Anette Scoppetta

Anette Scoppetta

Executive Director, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
Dr. Anette Scoppetta is the Executive Director of the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research in Vienna, an intergovernmental organization affiliated with the United Nations. Her expertise lies at the intersection of labour market and social policies, with a strong... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Keynote Lecture

1:45pm CEST

Panel on “Wellbeing and Mental Health in Ageing Societies“ (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CEST
Marble Hall
This panel explores wellbeing and mental health in ageing societies, with a focus on preventive approaches, physical activity, and psychological resilience. It highlights how individual, social, and contextual factors shape life satisfaction and mental health outcomes in later life.
Moderators
avatar for Emilia Kramkowska

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Kateřina Macháčová

Kateřina Macháčová

Researcher and Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University
Kateřina is a researcher and lecturer at Charles University specializing in active gerontology and life-course longevity. She is the founder of the movement-education concept PERMANENTO and Principal Investigator of a national health research project on functional resilience in later... Read More →
avatar for Marta Němčíková

Marta Němčíková

university teacher, Department of Social and Behavioural Medicine, Medical Faculty, PJ Safarik University in Kosice
Marta Nemcikova is involved in research into ageing and dementia. Since 2018, she has worked as a teacher at Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice. Alongside her work at the university, she manages a day care centre for people with dementia at a diakonal non-governmental organisation... Read More →
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Dmytro Shushpanov

Head of the Department of Demographic Modeling and Forecasting, Institute of Demography and Quality of Life Issues, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Shushpanov specializes in demography and public health. Since 1998, he has served as a professor at the Western Ukrainian National University. In 2022, he joined the Institute of Demography and Quality of Life Issues, NAS of Ukraine, as Head of the Department of Demographic Modeling... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities

1:45pm CEST

Panel on "Ageing Workforce and Retirement Dynamics: Skills, Inequalities, and Labour Market Participation" (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CEST
Gallery Hall
This panel explores how ageing affects labour market participation, focusing on skills, training, and inequalities among older workers. It also addresses structural barriers such as ageism and caregiving responsibilities, highlighting their impact on employment opportunities and retirement decisions.
Moderators
avatar for Piotr Szukalski

Piotr Szukalski

Professor, Institute of Sociology, University of Łódź
Piotr Szukalski is associate professor at the University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland. His research interests are in population ageing, family care-giving, older adults activities, ageism, intergenerational relations, regional demography. He has published over 250 articles and chapters related... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Bogusława Urbaniak

Bogusława Urbaniak

Professor, Department of Labour and Social Policy, University of Lodz
Urbaniak has been involved in studies related to ageing, the labour market and HR management. She has worked as a researcher and academic teacher for over 50 years. Even after retiring, she continues to work with the university, giving lectures. She is the author or co-author of over... Read More →
avatar for Magdalena Merk

Magdalena Merk

Job Market Practitioner
Magdalena Merk is a job market practitioner with over 25 years of experience in headhunting, competency development, talent advisory, job market transformation, change management, and communication. She has worked with global companies, including General Electric, Citigroup, Bosch... Read More →
avatar for Tomasz Drabowicz

Tomasz Drabowicz

Associate Professor, Department of Sociology of Social Structures and Social Change, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz
Tomasz has been exploring social stratification and digital inequalities for more than 20 years. He gained his academic and research experience at the European University Institute in Florence and the University of Lodz. He has been an active contributor to several international research... Read More →
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Rebecca Schmelzle

Scientific Researcher, The German Centre of Gerontology / Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen (DZA)
Since 2024, Rebecca has been working at the German Centre of Gerontology, where she focusses on the inclusion of nursing home residents in survey research. She has been involved in different studies related to population aging. During her studies, Rebecca has worked at the Kurato... Read More →
avatar for Judit Kocsis

Judit Kocsis

PhD candidate, Semmelweis University
Judit Kocsis is a doctoral candidate at the Semmelweis University School of PhD Studies in the Mental Health Sciences Programme. Her research focuses on labour-market equality and the employment participation of family caregivers. In the 2024–2025 academic year, she conducted research at Arizona... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy

1:46pm CEST

Silver Labour Market: A Trap for Unemployed Managers Over the Age of 50 (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:46pm - 1:55pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Bogusława Urbaniak

Bogusława Urbaniak

Professor, Department of Labour and Social Policy, University of Lodz
Urbaniak has been involved in studies related to ageing, the labour market and HR management. She has worked as a researcher and academic teacher for over 50 years. Even after retiring, she continues to work with the university, giving lectures. She is the author or co-author of over... Read More →
avatar for Magdalena Merk

Magdalena Merk

Job Market Practitioner
Magdalena Merk is a job market practitioner with over 25 years of experience in headhunting, competency development, talent advisory, job market transformation, change management, and communication. She has worked with global companies, including General Electric, Citigroup, Bosch... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:46pm - 1:55pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

1:46pm CEST

Ageing as a Shared Responsibility: Moving Toward Longevity Across the Life Course (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:46pm - 2:00pm CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Kateřina Macháčová

Kateřina Macháčová

Researcher and Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University
Kateřina is a researcher and lecturer at Charles University specializing in active gerontology and life-course longevity. She is the founder of the movement-education concept PERMANENTO and Principal Investigator of a national health research project on functional resilience in later... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:46pm - 2:00pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

1:55pm CEST

Degrees of Aging: Do Diplomas or Cognitive Skills Drive Wages for Older Workers in Poland? (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:55pm - 2:05pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Tomasz Drabowicz

Tomasz Drabowicz

Associate Professor, Department of Sociology of Social Structures and Social Change, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz
Tomasz has been exploring social stratification and digital inequalities for more than 20 years. He gained his academic and research experience at the European University Institute in Florence and the University of Lodz. He has been an active contributor to several international research... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:55pm - 2:05pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

2:00pm CEST

Life Satisfaction in Older Adults: the Role of Self-Perceived Health, Psychological Distress, and Social Well-Being (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Marta Němčíková

Marta Němčíková

university teacher, Department of Social and Behavioural Medicine, Medical Faculty, PJ Safarik University in Kosice
Marta Nemcikova is involved in research into ageing and dementia. Since 2018, she has worked as a teacher at Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice. Alongside her work at the university, she manages a day care centre for people with dementia at a diakonal non-governmental organisation... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

2:05pm CEST

Job-Related Training and Retirement Timing: Evidence from the German Ageing Survey (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:05pm - 2:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
RS

Rebecca Schmelzle

Scientific Researcher, The German Centre of Gerontology / Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen (DZA)
Since 2024, Rebecca has been working at the German Centre of Gerontology, where she focusses on the inclusion of nursing home residents in survey research. She has been involved in different studies related to population aging. During her studies, Rebecca has worked at the Kurato... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:05pm - 2:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

2:15pm CEST

Labour-Market Equality of Family Caregivers: The Role and Attitudes of Employers (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:15pm - 2:25pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Judit Kocsis

Judit Kocsis

PhD candidate, Semmelweis University
Judit Kocsis is a doctoral candidate at the Semmelweis University School of PhD Studies in the Mental Health Sciences Programme. Her research focuses on labour-market equality and the employment participation of family caregivers. In the 2024–2025 academic year, she conducted research at Arizona... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:15pm - 2:25pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

2:15pm CEST

Mental Health of Older Persons in War-Affected Ukraine: Community-Level Mitigation Strategies (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
DS

Dmytro Shushpanov

Head of the Department of Demographic Modeling and Forecasting, Institute of Demography and Quality of Life Issues, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Shushpanov specializes in demography and public health. Since 1998, he has served as a professor at the Western Ukrainian National University. In 2022, he joined the Institute of Demography and Quality of Life Issues, NAS of Ukraine, as Head of the Department of Demographic Modeling... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

2:25pm CEST

Q&A (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Moderators
avatar for Piotr Szukalski

Piotr Szukalski

Professor, Institute of Sociology, University of Łódź
Piotr Szukalski is associate professor at the University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland. His research interests are in population ageing, family care-giving, older adults activities, ageism, intergenerational relations, regional demography. He has published over 250 articles and chapters related... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Bogusława Urbaniak

Bogusława Urbaniak

Professor, Department of Labour and Social Policy, University of Lodz
Urbaniak has been involved in studies related to ageing, the labour market and HR management. She has worked as a researcher and academic teacher for over 50 years. Even after retiring, she continues to work with the university, giving lectures. She is the author or co-author of over... Read More →
avatar for Magdalena Merk

Magdalena Merk

Job Market Practitioner
Magdalena Merk is a job market practitioner with over 25 years of experience in headhunting, competency development, talent advisory, job market transformation, change management, and communication. She has worked with global companies, including General Electric, Citigroup, Bosch... Read More →
avatar for Tomasz Drabowicz

Tomasz Drabowicz

Associate Professor, Department of Sociology of Social Structures and Social Change, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz
Tomasz has been exploring social stratification and digital inequalities for more than 20 years. He gained his academic and research experience at the European University Institute in Florence and the University of Lodz. He has been an active contributor to several international research... Read More →
RS

Rebecca Schmelzle

Scientific Researcher, The German Centre of Gerontology / Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen (DZA)
Since 2024, Rebecca has been working at the German Centre of Gerontology, where she focusses on the inclusion of nursing home residents in survey research. She has been involved in different studies related to population aging. During her studies, Rebecca has worked at the Kurato... Read More →
avatar for Judit Kocsis

Judit Kocsis

PhD candidate, Semmelweis University
Judit Kocsis is a doctoral candidate at the Semmelweis University School of PhD Studies in the Mental Health Sciences Programme. Her research focuses on labour-market equality and the employment participation of family caregivers. In the 2024–2025 academic year, she conducted research at Arizona... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

2:30pm CEST

Q&A (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:30pm - 2:45pm CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
avatar for Emilia Kramkowska

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Kateřina Macháčová

Kateřina Macháčová

Researcher and Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University
Kateřina is a researcher and lecturer at Charles University specializing in active gerontology and life-course longevity. She is the founder of the movement-education concept PERMANENTO and Principal Investigator of a national health research project on functional resilience in later... Read More →
avatar for Marta Němčíková

Marta Němčíková

university teacher, Department of Social and Behavioural Medicine, Medical Faculty, PJ Safarik University in Kosice
Marta Nemcikova is involved in research into ageing and dementia. Since 2018, she has worked as a teacher at Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice. Alongside her work at the university, she manages a day care centre for people with dementia at a diakonal non-governmental organisation... Read More →
DS

Dmytro Shushpanov

Head of the Department of Demographic Modeling and Forecasting, Institute of Demography and Quality of Life Issues, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Shushpanov specializes in demography and public health. Since 1998, he has served as a professor at the Western Ukrainian National University. In 2022, he joined the Institute of Demography and Quality of Life Issues, NAS of Ukraine, as Head of the Department of Demographic Modeling... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:30pm - 2:45pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities Presentation

2:45pm CEST

Coffee Break
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm CEST
Mezzanine

Thursday May 14, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm CEST
Mezzanine Česká spořitelna Palace
  Breaks

3:00pm CEST

Discussion on “Communities for All Ages“ + Q&A (Marble Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
avatar for Lucie Vidovićová

Lucie Vidovićová

Assistant professor, Masaryk University | Faculty of Social Studies
Mgr. Lucie Vidovićová, PhD. is a sociologist and social gerontologist. She is an assistant professor at the FSS MUNI and researcher at RILSA. Also was elected President of the Research Committee on Ageing of the International Sociological Association ISA, and appointed a chair of... Read More →
Speakers
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Merita Xhumari

Professor of Public Policies, Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana
Prof. Dr. Merita Xhumari is a professor of public policies at the Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, with 38 years of experience in teaching, research, and publications. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Tirana (1997... Read More →
avatar for Fruzsina Albert

Fruzsina Albert

professor, Center for Social Sciences, Institute for Sociology, Semmelweis University, Institute of Mental Health
I have over 30 years’ of experience in empirical research on various aspects of interpersonal networks, focusing primarily on friendship and family ties. Other strands of my research concern social inclusion, health and well-being.
avatar for Zuzana Katreniakova

Zuzana Katreniakova

Assistant professor, PJ Safarik University in Kosice, Faculty of Medicine, Dept of Social and Behavioural Medicine
Zuzana Katreniakova has been engaged in research in the field of older adults’ health promotion and strengthening the public health system for more than 20 years. As a member of the EUPHA Governing Board and the SAVEZ chairman, she also focuses on the transfer of research outputs... Read More →
avatar for Jolanta Perek-Białas

Jolanta Perek-Białas

Head, Center for Evaluation and Public Policies Analysis, Jagiellonian University
Jolanta Perek-Białas is an economist, sociologist and gerontologist dealing with ageing issues.Besides of working in Institute of Sociology at Jagiellonian University, as well she is Head of the Center for Evaluation and Public Policies Analysis, also employed in the Institute of... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Keynote Lecture

4:30pm CEST

Networking
Thursday May 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm CEST
Mezzanine

Thursday May 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm CEST
Mezzanine Česká spořitelna Palace
  Breaks
 

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