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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

11:15am 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

11:25am 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

11:35am 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

11:55am 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

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 →
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 1:45pm - 2:45pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Designing Resilient Communities

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

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

2:15pm 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

2:30pm 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

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
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 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
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Thursday, May 14
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Gallery Hall
Marble Hall
Mezzanine
  • Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities
  • Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities Presentation
  • Breaks
  • Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life
  • Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life Presentation
  • Designing Resilient Communities
  • Designing Resilient Communities Presentation
  • Gerontechnologies in Care
  • Gerontechnologies in Care Presentation
  • Keynote Lecture
  • Opening
  • Silver Politics & Silver Economy
  • Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation
  • Technology Fair
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