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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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Friday, May 15
 

9:30am CEST

Policies to Promote Active Ageing: a National Multi-level Co-designed Programme in Italy (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
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 Davide Lucantoni

Davide Lucantoni

Researcher, Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing (INRCA)
Davide Lucantoni is a junior researcher at the IRCCS INRCA of Ancona - Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing - and a PhD student in gerontology at the University of Vechta, with a background in Economics. Since 2020, he has been conducting research into policy making aimed... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Keynote Lecture

10:00am CEST

Panel on "Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life: Inclusion, Participation, and Trust" (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall
This panel examines how digital inequalities influence inclusion, participation, and trust in later life. It brings together perspectives on digital literacy in relation to labour market engagement, health literacy, and the use of emerging technologies such as AI. The contributions highlight how disparities in skills and access shape opportunities for active ageing and emphasize the need for inclusive, age-friendly digital environments and participatory approaches that actively involve older adults in the design of digital solutions.
Moderators
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 →
Speakers
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Megi Xhumari

PhD Candidate and Lecturer, Faculty of Social Science, University of Tirana
Megi Xhumari is a PhD candidate in Social Work and Social Policy at the Department of Social Work and Social Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania, where she has been teaching since 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and Social Policy... Read More →
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 Vjosë Latifi

Vjosë Latifi

Vice-Dean, Faculty of International Business Management, Public International Business College Mitrovica
Prof. Asst. Dr. Vjosë Latifi is an academic and researcher in the field of business and management. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from South East European University, North Macedonia, and completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Management and Informatics... Read More →
avatar for Agron Hajdari

Agron Hajdari

Professor Assistant and Member of Steering, Faculty of International Business Management, Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
Mr. Agron Hajdari is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of International Business Management and a member of the Steering Council at the Public International Business College in Mitrovica (IBCM), Kosovo. With over 22 years of experience in education, policy reform, and qualifications, he has worked extensively on aligning education with labor market needs through international projects and advisory roles. His teaching and research focus on business, management, and entrepreneurship... Read More →
avatar for Bujar Gallopeni

Bujar Gallopeni

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
Dr. Bujar Gallopeni is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, and currently holds senior academic leadership roles of Vice-Rector for Academic, Quality and Student Affairs and Chair of the Academic Council at the Public International Business College Mitrovica... Read More →
avatar for Ismail Baxhaku

Ismail Baxhaku

Lecturer, International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
MSc. Ismail Baxhaku is a Lecturer at the International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM), Telecommunications Engineer, and PhD Candidate with nearly 20 years of professional experience in the telecommunications sector. He currently also works at IPKO Telecommunications, specializing... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life

10:00am CEST

Panel on "The Silver and Care Economy in Ageing Societies: Systems, Markets, and Behaviour" (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
Gallery Hall
This panel explores the economic dimensions of demographic ageing, focusing on the sustainability of pension systems, the emergence of the long-term care economy, and individual engagement with silver economy products. It highlights how demographic pressures, market development, and individual behaviour interact in shaping economic responses to ageing societies.
Moderators
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 →
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 →
OP

Olga Poalelungi

National Institute for Economic Research, AESM / Centre for Demographic Research, Scientific Researcher
Olga Poalelungi has over three decades of professional experience in migration management and public policy. She served as Director of the Bureau of Migration and Asylum of the Republic of Moldova (2012–2021), contributing to aligning national migration policies with European standards... Read More →
avatar for Olga Gagauz

Olga Gagauz

Director & Habilitated doctor in sociology, National Institute for Economic Research, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Olga Gagauz leads research activities at the National Institute for Economic Research of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova. Since 2017, she has served as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Economy and Sociology, which promotes interdisciplinary research on socio-economic development in Moldova and the wider region.She is recognized as a national expert on population and development in Moldova, with nearly three decades of experience in demographic and sociological research. Her primary... Read More →
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 →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy

10:01am CEST

The Impact of Digitalization in Building Age-friendly Environments (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:01am - 10:10am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
MX

Megi Xhumari

PhD Candidate and Lecturer, Faculty of Social Science, University of Tirana
Megi Xhumari is a PhD candidate in Social Work and Social Policy at the Department of Social Work and Social Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania, where she has been teaching since 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and Social Policy... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:01am - 10:10am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life Presentation

10:01am CEST

Migration, Aging, and Pension Exports: Sustainability of Moldova’s Public System (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:01am - 10:15am CEST
Gallery 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 →
OP

Olga Poalelungi

National Institute for Economic Research, AESM / Centre for Demographic Research, Scientific Researcher
Olga Poalelungi has over three decades of professional experience in migration management and public policy. She served as Director of the Bureau of Migration and Asylum of the Republic of Moldova (2012–2021), contributing to aligning national migration policies with European standards... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:01am - 10:15am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

10:10am CEST

The Role of Sociodemographic Characteristics and Self-rated Health in Digital Health Literacy Among Older Adults (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:10am - 10:20am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
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 →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:10am - 10:20am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life Presentation

10:15am CEST

Development of the Long-Term Care Economy in the Context of Demographic Ageing(Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Olga Gagauz

Olga Gagauz

Director & Habilitated doctor in sociology, National Institute for Economic Research, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Olga Gagauz leads research activities at the National Institute for Economic Research of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova. Since 2017, she has served as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Economy and Sociology, which promotes interdisciplinary research on socio-economic development in Moldova and the wider region.She is recognized as a national expert on population and development in Moldova, with nearly three decades of experience in demographic and sociological research. Her primary... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

10:20am CEST

Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Literacy and Engagement Among Older Adults in the Western Balkans (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Vjosë Latifi

Vjosë Latifi

Vice-Dean, Faculty of International Business Management, Public International Business College Mitrovica
Prof. Asst. Dr. Vjosë Latifi is an academic and researcher in the field of business and management. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from South East European University, North Macedonia, and completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Management and Informatics... Read More →
avatar for Agron Hajdari

Agron Hajdari

Professor Assistant and Member of Steering, Faculty of International Business Management, Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
Mr. Agron Hajdari is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of International Business Management and a member of the Steering Council at the Public International Business College in Mitrovica (IBCM), Kosovo. With over 22 years of experience in education, policy reform, and qualifications, he has worked extensively on aligning education with labor market needs through international projects and advisory roles. His teaching and research focus on business, management, and entrepreneurship... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life Presentation

10:30am CEST

Digital Literacy and Retirement Intentions in Europe: Implications for Active Ageing in a Digitalized Labour Market (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Bujar Gallopeni

Bujar Gallopeni

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
Dr. Bujar Gallopeni is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, and currently holds senior academic leadership roles of Vice-Rector for Academic, Quality and Student Affairs and Chair of the Academic Council at the Public International Business College Mitrovica... Read More →
avatar for Ismail Baxhaku

Ismail Baxhaku

Lecturer, International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
MSc. Ismail Baxhaku is a Lecturer at the International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM), Telecommunications Engineer, and PhD Candidate with nearly 20 years of professional experience in the telecommunications sector. He currently also works at IPKO Telecommunications, specializing... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life Presentation

10:30am CEST

The Tendency of Poles in Pre-Retirement Age to Use Silver Economy Products (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
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 →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

10:40am CEST

Q&A (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
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 →
Speakers
MX

Megi Xhumari

PhD Candidate and Lecturer, Faculty of Social Science, University of Tirana
Megi Xhumari is a PhD candidate in Social Work and Social Policy at the Department of Social Work and Social Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania, where she has been teaching since 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and Social Policy... Read More →
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 Vjosë Latifi

Vjosë Latifi

Vice-Dean, Faculty of International Business Management, Public International Business College Mitrovica
Prof. Asst. Dr. Vjosë Latifi is an academic and researcher in the field of business and management. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from South East European University, North Macedonia, and completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Management and Informatics... Read More →
avatar for Agron Hajdari

Agron Hajdari

Professor Assistant and Member of Steering, Faculty of International Business Management, Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
Mr. Agron Hajdari is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of International Business Management and a member of the Steering Council at the Public International Business College in Mitrovica (IBCM), Kosovo. With over 22 years of experience in education, policy reform, and qualifications, he has worked extensively on aligning education with labor market needs through international projects and advisory roles. His teaching and research focus on business, management, and entrepreneurship... Read More →
avatar for Bujar Gallopeni

Bujar Gallopeni

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
Dr. Bujar Gallopeni is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, and currently holds senior academic leadership roles of Vice-Rector for Academic, Quality and Student Affairs and Chair of the Academic Council at the Public International Business College Mitrovica... Read More →
avatar for Ismail Baxhaku

Ismail Baxhaku

Lecturer, International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)
MSc. Ismail Baxhaku is a Lecturer at the International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM), Telecommunications Engineer, and PhD Candidate with nearly 20 years of professional experience in the telecommunications sector. He currently also works at IPKO Telecommunications, specializing... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life Presentation

10:45am CEST

Q&A (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am CEST
Gallery Hall
This panel examines how digital inequalities influence inclusion, participation, and trust in later life. It brings together perspectives on digital literacy in relation to labour market engagement, health literacy, and the use of emerging technologies such as AI. The contributions highlight how disparities in skills and access shape opportunities for active ageing and emphasize the need for inclusive, age-friendly digital environments and participatory approaches that actively involve older adults in the design of digital solutions.
Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for Olga Gagauz

Olga Gagauz

Director & Habilitated doctor in sociology, National Institute for Economic Research, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Olga Gagauz leads research activities at the National Institute for Economic Research of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova. Since 2017, she has served as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Economy and Sociology, which promotes interdisciplinary research on socio-economic development in Moldova and the wider region.She is recognized as a national expert on population and development in Moldova, with nearly three decades of experience in demographic and sociological research. Her primary... Read More →
OP

Olga Poalelungi

National Institute for Economic Research, AESM / Centre for Demographic Research, Scientific Researcher
Olga Poalelungi has over three decades of professional experience in migration management and public policy. She served as Director of the Bureau of Migration and Asylum of the Republic of Moldova (2012–2021), contributing to aligning national migration policies with European standards... Read More →
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 →
Friday May 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Silver Politics & Silver Economy Presentation

11:00am CEST

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

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

11:15am CEST

Panel on "Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities: Conditions for a Dignified, Independent, and Active Life" (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall
This panel explores differences between urban and rural communities in creating conditions for a dignified, independent, and active life in later life. It focuses on public spaces, service accessibility, and community-based approaches that support quality of life and participation among older adults.
Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for Urszula Abłażewicz

Urszula Abłażewicz

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
Sociologist, assistant professor at the Faculty of Sociology, University of Bialystok. Author and co-author of research and publications in the field of social diversity, social capital and spatial sociology.
avatar for Katarzyna Zajda

Katarzyna Zajda

Departament of Rural and Urban Studies and Sociology of Social Change and Center of Social Innovation, University of Lodz
She is a sociologist, and practitioner specializing in rural community research and the implementation of social innovations. As the Head of both the Social Innovation Centre (CEIN) and the Department of Rural, Urban, and Social Change Sociology at the University of Lodz, she bridges... Read More →
RB

Romana Bélová

Deputy Director for Social Work, Slezská diakonie
Romana Bélová is a deputy director for social work in Slezská diakonie (Czech Republic) which provides 112 various social services with around 1000 staff members and 10 000 service users. With her professional background she is a social worker, she also has a degree in social management... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities

11:15am CEST

Panel on "Gerontechnologies in Care: Policy, Practice, and Societal Acceptance“ (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall
This panel examines the role of gerontechnologies in care for ageing populations, focusing on their implementation, policy context, and societal acceptance. It highlights both the potential of technologies to support care and the ethical and social challenges related to their use, including public attitudes towards tools such as social robots.
Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for Belkais Kebir

Belkais Kebir

Research associate, Technical University Dresden, CIDS - Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Sciences Department, CODIP - Center for Open
Belkais Kebir is a researcher in educational and ageing technologies, specializing in digital innovation in care and gerontechnology. She holds a background in educational sciences with a focus on lifelong learning and digital competence development. Her work examines technology-supported... Read More →
avatar for Barbora Mládenková

Barbora Mládenková

Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
Barbora Mládenková is a Master's student of Public and Social Policy and Human Resources at the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University. Her academic interest focus on long-term care and the accessibility of social services.

... Read More →
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 →
Friday May 15, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Gerontechnologies in Care

11:16am CEST

Inclusive Public Spaces: Co-designing with Older People (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:16am - 11:30am CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Urszula Abłażewicz

Urszula Abłażewicz

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
Sociologist, assistant professor at the Faculty of Sociology, University of Bialystok. Author and co-author of research and publications in the field of social diversity, social capital and spatial sociology.
Friday May 15, 2026 11:16am - 11:30am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities Presentation

11:16am CEST

Innovative Care for Aging Populations: The Role of Gerontechnology in Supporting Aging in Place (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:16am - 11:30am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Belkais Kebir

Belkais Kebir

Research associate, Technical University Dresden, CIDS - Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Sciences Department, CODIP - Center for Open
Belkais Kebir is a researcher in educational and ageing technologies, specializing in digital innovation in care and gerontechnology. She holds a background in educational sciences with a focus on lifelong learning and digital competence development. Her work examines technology-supported... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 11:16am - 11:30am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Gerontechnologies in Care Presentation

11:30am CEST

Age-Friendly Polish Village- Rural Living Conditions and Residential Satisfaction Among Older Adults (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
avatar for Katarzyna Zajda

Katarzyna Zajda

Departament of Rural and Urban Studies and Sociology of Social Change and Center of Social Innovation, University of Lodz
She is a sociologist, and practitioner specializing in rural community research and the implementation of social innovations. As the Head of both the Social Innovation Centre (CEIN) and the Department of Rural, Urban, and Social Change Sociology at the University of Lodz, she bridges... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities Presentation

11:30am CEST

Framing Assistive Technologies in Social Policy: Policy Paradigms, Awareness, and Attitudes (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
avatar for Barbora Mládenková

Barbora Mládenková

Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
Barbora Mládenková is a Master's student of Public and Social Policy and Human Resources at the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University. Her academic interest focus on long-term care and the accessibility of social services.

... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Gerontechnologies in Care Presentation

11:45am CEST

Dementia Friendly Communities Concept in the the Czech Republic from the regional perspective (Gallery Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Speakers
RB

Romana Bélová

Deputy Director for Social Work, Slezská diakonie
Romana Bélová is a deputy director for social work in Slezská diakonie (Czech Republic) which provides 112 various social services with around 1000 staff members and 10 000 service users. With her professional background she is a social worker, she also has a degree in social management... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities Presentation

11:45am CEST

Robots in Care: Attitudes Towards the Use of Technology in Various Aspects of Providing Help and Support (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm CEST
Marble Hall

Speakers
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 →
Friday May 15, 2026 11:45am - 12:00pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Gerontechnologies in Care Presentation

12:00pm CEST

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

Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for Urszula Abłażewicz

Urszula Abłażewicz

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok
Sociologist, assistant professor at the Faculty of Sociology, University of Bialystok. Author and co-author of research and publications in the field of social diversity, social capital and spatial sociology.
avatar for Katarzyna Zajda

Katarzyna Zajda

Departament of Rural and Urban Studies and Sociology of Social Change and Center of Social Innovation, University of Lodz
She is a sociologist, and practitioner specializing in rural community research and the implementation of social innovations. As the Head of both the Social Innovation Centre (CEIN) and the Department of Rural, Urban, and Social Change Sociology at the University of Lodz, she bridges... Read More →
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Romana Bélová

Deputy Director for Social Work, Slezská diakonie
Romana Bélová is a deputy director for social work in Slezská diakonie (Czech Republic) which provides 112 various social services with around 1000 staff members and 10 000 service users. With her professional background she is a social worker, she also has a degree in social management... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities Presentation

12:00pm CEST

Q&A (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall

Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for Belkais Kebir

Belkais Kebir

Research associate, Technical University Dresden, CIDS - Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Sciences Department, CODIP - Center for Open
Belkais Kebir is a researcher in educational and ageing technologies, specializing in digital innovation in care and gerontechnology. She holds a background in educational sciences with a focus on lifelong learning and digital competence development. Her work examines technology-supported... Read More →
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 →
avatar for Barbora Mládenková

Barbora Mládenková

Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
Barbora Mládenková is a Master's student of Public and Social Policy and Human Resources at the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University. Her academic interest focus on long-term care and the accessibility of social services.

... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Gerontechnologies in Care Presentation

12:15pm CEST

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

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

1:15pm CEST

Leveraging Life Experience to Navigate the Generative AI Frontier (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST
Marble Hall
This presentation explores the relationship between AI and ageing, focusing on the digital inclusion of older adults, critical thinking, and the development of technologies that support rather than replace human agency and decision-making.
Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for Cecilia Sik-Lanyi

Cecilia Sik-Lanyi

Professor, University of Pannonia
Dr. Cecilia Sik-Lanyi PhD, DSc is a professor at the University of Pannonia, specializing in Virtual Reality, Human-Computer Interaction, and Assistive Technology. Prof. Sik-Lanyi is a member of the Disability Science Council under the auspices of the Hungarian Ministry of the Interior... Read More →
Friday May 15, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Keynote Lecture

1:45pm CEST

Technology Fair (Marble Hall)
Friday May 15, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CEST
Marble Hall
Oliver Lohaj: Supporting Older Adults to Navigate Online: Misinformation and Fake News;
András Leleszi: How AI helps in monitoring and risk assessment of pressure ulcer (PU/PI);
Tomáš Posker: AI and Technology in Home Care: Enabling Relevant, Human-Centered Support;
Patrícia Szabó: A 3D Serious Game for Aphasia Rehabilitation in Older Adults;
Michal Perna: Assistive Control of the Home Environment and the Radim Tele-Assistive,               Monitoring System Supporting Independent Living;
Gyorgy Varga: Immersive Virtual Nature and Virtual Companionship for Supporting the Well-Being of Informal Dementia Caregivers;
Sebastian Schmidt: Four Years to the Day: From Hospital via Research to hospOS

 

 




Speakers
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 Oliver Lohaj

Oliver Lohaj

Assistant Professor, Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical university of Košice
Oliver Lohaj is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at the Technical University of Košice. His research focuses on machine learning, explainable and human-centered AI, usability of intelligent systems, and the societal impacts of digital technologies. He... Read More →
avatar for András Leleszi

András Leleszi

Researcher, University of Miskolc, Faculty of Health Sciences, Health Sciences and Medical Technology Research Institute
As an IT engineer and economist I have been working on innovative healthcare IT projects for over 15 years. It covers R&D projects in the lab (targeting the market) and implementing mission critical systems for healthcare providers like National Ambulance Service in Hungary.

Curre... Read More →
avatar for Patrícia Szabó

Patrícia Szabó

Assistant Professor, University of Pannonia, Hungary
Patrícia Szabó is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems of the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Pannonia. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics Engineering and a Master’s degree... Read More →
avatar for Michal Perna

Michal Perna

Independent Researcher, KOLIBRI s.r.o
Michal Perna is an independent researcher and developer of assistive technologies inspired by real-life caregiving experience. While caring for a family member with a serious neurological condition, he became aware of the everyday challenges associated with cognitive decline, which... Read More →
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Gyorgy Varga

Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, University of Pannonia


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Sebastian Schmidt

Project lead EXIST-Forschungstransfer Athegus, Research group Artificial Intelligence for Context Activity Recognition, THD - Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
Sebastian Schmidt is a researcher and serial entrepreneur. As co-founder and CEO of Athegus GmbH he specializes in orchestrating service robots in complex environments such as hospitals and rehabilitation clinics. With a background in business informatics and previous leadership in... Read More →
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Friday May 15, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Technology Fair
 

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