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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
 

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

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

10:15am 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

10:30am 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

10:45am 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

11:15am 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

11:16am 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

11:30am 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

11:45am 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

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 →
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 12:00pm - 12:15pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
  Ageing in Urban and Rural Communities Presentation
 

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