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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!
Friday May 15, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CEST
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 →
avatar for Gyorgy Varga

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 →
Friday May 15, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace

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