Name: Q&A (Marble Hall)
Start: 2026-05-14T11:55:00+0200
End: 2026-05-14T12:15:00+0200

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!

Q&A (Marble Hall)

Thursday May 14, 2026 11:55am - 12:15pm CEST

Marble Hall

Moderators

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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2026 (eng)aging! Conference

Bogusława Urbaniak

Csaba Kucsera

Oliver Platt

Besnik Fetahu

Merita Xhumari

Artiom Samohvalov

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2026 (eng)aging! Conference

Bogusława Urbaniak

Csaba Kucsera

Oliver Platt

Besnik Fetahu

Merita Xhumari

Artiom Samohvalov

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