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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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Q&A (Gallery Hall)
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm CEST
Gallery Hall

Moderators
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 →
Speakers
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 →
avatar for Magdalena Merk

Magdalena Merk

Job Market Practitioner
Magdalena Merk is a job market practitioner with over 25 years of experience in headhunting, competency development, talent advisory, job market transformation, change management, and communication. She has worked with global companies, including General Electric, Citigroup, Bosch... Read More →
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 →
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Rebecca Schmelzle

Scientific Researcher, The German Centre of Gerontology / Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen (DZA)
Since 2024, Rebecca has been working at the German Centre of Gerontology, where she focusses on the inclusion of nursing home residents in survey research. She has been involved in different studies related to population aging. During her studies, Rebecca has worked at the Kurato... Read More →
avatar for Judit Kocsis

Judit Kocsis

PhD candidate, Semmelweis University
Judit Kocsis is a doctoral candidate at the Semmelweis University School of PhD Studies in the Mental Health Sciences Programme. Her research focuses on labour-market equality and the employment participation of family caregivers. In the 2024–2025 academic year, she conducted research at Arizona... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm CEST
Gallery Hall Česká spořitelna Palace
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