Name: Panel on "Bridging the Digital Divide in Later Life: Inclusion, Participation, and Trust" (Marble Hall)
Start: 2026-05-15T10:00:00+0200
End: 2026-05-15T11:00:00+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!

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

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

2026 (eng)aging! Conference