Name: Q&A (Gallery Hall)
Start: 2026-05-15T10:45:00+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!

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

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

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 →

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 →

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

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2026 (eng)aging! Conference

Tomasz Drabowicz

Olga Gagauz

Olga Poalelungi

Piotr Szukalski

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2026 (eng)aging! Conference

Tomasz Drabowicz

Olga Gagauz

Olga Poalelungi

Piotr Szukalski

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