Name: Discussion on “Communities for All Ages“ + Q&A (Marble Hall)
Start: 2026-05-14T15:00:00+0200
End: 2026-05-14T16:30:00+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!

Discussion on “Communities for All Ages“ + Q&A (Marble Hall)

Thursday May 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CEST

Marble Hall

Moderators

Lucie Vidovićová

Assistant professor, Masaryk University | Faculty of Social Studies

Mgr. Lucie Vidovićová, PhD. is a sociologist and social gerontologist. She is an assistant professor at the FSS MUNI and researcher at RILSA. Also was elected President of the Research Committee on Ageing of the International Sociological Association ISA, and appointed a chair of... Read More →

Speakers

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 →

Fruzsina Albert

professor, Center for Social Sciences, Institute for Sociology, Semmelweis University, Institute of Mental Health

I have over 30 years’ of experience in empirical research on various aspects of interpersonal networks, focusing primarily on friendship and family ties. Other strands of my research concern social inclusion, health and well-being.

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 →

Jolanta Perek-Białas

Head, Center for Evaluation and Public Policies Analysis, Jagiellonian University

Jolanta Perek-Białas is an economist, sociologist and gerontologist dealing with ageing issues.Besides of working in Institute of Sociology at Jagiellonian University, as well she is Head of the Center for Evaluation and Public Policies Analysis, also employed in the Institute of... Read More →

Thursday May 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace

Keynote Lecture

2026 (eng)aging! Conference

Lucie Vidovićová

Merita Xhumari

Fruzsina Albert

Zuzana Katreniakova

Jolanta Perek-Białas

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2026 (eng)aging! Conference

Lucie Vidovićová

Merita Xhumari

Fruzsina Albert

Zuzana Katreniakova

Jolanta Perek-Białas

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