2026 (eng)aging! Conference: Full Schedule

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!

9:20am CEST

Communities for All Ages - Evidence and Solutions (Marble Hall)

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:20am - 9:45am CEST

Marble Hall

Moderators

Alexandre Sidorenko

Expert in International Policy on Ageing, Chairman of (eng)aging! Steering Committee

Speakers

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 9:20am - 9:45am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace

Keynote Lecture

1:15pm CEST

Championing Policy Transformation for Fairer Late Working Lives (Marble Hall)

Thursday May 14, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST

Marble Hall

This keynote explores ageing in the labour market in the context of digitalisation, highlighting the need for systemic policy responses to support fairer late working lives.

Moderators

Emilia Kramkowska

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Bialystok

I am sociologist, social gerontologist, assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of Knowledge and Education at the University of Białystok. In the early years of my academic career, my research interests were focused on the issue of violence against older people. The subsequent... Read More →

Speakers

Anette Scoppetta

Executive Director, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research

Dr. Anette Scoppetta is the Executive Director of the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research in Vienna, an intergovernmental organization affiliated with the United Nations. Her expertise lies at the intersection of labour market and social policies, with a strong... Read More →

Thursday May 14, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace

Keynote Lecture

3:00pm CEST

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

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

Keynote Lecture

9:30am CEST

Policies to Promote Active Ageing: a National Multi-level Co-designed Programme in Italy (Marble Hall)

Friday May 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CEST

Marble Hall

Speakers

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 →

Davide Lucantoni

Researcher, Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing (INRCA)

Davide Lucantoni is a junior researcher at the IRCCS INRCA of Ancona - Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing - and a PhD student in gerontology at the University of Vechta, with a background in Economics. Since 2020, he has been conducting research into policy making aimed... Read More →

Friday May 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace

Keynote Lecture

1:15pm CEST

Leveraging Life Experience to Navigate the Generative AI Frontier (Marble Hall)

Friday May 15, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST

Marble Hall

This presentation explores the relationship between AI and ageing, focusing on the digital inclusion of older adults, critical thinking, and the development of technologies that support rather than replace human agency and decision-making.

Moderators

Dr. Yael Benvenisti

Deputy CEO, Insurtech Israel

We are a strategic investment and business development firm specializing in the startup ecosystem. We partner with global insurance carriers to identify and integrate cutting-edge technological solutions that enhance the insurance value chain. In addition to my corporate role, I s... Read More →

Speakers

Cecilia Sik-Lanyi

Professor, University of Pannonia

Dr. Cecilia Sik-Lanyi PhD, DSc is a professor at the University of Pannonia, specializing in Virtual Reality, Human-Computer Interaction, and Assistive Technology. Prof. Sik-Lanyi is a member of the Disability Science Council under the auspices of the Hungarian Ministry of the Interior... Read More →

Friday May 15, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CEST
Marble Hall Česká spořitelna Palace

Keynote Lecture

9:20am CEST

1:15pm CEST

3:00pm CEST

9:30am CEST

1:15pm CEST

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