We welcome submissions of abstracts and proposals for thematic sessions at the upcoming conference, which will focus on intergenerational cohesion. We encourage papers that address the specific challenges and opportunities associated with aging populations and demographic changes from an intergenerational perspective. Submissions highlighting best practices and sustainable solutions are particularly welcome.

Intergenerational Cohesion

Without attention to intergenerational cohesion, communities may face increased social isolation, age-based stereotypes, and strained family dynamics, especially as life expectancy increases. Bridging generational gaps by fostering positive relationships between age groups promotes respect, understanding, and cooperation, which in turn makes communities more inclusive and resilient. These relationships provide older adults with opportunities for social engagement, reducing loneliness and allowing them to share their life experiences with younger generations. Younger people, in turn, receive support, care, and a sense of continuity through these bonds, which enhances the well-being of all concerned. Neglecting these connections can lead to economic pressures and reduced community solidarity. By actively fostering intergenerational bonds, societies create supportive environment which allows all generations to thrive, strengthening communities and benefiting individuals of everyall ages.

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The following issues require particular attention, although this list is not exhaustive:

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1. Economic and Labor Market Challenges: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity

• Challenges for pension systems, income security, and labour markets arising from population aging.

• The need to establish intergenerational networks to reduce strain on social services, healthcare systems, and pensions.

• The importance of managing age diversity in workplaces to drive innovation and maintain competitiveness. 

2. Family Dynamics and Intergenerational Care: Sharing Responsibility Across Generations

• The role of traditional family structures in caring for older adults and the challenges posed by insufficient social services and healthcare support.

• Strengthening intergenerational bonds to ease caregiving burdens, prevent neglect, and reduce family tensions.

• Developing policies and community programs to support families in caregiving roles. 

3. Social Isolation and Loneliness: Connecting Generations for Emotional Well-Being

• The risk of social isolation among older adults due to a lack of intergenerational connections, negatively impacting mental and physical health.

• The need to foster intergenerational connections to improve older adults' quality of life.

• The critical role of intergenerational communication in bridging generational gaps and building mutual understanding. 

4. Reinforced Stereotypes and Ageism: Breaking Barriers Across Generations

• Limited interaction between generations perpetuates negative stereotypes and ageist attitudes, fostering social divisions.

• Promoting intergenerational connections to challenge stereotypes, build empathy, and create an inclusive society.

• Educating communities about ageism to encourage mutual respect and collaboration.helps to break down these stereotypes, promoting a more inclusive society that values all ages

5. Designing Age-Friendly and Inclusive Spaces: Building Communities for All Generations

• Designing social spaces, housing, and public services that are accessible and welcoming to all generations.

• Prioritizing the human rights of older adults to foster age-friendly environments.

• Strengthening intergenerational cohesion to enhance community resilience and solidarity.

• Integrating universal design principles into urban planning to benefit people of all ages.

​​We welcome abstracts from scholars and researchers from any discipline, inter-discipline, or scholarly field.

Abstract submission deadline is March 31, 2025. Submit your 500-word abstracts and a short bio to spata@keynote.cz.

Deadlines:

Abstract sumbission deadline                        March 31

Notification of acceptance                              April 30Presentation submission                                 June 01

Registration fees and payment deadlines (authors of accepted papers):

                                                                                Early Bird (May 15)                           Regular (Jun 01) 

Presenting participants                                                € 250                                               € 300 

Presenting PhD students                                             € 120                                               € 150 

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Registration fee for physical participation includes: all conference sessions, coffee breaks and lunches, conference documents and certificate of attendance. Link for fee payment will be sent by email to all accepted presenters.    

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Refund policy:

If you cancel your registration by June 01, 2025, you will receive a refund of the registration fee. However, the 40 EUR administrative fee is non-refundable. Written requests for cancellation must be emailed to spata@keynote.cz. No refunds will be given after June 01.

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Registration fees (non-presenting participants):

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Non-presenting participants                          € 70     Non-presenting participants online              € 30       

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Technology Fair - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

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At the technology fair, innovative visions, solutions, services, and products designed to meet the specific needs of current and future generations of older people will be technological visions, solutions, innovations, services, and products for current and future generations of older people and their specific needs will be presented. The integration of appropriate technological innovations can enable older adults to live longer, healthier, and more active lives while enhancing their safety, overall well-being, and engagement in all areas of social life. These innovations can also boost their self-confidence and self-efficacy, reduce social isolation, ease the burden on healthcare systems, and improve access to quality health and social care. The integration of appropriate technological innovations can help older people to live longer, healthy and active lives, improve their safety and overall well-being, and increase their engagement in all areas of social life. It can also increase their self-confidence and self-efficacy and reduce their social isolation. It can also reduce the burden on health care systems and improve access to quality health and social care.

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We encourage the submission of applications in the areas listed below, although this list is not exhaustive.

• Tech innovations beneficial for healthy ageing;

• Artificial intelligence in treatment and prevention of diseases;

• Technological solutions in care; 

• Assistive technologies for dementia patience and their carers;

• Smart homes;

• Wearable devices for emergency alert enhancing the safety of older adults;

• Technologies and online platforms for community engagement and social inclusion;

• Technologies for lifelong learning.

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We welcome presentation of any technological vision, service, or product for current and future generations of older persons. Presentation application deadline is May 16, 2025. Submit your 500-word application to spata@keynote.cz. 

Download our application template.

Deadlines:

Abstract sumbission deadline                        May 16

Notification of acceptance                              May 22

Technology Fair fees and Payment Deadlines:

Presenting participants                                                                     € 150 (June 01)

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Technology Fair fee includes: all conference sessions, coffee breaks and lunch and conference documents. 

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Refund Policy:If you cancel your registration by June 01, 2025, you will receive a refund of the registration fee. However, the 20 EUR administrative fee is non-refundable. Written requests for cancellation must be emailed to spata@keynote.cz. No refunds will be given after June 01.

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Technology Fair fees (non-presenting participants): 

​Non-presenting participants                                                             € 40

Non-presenting participants online                                                 € 20

Venue: The conference&technology fair will be hosted by the oldest banking institution in the Czech Republic - “Česká spořitelna” in a venue called “Česká spořitelna” Palace (Address:  Rytířská 29, Praha 1, 11000). This beautiful and monumental neo-renaissance building was first opened in 1894.     

PragueCome participate in this much anticipated conference in Prague, one of the most beautiful cities in the world whose center is on the UNESCO list.

Contact: Martin Špáta, spata@keynote.cz.