Barbara Boryczka, in her presentation titled Good Practices in Collaboration Between NGO and Aid Institutions Dedicated to Older Adults, will focus on a case of good practice from Poland, where the NGO Stowarzyszenie mali bracia Ubogich supports lonely older adults through the volunteer program Your Presence Helps Me Live. This program connects seniors with trained volunteers who regularly visit them and provide emotional support and companionship. Her presentation will explore how the organization cooperates with public institutions, such as social service centers, and how these partnerships enable targeted assistance for isolated elderly people. She will also present specific outcomes of the program, including its impact on the mental health of seniors and its potential for implementation in other cities.

Iva Holmerová, in her presentation Healthy Ageing in the Czech Republic in the Context of Modern Gerontology, will introduce the current direction of geriatrics in the Czech Republic in connection with the global Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030). She will focus on the new National Plan for the Development of Geriatrics 2025–2035, which outlines four key strategic goals – from supporting healthy ageing and ensuring high-quality geriatric care to achieving systemic integration of services. The presentation will highlight the importance of modern gerontology for improving the future quality of life of the ageing population.

Lukáš Kvokačka, in his presentation titled Slovak Social Services – A New Approach? On New Concepts, Ideas, and Initiatives, will focus on two key areas of change in the Slovak care system. The first part will address upcoming changes in the financing of social services and the reform of medical assessment processes. The second part will present inspiring examples of connection and cooperation in senior care – from state-led initiatives to grassroots projects that promote intergenerational relationships, innovation, and active ageing, both within residential facilities and in the wider community.

Radka Pešková, in her presentation titled Quality and Safety in the Context of Social Services Financing, will focus on the intersection of care quality, safety, and financial management in the field of social services. Drawing on practical experience and principles of evidence-based economics, she will highlight why this area is increasingly considered the "business of the future" in today’s rapidly changing society. Her talk will serve as a concise practical guide aimed at senior and mid-level management, professionals in social and healthcare fields, as well as economists seeking to deepen their understanding of financial decision-making in the context of care provision. The presentation will demonstrate how effective financial management can enhance the quality and safety of services — and why this connection is essential for the future sustainability of the sector.

Martin Žárský, in his presentation The Scope of Elderly Care Will Undoubtedly Grow – Can We Be Prepared?, will focus on the current mix of elderly care in the Czech Republic – informal, community-based, and residential – and highlight its key weaknesses. He will present a vision of an optimized system that better meets the growing needs of an ageing population. According to him, case management and a coordinated approach play a crucial role in this new setup, serving as the key to more effective and accessible care.