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The 23rd International Conference
Age Management SALON 2026
6 May 2026
Hotel Tatra, Bratislava
Age management is a way of managing people with regard to their age, which takes into account: the course of a person’s life stages during their working life, their changing motivation, competencies, values, health and attitudes.
Organizational management should recognize and embrace these changes by adapting the work environment, support systems, and conditions for employees. Rather than waiting until employees reach retirement, organizations should proactively prepare for an aging workforce. By implementing age management tools, employers can help staff maintain high performance and stay in good mental and physical health for as long as possible.
In cooperation with our partner, TREXIMA Bratislava, we are preparing the 23rd International Age Management SALON conference. The event will also feature the final conference of the international IntegrAGE project, in which we serve as an associate strategic partner.
We will present the project’s key results, outputs, and practical recommendations for age management and the support of active aging in the workplace.
Guest Chair
Friends, at this year’s conference, in our „Guest Chair“ segment, we will speak with Prof. Katarína Horáková, who has dedicated her entire life to research, food science, and nutrition. Proper meal composition and healthy nutrition promote longevity and help maintain good physical and mental health. She is living proof of this, as she continues to raise awareness and write books even at her advanced age. We all know how important a healthy lifestyle is which forms the solid foundation of our House of Working Ability, but many do not have the stamina and patience with themselves.
We will discuss her career and what she does to stay in shape.
As part of the accompanying conference program, the team of the Physical Activity Center of the BMC SAS offers participants professional diagnostics of functional fitness and cognitive health, including body composition analysis, objectification of physical performance in the form of motor tests (standing up from a chair for a time, manual dynamometry) and digital screening of memory functions and reaction time using a short computer test Memtrax.
Guest Chair
Prof. RNDr. Katarína Horáková, DrSc. is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in Slovak applied biology, with an internationally readable profile in the fields of biologically active compounds, cellular models, and disease prevention. As early as 1959, she founded the Laboratory of Cell Cultures – the first facility of its kind in former Czechoslovakia –focused on assessing cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and antioxidant activity of substances, as well as on elucidating the effects of potential cytostatics on cellular metabolism. Scientific Authority in Longevity Internationally recognized expert in isothiocyanates and sulforaphane, bridging the gap between research and clinical-grade formulations.
IntegrAGE – From Vision to Results
Tamara Mravinec, Project Manager, BSC, Business Support Centre, Kranj, Slovenia
Tamara Mravinec works as a Project and PR Manager and Communication Officer at BSC Kranj (Slovenia), focusing on communication, stakeholder engagement, and the promotion of regional development initiatives. She translates project results into clear and accessible messages for public authorities, businesses, and the wider public. Within the Interreg Danube Region Programme, she acts as lead partner to the IntegrAGE project and is responsible for making sure everything runs properly across all countries involved. She also coordinates Slovenian contribution through communication and dissemination activities related to age management and the integration of workers aged 55+ into the labour market. She brings a people-oriented approach to her work, supported by her background in communication and international experience, with a strong interest in lifelong learning and active ageing.
Ing. Pavol Hudec, Project Manager and Labour Market Analyst, TREXIMA Bratislava
Pavol Hudec works as a Project Manager and Labour Market Analyst at TREXIMA Bratislava, where for almost 20 years he has been engaged in labour market analysis, the management of national and international projects, and the development of digital tools in the fields of employment and education. Within the Interreg Danube Region Programme, he coordinates the Slovak part of the IntegrAGE project focused on age management and supporting the integration of workers aged 55+. He has contributed to the development of national labour market portals (ISTP.sk, Worki.sk), the establishment of the National System of Occupations, and the preparation of several expert analyses for ministries, employer associations and public institutions. In his work, he combines an analytical approach with practical solutions for employers and public authorities.
DI Cornelia Kramsall, Expert in International Education Projects, ipcenter.at GmbH
Cornelia Kramsall works as a Project Manager and expert in non-formal education and learning design at ipcenter.at Ltd., with over 10 years of experience in international educational projects. Her work focuses on developing innovative learning formats, managing cross-border partnerships, and creating digital tools for education and training. Within the Danube Region Programme, she coordinates the project consortium and leads the Austrian contribution to the IntegrAGE project. With a background in environmental data management and experience in organisational development in Italy and Austria, she combines analytical thinking with a strong human-centered approach.
BURNOUT PREVENT: From Research to Solutions for Resilient Workplaces
Mgr. Diana Gašparík, PhD., Manager of International Activities, Slovak Business Agency
The BURNOUT PREVENT project, implemented by the Slovak Business Agency in international partnership, focuses on preventing work-related burnout and promoting employee mental well-being. It is the first EU project to comprehensively examine three dimensions of burnout: workplace culture, employees’ leisure time, and digital stress. Project manager Diana will present the key project outcomes, identified burnout risk factors, and practical tools and recommendations that organizations can use to build resilient and inclusive workplaces. The presentation emphasizes the practical application of solutions derived from international research and project experience. The project is funded through the Interreg Central Europe programme and co-financed by the Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic.
When the Age is not the Only Limitation
Ing. Monika Fričová, CEO, Platform of Families of Children with Disabilities
She is a director of the Platform of Families of Children with Disabilities. She has been working in the field of disabilities for over 30 years. Her professional career was profoundly influenced by her personal experience of becoming the mother of a son with multiple disabilities. This life situation led her to become a voice for families facing systemic invisibility, isolation, and extreme stress. The Platform for Families, of which she was a co-founder in 2016, has provided free support to more than 4,100 families of children with disabilities to date. By advocating for families’ rights, she significantly contributes to positive systemic changes in access to education, healthcare, and social services in Slovakia. She leads a team of parents enriched by experience with multifaceted diversity, built on values and a commitment to addressing individual needs. Women who have found themselves on the margins of the labor market due to long-term caregiving for a loved one have the chance here to reclaim their own identity and lead a dignified life within the community. It is precisely on the topic of approaching vulnerable groups and onboarding people with changed work capacity or life situations that impose limitations on their full work performance that the Platform for Families has been collaborating with IKEA for several years. This partnership has yielded valuable insights and opened minds to the needs of employing people with specific needs.
We’ll discuss this with Renáta Szüllőová, Head of People and Culture at IKEA Slovakia.
Intergenerational cooperation and responsibility in employment
Miroslava Rychtárechová, Head of Country People Manager for Tesco Slovakia
She is an experienced leader with more than 20 years of experience in building functional teams and shaping an inclusive corporate culture at Tesco Slovakia. She joined Tesco while still at university and, during her time with the company, has held various management positions where she focused on employee training and development and project management. Currently, she holds the position of People Director of Tesco in Slovakia, while in her work she has long been dedicated to the development of her colleagues, improving the work environment, and supporting diversity and inclusion. Miroslava is an active member of several professional HR platforms and projects that support equal opportunities, intergenerational cooperation, and fair pay – she is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Tesco Foundation, a member of the Supervisory Board of Tesco Slovakia, a member of the Supervisory Board of DofE (Duke of Edinburgh), as well as a member of the Executive Board of the HRcomm organization. Her heart project is Tesco Angel – helping colleagues in need, which is her greatest motivation and inspiration to date, proving that even small help can be of great importance. In 2024, she received the HR Leader award, which is granted to exceptional personalities in the field of human resources.
| 9:15 – 9:45 | Registracion |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:00 – 10:40 | IntegrAGE – From Vision to Results Tamara Mravinec, Project Manager, BSC, Business Support Centre, Kranj, Slovenia DI Cornelia Kramsall, Expert in International Education Projects, ipcenter.at GmbH, Austria Pavol Hudec, Project Manager and Labour Market Analyst, TREXIMA, Bratislava, spol. s r. o. |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | BURNOUT PREVENT: From Research to Solutions for Resilient Workplaces Diana Gašparík, Manager of International Activities Slovak Business Agency (SBA) |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | When the Age is not the Only Limitation |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Award Ceremony |
| 11:50 – 12:20 | Break |
| 12:20 – 12:50 | Guest Chair Prof. Katarína Horáková |
| 12:50 – 13:10 | Intergenerational cooperation and responsibility in employment Miroslava Rychtárechová, Head of Country People Manager for Tesco Slovakia |
| Closing of the Conference |
Limited capacity.
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