The Netherlands faces a major challenge. In the peat-clay regions, ground subsidence, climate change and a growing housing shortage are creating ever greater problems. Hundreds of thousands of homes are at risk of foundation damage, while infrastructure and public space are also under pressure. At the same time, more than one million homes must be built in the coming years — including in vulnerable polder areas.
During Heel Holland Zakt, developers, public authorities, financial institutions and innovators will come together to discuss the question: how do we build and renovate faster, smarter and future-proof?
At the table, experts will share insights from major area development projects in the polder, including developments in Gemeente Zuidplas, as well as practical experience with innovations being tested at The Green Village. Think of solutions such as foam glass, climate-adaptive water retention, green parking facilities and innovative foundation concepts that contribute to a sustainable and climate-resilient living environment.
The session offers space for discussion, practical examples and collaboration between public and private parties around the urgent issues of building on soft subsoil.
Everyone can drop in freely to this session.
Want to learn more about these innovations? Visit the Innovation Café on every day of the event and speak to experts about innovations, practical applications, area development projects and the latest insights from projects and Innovation Labs
Speakers
Martine Rutten, The Green Village
Suzanne Petiet, NN Groep
Kristel Lammers, Nationale Aanpak Funderingen
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.
The nominees for the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 have been announced! Three inspiring professionals who are truly making a difference in the industry are competing for the title. Meet the nominees:
On Tuesday 9 June at 10:00 AM, PROVADA will be officially opened by Lieutenant General Dick van Ingen, Deputy Director-General of Policy at the Ministry of Defence. Through his contribution, PROVADA underlines the current and growing intersections between Defence and the real estate sector.
During PROVADA, BouwLab R&Do and The Green Village will be providing the content programming for the Innovation Café. In collaboration with partners BPD, COD and VORM, and the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and the DMI Ecosystem, one central question takes the lead: how do we move innovation faster from idea to application?
The fiscal threshold for foreign pension funds and insurers to invest in the Dutch housing market must be significantly lowered. That is the view of Mark Siezen, CEO of asset manager Bouwinvest. 'Foreign capital is absolutely essential to meet the enormous housing construction challenge. That requires a stable housing policy and fiscal climate. I am hopeful: the new minister recognises this and will act on it.'
