De vastgoedopgave van Defensie is greater and more urgent than ever: delivering faster, smarter and more is the focus. But how do you organise that in a market with shortages of space, capacity and personnel?
During this session, one of the directors of the Commandopost Vastgoed (CPV), Cees van Boven, will discuss the new way of working between Minstry of Defence, Rijksvastgoedbedrijf and market parties. Expect an open conversation about the approach, opportunities, challenges and the role of the market in accelerating this societal task.
Discover how the public and private sectors build together the spatial resilience of the Netherlands

Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'

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.