Parkstad Limburg wants to grow: from a region with 257,000 inhabitants to a region with 300,000 inhabitants. The coming 10 years therefore require 13,000 new homes. But where should those homes be built,rnrnUnder the guidance of moderator Aeisso Boelman (Partner at Fakton Consultancy), the regional board members present the ‘Ontwikkelkaart Woningbouw Parkstad’ and provide insight into the opportunities for housing development. The region has space, but how does it want to use it? After the session, participants will be given the opportunity to speak with the board members about this.

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.