Today PROVADA opens its doors for all motivated third- and fourth-year students who want to discover the construction and real estate sector, and perhaps even contribute to shaping the future of the Netherlands.
At PROVADA, you’ll meet organisations from across the entire sector: from government and housing associations to developers, investors and construction companies. A unique opportunity to discover where your interests lie and to ask professionals questions directly.
Start your day well
Early birds can start with breakfast at Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, where the current theme space for Defensie is at the centre. What does this mean for the Netherlands, and what role can real estate play in it?
Prefer to join a little later? Then come to the main hall for the Student Opening Meeting, presented by none other than our very own Master in Real Estate: Wim van der Post. For many students, this is already a familiar face.
On stage, four inspiring real estate professionals share their experiences about their work, company, career and the challenges of this time. The PROVADA theme ‘All Stand Together’ truly comes to life here:
- How do governments, developers, builders, investors and housing associations work together on major societal challenges?
- Where are the biggest challenges?
- And above all: where are the opportunities for the new generation?
And yes — of course you can also simply ask why more student accommodation isn’t being built. Or how you’ll be able to get a home yourself later on. Ask anything you want to know.
Real Estate Expedition
After the opening session, from 12.30 pm you can take part in Real Estate Expedition (hall E102): an interactive tour of the exhibition floor, guided by young professionals from different organisations.
Along the way, you’ll visit multiple stands where you’ll be welcomed with lunch, an inspiring story or a fun activity. In this informal way, you get to know different facets of the sector — from developer to municipality and from broker to investor.
And just as importantly: you’ll get to know the PROVADA exhibition floor straight away. Always handy to know your way around.
Closing
After the tour, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the exhibition yourself and make new contacts. Many stands wrap up the day with a relaxed drink. And at Dynamis, you can join in the now legendary pub quiz.
Have questions? By all means, ask them. This is your chance to experience the sector up close, meet people and actively take part in the conversation about the future of the Netherlands.
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