The need for housing construction is more urgent than ever. But how can AI contribute to this in a tangible way? In this knowledge session, we will look at the question of what role data and artificial intelligence play in accelerating the housing development agenda — from site development to decision-making.
Sprekers
Thimo de Vries
CCO OPENRED
Boris de Groot
Policy Officer, Area Development Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties | Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening
Tim Diepenveen
Innovation Specialist Boelens de Gruyter
Rob van Grunsven
Director Van Grunsven Groep
Froukje de Jong
Strategic Housing Advisor Gemeente Lelystad
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PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
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.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
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.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
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.