Inspiration Award 2026 - Cast Your Vote!
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:
A region on the verge of breaking throughIn the Nota Ruimte, the national government challenges the province of Limburg to move beyond existing scale levels, deepen regional cooperation and make sharp choices at the intersection of housing, employment, mobility and energy. This requires a perspective that goes beyond municipal and landscape boundaries, and the clear visibility of the unique added value that Limburg can deliver to the spatial and economic future of the Netherlands.
The challenge for Limburg goes beyond growth alone: it calls for a course correction that positions the region as a leading, internationally connected, innovative growth region. A region in which economic transition, spatial quality and social value reinforce one another, and in which scarce space is deliberately put to work for a sustainable future. During this panel discussion, led by moderator René Buck, we explore how Limburg can capitalise on this ambition: how choices made today can shape the liveability and economic resilience of tomorrow.
Programme
Opening address by former Government Architect Floris Alkemade
Former Government Architect Floris Alkemade connects his work as an architect and urban design practitioner to a clear vision for the spatial future of the Netherlands. From his role in the Staatscommissie Demografische Ontwikkelingen 2050, he made an important contribution to the development of the Nota Ruimte, in which the major spatial and societal challenges towards 2050 come together.
Panel members
- Chris Kuijpers, Director-General of Housing & Construction
Chris Kuijpers is Director-General for Housing and Construction at the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, where he works on national challenges in the fields of housing, spatial quality and future-proof construction. - Michael Theuns, Provincial Executive (Alderman) for Limburg
Michael Theuns is a member of the Provincial Executive of the province of Limburg and plays an active role in shaping the region’s future. From his portfolio, he advocates for a strong provincial position, with an emphasis on cohesion, collaboration and strategic choices that will move Limburg forward sustainably. - Emiel Reiding, Director-Secretary of the Parkstad-Limburg Urban Region
Emiel Reiding is the director of the Parkstad-Limburg Urban Region and works on strengthening the region as a coherent urban network. From his role, he is committed to sustainable renewal, regional cooperation and harnessing Parkstad’s shared power within the broader Limburg and national perspective. - Jan-Tjitte Meindersma, Vice-Chair of the Executive Board, Maastricht UniversityMaastricht University has secured a strong leader in Jan-Tjitte Meindersma, who brings relevant experience and knowledge from previous positions. In addition, as a born-and-bred resident of Maastricht, he is very familiar with how the city and region operate.
Moderator
- René Buck, CEO Buck Consultants International
René Buck is an experienced advisor and strategist at the intersection of space, the economy and regional development. With his broad view of long-term transitions and his ability to connect substance and perspectives, he leads this panel discussion.
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Opening PROVADA 2026: Connecting Defence and Real Estate
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.
At the Innovation Café, applicable innovations in area development take centre stage
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?
Foreign capital needed to meet housing construction targets
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.'
International Investment Day at PROVADA: programme announced
Following the earlier announcement of the launch of the International Investment Day, PROVADA now presents the full programme for Thursday, 11 June 2026. As the largest real estate exhibition in the Netherlands, PROVADA brings together leading market parties for a day of insights, discussion and networking. The newly introduced international investment programme—developed in collaboration with INREV, Holland Metropole and the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning—offers international investors direct access to key developments, policy perspectives and investment opportunities in the Dutch market.
Parking during PROVADA
Visiting PROVADA? Please be aware that it can get busy around the RAI. Due to multiple large events taking place at the same time, the RAI parking facilities often fill up early.