PROVADA is organising an introductory programme in collaboration with Bouwlab R&Do, with support from NEPROM, VNG and the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning. A great start for new board members.
Building together starts with getting to know each other
After the municipal council elections on 18 March, many municipalities begin a new administrative period. New aldermen, councillors and party boards face major challenges, with housing being one of the most urgent. This is precisely the right moment to quickly gain insight into the challenges, the stakeholders involved and the opportunities to take steps together. That is why PROVADA invites all (new) board members to an introductory programme on Thursday afternoon 11 June at RAI Amsterdam. The programme offers the chance to explore the real estate sector and make contact with developers, construction companies, public authorities and cooperation partners.
Accelerating through collaboration
To accelerate, you need good collaboration. It starts with knowledge and mutual trust. Getting to know each other and understanding each other’s perspectives provides the foundation for moving projects forward together.
During the plenary programme, building with societal impact is central. Using area development, it becomes clear how housing can contribute to liveability, health, sustainability and inclusion. Developments in the construction sector are also covered, such as industrial construction, digitalisation and new forms of collaboration that can speed up the process.
Tour of the exhibition floor
Afterwards, there will be a tour of the exhibition floor, with space for discussion and deeper engagement. Board members meet the projects and talk with the stakeholders involved. The afternoon will be concluded with a reception to forge and strengthen connections.
For new board members, this is a good time to get started. By meeting each other and kick-starting conversations, you create a basis for progress in housing development and for strong municipalities.
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?
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.'
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.
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.
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At PROVADA 2026, the Ministry of Defence features prominently on the agenda as a new player in the real estate market. The increased focus on national security has made the spatial and housing challenge more urgent than ever. This places additional pressure on the already scarce space, capacity and resources in the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence faces a substantial scaling challenge. New barracks, training grounds and supporting infrastructure must be delivered at pace. In doing so, Defence is growing into a defining client within the real estate and construction sector. The central question: how do we deliver this in a country where pressure on space and capacity is already at its limit?
