In a time when social connection is no longer a given, the need is growing for residential environments in which meeting, involvement and looking out for one another are central. During this session, Timpaan, a real estate and area developer, explores the living concept ‘Verbonden wonen’: an approach in which not only the physical living environment, but especially the social cohesion, determines whether an area development will be successful.
Connected living makes meeting and social support a matter of course. But how do we do that? And what opportunities and challenges emerge? What does it mean for the role of the various chain partners and real estate developers, who increasingly remain involved in an area even after completion?
Led by Ingeborg de Jong (Director Timpaan), we will enter into discussion with the various panel members, each sharing their own perspective and experiences on the topic.

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.