Editor-in-chief Servaas van der Laan speaks with the CEOs of the five largest real estate advisers in the Netherlands: Jeroen Lokerse (Colliers), Erik Langens (CBRE), Annelou de Groot (Cushman & Wakefield), Clive Pritchard (Savills) and Pieter Hendrikse (JLL). In a new format where the speakers are paired one-on-one, topical issues will be discussed such as the investment climate and the impact of AI on the real estate sector.
Speakers
Led by: Servaas van der Laan, Editor-in-chief Vastgoedmarkt
Location: Podium

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.