The energy transition is one of the biggest investment and change challenges of this century. Multi-billion investments in renewable energy, grid reinforcement and digitalisation are driving growth, while simultaneously exposing a bottleneck: a shortage of people with the right skills.
According to labour market data, demand for qualified talent will remain structurally higher than supply, particularly in engineering, IT, data and analytical roles. This means skills are not only important – but strategically valuable.
At Eneco, we see this every day. The challenge is no longer whether there’s work after your studies, but whether your profile aligns with what organisations truly need.
Speaker: Kevin Wouters - Senior Recruiter Eneco
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.