Benchmarking plays a crucial role in making the real estate sector more transparent. It makes performance and risks visible and comparable, which contributes to trust among investors. We show what the recent developments in the field of benchmarking have been and how standardised data and openness not only improve decision-making, but also strengthen the investment climate and make the sector as a whole more future-ready.
Speaker(s): Connor van Leeuwen (INREV) | Madeline Buijs (Altera)

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.