In this presentation, Tom Lankhorst takes you through the development of the Zuidrand in Apeldoorn: a large-scale residential development in the rural landscape. The Zuidrand offers room for spacious living environments, with attention to quality, landscape and liveability.11We show how we are building towards a future-proof environment in which living, facilities and mobility are in balance, while strengthening the existing landscape and nature. Collaboration is central to this: with partners, with the current residents and with the future residents. We share our choices, dilemmas and ambitions, and invite you to think along about this unique development.

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.