The rental housing market is shrinking due to sell-offs, but Dutch investors are investing heavily in new build. What can we expect from, and what can we improve regarding, the investment climate in the residential investment market? We will conduct a trend analysis of investments in the Dutch rental housing market and work together to find an answer to the question: how can this market be made more attractive for Dutch and international investors? We need them all to keep the housing stock at an adequate level and to achieve housing construction targets.
Speaker:
Thijs Konijnendijk, MSc. - Director Research & Data Intelligence at Capital Value

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.