Nijmegen is a historic city with an attractive setting in green surroundings, a broad economic base, a young (working-age) population and a social character.
That draws people in: Nijmegen has been growing steadily for 20 years and is expected to continue to do so.
At the same time, it is precisely these quality-of-life factors that come under pressure during periods of growth. Nijmegen, however, treats them as prerequisites for good growth. How can the city preserve and strengthen its identity as an attractive, complete city where it is good to live, work and live life?
Featuring: Anne van Eldonk (Fakton), Niek Jansen (Royal SMIT Transformatoren), Noël Vergunst (Alderman of Nijmegen) and board member, Radboud University.
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.