Gemeentedag 2026

Municipal real estate management is becoming increasingly complex. New legislation and regulations, financial challenges, changing space requirements, social responsibilities and sustainability ambitions all require both clarity and decisive action.

During Grip op Gemeentelijk Vastgoed, together with partner XXelerate, we will bring together professionals from Dutch municipalities for an inspiring afternoon of practical insights, relevant topics and peer exchange.

Location: De Basiliek, Veenendaal
Date: 29 October 2026
Time: 12:00 – 17:00

Agenda

The afternoon will explore current challenges in municipal real estate and asset management through a series of practical presentations from professionals working in Dutch municipalities:

From Data Chaos to Control and Compliance:
How Drechtsteden gets its data responsibilities in order around laws and regulations

Bob Proper, Real Estate Data Specialist at Drechtsteden Shared Services, will share how Drechtsteden is organising data responsibilities to support compliance with laws and regulations.

Compliance or Transparency?
Why every municipality should charge cost-effective rent for its real estate

Wybe Zijlstra, Consultant at StructureGroup, will discuss recent developments in the Dutch Market and Government Act. More importantly, he will show how cost-effective rent can help municipalities gain clearer insight into real estate costs, make subsidy decisions more transparent, and improve the management of social real estate.

How Do You Stay in Control with External Maintenance Partners?
Multiple maintenance partners, one smart management approach: how Tilburg makes it work

Joris van Dijk, Building Team Manager at the Municipality of Tilburg, will present Tilburg’s approach to coordinating multiple maintenance partners through one smart management approach.

The afternoon starts with registration and lunch, followed by the presentations. We will close with a plenary wrap-up and informal networking drinks.

Register for the event

Please note that places are limited, and submitting your registration does not automatically guarantee attendance. Your place will be confirmed by the organising team.

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