Project Controls Inspiration Day
The Project Controls Inspiration Day is Proove's annual gathering for the project controls community: a free day of talks, live demos, and networking, built around the simple idea that knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. The 2026 edition takes place on 22 September at St. Michiels Castle in Sint-Katelijne-Waver. The full program is still taking shape, so consider this your save the date.
Practical information
📅 Date: 22nd of September 2026
📍 Location: Sint-Michiels Castle, Sint-Katelijne-Waver
💶 Cost: free to attend, lunch included
We are returning to St. Michiels Castle, and the setting you enjoyed last year gets an upgrade. This year we move into the beautifully renovated carriage house next to the castle, with plenty of room to meet, learn, and connect.
What this year's edition is about
We are building the 2026 edition around two themes that are reshaping how we work.
The first is dashboarding and Power BI. How do we turn project data into clear, reliable insight that people actually use, rather than another report nobody opens?
The second is AI in project controls. We will look at where AI genuinely helps, where it does not, and what it means for the daily work of planners and cost engineers. Our own AI-Augmented Project Controls approach takes center stage, including a live demo.
What to expect
- Expert insights. See how teams turn project data into clear Power BI dashboards and put AI to work in everyday project controls.
- Inspiring lectures. Experience a live demo of our AI-Augmented Project Controls approach, learn how to move from insight to action, and hear a fresh perspective from our guest speaker.
- Networking. Meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed setting, over lunch and end-of-day drinks.
Why we organize this event
We like to position Proove as an independent knowledge generating and sharing hub within the project controls community. We link project owners, contractors, software vendors, and universities. Our yearly Project Controls Inspiration Day is the one day a year when all of these people are in the same room to meet, discuss, share knowledge, inspire, and be inspired.
The Project Controls Inspiration Day is proof that knowledge sharing stems from a genuine desire to inspire, connect, collaborate, and uplift one another. It is always a pleasure to join.
Program
10:00 |
Welcome |
Stijn Van de Vonder |
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10:15 |
Evolution of the profession |
Stijn Van de Vonder (Proove) |
Project management relies on project controls professionals to model and analyze data. Despite the valuable insights they deliver, these models are time-consuming and often subjective. Like every profession, project controls will be significantly impacted by Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing efficiency and accuracy. In this talk, Proove shares their vision on how AI will shape our profession and the future of project management. Join us to explore the exciting times ahead. |
11:00 |
Short break |
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11:15 |
The landscape of AI tools for project controls |
Niels Ligtvoet & Marion Goeteyn (Proove) |
Our commitment to staying on top of the market, and more specifically the project controls tool landscape, has driven us to explore those tools that incorporate AI. Marion and Niels help you to see the trees in through the forest by highlighting their benefits and shortcomings. |
12:00 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Oracle’s vision on AI: shaping the future of project management |
Dave Hammal (Oracle) |
Join us for an insightful lecture by Dave Hammal, who will delve into Oracle's strategic vision for AI and its transformative impact on project management. Discover how AI innovations are being integrated into Oracle’s software to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in the management of projects. Learn about the future of AI-driven project controls and how it will redefine the profession, driving projects to success through advanced data analysis and automation. |
14:15 |
Short break |
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14:30 |
Is your organization ready for the AI Revolution? |
Frédéric Debouche and Nikolai Robertson (Proove) |
As AI fundamentally changes the way that we interact with data, how will your organization adapt? Do you have years of meticulously compiled data, simply waiting for the right protocol? Or are you wondering how you can leverage this new technology to reinforce your existing strategy? Proove has been working with our industry partners and experts in the field of machine learning to offer our clients support in preparing, selecting and implementing AI solutions today and in the future. |
15:15 |
Networking & drinks |
Do you want to get inspired?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to attend?
Yes. The Inspiration Day is free, and lunch is included. We host it because a smarter project controls community is good for everyone, including us.
Who is it for?
Anyone working in or around project controls: planners, cost engineers, project controls managers, BIM and data specialists, and the project owners, contractors, software vendors, and academics who work alongside them.
When will the full program be available?
The program is still taking shape. We will publish it on this page closer to the date. Register your interest below and we will let you know as soon as it is live.
Can I bring colleagues?
Please do. The day is at its best when the room is full of different perspectives. Share the date with anyone on your team who would enjoy it.
