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.
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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10:30 |
Enterprise Dashboards: Driving Better Executive Decisions |
Félix Maes |
See enterprise dashboards in action through real client examples. Discover how an integrated view of project and portfolio performance enables better executive decisions. |
11:15 |
Short Break |
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11:30 |
From Insight to Action |
Lander Desimpel and Matthias Van Campen |
Dashboards create visibility, but without action they deliver little value. Discover how to design project controls dashboards that turn insights into stakeholder actions. |
12:15 |
Lunch |
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13:15 |
4D Scheduling: More Than a Movie |
Stephan Klotz (4D Construct) and Niels Ligtvoet |
4D scheduling is far more than an animated project plan. Discover how it becomes a collaborative execution tool that improves communication, coordination, logistics, safety, and decision-making throughout project delivery. |
14:00 |
Short Break |
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14:15 |
Project Controls in the AI era |
Stijn Van de Vonder and Nikolai Robertson |
AI is transforming project controls, but not by replacing professionals. Discover how the role is shifting from model building to being the guiding human in the loop. |
15:00 |
AI-Augmented Project Controls: Live Demo & Client Insight |
Louise Toye |
See AI-augmented project controls in action. Through live demonstrations and real project examples, discover how AI is transforming project controls and what we've learned so far. |
15:45 |
Closing Remarks |
Stijn Van de Vonder |
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16:00 |
Networking & Drink |
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.
