VSK+E Theater E

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Official opening that includes a speech by Mark Harbers (chairman Techniek NL), the presentation of the VSK+E 2026 Awards and a panel discussion with Chris Kuijpers (DG Ministry of VRO), Patrick van Stokhem (technical director Breman), Mark Harbers and Martha van den Hengel (director People Make the Transition) led by Thomas van Belzen (editor-in-chief of Bouw & Installatie Jaarbeurs).

Then the official opening ceremony will take place including robot Bob from Breman.

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Thijs Wichers

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Simon van de Kamp
Albert van Lohuizen

During this theater session Simon van de Kamp and Albert van Lohuizen show how existing gallery flats can be made sustainable in a smart and efficient way with a space-saving ventilation solution with heat recovery (WTW).

Using concrete example projects, they will show how these solutions are applied in practice, the practical challenges involved and how they are successfully solved. Themes such as achieving label steps, maximum performance in minimum space, comfort improvement for residents and ease of installation are central.

In addition, we will discuss the sustainability steps we are taking as a climate solutions manufacturer to enable future-proof renovations with compact climate solutions.

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Further information will follow later

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Further information to follow

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John Vugt

From the energy transition and the sustainability agenda, every building in the Netherlands must be equipped with the right technologies and systems to achieve this goal. The supply is enormous. The question is: how do you arrive at the right combination of technologies to achieve these goals? In this session John van Vugt, advisor Electrical Engineering Technology and Market at Techniek Nederland, you by the hand.

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Marco Witschge

On the basis of a practical case, we clarify what is meant by digital chain cooperation, data sharing processes and data ownership (roles in a digital ecosystem), but also what it delivers: time savings and a real-time insight of which installations are in which object. This session will be hosted by Marco Witschge, project leader of digital chain collaboration at Techniek Nederland.

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Speaker(s):
Thijs Wichers

Speaker(s):
Thijs Wichers

Speaker(s):
Thijs Wichers

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Nico van Leeuwen

Every entrepreneur must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. However, working on electrical installations always involves risks. Something can go wrong and in the worst case, an accident happens. You then have to deal with the labor inspection or even problems with your liability insurance.As an installer, how do you demonstrate that you or your employee works safely and that the installation has been delivered correctly and safely? Don't forget that the installation of an isolating switch for a heat pump is also covered by the law. As does moving a wall socket or expanding a distribution box with a simple circuit breaker. Just saying you've been doing this work for 40 years is unfortunately not enough. Your company must actively work on the NEN 3140 designation policy. Even as a self-employed person you have legal obligations. For assignments in the utilities sector, you can trust that the client has its affairs in order and gives you clear instructions on what you may and may not do, and where your responsibilities lie and those of the client? With private clients, it's different. An average homeowner is unlikely to provide you with proper work instructions. He expects you to take care of this yourself. And the law also makes demands on your actions. But if something does go wrong, how can you prove that you have taken care of everything and complied with all legal obligations? This session is provided by Nico van Leeuwen of ROVC Technical Training.

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Patrick Van Stokhem

The goal of this keynote is to demonstrate how humanoid robots and AI are fundamentally transforming plant engineering, healthcare and process technology. We aim to inspire and offer practical insights on how robots can take over repetitive, physically demanding and dangerous tasks, allowing professionals to focus on creative problem solving, craftsmanship and customer interaction. In addition, we show how robotics addresses labor shortages, makes expertise geographically independent and improves accessibility for people with physical limitations. In this theater session, Patrick van Stokhem of Breman Installation Group presents the vision "Taking the Robot out of Man" - a transformative approach to humanoid robotics in installation engineering, healthcare and process technology.

The keynote covers:

-The explosive growth of the humanoid robot market (projected growth to $15.26 billion by 2030)
-Technological breakthroughs in AI, sensors and soft robotics
-Practical applications: cost reduction of up to 30%, elimination of human error, increased safety
-The case study: how repetitive "robotic work" burdens people and underutilizes expertise
-Our vision: robots take over repetitive tasks, humans focus on craftsmanship and creativity
-Real-world examples from plant engineering, healthcare and process technology

Speaker(s):
Reinier Kok

This session will be hosted by Renier Kok of Fedet.

Speaker(s):
Albert van Lohuizen
Simon van de Kamp

During this theater session Simon van de Kamp and Albert van Lohuizen show how existing gallery flats can be made sustainable in a smart and efficient way with a space-saving ventilation solution with heat recovery (WTW).

Using concrete example projects, they will show how these solutions are applied in practice, the practical challenges involved and how they are successfully solved. Themes such as achieving label steps, maximum performance in minimum space, comfort improvement for residents and ease of installation are central.

In addition, we will discuss the sustainability steps we are taking as a climate solutions manufacturer to enable future-proof renovations with compact climate solutions.

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Berend Koudstaal

In this session ISSO shows how Sustainable Management and Maintenance supports building owners and managers in getting a grip on energy use, indoor climate and making their buildings more sustainable. DBO offers a clear step-by-step approach to assessing the situation in a building, recognizing improvement opportunities and converting these into feasible actions. Participants will get a practical picture of how DBO works in daily practice and how it helps to make utility buildings and social real estate more energy efficient and comfortable step by step.The session will be hosted by Berend Koudstaal.

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Every entrepreneur must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Working on electrical installations always involves risks. Something can go wrong and, in the worst case, an accident happens. You then have to deal with the labor inspection or even problems with your liability insurance.

As an installer, how do you demonstrate that you or your employee works safely and that the installation has been delivered correctly and safely? Don't forget that the installation of an isolating switch for a heat pump is also covered by the law. As does moving a wall socket or expanding a distribution box with a simple circuit breaker. Just saying you've been doing this work for 40 years is unfortunately not enough. Your company must actively work on the NEN 3140 designation policy.

Even as a self-employed person, you have legal obligations. For assignments in the utilities sector, you can trust that the client has his affairs in order and gives you clear instructions on what you may and may not do, and where your responsibilities lie and those of the client? With private clients, it's different. An average homeowner is unlikely to provide you with proper work instructions. He expects you to take care of this yourself. And the law also makes demands on your actions. But if something does go wrong, how can you prove that you have arranged everything properly and complied with all legal obligations? This session will be conducted by Nico van Leeuwen of ROVC Technische Opleidingen.

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Join us live for the podcast Bureau Stoer. This episode focuses on how to turn old installations into new ones. Our guest is Roger Keijsers of Interduct. Two years ago he started a full of energy with a dream. To make the installation sector truly circular by giving ventilation equipment a second life. That dream is now starting to come true. Dick van Ginkel, innovation manager at TBI Woonlab also talks along. The presentation is in the hands of Thomas van Belzen, editor-in-chief of Construction and Installation at the Jaarbeurs.

Bureau Stoer is a weekly podcast about area development. Three future thinkers and a journalist bite into the questions of today and tomorrow together with ever-changing experts. From grid congestion to affordability, from nitrogen to climate goals and issues that listeners manage to bring to the attention of "the bureau.

Speaker(s):

Further information will follow later

Speaker(s):
Marco Witschge

On the basis of a practical case, we clarify what is meant by digital chain cooperation, data sharing processes and data ownership (roles in a digital ecosystem), but also what it delivers: time savings and a real-time insight of which installations are in which object. This session will be hosted by Marco Witschge, project leader of digital chain collaboration at Techniek Nederland.

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Jeroen Pat

The top 3 participants in the annual Innovation Pioneer of Techniek Nederland will make a pitch to jury and audience. Afterwards, the jury will announce who is Innovation Pioneer 2026. With this award Techniek Nederland wants to show the innovation power of technical service providers and give a stage to the added value of the installation sector in addressing social issues. This meeting will be hosted by Mark Harbers, chairman Techniek Nederland and Jeroen Pat, chairman Policy Committee Innovation of Techniek Nederland + representatives of the Top 3 Innovation Pioneer 2026.

Speaker(s):
Ron Jansen
Dirk Bijlaart

This session will be hosted by Ron Jansen and Dirk Bijlaart.

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This session will be provided by Earth Valley. Further information will follow.

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Ruud Meijvogel

Energy transition requires cooperation across sectors. By bringing innovation, policy and market together, we accelerate the realization of housing, the sustainability of business parks and the scaling up and application of Dutch energy innovations. Entrepreneurs pitch their immediate solutions. And we talk to key players in the field about how to accelerate. These sessions will be hosted by Ruud Meijvogel (business developer) at ROM Utrecht Regio.

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This session will be conducted by Martijn van Bommel of ISSO.

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This session will be conducted by Martijn van Bommel of ISSO.

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Robert Boots

In this workshop, 'tech geek' Robert Boots wants to use vivid education to let people experience the added value of inclusive knowledge transfer for education. He does this using a heat pump as an example.

Speaker(s):
Patrick Van Stokhem

The goal of this keynote is to demonstrate how humanoid robots and AI are fundamentally transforming plant engineering, healthcare and process technology. We aim to inspire and offer practical insights on how robots can take over repetitive, physically demanding and dangerous tasks, allowing professionals to focus on creative problem solving, craftsmanship and customer interaction. In addition, we show how robotics addresses labor shortages, makes expertise geographically independent and improves accessibility for people with physical limitations. In this theater session, Patrick van Stokhem of Breman Installation Group presents the vision "Taking the Robot out of Man" - a transformative approach to humanoid robotics in installation engineering, healthcare and process technology.

The keynote covers:

-The explosive growth of the humanoid robot market (projected growth to $15.26 billion by 2030)
-Technological breakthroughs in AI, sensors and soft robotics
-Practical applications: cost reduction of up to 30%, elimination of human error, increased safety
-The case study: how repetitive "robotic work" burdens people and underutilizes expertise
-Our vision: robots take over repetitive tasks, humans focus on craftsmanship and creativity
-Real-world examples from plant engineering, healthcare and process technology

Speaker(s):
Erik Numan

NIBE heat pumps offer an innovative, future-proof solution for sustainable and comfortable living. Thanks to AI-controlled temperature control and operation via your smartphone, you benefit from optimum convenience and comfort. The heat pump automatically tunes your energy consumption to dynamic energy prices. Do you have solar panels? Then your own power is used as efficiently as possible.

NIBE also has a number of practical functions available for grid-conscious building. Many innovative energy management solutions are built-in, but external control is also possible. NIBE heat pumps combine smart technology, R290 as a sustainable refrigerant and ease of use in one system. So with a smart heat pump from NIBE, you are always thinking ahead.

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Edwin Van Leuven

The angle is then: how Equans builds the installation profession of the future we are no longer an installer but partner of companies in the transitions, also at mechanic level this radiates so, with the energy transition in full swing the demand for technical professionals is high. We at Equans want to be an attractive employer for all technicians. An employer where you enjoy going to work, where you work on meaningful projects and where you have good development opportunities. Also a company where diversity is of paramount importance. Where we bet on ownership, cooperation and balance and see the impact of that because we work on sustainable projects that really have impact, for the energy and digital transitions. We invest in your growth, with training, special people managers and plenty of opportunities for advancement. With five generations on the shop floor, we learn from each other. Experience and fresh ideas reinforce each other. And of course job satisfaction is key: we offer an environment where you can be yourself and where teamwork comes first.This presentation will be given by Edwin van Leuven of Equans.

Speaker(s):
Nico van Leeuwen

Every entrepreneur must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Working on electrical installations always involves risks. Something can go wrong and, in the worst case, an accident happens. You then have to deal with the labor inspection or even problems with your liability insurance.

As an installer, how do you demonstrate that you or your employee works safely and that the installation has been delivered correctly and safely? Don't forget that the installation of an isolating switch for a heat pump is also covered by the law. As does moving a wall socket or expanding a distribution box with a simple circuit breaker. Just saying you've been doing this work for 40 years is unfortunately not enough. Your company must actively work on the NEN 3140 designation policy.

Even as a self-employed person, you have legal obligations. For assignments in the utilities sector, you can trust that the client has his affairs in order and gives you clear instructions on what you may and may not do, and where your responsibilities lie and those of the client? With private clients, it's different. An average homeowner is unlikely to provide you with proper work instructions. He expects you to take care of this yourself. And the law also makes demands on your actions. But if something does go wrong, how can you prove that you have arranged everything properly and complied with all legal obligations? This session will be conducted by Nico van Leeuwen of ROVC Technische Opleidingen.