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Urban revolution appears to be an appropriate term for the growing number of new social phenomena, from the recession to the Arab Spring. The protest actions of the ‘snow revolution’ seem to be far from being the only example in Russia.

As the world’s cities swell they’re being forced to change. Steven Watson takes a look at the new challenges facing urban living and uncovers some interesting attempts to manage the transition.

The cities of tomorrow are all about minds and machines coming together to create innovations that will change the game. Talents around the world are increasingly coming to Singapore for high-tech R&D. Find out how Singapore is creating a collaborative environment to foster greater creativity with multi-disciplinary talents. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4vpa3GiOQ

An opening 15min talk on global trends day outlining why cities are getting increasingly important.

World News Australia story on the sustainable city in the Gulf.