When the words “overcrowded Asian cities”, images of crowded streets, polution and even chaos comes to mind. Rearly would you think “innovation” instead. However, these overcrowded cities are buzzing with new ideas and innovation primarily because of need and neccessity to overcome problems associated with maximum cities.

Tara Hierbet is an Asian Trend, Innovation and Urban Foresight consultant and the Ex-Head of Asia Pacific, for global consumer trend firm, trendwatching.com. She delivered a facinating pesentation that showcased not just a few, but multiple examples of cutting edge products and ideas coming out of Asia that aim to help make life in maximum cities healtier, more meaningful and easier.