Ecosperity is a series of sustainability-focused conferences presented by Singapore-based investment company Temasek in Singapore.

The conference brings together CEOs, innovators, policy makers and thought leaders from around the world to explore the latest issues on sustainable growth.  The name “Ecosperity” combines ecology with prosperity – embodying the belief that growth can take place in a sustainable manner.

This year, the 2015 conference will focus on urbanisation and the challenges and opportunities arising from developing smart and sustainable cities.

As the pace of urbanisation accelerates worldwide, political and business leaders face the challenge of helping cities grow and prosper without compromising on their long-term sustainability.

Rapid population growth, coupled with large-scale industrialisation, is putting severe strains on the environment and creating social tensions. With urban areas expected to absorb most of this development, both mature and growing economies will need to find ways to manage this growth in a sustainable way.

Ecosperity 2015 will seek to find these solutions with a high-impact discussion spanning policy and policies, the role of capital, urban planning and development, and will cast its eye to the cities of the future.