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The concept of creative industries refers to all fields that build their economic power on creativity. Since the early 1990s, as their contribution to the cultural and economic development of countries has been recognized, many civil society organizations and government institutions have been producing ideas on creative industries and taking them into account when planning cultural and economic policies.

Today, creative industries,beyond being a cultural and economic force, are also at the center of global trends such as digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. The transformation of content production processes, organizational structures and roles through the use of generative AI tools in creative industries, together with growing demands for diversity and inclusivity, have become the most important items on the agenda of creative industries.

In light of these developments, the role of institutions such as the Bahçeşehir University Creative Industries Application and Research Center (BAUKEM) is of critical importance. Established in 2012, BAUKEM aims to contribute to the development of creative industries through research and project development. The Center carries out its activities in a way that develops strategies not only for today's needs but also for those of the future.