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The Ethics of Digital Creativity: Who Owns Art in the Age of AI?

Globally, these discussions have become central to cultural production policies. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) publishes reports on who should hold copyright for AI-generated works. The European Union, with its Digital Copyright Directive adopted in 2019, has placed greater responsibility on digital platforms toward content owners. Meanwhile, lawsuits continue in various countries over who owns the rights to images created using AI tools.

14 October, 2025

Creative Economy 2024: Where Is the World Headed?

According to the report, creative industries contribute between 0.5% and 7.3% to national GDPs and represent between 0.5% and 12.5% of total employment. Digital creative services such as film, software, gaming, and media exports have shown remarkable growth in recent years. These figures reveal that the creative economy is no longer a peripheral field — it has become a strategic dimension of both economic competitiveness and cultural identity.

14 October, 2025

İzmir’s Creative Potential: Türkiye and İzmir Creative Industries Analysis

The Analysis of the Creative Industries in Turkey and İzmir (2020), prepared by the İzmir Development Agency (İZKA), explores this transformation in depth. The report highlights İzmir’s growing potential in the creative economy and its ability to merge cultural heritage with contemporary innovation.

14 October, 2025

İzmir’s Digital Transformation Journey

According to the İzmir Digital Transformation Center Roadmap prepared by the İzmir Development Agency (İZKA), the city’s industrial landscape is entering a new phase. Many manufacturing firms in İzmir are aware of the need for digitalization but are still at early or intermediate levels of maturity. While they recognize the potential of digital tools to boost productivity and competitiveness, challenges such as limited strategy, expertise, and resources slow down progress.

14 October, 2025

Creative Industries and Ideas: Create in İzmir Pitching Day

One of these efforts, the Create in İzmir Pitching Day, brings together startups from the creative industries with investors, mentors, and ecosystem partners. The event moves beyond the traditional startup pitch format — encouraging participants to present not only their business models but also the creative processes, stories, and design thinking behind them. Through prototypes, visuals, and narrative-driven presentations, entrepreneurs share how creativity can transform into scalable, meaningful ventures.

14 October, 2025

Türkiye’s Creative Voice on the Global Stage: Creative Business Cup 2025

In Türkiye, the national competition is organized under the Create in İzmir project, led by İzmir University of Economics. The Creative Business Cup Türkiye Finals 2025 took place online on 29 August, gathering creative startups from across the country. Each team presented its project before a distinguished jury, sharing ideas that blended artistic vision with entrepreneurial ambition.

14 October, 2025

The Heart of Creativity Beats in İzmir: Create in İzmir EXPO 2025 is Coming!

Set to take place in 2025, Create in İzmir EXPO will not be just another event — it will be a dynamic platform where creativity meets production, ideas turn into actions, and local meets global. Through exhibitions, panels, and workshops focusing on design, digital arts, media, cultural heritage, and sustainable innovation, the EXPO seeks to position İzmir as one of the creative capitals of the future.

14 October, 2025

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