In this episode of Cult, we attend the 4th World Conference on the Creative Economy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The cultural and creative industries are among the world’s fastest growing sectors, generating €2 trillion in annual revenues and contributing 3.1% to global GDP.
The conference brought together over 2000 global creative leaders to drive progress in the creative economy.
Discussions focused on the impact of emerging technologies, AI and digitalisation on the creative sectors. Collaboration was highlighted as key to the industry’s growth.
As the creative industry develops, it’s poised to be a transformational force for inclusive, sustainable economic growth.