The International Research Center of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (AI & IoT) was established in 2023 under the umbrella of Near East University (NEU), one of the leading research universities in the region. Founded in response to the growing global demand for interdisciplinary research in smart technologies, the center was created to bridge academic excellence with real-world technological impact. Since its inception, the center has grown into an active hub for collaborative research, spanning disciplines such as medicine, biology, engineering, and the arts, reflecting NEU's commitment to innovation-driven, socially relevant science.