Najam Ul Assar is a PhD candidate in Digital Humanities at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on developing SADA, an innovative archive of digital arts for South Asia. As the visionary founder of the Lahore Digital Arts Festival, Najam is at the forefront of creating vibrant spaces for digital creativity and innovation in Pakistan.

With a distinguished academic background in Media Arts Histories, which he pursued through a prestigious Erasmus Mundus Grant, Najam brings a unique perspective to the intersection of technology, art, and cultural heritage. His scholarly work delves into the intricate ethics of digitizing public heritage, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous communities.

Najam's interdisciplinary approach seamlessly blends his passion for digital arts with a steadfast commitment to preserving and promoting cultural heritage in the digital age.