Tech for Civic Impact

Engineering Pakistan's boldest innovation platforms for the next decade.

Azam Malik activates Future Fest, Ejad Labs, and Digital Pakistan Movement to unite founders, policymakers, and creators around accelerated digital growth.

Future Fest 100K+ UNDP Advisor Digital Pakistan Movement

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High-impact programs

Global keynotes hosted

Leaders mentored

Live · Lahore, PK

Azam Malik

Managing Director · Future Fest Co-Founder

Digital Pakistan Movement Ecosystem Architect

Advisor · Trainer · Community Builder

Azam Malik

Managing Director · Future Fest Co-Founder

Key Roles

Managing Director Ejad Labs Co-Founder Future Fest Founder Digital Pakistan Movement Board Member Accountability Lab Managing Director Ejad Labs Co-Founder Future Fest Founder Digital Pakistan Movement Board Member Accountability Lab

Advisor On

Gender Programs Livelihood Enterprise Development National Innovation Ecosystems Gender Programs Livelihood Enterprise Development National Innovation Ecosystems

About

Championing inclusive growth across Pakistan and beyond.

With over two decades of multi-sector experience, Azam Malik has worked with leading media organizations including Daily Jang, The Frontier Post, Daily Pakistan, and Khaleej Today. As a trainer, he has supported UNDP, UNOPS, The Asia Foundation, SOS, NRSP, PRSP, BISP, ManTech & ARC, HRLC, CHRS, and Possibilities Pvt. Ltd.

He is the Founder of Punjabica, CEO of Kitab Publications, and a Creative Strategist behind Pakistan's flagship innovation platform Future Fest.

Future-readiness labs for public & private leaders
Festival-grade storytelling for emerging markets
Gender-inclusive livelihood journeys across provinces
Founder playbooks for Pakistan's creative economy

Years empowering communities

Leaders trained & mentored

Ecosystem partnerships

Ventures founded

Experience

Leadership across innovation, policy, and community impact.

From Future Fest megastages to rapid-response digital policy labs, Azam builds teams that can research, prototype, and deploy within weeks instead of quarters.

Aug 2024 – Present

Member Board of Governors

Accountability Lab Pakistan · Freelance

Steering integrity, civic engagement, and open government programs nationwide.

Oct 2017 – Present

Managing Director

Ejad Labs · Lahore, Pakistan

Leading Pakistan's premier innovation studio that powers Future Fest and global startup collaborations.

Feb 2021 – Present

Co-Founder

Future Fest · Lahore, Pakistan

Building South Asia's largest tech festival to accelerate the digital economy.

Jan 2025 – Present

Founder

Digital Pakistan Movement · Islamabad

Championing a nationwide mission to unlock digital skills and opportunities for citizens.

Education

Academic foundations in language, philosophy, and social impact.

1992 – 1993

Government College University (GCU), Lahore

M.A Persian · President Punjabi Majlis

Nov 2015

University of Sargodha

Master of Arts, Punjabi Language & Literature · Grade A

AIOU

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

MPhil Pakistani Languages

Recognitions

Trusted advisor to multilateral organizations and civic leaders.

Recognized as a professional trainer and speaker, Azam collaborates with UN agencies, rural support programs, and corporate partners to design transformational learning experiences.

UNDP UNOPS The Asia Foundation SOS NRSP PRSP BISP HRLC

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