Matt Gascoyne’s Favourite Projects from 2025

Matt is a software and electronics engineer at the British Antarctic Survey, where he helps pioneer innovative digital projects. His passion for environmental conservation has led him to work in some of the world's most extraordinary places, from remote tropical islands to the icy expanses of floating ice shelves. Picture this: testing code on a muddy clifftop in the midst of a downpour, with curious penguins inching closer to see what he's up to (yes, that really happened).

See the other judges’ favourite projects from 2025

  • Kelly Shiohira’s favourite projects from 2025

    Kelly is the director of the Global Science of Learning Education Network, an international group of scientists, researchers, and educationalists invested in leveraging what we know about how people learn to create better learning environments and experiences for all. Kelly has a long history in education research, with a focus on the use of AI and Technology in education, and she is a past recipient of the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy.

    Kelly Shiohira

  • Ebona Eastmond-Henry’s favourite projects from 2025

    Ebona Eastmond-Henry leads Product Marketing in EMEA for Niantic Sparial, the augmented reality specialists behind Pokemon Go. Ebona’s passion for the visual magic of AR and Mixed Reality stems from her early roles in the fashion and TV industries, working to bring beautiful visual content to diverse audiences. This background has shaped her into a vibrant and personable storyteller in the tech space.

    Ebona Eastmond-Henry

  • Amar Kedare’s favourite projects from 2025

    A passionate digital education leader, Amar leads transformative programs at the WPP Foundation, empowering under-served students through hands-on learning in coding, robotics, 3D design, and emerging technologies. Recognized with the Young CSR Leader Award in 2023, he continues to drive innovation in education through a blend of technology, creativity, and purpose.

    Amar Kedare