Akari Kawaguchi’s Favourite Projects from for the event

Akari is a 16-year-old student based in Japan and is this year's Coolest Projects Youth Judge! She started attending CoderDojo at the age of 7 and has submitted her projects to the Coolest Projects online showcase seven times since. She also organized and hosted a workshop called the 'Programming Cafe' at the first ever Coolest Projects Japan event this year!

See the other judges’ favourite projects from for the event

  • Ronit Levavi Morad’s favourite projects from for the event

    Ronit is Chief of Staff for Google Research. In her role reimagining the future of learning, Ronit is a passionate advocate for technology in service of pedagogy, leading Google Research’s global AI Literacy initiatives. She champions a human-centered vision for technology, spearheading programs like AI Quests, a gamified experience designed to teach teens how AI can be applied to humanity’s greatest challenges.

    Ronit Levavi Morad

  • Ben Powley’s favourite projects from for the event

    Ben is a senior developer at Jagex, working on RuneScape to deliver immersive experiences for both new and existing players. He previously worked at Ubisoft on the Assassin’s Creed series and the Avatar Frontiers of Pandora game. Ben learned to code at 12 making mods for Minecraft and has been passionate about game development ever since.

    Ben Powley

  • Sebin Sunny’s favourite projects from for the event

    Sebin Sunny is CEO of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) and the Centre of Excellence in IIoT Sensors at the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala. A passionate advocate for innovation, he is committed to empowering entrepreneurs, creating sustainable solutions, and shaping the future of technology-driven industries.

    Sebin Sunny