# FIRST GLOBAL INDEX OF MAKERS AND SHAKERS IN EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REVEALED
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali
Published: 2016-06-04
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Meta Title: Meet the Innovators: Makers & Shakers of EdTech 2016
Meta Description: Discover the top 50 global EdTech innovators, selected by industry experts, including candidates from Raspberry Pi, RefMe, and Lego Education. Learn more here!
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_Global Committee of EdTech experts select candidates from Raspberry Pi, RefMe and Lego Education to join inaugural ranking of 50 international innovators_

In association with WISE, the World Innovation Summit for Education, EdTechXGlobal, the organisers of leading education technology-focused conferences [EdTechXEurope](http://edtechxeurope.com/) and [EdTechXAsia](http://www.edtechxasia.com), have launched the Makers and Shakers of Education Technology Index – the first comprehensive global listing of ground-breaking innovators in the EdTech field.

The international index celebrates 50 of the most innovative EdTech thought leaders, organised by four geographical regions (Europe, Americas, MENA and Asia). The 2016 Index honours these luminaries who through digital and physical technologies, have introduced innovative new ways of learning to the market through play, construction or interactive design.

The list was curated by EdTechXGlobal and WISE and then selected by 15 members of the global advisory committee; comprised of industry leaders from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Google for Education, IDEO, IBIS Capital, Kaizen [Private Equity](https://www.financedigest.com/can-private-equity-do-for-africas-manufacturers-what-its-done-for-f1-and-rugby.html "Can private equity do for Africa’s manufacturers what it’s done for F1 and rugby?"), Learn Capital, LinkedIN, Times Higher Education and TES Global. The 2016 international media partners, including Business Week MENA, l’Etudiant, JMDedu, LinkedIN and TES also aided the selection process and will help showcase these innovators to their worldwide communities.

The advisory committee scored each proposed candidate against criteria including; individual vision, disruptive innovation and impact and contribution. The “Makers” were defined as rising stars of [education technology](https://www.financedigest.com/impact-of-technology-on-education.html "Impact of Technology on Education"), innovating and pushing boundaries for future success, and “Shakers”, as established leaders in their region, inspiring worldwide EdTech change.

**The 13 European [candidates selected](https://www.financedigest.com/oranges-board-selects-three-candidates-for-new-ceo-sources.html "Orange’s board selects three candidates for new CEO – sources") include:**

- Michal Borkowski (Maker) – [Brainly](http://brainly.com/)
- Demis Hassabis (Shaker) – [DeepMind](https://deepmind.com/)
- Filippo Yacob (Maker) – [Primo Toys](https://www.primotoys.com/)
- David Braben (Maker) – [Raspberry Pi](https://www.raspberrypi.org/)
- Ms Nell Watson (Maker) – [Singularity University](http://singularityu.org/)
- Thierry Debarno (Maker) – [Digischool](http://www.digischool.com/)
- Brian J. Baptista (Shaker) – [Lego Education](https://education.lego.com/en-us)
- Jeremy Lachal (Shaker) – [Ideas Box](http://www.librarieswithoutborders.org/)
- Xavier Niel (Shaker) – [Ecole42](http://www.42.fr/)
- Tom Hatton (Maker) – [RefME](https://www.refme.com/uk/)
- Mike Dawson (Maker) – [Ustad Mobile](https://www.ustadmobile.com/lms/)
- Ms Charlotte Fereday (Maker) – [Code First: Girls](http://www.codefirstgirls.org.uk/)
- Michaela Meier (Maker) – [Papagei.com](http://www.papagei.com/en/)

This Index seeks to recognise thinkers and doers who have pioneered innovative approaches to [addressing challenges](https://www.financedigest.com/rising-to-the-challenge-addressing-the-difficulties-of-pillar-2-reporting.html "Rising to the challenge: Addressing the difficulties of pillar 2 reporting") in education”, said Stavros N. Yiannouka, the CEO of WISE.

“The [Makers & Shakers of Education Technology is a global index that elevates](https://www.financedigest.com/elevator-maker-kone-hikes-outlook-as-q1-profit-orders-beat-forecasts.html "Elevator maker Kone hikes outlook as Q1 profit, orders beat forecasts") Education innovators and thought leaders as 21st Century social rock stars. The index rewards talent, creativity, impact and influence in education,” added Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet, Co-Founder of EdTechXGlobal.

The selected global candidates will be invited to an [exclusive networking](https://www.financedigest.com/exclusive-with-eye-on-big-tech-energy-crisis-eu-telcos-call-for-shared-network-costs.html "Exclusive-With eye on Big Tech, energy crisis, EU telcos call for shared network costs") and celebratory dinner due to take place in London on the evening of 15th of June, as well as having the opportunity to participate in the EdTechXEurope conference programme, when the fourth annual summit kicks off 15th-16th June, at Kings Place.

The full ranking of global candidates is available here: http://makersxshakers.com


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