Energy Tech Oxmas Reception 🚀🎄with Asimina Syriou, Energy Lead @ European Space Agency

​Energy Tech Oxmas Reception: From Space to Earth 🚀🎄

​ZERO ECR Network × Oxford Edge × OX1 Incubator

​Exploring Space-Enabled Innovation for the Energy Transition and Resilience

​Thursday, 26 November 2026

​Venue: Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles', Oxford

​As we approach the end of a vibrant Michaelmas Term, we warmly invite you to join us for a special Energy Tech Oxmas Reception, bringing together the ZERO ECR Network, Oxford Edge and OX1 Incubator Climate Tech Track communities for an evening of interdisciplinary exchange, innovation and celebration.

​Bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, industry professionals and the wider Oxford innovation ecosystem, the evening will provide an opportunity to discover emerging applications of space technologies in the energy sector, exchange ideas and build connections across disciplines.

​Keynote: Space-Enabled Innovation for the Energy Transition and Resilience

​We are delighted to welcome Asimina Syriou, Energy Lead and Business Applications & Partnerships Officer supporting the European Space Agency (ESA) through HE Space, who will share insights into the growing role of space technologies in addressing the challenges of the global energy transition.

​The keynote will explore how space-enabled solutions can support energy infrastructure planning, monitoring and optimisation, strengthen the resilience of critical energy systems, and accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative energy technologies.

​Drawing on practical examples from ESA-supported initiatives, the discussion will highlight opportunities for collaboration between the space and energy sectors, including pathways for researchers, start-ups and industry partners to translate emerging technologies into real-world applications.

​Event Programme

​5:00–5:30 pm | Keynote Address
Space-Enabled Innovation for the Energy Transition and Resilience - Asimina Syriou, Energy Lead, supporting the European Space Agency (ESA).

​5:30–7:00 pm | Festive Networking Reception

​Join researchers, founders, innovators and industry professionals for informal networking, interdisciplinary conversations and Oxmas celebrations.

​Dress code: Bring your festive attire and your holiday spirit!

​We look forward to celebrating the end of term with Oxford's community of researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators and friends, while exploring new connections between space, energy and the technologies shaping a more resilient future.

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​About Keynote Speaker
Asimina Syriou leads and coordinates ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) Energy Portfolio, connecting industry priorities with space-enabled innovation, strategic partnerships and commercial opportunities. The portfolio encompasses nearly €30 million in investment across ESA-supported energy activities. She also coordinates the ESA Energy Task Force, fostering international collaboration and accelerating the adoption of space-enabled solutions. With over 16 years of international experience across the space sector, government, industry and international organisations, Asimina specialises in technology commercialisation, Earth Observation, geospatial applications, the energy transition and climate resilience. Recognised as one of Reuters’ Trailblazing Women in Energy 2026, she is a Chartered Geographer (GIS), Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and mentor to early-stage start-ups.

​About the ZERO Institute
The Zero-Carbon Energy Research Oxford (ZERO) Institute at the University of Oxford and its ECR Network bring together interdisciplinary research expertise to address the scientific, technological, economic and societal challenges of the global transition to net-zero energy systems. Through research, collaboration and engagement with industry and policymakers, ZERO seeks to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable, secure and resilient energy solutions.

​About Oxford Edge
Oxford Edge is an innovation and entrepreneurship hub in the heart of Oxford, part of Christ Church College, bringing together researchers, founders, investors and industry partners. Through its collaborative spaces, events and networking opportunities, Oxford Edge supports connections across disciplines and sectors, helping innovative ideas develop into impactful ventures and partnerships.

​About OX1 Incubator
OX1 Incubator supports emerging founders and early-stage ventures at the University of Oxford. Through its programmes spanning climate technology, health and biotechnology, and creative industries, OX1 connects entrepreneurial talent with mentors, investors and industry experts, helping transform innovative ideas into commercially viable ventures with real-world impact, and provides equity free funding to idea-stage startups.

​Please be advised that participants are required to adhere to the ZERO Institute Code of Conduct at this event.

​Photographs and videos may be taken by the organisers and used for promotional engagements of other initiatives.

​For queries regarding this event, please reach ECR Network Coordinator, Anastasiia Rudkovska on anastasiia.rudkovska@eng.ox.ac.uk