RomeCup
The International Robotics Trophy of Rome for young innovation talents
About RomeCup
RomeCup: youth robotics in the heart of Rome
RomeCup is Italy's premier event dedicated to educational robotics, artificial intelligence, and the talent of the next generation. Promoted by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS, the event takes place every spring in Rome, across the municipal area and the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the Lazio region. The core of the event is the International Robotics Trophy of Rome, which brings hundreds of student teams to the Capital, ready to put their robots to the test.
Three days between the university and the Campidoglio
RomeCup spans three days that unite two iconic city landmarks: the university campus, where competitions, workshops, and meetings are concentrated, and the Campidoglio, which hosts the finals and the award ceremony in the institutional hall of the Municipality of Rome. It is a journey that guides students from technical challenges to public recognition, set against a backdrop of great symbolic value.
Competitions, contests, and workshops
The program weaves together competition, creativity, and training. Key activities include:
- Robotics competitions for the International Trophy of Rome, with categories such as Rescue Line, Explorer Junior and Senior, Onstage, Soccer, and robotic arm challenges;
- Creative contests challenging schools to imagine technological solutions for the environment, the workplace, and society;
- Educational workshops on coding and educational robotics using tools like Ozobot, Scratch, and LegoLab kits;
- University orientation talks and meetings with researchers, innovators, and businesses;
- Demonstration area featuring prototypes from universities, startups, and research organizations.
A laboratory of the future for schools
Each edition attracts over four thousand participants, mostly students of all levels, alongside teachers, researchers, and institutional representatives. RomeCup is more than just a competition: it is a large collective laboratory where robotics and artificial intelligence engage with the humanities, and where young people experience firsthand the link between school, research, and the world of work. The finals at the Campidoglio, open to the public, return the energy and creativity of these young innovation protagonists to the entire city.
RomeCup — edition 2026
RomeCup 2026 — 19th edition
The 19th RomeCup was held from April 28 to 30, 2026, with the days of April 28 and 29 at the Marco Polo Building of Sapienza University of Rome, and the finals and award ceremony at the Campidoglio, in the Capitoline Museums. The edition, titled "Intelligences and Talents in Dialogue," also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale.
The program brought together over 4,000 participants, including approximately 3,500 students: 100 teams in the International Trophy of Rome robotics competitions, 32 creative contests, 37 educational workshops, 17 university orientation talks, and 53 organizations in the demonstration area. Guests included journalist Riccardo Luna and robotics pioneer Paolo Dario. The event opened in the Aula Magna of the Marco Polo building with a morning dedicated to stories of technological innovation and artificial intelligence.
Programme RomeCup 2026
RomeCup 2026 Program
- April 28-29 — Sapienza (Marco Polo Building): inaugural conference in the Aula Magna, International Trophy of Rome robotics competitions (Rescue Line, Explorer Junior and Senior, Onstage, Soccer, robotic arms), 32 creative contests with 11 universities involved, 37 educational workshops on coding and robotics (Ozobot, Scratch, LegoLab), 17 university orientation talks, and a demonstration area with 53 organizations.
- April 30 — Campidoglio (Capitoline Museums): competition finals and award ceremony, open to the public.
Edition theme: "Intelligences and Talents in Dialogue." Approximate activity hours: 09:00-13:00.
Highlights RomeCup 2026
- 19th edition of the International Robotics Trophy of Rome
- Over 4,000 participants, including approx. 3,500 students
- 100 competing teams, 32 creative contests, 37 workshops
- Finals and award ceremony at the Capitoline Museums, Campidoglio
- 25th anniversary of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale
Prices RomeCup 2026
Practical information — RomeCup
Where it takes place
RomeCup is primarily held at Sapienza University of Rome (Marco Polo Building) and at the Campidoglio, the seat of the Municipality of Rome, for the finals and awards.
How to get there
Sapienza is accessible via Metro Line B (Policlinico or Castro Pretorio stops) and numerous bus lines; the Campidoglio is located a short walk from Piazza Venezia, which is served by many city center bus lines. Public transport is recommended for reaching both venues.
Admission and participation
School participation is by registration via the Fondazione Mondo Digitale; the finals at the Campidoglio are open to the public. For information: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — RomeCup
Sapienza Università di Roma (Edificio Marco Polo) e Campidoglio
Circonvallazione Tiburtina 4, 00186 Roma