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June, 20-21 - Rome, Italy

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Reloading the Eternal City.

  • 2 days of fun, creativity and talks
  • High quality seminars
  • Amiga, C64, 256 byte and PC compos
  • Live acts: Master Boot Record, AROTTENBIT and Gom Jabbar!
  • DJ Sets: Dr. Pira & Pikkiomania
  • Sleeping accommodation (Fri and Sat nights)
  • Easy access to Rome's main attractions
  • Guided tour of the city*
  • Wine tasting*
  • Social dinner*
  • and much more ...

* Subject to availability. Reserve after purchasing your ticket.

June 20-21, 2026

Save the Date

Entertainment

Live Acts

Master Boot Record

Master Boot Record

Synthesized heavy metal & classical symphonic music. 100% Synthesized, 100% Dehumanized.

AROTTENBIT

AROTTENBIT

8bit sludge techno. Game Boy meets hardcore punk energy and raw techno violence. Like Atari Teenage Riot playing Melvins.

Gom Jabbar

Gom Jabbar

Cyberpunk duo. Game Boy and a nightmarish guitar, formed by Federico Molestia of STORMO and Kenobit.

DJ Sets
DJ Sets

Dr. Pira & Pikkiomania

Two of Rome's finest artists and DJs.

DJ Sets
DJ Sets

Dr. Pira & Pikkiomania

Two of Rome's finest artists and DJs.

About the Event

ROMA.EXE

  • brings together everyone who enjoys exploring the edges of creativity, whether in code, sound, pixels or ideas.
  • becomes a temporary home for curiosity:
    a space where people share their knowledge, inspire each other, and discover what emerges when technical skill meets artistic instinct.
    Demos, graphics, music and games are not only shown: they are discussed, celebrated and experienced together, just as the demoscene has always done.
  • welcomes long-time sceners, newcomers, and anyone who feels drawn to the culture of making, hacking, learning and playing.
  • invites you to be part of something created together: moment by moment, frame by frame
  • 2 days of fun, creativity and talks
  • Top LIVE ACTS: Master Boot Record, AROTTENBIT and Gom Jabbar!
  • High quality seminars
  • Compos
  • Sleeping accommodation (Fri and Sat nights)
  • Easy access to Rome's main attractions
  • Guided tour of the city*
  • Wine tasting*
  • Social dinner*
  • and much more ...
* Subject to availability. You can reserve after you purchase your ticket

ROMA.EXE is brought to you by: entropicrobi, friol, FRK, MBR/Razor1911, razdee/TRSI.

be informed - always

News

Here you will find the latest news about the party.

May 26, 2026
Party System is open

The party system is now open for submissions! Ticket holders have or will receive their votekeys. If you plan to participate remotely, check here.

April 26, 2026
Our new compo machine

The specs for our final PC compo machine have been published (see the compo rules section). Briefly, it's an i9 with a GeForce RTX 5070.

April 13, 2026
256 Bytes Intro compo added!

A new compo has surfaced: 256 bytes intro! One of the most beloved size coding compos — don't miss out!

February 25, 2026
Live acts announced

MASTER BOOT RECORD, Gom Jabbar and AROTTENBIT will be performing live at ROMA.EXE!

February 14, 2026
Hotels list posted

A list of hotels with special rates for ROMA.EXE attendees is now available. Check the Accommodation Section.

January 26, 2026
Tickets now available

Tickets are now available for purchase! Select your favorite tier here.

January 14, 2026
Visitors

The list of pre-registered visitors is now visible in the pre-registration page.

January 4, 2026
Timetable updated

Updated the timetable as we progressively define the events.

December 21, 2025
FAQs updated

Updated the FAQs with details about the party organizers.

December 18, 2025
Website online

Finally we did it — our website is online. Now you can get all the needed information about the party.

"In Rome, history was carved in stone. In the demoscene, it's carved in code and pixels, and both forms endure in unexpected ways"

Fabrizio & Fabrizio
Timetable

2 days full of fun

The timetable is still WIP.
Please also note the special event on Friday.

Day 1 — Saturday, June 20

09:00
Doors open

Get familiar with the venue. Our info desk will be happy to help.

10:00
Opening Ceremony

Let us surprise you.

11:00
Deadline
All compos

Upload window closes — make sure your entry is already in.

11:00
Seminar
Deluxe Paint — Lorenzo Ceccotti (LRNZ)

More details coming soon.

12:00
Seminar
Commodore 65: the computer that wasn't — Carlo Pastore

Test hands-on a rare gem that never made it to retail.

13:00
Seminar
The early years of game development in Italy — Fabrizio Farenga

Stories and facts from the Amiga golden years.

16:00
Compos
Let's get ready to rumble

ASCII/ANSI/PETSCII · Pixel graphics · Tracked music · Game · 256 byte · C64 Demo · Amiga Demo · PC 4K Demo · PC Demo

21:00
Live act
GOM JABBAR — Roof top

Cyberpunk duo powered by a Game Boy and a nightmarish guitar.

22:00
Live act
AROTTENBIT — Roof top

8bit sludge techno: a 1989 Game Boy meets hardcore punk energy and raw techno violence.

23:00
Live act
MASTER BOOT RECORD — Roof top

Synthesized heavy metal & classical symphonic music. 100% Synthesized, 100% Dehumanized.

Day 2 — Sunday, June 21

00:00
DJ Set
Dr. Pira & Pikkiomania — Roof top

Two of Rome's finest artists and DJs.

10:00
Deadline
Voting closes

Make sure you've voted for every entry.

12:00
Pri(c)egiving

Prizegiving for each category. Let us recognize your work!

13:00
End of party

Get home safely. Please leave your space as you found it.

Friday

Special Events

Some special events are planned on the day before the party (Friday, June 19), to help get comfortable and to mix and mingle with the locals.

  • Guided tour of the city
  • Wine tasting
  • Social Dinner

The events are optional and not included in the ticket, but we will provide accessible pricing for everyone!
Subject to availability. You can reserve after you purchase your ticket!

Location

FUSOLAB 2.0

Viale della Bella Villa, 94 - Rome, Italy

Our party doesn't take place just anywhere - it's hosted by Fusolab 2.0, a beating heart of Rome's creative and cultural scene.
For years, Fusolab has transformed its neighbourhood and its spaces into stages for music, art, workshops and new media.
It is a place where social openness meets digital experimentation, where community connects with visual culture. A space made for everyone who plays with code, pixels and beats.

Getting there

  • FusoLab is conveniently located just a few steps from METRO C (green line) - "Alessandrino" station. This is Rome's newest line that will conveniently connect you directly to landmark locations such as the Coliseum
  • If you travel from abroad, plane is the most convenient way to get to Rome. The Leonard Da Vinci / Fiumicino international airport (FCO) is a modern and organized hub, fully equipped with CT Scanners so you can load a few Limoncello bottles in your carry-on bag. A direct train will take you to Termini station downtown, and from there you can take a Metro to your destination.
  • Coming by car is also a good option. FusoLab provides free parking in a multi-story parking lot.
  • It could be a great opportunity to travel with family or other loved ones, plus enjoy the party and live acts. The extra Friday events could be an additional opportunity to enjoy Rome together.

Additional information on the facilities and area

  • The party place is adjacent to a multi-story parking lot that you can use free of charge
  • A big supermarket and shopping mall are also part of the structure, other shops are located in the area
  • Tables, chairs, power sockets, WiFi and other standard party equipment will be avaialbe. Please make sure to bring your own power adapters or cables if you need specific ones.
  • The party place will be equipped with a bar/snack desk and restaurants
  • Sleeping accommodation is also provided for free (available on Friday and Saturday nights), see the specific section below for details

Accommodation

  • The party location will provide free access to sleeping areas and showers on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Bring your sleeping bag and accessories if you want to sleep at the party!
  • Please note that if you use the sleeping area on Friday night, you cannot leave your personal belongings there on Saturday morning.
  • If you want more privacy, you can check the following hospitality structures nearby:


Getting around

Info on how to get around in Rome, where to stay and eat, etc.

Public transport:
  • Getting around in Rome is actually pretty easy and safe. Being a large city, general safety rules apply: hold on to your belongings when in crowded places (public transport first and foremost), don’t talk to solicitors (nobody is actually going to ask you for directions in 2026!) and be sure to enjoy your stay! We are chill and most people speak English.
  • Generally prefer metro/trains as they are pretty reliable. Map of Metro and trains here.
  • Public transport is ticketless: just swipe your contactless credit card or use your phone with Apple Pay or similar apps to access. Traditional paper tickets are also still available to buy at the stations.
  • UBER is fully operational and legal in Rome. Generally prefer using Apps rather than hiking taxis in the street.
  • Electric bikes and scooters are also available, such as LIME, Dott, Bird, and more. Please pay attention when riding in the streets.
To get to the party, you can take Metro Line C to the Alessandrino station stop.
  • From San Giovanni station or Colosseo station, take Metro Line C directly to Alessandrino.
  • From Roma Termini railway station, take Metro Line A to San Giovanni, then change to Metro Line C and get off at Alessandrino.
Supporters

Our eternal gratitude goes to... (in very random order)

  • Gaspode
  • vimja
  • Fabio Angelucci
  • Neuro
  • netrace/RTND
  • shapeless/RTND
  • magna

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