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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!
  • Sleeping accommodation
  • Easy access to Rome's main attractions
  • Guided tour of the city
  • Wine tasting
  • Social dinner
  • and much more ...

be inspired, be creative

June 20-21, 2026

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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
  • Easy access to Rome's main attractions
  • Guided tour of the city
  • Wine tasting
  • Social dinner
  • and much more ...

Remote entries accepted.

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.

  1. 256 Bytes Intro compo added! April 13, 2026
    A new compo has surfaced... 256 bytes intro! We will be featuring one of the most beloved size coding compos at ROMA.EXE. Don't miss out!.
  2. Live acts announced February 25, 2026
    MASTER BOOT RECORD, Gom Jabbar and AROTTENBIT will be performing live at ROMA.EXE!.
  3. Hotels list posted February 14, 2026
    We have posted a list of hotels, with special rates for ROMA.EXE attendees! Check them out in the Accommodation Section..
  4. Tickets now available January 26, 2026
    Tickets are now available for purchase! Select your favorite tier by clicking here.
  5. Visitors January 14, 2026
    The list of pre-registered visitors is now visible in the pre-registration page.
  6. Timetable updated January 4, 2026
    Updated the Timetable as we progressively define the events.
  7. FAQs updated December 21, 2025
    Updated the FAQs with details about the party organizers.
  8. Website online December 18, 2025
    Finally we did it, our website is online. Now you can get all the needed information about the party.
Compos

Show your creativity

We celebrate creativity in every form, from low-level code magic to pixel-perfect artwork and music that pushes classic and modern hardware to its limits.
Our competitions cover a wide range of disciplines, inviting both newcomers and experienced sceners to share their work with the community.
Whether you're crafting graphics, composing music, designing a game or building a full demo, there's a category for you.

View rules and information

Pure characters, pure style

From text-mode wizardry to PETSCII madness - how far can you push?

Where pixels obey - or don’t

Oldschool discipline meets modern attitude. One pixel off? We’ll notice.

If it runs and it’s fun, it counts

Bring your gameplay, your weird ideas - or just break the rules entirely.

Patterns, modules, total control

Make those channels dance - XOR the snare if you have to.

Rastertiming as a lifestyle

SID, VIC-II and raw determination - prove the old breadbox still owns the room.

Copper, Blitter, Attitude.

Make Paula sing, bend the copperlist - and remind everyone who invented cool.

4 kilobytes. Zero excuses

No assets, no mercy - just math, code, and pure scene flexing.

Uncapped creativity & framerate

Your playground for everything too big, too loud, or too wild for any other category.

Very much capped

Sizecoding is a puzzle and you own the pieces. Show us what it's like to be in charge!

“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

    June 20, 2026
  • Day 2

    June 21, 2026
  • 09:00
    Doors open
    Let the party begin

    Mission: Search and take place

    Get familiar with the venue. If you have any questions, our info desk will be happy to help.

    10:00
    Opening Ceremony

    Mission: Manage your nerves

    Let us surprise you.

    11:00
    Deadline
    for all compos

    Mission: Make sure your content has been uploaded

    We will close the upload, be sure your content is already uploaded.

    11:00
    Seminar
    Lorenzo Ceccotti (LRNZ)

    Deluxe Paint

    More details coming soon.

    12:00
    Seminar
    Carlo Pastore

    Commodore 65: the computer that wasn't

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

    19:00
    Seminar
    Fabrizio Farenga (former Team 17 game developer)

    The early years of game development in Italy

    Stories and facts about games development during the Amiga golden years.

    16:00
    Compos
    Let's get ready to rumble

    Compos in the following order

    ASCII/ANSI/PETSCII

    Pixel graphics

    Tracked music

    Game

    256 byte

    C64 Demo

    Amiga Demo

    PC 4K Demo

    PC Demo

    21:00
    Location: Roof top
    Get ready for CYBERPUNK GAMEBOY music!

    Live act: GOM JABBAR

    Gom Jabbar is a cyberpunk duo powered by a Game Boy and a nightmarish guitar, formed by Federico Molestia of STORMO and Kenobit.

    22:00
    Location: Roof top
    8bit Sludge Techno power!

    Live act: AROTTENBIT

    Described as “Atari Teenage Riot playing Melvins”, arottenbit is an electronic music project that collides sludge metal heaviness, hardcore punk energy, and raw techno violence through the most unlikely of instruments: a 1989 Nintendo Game Boy salvaged from the trash.

    23:00
    Location: Roof top
    It's Computer Metal!

    Live act: MASTER BOOT RECORD

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

  • 00:00
    Live act
    DJset

    Location: Roof top

    More details coming soon.

    10:00
    Deadline
    Voting

    Mission: I already voted for each entry

    We will close the voting.

    12:00
    Pri(c)egiving

    Prizegiving for each category

    Let us recognize your work!

    13:00
    End
    The end of the party

    Mission: 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!
Advanced reservation will be required - more details coming soon!

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, see the specific section below for details

Accommodation

  • The party location will provide free access to sleeping areas and showers
  • Bring your sleeping bag and accessories if you want to sleep at the party!
  • 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.
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