RomeCup 2025, day two

RomeCup 2025 continues with a day packed with events bringing together young people, universities, businesses and institutions. From experiential workshops for schools of all levels to contests on artificial intelligence applied to health and educational robotics, and round tables on training, human development and technological transition, today's programme is an invitation to train critical thinking, explore new frontiers of knowledge and collectively build an inclusive and sustainable future. The day will end with the Research Award ceremony, which celebrates the most promising young researchers in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics, in the prestigious setting of the Capitoline Museums.

9.30am – 1pm | PROJECTS ALONGSIDE COMPANIES

RE-IMAGINE YOUR FUTURE AND TRAIN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING
Under the guidance of illustrator and visual storyteller Fernando Cobelo, secondary school students discover how to use creativity and artificial intelligence consciously. The initiative is part of the ‘Roll Cloud. Working on the Cloud', in collaboration with Opening Future, a joint project by Google Cloud, Intesa Sanpaolo and TIM Enterprise. Moderated by Luca GAROSI, Rai journalist (9.30 a.m. – 12 p.m., room N5).

DIGITAL SUPERHEROES: THE CHALLENGES OF ETHICAL HACKING AT ROMECUP
Secondary school students, thanks to the presence of experts and young ethical hackers, will discover the crucial role of cybersecurity in modern society. The initiative is part of the ‘Job Digital Lab’ project, in collaboration with ING Italia. Moderated by Francesca OLIVA, Rai journalist (9.30 a.m. – 1 p.m., room N11).

LEARNING TO GROW WITH PATHWAY COMPANION. THE CHALLENGE OF INCLUSIVE AND SAFE AI FOR MINORS
Workshop offering a preview of the learning platform equipped with intelligent tutoring to support caregivers (teachers, parents and other support figures) and children and young people with special educational needs. The initiative is part of the ‘Pathway Companion’ project, in collaboration with Google.org, Fondazione Don Gnocchi, IT Logix and Roma Tre University. Moderated by Mariella ANZIANO, journalist at TGR Lazio (10 a.m. – 12 p.m., room N14 A)

HEALTH BOT: TOGETHER TOWARDS THE MEDICINE OF THE FUTURE
On the occasion of RomeCup 2025, the winning team of the Health BOT contest will be awarded. Teams of secondary school students will present artificial intelligence solutions for health. The initiative is part of the ‘Fattore J’ project, in collaboration with Johnson&Johnson. Moderated by Mariavittoria Savini, RAI journalist (11 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., room N6).
 

10 - 11.30 | INDUSTRY 5.0 AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
In this round table discussion, different perspectives from the humanities and hard sciences will be compared in order to develop new models of continuing education and the conscious use of technology and resources to address the challenges posed by the geopolitical situation and climate change.

Moderator: Federica PASCUCCI, Associate Professor of Automation, Department of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies, Roma Tre University.

SPEAKERS

• Andrea GABRIELLI, Associate Professor of Physics, Department of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies, Roma Tre University.
• Paola MARRONE, Full Professor of Technology and Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Roma Tre University
• Francesco RIGANTI FULGINEI, Full Professor of Electrical Engineering, Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University
• Gino RONCAGLIA, Full Professor of Digital Humanities, Department of Philosophy, Communication and Entertainment, Roma Tre University

11.00 – 13.30 | FAST FORWARD AI: FROM VISION TO ACTION [live on Corriere TV] 

One year after the presentation of the Manifesto for Collective Action on AI and Robotics, the signatories meet to share ongoing initiatives and develop future strategies, building together the future of AI and robotics in Italy.

Moderator: Riccardo LUNA, journalist, Corriere della Sera

Welcome address by Salvatore Andrea SCIUTO, Director of the Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University.

Introduction by Alfonso MOLINA, Scientific Director of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale and Personal Chair in Technology Strategy, University of Edinburgh

The signatories of the Manifesto will participate.

Inspirational keynote speeches by Vincenzo ESPOSITO, CEO of Microsoft Italy; Fabio MOMOLA, Executive Vice President of Engineering; Carla MASPERI, CEO of SAP Italy; Emiliano RANTUCCI, Executive General Manager of ICEG and UAE, Avanade; Marco DITTA, Executive Director of the Data & Artificial Intelligence Office at Intesa Sanpaolo; Andrea FORGHIERI, Executive Director of Intesa Sanpaolo for Social Issues; Federica MAZZOTTI, Business Transformation Director at J&J Innovative Medicine Italia.

10am – 1.30pm | STUDENTS MEET THE UNIVERSITIES

Orientation sessions organised by partner universities

10am – 1pm | CREATIVE CONTESTS

Presentation of prototypes of robotic applications (assistance, agriculture, etc.) in various categories: AgroBOT, CoBOT, DroneBOT, MareBOT, NonniBOT, TirBOT. After a brief presentation session (elevator pitch), the jury will evaluate the projects and award prizes to the winners in each category.

10 – 13 | DEMONSTRATION AREA

Prototypes from universities, schools, companies, start-ups and research centres on display

10 – 13.30 | EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Educational robotics workshops for students and teachers from schools of all levels organised by FMD and its partners.

21 – 22.30 | RESEARCH AWARD CEREMONY

Sala Esedra, Capitoline Museums

In the Sala Esedra of the Capitoline Museums, the 10 finalists of the ‘Most Promising Researcher in Robotics & AI’ award will present their research projects. At the end, the winner of the third edition of the award will be announced. 

Moderated by Paolo OTTOLINA, journalist, Corriere della Sera

WELCOME

Alfonso MOLINA, Scientific Director of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS and Personal Chair in Technology Strategy, University of Edinburgh

INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

Paolo DARIO, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Robotics at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa

ROUND TABLE WITH THE FINALISTS OF THE AWARD

AWARD CEREMONY AND CONCLUSIONS

Announcement of the winner by Mirta MICHILLI, General Director of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS

Award presented by Roberto GUALTIERI, Mayor of Rome

Participants: RENATO BRUNETTI, President of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, EUGENIO GUGLIELMELLI, Rector of the Campus Bio-medico in Rome