Welcome Cocktail

Sunday, November 8th 2026, 18.30

The welcome cocktail is an occasion for all participants to meet and interact with each other, while enjoying local appetisers and musical entertainment. It will be held in the Engineering Department, Sapienza University of Rome. 

Price: included in the conference fees.

Extra tickets: 30 €

Location: San Pietro In Vincoli, Sapienza University of Rome, Engineering Department (Pre-Conference venue)

Conference dinner

Tuesday, November 10th 2026, 19:00

The Conference dinner will be held in a unique location: the Ancient Rome set of Cinecittà.

The Ancient Rome Set of the Studios has buildings representing the classic ensemble of the main religious and civil buildings of the Roman Forum. The supporting structures are covered with wooden frames and fibreglass decorations. A permanently closed structure measuring 1,500 square metres, called the Basilica Aemilia is mounted on the forum, and during events the set is illuminated dramatically, creating an atmosphere of strong emotional impact through an evocative journey through time.

Price: TBD

Location: CINECITTÀ – Ancient Rome set, Via Tuscolana, 1055, 00173 Roma

Misteries and Crimes in the Roman night

Meeting point: Castel Sant’Angelo (Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma)
Tour ends at: Pizzeria La Montecarlo (Vicolo Savelli, 13, 00186 Roma)

Monday, November 9th 2026, 19.00

Accompanied walk and guided visit through Rione Sant’Angelo between the Roman Empire and Late Antiquity. The itinerary includes a visit to the Tiber Island, the Theater of Marcellus, the Portico d’Ottavia, and a visit to the Balbi Crypt.

The Balbi Crypt, a unique and original history of a Roman city block. In this unique micro-environment, the intermingling of the subsoil and the fabric of the structures surrounding it have created an uninterrupted narrative of the history of a city block in the centre of Rome. The Crypta Balbi is one of a small number of museums in the world that can boast of its origins as a planned research activity involving all fields of knowledge.

Price: 75€

The price includes:

• English-speaking guide
• Headphones
• Dinner in a typical Roman pizzeria

The visit will be held only with a minimum of 20 people.

Roman theaters

Meeting point: Teatro di Marcello (Via del Teatro di Marcello, 00186 Roma)
Tour ends at: Ristorante Pancrazio dal 1922 (P.zza del Biscione, 92, 00186 Roma)

Wednesday, November 11th 2026, 17.30

The tour follows an expert guide through three iconic ancient venues: the Theatre of Marcellus, the Theatre of Balbo, and the remains of Pompey’s Theatre. Participants walk between sites while learning about their architecture, civic functions, and role in Rome’s cultural life. The experience concludes with a typical dinner featuring regional dishes.

Price: 90 €

The price includes:

• English-speaking guide
• Headphones
• Dinner in a typical Roman restaurant

The visit will be held only with a minimum of 20 people.