Venue
The workshop will be held at the
DIAG – Dipartimento di Ingegneria Informatica, Automatica e Gestionale
"Antonio Ruberti", Sapienza University of Rome.
Address: Via Ariosto 25, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
(Google Maps ↗).
The department is located in the Esquilino district, about 1.5 km south
of Roma Termini station, within easy reach by public transport and on foot.
Food & Drinks Nearby
Lunch is not covered by the workshop. Below you will find a selection of options
within easy walking distance of the venue, from quick bites to proper sit-down meals.
Click any card to open it in Google Maps.
Quick Lunch
Perfect for a fast break between sessions.
Eating outside tip.
If you buy takeaway food from any of the spots nearby, you are welcome to eat at the tables in the
DIAG's inner courtyard.
Alternatively, in a few minutes by foot you can reach
Parco di Colle Oppio ↗,
where benches overlooking the Colosseum make for a memorable lunch break.
Pizza al Taglio
Pizza al taglio ("pizza by the cut") is Rome's quintessential street food:
large rectangular trays of pizza baked in the oven, displayed behind the counter,
and sold by weight. You point at the slice you want, the server cuts it, weighs it,
and wraps it in paper — ready to eat on the go or take back to the courtyard.
Toppings range from the classic rossa (tomato) and bianca (olive oil & rosemary)
to seasonal vegetables, cured meats, and more creative combinations.
Prices are typically €3–6 for a generous portion.
Sit-Down Restaurants
For a proper dinner or a longer lunch. Reservations recommended.
Evening Drinks: Where to Find the Organisers 🍺
After the sessions, the organisers are likely to be found at one of the following spots.
Rome has a thriving scene of craft beer and natural wine bars — here are some favourites
within easy reach of the venue.
A Good Espresso ☕
Rome takes its coffee seriously. An espresso is drunk standing at the bar, costs around €1.20–1.50,
and should be finished in two or three sips. Here are two spots near the DIAG where you can find
an excellent cup:
Accommodation
There is no official conference hotel. The venue is easily reachable on foot from the surrounding neighbourhoods: Esquilino (around Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Merulana), San Giovanni, Re di Roma, and San Lorenzo are all within comfortable walking distance of the department.
If you prefer to rely on the Metro, any accommodation near a station on Line A (between Colli Albani and Ottaviano) or Line B (between Bologna and Piramide) guarantees a fast connection to the venue.
Use the link below to search for available hotels for the conference dates, pre-filtered by proximity to the venue and guest rating ≥ 8/10:
🏨 Search hotels near DIAG on Booking.com (Oct 18–21, rating ≥ 8) ↗
Booking tip.
October is high season in Rome. We recommend booking accommodation
well in advance.
While You're in Rome
The DIAG sits in one of Rome's most historically rich neighbourhoods.
Within short walking distance you will find the
Colosseum and Roman Forum (~15 min on foot),
the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (~10 min),
and the Baths of Caracalla (~20 min).
A few metro stops take you toward the Pantheon,
Piazza Navona, and the Trevi Fountain.
Museum tip.
Pre-booking is strongly recommended for the Colosseum and Vatican Museums in October.
The
Roma Pass ↗ (48 h / 72 h) covers unlimited public transport and free entry to several museums.
