Genoa welcomes Robot Valley 2025: art, technology and creativity at the heart of the second edition
The 2025 edition of Robot Valley – Robotics, Art and People officially opened this morning at the historic Villa Bombrini in Genoa Cornigliano. The event is dedicated to the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and art. Following the success of its first edition, the initiative reaffirms itself as an important opportunity for dialogue and reflection on the transformations shaping today’s world.
The opening ceremony began at 10 AM with institutional greetings. Cristina Battaglia, Programme Manager of RAISE, kicked off the event, highlighting how both technology and art are driven by the same engine: creativity. A message that captures the spirit of the entire event—exploring the connections between science, culture, and society through complementary languages.
The ceremony was enriched by a video message from Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, who expressed the Government’s full support for initiatives that promote technological innovation in a human-centered and accessible way.
Also speaking were a representative of the Municipality of Genoa and Engineer Vincenzo Zezza on behalf of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), both conveying institutional greetings and reaffirming their commitment to developing an innovative ecosystem open to the public.
Maurizio Gregorini, the Artistic Director of the event, presented the artistic program in detail, highlighting the key performances, thematic focus, and the overall vision that guided the selection of artists and activities
Robot Valley 2025 unfolds through two major events in the city. From April 10 to 16, the Angel Robot installation will be on display in Largo Pertini. This artistic-technological work by artist Marco Nereo Rotelli, created in collaboration with musician Alessio Bertallot and with technical contributions from Luca Marazzina and Antonio Alfano, supported by ELITAL, offers a fusion of visual art, sound, and technology. It invites the public to a sensory and emotional reflection on the role of robots in our society.
From April 10 to 12, the focus shifts to Villa Bombrini, with a packed program of conferences, artistic installations, digital photography exhibitions, student workshops, and live robot demonstrations. The participation of research institutions such as the University of Genoa, CNR and IIT – Italian Institute of Technology, RAISE partners, highlights the event’s strong scientific foundation. It is designed to engage both professionals and the general public.
Robot Valley 2025 offers a unique opportunity to experience innovation firsthand, promoting a vision in which technological progress is deeply connected to the human, cultural, and local dimensions. The event underscores the centrality of the human being in the digital transformation process and places Genoa at the heart of a European network of innovative cities.
The full program and all information are available on the event’s official website.
