About Us : World Congress of Science and Factual Producers

About Us

The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) is a member-run, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to celebrating the best in science and history programs and other related genres (known in the UK market as specialist factual programming). Most recently held in Melbourne, Australia (2009); Florence, Italy (2008); New York, USA (2007); Manchester, UK (2006), and Tokyo, Japan (2005), the Congress’ annual event has become a must-attend gathering for producers, broadcasters and distributors working in specialist factual television.

The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers will hold its 18th annual event from November 30 to December 3 in Dresden, Germany, and will be generously hosted by leading German broadcaster ZDF. The event will take place at the stunning Westin Bellevue Dresden. Over 800 years old, Dresden is affectionately nicknamed the “Florence of the North.” While many of its most iconic buildings - including the Zwinger, the Frauenkirche and the Hofkirche - miraculously survived intense bombings during WWII, Dresden saw a magnificent restoration and today offers a picturesque setting dominated by breathtaking spires, towers and domes. Join your colleagues in Germany in 2010 and explore a fascinating city with both rich history and modern twists.

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Testimonials

The best television market for an intriguing mixture of business, development and pleasure.
— Michael Hoff, President & Executive Producer, Hoff Productions
There is nothing quite like WCSFP. There is nowhere better to meet up with your major international coproducers in one hit.
— Kim Shillinglaw, Commissioning Editor, Science and Natural History, BBC
Being given the opportunity to meet all of your potential co-production partners in one spot is an opportunity nobody should miss.
— Alexander Hesse, Head of Department, History and Society , ZDF
Of all the television conferences there is one that is not only more enjoyable, but more useful than all the others - the WCSFP.
— David Glover, Commissioning Editor, Science, Channel 4
While so many conferences these days are dominated by things beginning with M (money, marketing, etc) the WCSFP is still determinedly, gloriously passionate about things beginning with C (content, creativity, etc). Long may it prosper.
— Alex Graham, Chief Executive, Wall to Wall
WCSFP is a fantastic event which always pulls in the biggest names from within the science/factual TV arena… well-organized, easy to navigate and an essential on the calendar of anyone who is working in the science/factual TV space.
— Leila Monks, Director, TVF International
The WCSFP is the greatest opportunity for independent producers to establish a worldwide network for their ideas whether they might be scientific, historical or factual.
— Werner Vennewald, Head of Development and Non-Fiction, Vincent TV

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Network

The premiere event for factual broadcasters and producers who are informed and passionate about both their craft and industry
A remarkable 2-to-1 producer-to-broadcaster ratio makes face-to-face meetings are easy, plentiful and productive
Our member-run organization makes for a relaxed environment and an involved community

Share & Learn

Leading international producers and broadcasters collaborate to develop dynamic member-produced panels and talks
The "by-the-industry and for-the-industry" model celebrates the best without holding back nitty-gritty details
Extraordinary analysis and insight through case-studies, feisty intellectual debates, and on-stage interviews with industry visionaries and decision-makers

Explore

For 17 years the Congress has travelled the world, visiting new cities and always welcoming new professionals into the community
Recent editions in Florence, New York, Manchester and Tokyo allowed delegates the opportunity to explore regions rich with history and culture
Grab a drink with your colleagues at our lively evening events - what a concept for a television conference!

2010 World Congress of Science & Factual Producers : Dresden, Germany November 30 — December 3