Accommodations : World Congress of Science and Factual Producers

Accommodations

This year’s WCSFP will take place at the stunning Westin Bellevue Dresden. Located within the heart of Dresden, the hotel is situated along the banks of the Elbe River.

Rooms at the Westin Bellevue Dresden are now sold out. Please see below for suggestions on alternate accommodations.

THE WESTIN BELLEVUE DRESDEN
Grosse Meissner Strasse 15
Dresden, 01097
Germany
Phone: (49)(351) 8050
Email: hotelinfo@westin-bellevue.com

ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS

INNSIDE BY MELIA
Salzgasse 4, Dresden
Fax: +49(0)351 795151034
Email: innside.dresden@solmelia.com

This 4-star, design hotel in Dresden opened in January 2010. From the Sky-Bar you have views of the famous Frauenkirche church, which is less than one minute’s walk away.The INNSIDE Dresden offers spacious accommodation. Internet can be accessed via cable for free in all rooms. The wellness area of the INNSIDE Dresden has a light and dry sauna, steam bath, solarium and a high-tech fitness room.

HILTON DRESDEN
An der Frauenkirche 5, Dresden
Fax: +49(0)351 8642889
Email: elisabeth.haufe@hilton.com

Overlooking the Frauenkirche and the River Elbe, the luxurious Hilton Dresden hotel is set in the heart of historic Dresden. Just 20 minutes’ drive from the airport, this Dresden hotel has a 24-hour Business Center and 14 meeting rooms for 6-700 guests. From Hilton Guest Rooms to Deluxe Rooms, all Hilton Dresden hotel rooms boast wireless internet access and double-aspect windows.

NH DRESDEN ALTMARKT
An der Kreuzkirche 2, Dresden
Fax: +49(0)351 8424200
Email: rsvt.nhdresdenaltmarkt@nh-hotels.com

The brand new NH Dresden Altmarkt is located a few blocks from the Elbe river, in the very heart of the beautiful city of Dresden. Guests are just minutes away from numerous attractions, such as the renowned and recently renovated Frauenkirche, the opera house and Zwinger. This wonderful neighborhood - Old Market Square - is filled with boutiques, bars and restaurants, and is well served by public transportation.

HOTEL TASCHENBERGPALAIS KEMPINSKI
Taschenberg 3, Dresden
Fax: +49(0)351 4912619
Email: isabell.schuppan@kempinski.com

As a highlight of baroque architecture the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski combines timeless elegance with highest comfort. Experience the extraordinary cordiality in historic ambiance and feel at home in one of the most impressive Grand hotels of our time.

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 Television
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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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