Social Events : World Congress of Science and Factual Producers

Social Events

The 2010 WCSFP will feature the memorable social events you’ve come to expect from the Congress. A schedule of social events is available below.

Please note that your WCSFP member pass will be required for entry at all social events.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

7:30 pm–9:30 pm
WILLKOMMEN COCKTAILS
Location: Kurländer Palace

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1

7:30 pm – 12:30 am
BALL AND BRAUHAUS
Location: Watzke Ball and Brauhaus

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
DRESDEN REBORN: A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE FRAUENKIRCHE
Location: Frauenkirche, Entrance B

9:30 pm – late
AFTER DARK
Location: Wenzel Prager Bierstuben

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
STOLLEN CHRISTMAS BOAT TOUR
Location: Elbe River
RSVP is required for this limited seating event. Please RSVP at the registration desk by end of day Thursday, December 2, to guarantee your spot.

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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Newsletter

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