Congress ’23 Heads to Seattle

The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) has selected Seattle, Washington, as the host city for Congress ’23, with National Geographic as sponsor.

The four-day event will take place from November 28 to December 1 and will explore new frontiers in specialist factual production and distribution across all media platforms, including television, VR, online gaming, streamers and more.

The WCSFP brings together more than 700 content producers, broadcasters and digital platforms, as well as subject experts and creative and technology leaders from around the world. Over 200 representatives from international broadcasters attend each year, including representatives from ABC News Studios, ARTE, BBC, CBC, Curiosity Stream, France Télévisions, GBH/PBS, ITV Studios, National Geographic, NHK, SBS and ZDF Studios.

Registration for Congress ’23 will open in August.

“We are thrilled to bring Congress to the Emerald City, a major hub for tech, startups and innovation renowned for its abundant natural beauty—from the imposing active stratovolcano Mount Rainier to the lush and biodiverse Olympic National Park—not to mention its world-famous coffee scene,” said Paul Lewis, conference director at WCSFP. “At a time when science and history have become so politicized, it’s fitting that our international community of factual content creators gather with their colleagues working within such a polarized climate to explore how to better tell stories of progress, innovation and resilience through a lens of inclusivity and to find new ways to engage diverse audiences and build bridges through a greater understanding of our world. We extend our deepest appreciation to Congress ’23 host sponsor National Geographic for their continued support and for being a driving force in advancing science and factual production.”

“As a longtime supporter of Congress, we are thrilled to take this opportunity to engage, energize and empower our colleagues in the science, history and factual-entertainment landscape,” said Tom McDonald, executive VP of global factual and unscripted content at National Geographic Content. “We eagerly look forward to this world-renowned gathering—a milestone event celebrating smart content—where we will explore cutting-edge programming trends, the latest industry insights and transformative technologies reshaping the future of our industry.”