Bringing together leading voices from science, film and television, alongside a special live performance from Eurovision entry Puuluup, World Congress of Science & Factual Producers (WCSFP), taking place in Tallinn from 9-12 November 2026, will put Estonia’s creative and scientific talent in the spotlight while giving international delegates a closer look at the country’s screen industry, organisers say.
Neuroscientist Jaan Aru, one of Estonia’s leading voices in brain research, will explore how artificial intelligence and digital media are changing the way we think, learn and create. In How to be Creative in an Age of Stupid, he will examine the effects of our increasingly digital lives on the human brain, and what they mean for creativity and original thinking.
Edith Sepp, CEO of the Estonian Film Institute, will lead Lights, Camera, Estonia, introducing international producers and industry professionals to the country’s filming opportunities. From its production infrastructure to financial incentives and stunning locations, the session will explore what Estonia has to offer filmmakers looking for their next production partner.
Estonia’s younger audiences will also have a voice in the WCSFP programme. Aigar Vaigu, physicist and science television presenter, will co-host What Factual Are Kids Watching Now?, alongside a group of Estonian teenagers. With Estonian students ranking number one in Europe for science, maths and computational problem-solving, the session will put their perspectives centre stage, exploring what science content they watch, where they find it and what keeps them coming back.
Alongside the conference programme, WCSFP offers plenty of opportunities for the international factual community to connect and exchange ideas in a more informal setting. A highlight of this year’s social programme will be a special performance by Puuluup, the Estonian duo who represented the country at the Eurovision Song Contest, bringing delegates together to experience a distinctive part of Estonia’s contemporary music scene.
“The Estonian contributions form part of a wider programme exploring the changing landscape of science and factual storytelling, from the impact of AI and YouTube to new audiences, creative business approaches and opportunities for international collaboration,” organisers write.
Taking place for the first time in Estonia and Northern Europe, WCSFP 2026 will bring together producers, broadcasters, commissioners, distributors, streamers, scientists and digital creators from around the world.
This year’s WCSFP is presented with local cooperation by PÖFF and supported by Enterprise Estonia (EIS) and the European Union Cohesion Policy Funds, in cooperation with Visit Estonia and Visit Tallinn.
For more information and registration: www.wcsfp.com
