Distinguished Duo to Moderate “The Great Debate”
Veteran television and radio presenter Peter Snow and his son Dan Snow have been tapped to moderate “The Great Debate: Producers vs Academics” at History 2006. The duo will guide the panel of academics, producers and broadcasters as they discuss the important issues facing history producers and programmers. See more programming details here.

Filmmakers to Share War Zone Experiences
Organizers have confirmed the participation of filmmaker Alexandre Trudeau as well as Richard Gizbert of Al Jazeera International on the panel “The Dangers of Covering History in the Making.” This panel will focus on filmmakers who have ventured into Iraq, Iran and North Korea, sharing techniques for gaining access and telling the compelling stories that come from these off-limit areas. See the schedule here.

History Today Partners with WCHP
The world‘s premier history magazine, History Today, is offering a free three-month trial subscription to History 2006 Early Bird registrants. Delegates will get access to the magazine‘s huge archive of articles, history news and other features. Register today!

Care to Show and Tell?
“Show and Tell” is an exclusive case study session, offering delegates insight into the creative production process of history programming. If you have a success story that you‘re willing to “show and tell,” with History Congress delegates, contact us for details!

Partners Leap into History
WCHP organizers are excited to announce a special partnership with ITN Source, the world‘s fastest-growing content provider of broadcast footage. ITN Source—which holds exclusive rights to all ITN material, the Reuters and Channel 4 archives, the Granada library, as well as the FOX News and FOX Movietone archives—will be sponsoring the exclusive opening night cocktail at the World Congress of History Producers. Browse our partners here.

And the Winner is...
Congratulations go out to Lisa de Wilde of TVOntario, the winner of a free registration to the World Congress of History Producers at the Banff World Television Festival.

Bringing History 2006 to the World
Will you be at BCWW 2006 in Seoul, Korea this month? Come visit us at the World Congress of History Producers booth and find out more about what‘s in store for this year‘s event.

Special Registration Offers
In appreciation of our loyal delegates, the History Congress has extended a special offer to those delegates who have attended The World Congress of History Producers twice in the last 3 years. Save 40% off the regular registration rate!

The History Congress is pleased to offer delegates to the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, a $75 rebate on their History registration fee. Download the rebate form.

Early Bird Deadline is October 5th. Register by the deadline to save $200 off the regular registration rate.