FirstHand Productions Partners with vFairs to Bring Full Digital Production to Association Events
Washington, DC Metro Area | May 2026 — Most associations cobble together their hybrid events from mismatched tools and vendors who don’t talk to each other. FirstHand Productions and vFairs are changing that with a partnership that puts production and platform under one coordinated team, giving association planners a cleaner path from planning to execution to post-event content delivery.
Known for building digital strategy into event production from day one, FirstHand Productions will pair its production expertise with the vFairs platform to create a unified attendee experience across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats. The result is fewer handoffs, less friction, and an audience that stays engaged whether they’re in the room or logging in from home.
The partnership helps organizations deliver connected educational experiences by combining a purpose-built digital event platform featuring unified agendas, gamification, and exhibitor engagement tools with FirstHand Productions’ high-quality production and digital content delivery. The result is stronger educational impact and deeper attendee engagement.
“Education is the most important outcome of any event, and it shouldn’t matter whether your audience is in the room or online. This partnership lets us focus on what we do best, strong production and execution, while giving our clients a platform that turns every event into a content engine that keeps delivering long after the event ends.”
Brian Zambotti
Chief Strategy Officer, FirstHand Productions
“Associations and mission-driven organizations deserve an event experience that doesn’t compromise on quality, regardless of how or where attendees choose to participate. Partnering with FirstHand Productions brings together best-in-class production expertise and a platform built to power every format seamlessly.”
Muhammad Younas
CEO and Co-Founder, vFairs
What Associations Gain From the Partnership
Stronger Digital Production
High-quality production and content delivery across virtual, hybrid, and onsite environments.
Deeper Attendee Engagement
Interactive platform tools, gamification, and exhibitor experiences that support participation and connection.
Unified Agenda Experience
Session discovery, scheduling, and content access in one place for a more seamless attendee journey.
Integrated Mobile Support
Enhanced navigation, communication, and real-time participation before, during, and after the event.
Hybrid and Virtual Access
Remote audiences receive a comparable and connected experience, no matter where they join.
Aligned Workflows
Integrated production and platform workflows reduce friction, limit handoffs, and simplify execution.
Media / Partnership Contact
FirstHand Productions
Brian Zambotti | Chief Strategy Officer
brian@firsthandav.com
About FirstHand Productions
FirstHand Productions is a full-service audiovisual and event production partner specializing in association and mission-driven events. Recognized for responsiveness, budget clarity, and dependable onsite execution, FirstHand Productions helps planners deliver impactful live experiences while extending the reach of education through digital strategy and content delivery.
About vFairs
vFairs is an all-in-one event management platform that powers in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Our event technology empowers companies worldwide to host custom, immersive events and achieve incredible results. The platform features a virtual events platform and mobile app, each offering immersive virtual venues, advanced networking, world-renowned customer service, and many features that help you host unforgettable events.
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