Visual 1st in a nutshell
Visual 1st is a 1.5-day conference held annually in San Francisco. Roughly 30% of the attendees are from overseas.
Visual 1st hosts executives and entrepreneurs at photo and video software/app companies, photo print product providers, camera manufacturers, photo/video-focused social media companies, stock media companies, and many others.
Check out this year’s impressive program and speaker lineup, our presenters Hall of Fame with past Visual 1st Award winners and a lineup of presenters acquired since their appearance at Visual 1st, as well as the photo & video industry movers and shakers who attended in 2026.
Below are the 2026 Visual 1st Award winners: (check out why our judges selected them here).
Photos: Leola Studios
Panel discussions
No fluff:
In-depth discussions – no PowerPoints
Active audience participation
Two industry expert moderators
Check out the 2026 program and speaker lineup!
App Demos
Visual and entertaining:
Live photo/video app demos in several fast-paced sessions
Judged by industry experts who'll present the Visual 1st Awards!
Check out the 2026 Show & Tell presenters
Networking
Connect with partners:
Pre-conference: The Dead Pixels Society Meetup; Women in Imaging networking luncheon
During Conference: networking during breaks, reception on both days
Enjoy networking with a select group of international peers
