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FILO 2026 Conference Survey
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1.
What was the main reason you chose to attend FILO 2026?
(Required.)
My Experience at Past FILO Conferences
Main Session Faculty
Breakout Session Speakers
Breakout Session Topics
Inspiration and Encouragement
Community
Other (please specify)
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2.
What part of the Conference provided the most value for you?
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Main Session Faculty
Main Session Worship
Main Session Creative Elements
Breakout Sessions
Lunch & Learn Events
Trade Show Floor
Other (please specify)
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3.
Did you use the FILO 2026 Hub?
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Yes
No
4.
Please rate your experience using the FILO 2026 Hub.
Very Dissatisfied
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Neutral
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Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
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Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
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Neutral
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Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
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Other (please specify)
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5.
How did we do in providing the following?
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Very Dissatisfied
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Neutral
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Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
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Skill Development
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Community
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Inspiration
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6.
How would you rate the following overall?
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Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
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Neutral
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Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
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N/A
Your Experience at FILO 2026
Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
2
Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Main Session Faculty: Alec Takahashi
Very Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Main Session Faculty: Jackie Glass
Very Dissatisfied
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Neutral
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Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Main Session Faculty: Ian Simkins
Very Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Main Session Worship
Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Main Session Creative Elements
Very Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Main Session Hosts
Very Dissatisfied
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Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
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N/A
Breakout Sessions
Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Lunch & Learn Events
Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Amplio VIP Event
Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Waves Audio LV1 Classic Hands-On Workshop
Very Dissatisfied
1
Dissatisfied
2
Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Trade Show Floor
Very Dissatisfied
1
Dissatisfied
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Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
Behind the Scenes of Willow Auditorium
Very Dissatisfied
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Dissatisfied
2
Neutral
3
Satisfied
4
Very Satisfied
5
N/A
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Please rate any specific Breakouts, Intensives, Lunch & Learn Events, or VIP Events that you attended. If you did not attend something, please leave it blank.
AUDIO (A): Beyond the Console: Mentoring Skills, Attitudes & the Future of Church Audio
(Gene Kim)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
AUDIO (B): Think Out Loud: Building a Mix from Scratch
(Gene Kim)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
AUDIO (C): Mixing for Broadcast Audio
(Scott Ragsdale)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
AUDIO (D): Creating a Consistent Sound Every Week
(Tyler Kerpsack)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
VIDEO (A): Understanding & Implementing the Blackmagic Ecosystem
(Brandon "BT" Thompson)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
VIDEO (B): Cameras, Lenses & Sensors: Picking the Right Hardware for Live Video or Content Creation
(Adam Erickson, Brandon "BT" Thompson & Jeff Watkins)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
VIDEO (C): Creating Next-Level Sermon Visuals
(Ryland Russell)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
VIDEO (D): Composition & Video Direction for Worship
(Jeff Watkins)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LIGHTING (A): Special Events: From Inspiration to Reality
(Alex Fuller)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LIGHTING (B): Panel Discussion: Solving the Real Challenges of Church Lighting
(Alex Fuller, Matt Hemmele, Jeremy McKee & Alec Takahashi)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LIGHTING (C): Lighting Control Protocols: What They Are and Why We Use Them
(Jeremy McKee)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LIGHTING (D): Previsualization: More Than Imagine
(Matt Hemmele)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LEADERSHIP (A): Clarity, Communication & Kindness: Creating a Culture Your Team Can Feel
(Alec Rees)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LEADERSHIP (B): More Than a Position: Serving and Leading from Your Calling
(Jeremy Van Valkenburg)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LEADERSHIP (C): Becoming a 360-Degree Leader
(Sarah Gerald)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
LEADERSHIP (D): Wearing Multiple Hats Without Burning Out
(Johnny B)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
SYSTEMS (A): Setting the Temperature: Leading & Producing Services Through the Chaos
(Lyndsey Hull)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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SYSTEMS (B): Demystifying NDI & the Future of AV Over IP
(Will Chapman)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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SYSTEMS (C): Stream Deck, Companion & Automation
(Jason Olson)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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SYSTEMS (D): Making the Most of Your Wireless Systems
(Brandon "BT" Thompson)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
CONTENT CREATION (A): The Creative Partner You Didn't Hire: Using AI to Go Further Without Losing Your Voice
(Rob Laughter)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
CONTENT CREATION (B): Connecting Brand Identity & Social Media Strategy
(Nick Smith)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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CONTENT CREATION (C): Turning Creative Ideas & Inspiration into Action: Practical Ways to Go from Dreams to Reality
(Austin Allen)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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CONTENT CREATION (D): Formation, Not Just Flow: Creating Worship Sets That Build Our Church’s Faith
(Ryan Loche)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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FOUNDATIONS (A): Building a Live Video Team with Purpose
(Josh Nassar)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
FOUNDATIONS (B): ProPresenter Connected
(Brad Zimmerman)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
FOUNDATIONS (C): One Console, Every Mix: Audio Fundamentals for Mixing Monitors & Broadcast from FOH
(Bryan Goode)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
FOUNDATIONS (D): Affordable Lighting Solutions to Level Up Your Filmmaking
(Adam Erickson)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
ADVANCED (A): Managing Advanced AVL Networks
(William Schaefer)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
ADVANCED (B): Preparing & Executing Production for Large-Scale Events
(Todd Elliott)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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ADVANCED (C): Audio Automation with Snapshots & Timecode
(Mike Smith)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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ADVANCED (D): Navigating Crisis with Purposeful Communication
(Mark Dreistadt)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
Lunch & Learn Presented by d&b audiotechnik: Fundamentals of Networked Audio & Loudspeaker Systems
(Zach Brady)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
Lunch & Learn Presented by Resi Media: Stream Smarter: Resi Automations & AI That Save Your Week
(Steve Kaminsky)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by Sweetwater Sound: Knobs & Faders: Understanding Audio Console Controls & Finding the Desk You Need
(Kent Morris)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by THOR AV: LED System Design & Workflows That Unlock Creative Flexibility
(Barry Carpenter & Jonah Johnson)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
Lunch & Learn Presented by WAVE: Turning Urgency Into Excellence for New Campuses
(Rick Russell & Greg Bacus)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
Lunch & Learn Presented by CCI Solutions: Succession-Proof Your Tech Ministry: Designing Systems That Outlast You
(Justin Geoghegan)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
Lunch & Learn Presented by BoxCast: Mix From Anywhere: The New Standard for Live Audio Control
(Gordon Daily)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by Clear-Com: Next‑Gen Connectivity: Innovations in Network, Cloud & Cellular Communications
(Vic Lombardi)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by CSD Group: Building a Better Sound for Worship: Understanding Your Room Before Upgrading Your PA
(Dax Pogue)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by SONY Faith: Cinematic Broadcasts: Production That Brings People into the Room
(Chad Vegas)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by RIEDEL Communications: One Team, One Workflow: Using Riedel's Ecosystem to Simplify Sunday Production
(Jeremy Pellegrine)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by Slingshot Group: Try This: Breakthrough Creative Solutions for Teams & Leaders
(Phil Bowdle)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by House of Right Production: From Burnout to Buy-In: Leading Volunteers Who Stay
(Dennis Choy)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
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Lunch & Learn Presented by Waves Audio: Mixing for Worship with Waves Plugins & the LV1 Classic
(Jeff Sandstrom & Jeremiah Clever)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
VIP Event: FILO 2026 After Party
(Amplio)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
VIP Event: Waves Audio LV1 Classic Hands-On Workshop
(Waves Audio)
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
Behind the Scenes of the Willow Auditorium
1 - Very Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very Satisfied
N/A
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8.
How was the length of the Main Sessions?
(Required.)
Too Short
Just Right
Too Long
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9.
How was the length of the Conference?
(Required.)
Too Short
Just Right
Too Long
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10.
How likely are you to attend FILO 2027?
(Required.)
1 - Very Unlikely
2 - Unlikely
3 - Neutral
4 - Likely
5 - Very Likely
In-Person Gathering
1 - Very Unlikely
2 - Unlikely
3 - Neutral
4 - Likely
5 - Very Likely
Live Stream Experience
1 - Very Unlikely
2 - Unlikely
3 - Neutral
4 - Likely
5 - Very Likely
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Considering your experience at FILO 2026, how likely would you be to recommend us to a friend or colleague?
(Required.)
Very Unlikely
1
Unlikely
2
Neutral
3
Likely
4
Very Likely
5
Very Unlikely
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Unlikely
2
Neutral
3
Likely
4
Very Likely
5
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If you would like to provide any additional private feedback to the FILO Team regarding your experience at FILO 2026, please do so here!
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If you would like to provide a public endorsement regarding your experience at FILO 2026, please do so here!
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14.
Did you attend FILO 2026 In-Person or via Live Stream?
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In-Person
Live Stream
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