FILO 2026 Conference Survey

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1.What was the main reason you chose to attend FILO 2026?(Required.)
2.What part of the Conference provided the most value for you?(Required.)
3.Did you use the FILO 2026 Hub?(Required.)
4.Please rate your experience using the FILO 2026 Hub.
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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5.How did we do in providing the following?(Required.)
Very Dissatisfied
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Neutral
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Satisfied
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Very Satisfied
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Skill Development
Community
Inspiration
6.How would you rate the following overall?(Required.)
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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Your Experience at FILO 2026
Main Session Faculty: Alec Takahashi
Main Session Faculty: Jackie Glass
Main Session Faculty: Ian Simkins
Main Session Worship
Main Session Creative Elements
Main Session Hosts
Breakout Sessions
Lunch & Learn Events
Amplio VIP Event
Waves Audio LV1 Classic Hands-On Workshop
Trade Show Floor
Behind the Scenes of Willow Auditorium
7.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)
AUDIO (B): Think Out Loud: Building a Mix from Scratch
(Gene Kim)
AUDIO (C): Mixing for Broadcast Audio
(Scott Ragsdale)
AUDIO (D): Creating a Consistent Sound Every Week
(Tyler Kerpsack)
VIDEO (A): Understanding & Implementing the Blackmagic Ecosystem
(Brandon "BT" Thompson)
VIDEO (B): Cameras, Lenses & Sensors: Picking the Right Hardware for Live Video or Content Creation
(Adam Erickson, Brandon "BT" Thompson & Jeff Watkins)
VIDEO (C): Creating Next-Level Sermon Visuals
(Ryland Russell)
VIDEO (D): Composition & Video Direction for Worship
(Jeff Watkins)
LIGHTING (A): Special Events: From Inspiration to Reality
(Alex Fuller)
LIGHTING (B): Panel Discussion: Solving the Real Challenges of Church Lighting
(Alex Fuller, Matt Hemmele, Jeremy McKee & Alec Takahashi)
LIGHTING (C): Lighting Control Protocols: What They Are and Why We Use Them
(Jeremy McKee)
LIGHTING (D): Previsualization: More Than Imagine
(Matt Hemmele)
LEADERSHIP (A): Clarity, Communication & Kindness: Creating a Culture Your Team Can Feel
(Alec Rees)
LEADERSHIP (B): More Than a Position: Serving and Leading from Your Calling
(Jeremy Van Valkenburg)
LEADERSHIP (C): Becoming a 360-Degree Leader
(Sarah Gerald)
LEADERSHIP (D): Wearing Multiple Hats Without Burning Out
(Johnny B)
SYSTEMS (A): Setting the Temperature: Leading & Producing Services Through the Chaos
(Lyndsey Hull)
SYSTEMS (B): Demystifying NDI & the Future of AV Over IP
(Will Chapman)
SYSTEMS (C): Stream Deck, Companion & Automation
(Jason Olson)
SYSTEMS (D): Making the Most of Your Wireless Systems
(Brandon "BT" Thompson)
CONTENT CREATION (A): The Creative Partner You Didn't Hire: Using AI to Go Further Without Losing Your Voice
(Rob Laughter)
CONTENT CREATION (B): Connecting Brand Identity & Social Media Strategy
(Nick Smith)
CONTENT CREATION (C): Turning Creative Ideas & Inspiration into Action: Practical Ways to Go from Dreams to Reality
(Austin Allen)
CONTENT CREATION (D): Formation, Not Just Flow: Creating Worship Sets That Build Our Church’s Faith
(Ryan Loche)
FOUNDATIONS (A): Building a Live Video Team with Purpose
(Josh Nassar)
FOUNDATIONS (B): ProPresenter Connected
(Brad Zimmerman)
FOUNDATIONS (C): One Console, Every Mix: Audio Fundamentals for Mixing Monitors & Broadcast from FOH
(Bryan Goode)
FOUNDATIONS (D): Affordable Lighting Solutions to Level Up Your Filmmaking
(Adam Erickson)
ADVANCED (A): Managing Advanced AVL Networks
(William Schaefer)
ADVANCED (B): Preparing & Executing Production for Large-Scale Events
(Todd Elliott)
ADVANCED (C): Audio Automation with Snapshots & Timecode
(Mike Smith)
ADVANCED (D): Navigating Crisis with Purposeful Communication
(Mark Dreistadt)
Lunch & Learn Presented by d&b audiotechnik: Fundamentals of Networked Audio & Loudspeaker Systems
(Zach Brady)
Lunch & Learn Presented by Resi Media: Stream Smarter: Resi Automations & AI That Save Your Week
(Steve Kaminsky)
Lunch & Learn Presented by Sweetwater Sound: Knobs & Faders: Understanding Audio Console Controls & Finding the Desk You Need
(Kent Morris)
Lunch & Learn Presented by THOR AV: LED System Design & Workflows That Unlock Creative Flexibility
(Barry Carpenter & Jonah Johnson)
Lunch & Learn Presented by WAVE: Turning Urgency Into Excellence for New Campuses
(Rick Russell & Greg Bacus)
Lunch & Learn Presented by CCI Solutions: Succession-Proof Your Tech Ministry: Designing Systems That Outlast You
(Justin Geoghegan)
Lunch & Learn Presented by BoxCast: Mix From Anywhere: The New Standard for Live Audio Control
(Gordon Daily)
Lunch & Learn Presented by Clear-Com: Next‑Gen Connectivity: Innovations in Network, Cloud & Cellular Communications
(Vic Lombardi)
Lunch & Learn Presented by CSD Group: Building a Better Sound for Worship: Understanding Your Room Before Upgrading Your PA
(Dax Pogue)
Lunch & Learn Presented by SONY Faith: Cinematic Broadcasts: Production That Brings People into the Room
(Chad Vegas)
Lunch & Learn Presented by RIEDEL Communications: One Team, One Workflow: Using Riedel's Ecosystem to Simplify Sunday Production
(Jeremy Pellegrine)
Lunch & Learn Presented by Slingshot Group: Try This: Breakthrough Creative Solutions for Teams & Leaders
(Phil Bowdle)
Lunch & Learn Presented by House of Right Production: From Burnout to Buy-In: Leading Volunteers Who Stay
(Dennis Choy)
Lunch & Learn Presented by Waves Audio: Mixing for Worship with Waves Plugins & the LV1 Classic
(Jeff Sandstrom & Jeremiah Clever)
VIP Event: FILO 2026 After Party
(Amplio)
VIP Event: Waves Audio LV1 Classic Hands-On Workshop
(Waves Audio)
Behind the Scenes of the Willow Auditorium
8.How was the length of the Main Sessions?(Required.)
9.How was the length of the Conference?(Required.)
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
Live Stream Experience
11.Considering your experience at FILO 2026, how likely would you be to recommend us to a friend or colleague?(Required.)
Very Unlikely
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Unlikely
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Neutral
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Likely
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Very Likely
5
12.If you would like to provide any additional private feedback to the FILO Team regarding your experience at FILO 2026, please do so here!
13.If you would like to provide a public endorsement regarding your experience at FILO 2026, please do so here!
14.Did you attend FILO 2026 In-Person or via Live Stream?(Required.)
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