If each of us can become more effective as not only a technical artist, but also as a Christ follower, we can help our churches become more effective at accomplishing their mission. Bring your team to experience community with other technical artists from around the world to learn new skills and to be reminded that what you do matters. Being first in and last out isn’t for everyone, but for those of us who live and breathe it, the FILO Conference is the perfect place to feel connected to people who get you and want to see you succeed in this noble calling of FILO.
Help us provide streaming tickets for under-resourced technical artists in South America, The Caribbean, Africa, and Asia.
Access all of the content from FILO 2026 for two months after the Conference is over. It will include: full Main Sessions, Breakouts, Intensives and Lunch & Learn Events.
Attend two-hour, in-depth, skills-based learning opportunities before the Conference even begins!
Sign up to attend Lunch & Learn Events and receive free meals at the Conference!
Our desire at FILO is to provide all church technical artists with the opportunity to be developed through the Conference. Special pricing is available for students and attendee groups of 25+.
Learn new skills from people who are doing church production at a high level. These aren’t just classes in the theory of what we do, these are based on practical, week-in and week-out working in the local church from the people who are doing it, just like you.
FILO covers so much great content, but what if we were able to go even deeper into topics that you wanted to learn more about? Our pre-Conference Intensives do just that! With extended sessions you’ll get the opportunity to take a deeper dive into relevant topics in the church world. More content, more time, and more Q&A! Don’t miss out on the chance to take your skills to the next level!
What’s better than a free lunch? How about getting a free lunch while learning more about critical concepts that are central to your role as a technical artist! Join several of our FILO Partners for topic-specific sessions led by some of the industry’s most knowledgeable veterans. We’ll take an in-depth look at different disciplines that will leave you with enhanced knowledge, practical takeaways, and a full stomach!
We are thrilled to host several VIP and Special Events during the conference that are designed to give you an extended opportunity to spend more time in community. Learn more and add on one of these awesome events to your existing conference registration!
Tickets are free, but registration is required and space is limited!
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Intensives
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Main Session 2: Worship & Communion
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
VIP Events; Offsite
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Check In; Trade Show Open – Live Stream
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Intensives
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
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Live Stream Waiting Room
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Virtual Trade Show Open
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM (CT)
Stream Is Live
10:05 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome to FILO 2025!
11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Interview with Mr. FILO, Todd Elliott!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn
1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
Live Event Coverage
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
2:55 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
FILO Worldwide: Conversations with Our Global Community
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Main Session 2: Worship & Communion
6:15 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
Closing Out Day 1
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8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
8:50 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.
Welcome Back for Day 2!
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Interviews with you, the Community!
12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Trade Show Recap: Highlights You Can’t Miss
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Women of FILO Panel
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
How to Lead the Next Generation of Technical Artists
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
3:55 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
Closing out FILO 2025
The South Barrington Campus of Willow Creek Community Church has been an ideal place for FILO to grow and expand since 2018. We are thrilled to be back for another year!
Address:
Willow Creek Community Church – Entrance D
67 Algonquin Road – South Barrington, IL 60010
Room blocks, just for FILO! A limited quantity of rooms are available.
$139 Standard Room
3407 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 259-5000
Book online or call (847) 259-5000 to book and mention FILO 2025 to receive this rate.
Available until April 5, 2025.
$114 Standard Room / $144 Double Queen Suite
5235 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192 (847) 450-6170
Hot breakfast included. Book online or call the hotel to book and mention the FILO 2025 Conference block to receive this rate.
Available until April 1, 2025.
$101 King / $110 2 Doubles
2750 Greenspoint Parkway
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
(847) 839-1800
Breakfast included. Book online or call (800) 304-5504 to book and mention the FILO 2025 Conference block or rate code G-FC25 to receive this rate.
Available until April 11, 2025.
The FILO Conference is made possible by a large group of volunteers, many of whom serve in the technical arts ministry of their local church. With FILO continuing to grow, we need more teammates who can join us in equipping and encouraging local church technical artists around the world!
After the Gurus of Tech conferences came to an end, there was no other event that was laser-focused on the technical artist in the local church. Todd Elliott, the former Technical Arts Director at Willow Creek Community Church, rounded up a team of people to help fill the void and bring you the First In Last Out Conference.
Anyone involved in technology in his or her local church. Audio or lighting, video or systems, staff or volunteer, beginner or expert, everyone is encouraged to attend. There will be something for everyone. While technical artists are the focus of FILO, worship pastors, music directors, lead pastors, creative directors or anyone who works with technical artists is more than welcome to attend.
It will be both! Join us In-Person at Willow Creek in South Barrington, IL or join us online.
Refunds are not offered for FILO 2026 registrations.
Your registration helps us produce an event worth coming to! We bring in top-notch faculty, who are veterans at getting their hands dirty in the nitty-gritty of production life. Our goal is to create an experience that will refresh and inspire those who come!
FILO 2026 would not be possible without our amazing partners! Their financial investment improves the quality of the conference and assists with being able to offer meaningful content, inspiring moments and tangible training. FILO has built partnerships with organizations that offer high quality products and services that can be a great resource to you, the church technical artist. You can learn more about our FILO Partners at filo.org/partners.
FILO’s Attendee Privacy Policy ensures that all interactions with guests of the event are in line with current legislation. While we collect personally identifiable information from our users at several points on our website, this information is used solely for internal marketing purposes and for the production of our events and services.
FILO has pledged to protect the individual privacy of each guest, and consequently, FILO will not provide any automatic lead generation tools or resources to our partners without individuals agreeing to share their information with the intent of being contacted by that third party.
By entering the premises of the FILO 2026 event, you consent to having your image captured by FILO photographers and videographers. The resulting materials, including still photographs, video and audio recordings may be used by FILO without restriction or financial compensation, in marketing or promotional materials, on the web and other properties.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not enter the premises or the event.
If you have any questions related to FILO 2026, please reach out to the FILO Team at hello@filo.org. The team will respond within 48 business hours.
Yes! The only way an event of this size is made possible is by a large group of people serving as the FILO Crew! Check out the opportunities and apply here.
If you have any questions about FILO 2026, please contact us directly. We will respond within 48 hours.
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM (CT)
Stream Is Live
10:05 AM – 10:30 AM
Live Event Coverage
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn
1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
2:55 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
3:55 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
$139 King or 2 Queens
3407 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 882-4301
High speed internet included. Book online or call the hotel to book and mention the FILO Conference block to receive this discounted rate. Available until April 15, 2024.
$109 King or 2 Queens
5235 Prairie Stone Parkway
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
(847) 450-6170
Hot breakfast included. Book online or call the hotel to book and mention the FILO Conference block to receive this discounted rate. Available until April 1, 2024.
$105 King / $115 2 Doubles
2750 Greenspoint Parkway
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
(847) 839-1800
Breakfast and internet access included. Book online or call the hotel (800) 304-5504 to book and mention the FILO 2024 Conference discount and Group Code “G-FIL4” to receive this discounted rate. Available until April 5, 2024.
