SKILL DEVELOPMENT. COMMUNITY. INSPIRATION.
MAY 11-12, 2021
2 DAY LIVE STREAM EVENT
LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE TICKETS AVAILABLE
LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE TICKETS AVAILABLE
We will live stream the event from Willow Creek in South Barrington, IL on May 11-12 in front of a live studio audience. By then, it will have been 552 days since we’ve gathered together, so if you’re interested and able, we’d love to have you join us for the exclusive live studio audience experience. The stream experience will be the perfect solution for those of you who are unable to travel or gather in groups.
Regardless of how you choose to participate in the event, we cannot wait to join with you for 2 days of community, inspiration and skill development. We’ll still be delivering the same FILO goodness you know and love: 4 main sessions, 50 breakout classes to stretch your minds and hearts, and like-minded technical artists hanging out together, virtually and in person. These have the potential to be the best two days of your entire year!
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Benefits of Buying a Streaming Ticket
Benefits of Coming as Live Studio Audience
Access to all the benefits of a streaming ticket PLUS:
Streaming Individual
Streaming Group 10+
Live Studio Audience Individual
Live Studio Audience Group 6+
For streaming groups of 25+, special pricing is available. Please contact the FILO team at hello@filo.org.
Our desire at FILO is to provide all church technical artists with the opportunity to be developed through the Conference. If your church has struggled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and is in financial hardship, please contact the FILO team at hello@filo.org.
Keep checking back, more info coming soon!
The South Barrington Campus of Willow Creek Community Church has been an ideal place for FILO to grow and expand over the last few years. We are thrilled to be back for this live stream event!
Address:
Willow Creek Community Church – Entrance D
67 Algonquin Road – South Barrington, IL 60010
Times listed are CDT. Details are subject to change.
12:30p – 1:30p
with Justin Firesheets
1:45p – 2:45p
3:00p – 4:00p
4:15p – 5:15p
5:15p – 6:15p
6:15p – 6:45p
6:45p – 7:45p
with Carlos Whittaker
10:00a – 11:00a
with Cass Langton
11:15a – 12:15p
12:15p – 1:15p
1:15p – 1:45p
1:45p – 2:45p
3:00p – 4:00p
with Dr. Andrew Johnston
11:00a – 12:30p
12:30p – 1:30p
with Justin Firesheets
1:45p – 2:45p
1:45p – 2:45p
Main Auditorium
3:00p – 4:00p
4:15p – 5:15p
5:15p – 6:45p
Not Provided
5:30p – 6:30p
with Carlos Whittaker
6:45p – 7:45p
with Carlos Whittaker
7:45p – 8:15p
with Carlos Whittaker
8:00p – 9:00p
with Worship Leader Probs
10:00a – 11:00a
with Cass Langton
11:15p – 12:15p
11:15p – 12:15p
Main Auditorium
12:15p – 1:45p
Not Provided
12:15p – 1:45p
with Todd Elliott
1:45p – 2:45p
3:00p – 4:00p
with Dr. Andrew Johnston
Finding a good hotel can be tricky. Here are a few local recommendations with discounted pricing, just for FILO! Book quickly, a limited quantity of rooms are available.
$70 King or Double/Double
2750 Greenspoint Parkway
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
(847) 839-1800
Details For Hyatt Place:
Book online or call the hotel to book and mention FILO to receive these discounted rates. Discount available through April 18.
$79 King or Two Queen Suite
2280 Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60195
(847) 744-5110
Details For Country Inn & Suites:
Call the hotel to book and mention FILO to receive these discounted rates. Any issues, ask to speak with Wendi Cozzi. Discount available through April 20.
$79 King or 2 Queen
5235 Prairie Stone Parkway
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
(877) 666-3243
Details For Holiday Inn:
Book online or call the hotel to book and mention FILO to receive these discounted rates. Discount available through April 25.
“Our team left excited about many of the things they learned and the camaraderie and relationship-building that happens when we get away for two days with several of our volunteers is invaluable.”
“I love FILO, I love how it brings me closer to God and gives me time to worship. I have been so busy supporting my church with streaming over the past couple of months that I haven’t taken any time for myself, FILO gave me that time.”
“It just keeps getting better and better. I look forward to bringing my team again next year, I cannot begin to put into words the impact this conference has on my team.”
“FILO always leads me to tears and gives me the rest and refreshment I need in order to give my all in my position. Even though this year was online, nothing was different, I cried, I worshipped, I learned.”
“Attending the FILO Conference both inspires and challenges our team. It is refreshing to go to something tailor made for church production people. The discipline breakouts help us hone our craft and the large sessions remind us why we do what we do and who we do it for. We set aside time each year to attend and look forward to the time together as a team.”
“It’s clear that the FILO team has a love for the church’s technical artists and a desire for their care, encouragement and development.”
“FILO has had a huge impact on our team development for my student techs. Not only has FILO been a place that provides amazing technical training, but also a great opportunity for my team to learn from some of the most talented tech artists who willingly invest in and support my team’s spiritual and interpersonal growth.”
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, 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.
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 2021 Chicago will be a live-streamed event. There are a limited quantity of live studio audience tickets available for attendees to engage in a VIP experience at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL.
Please email hello@filo.org with your name, order number and preference on whether you’d like to attend the live studio audience or the stream.
Refunds are not offered for FILO 2021 Chicago registrations.
Your safety is our top priority! All attendees and staff will be required to wear face masks and social distance while on the Willow Creek property. Hand sanitizing stations and wipes will be available throughout the venue. All live studio audience participants are required to sign a release form during the registration process. Review the form.
It takes many amazing people to pull off such a great event, many of whom are volunteers! Check out the core team of people who make FILO a success.
If you have any questions about FILO 2021 Chicago, please contact us directly. We will respond within 48 hours.
Please check your email for confirmation and a link to watch the video.
