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Please, take note that the agenda can change up until the very days of the conference, so please make sure to check in here from time to time to see if there are any changes. If there are sessions not yet filled with a topic, fear not, for it is on its way!
Categories
Announcement
Design
Technical
Sponsor
Business
Integration
Training
Fika/coffee break
Lunch
Social event / Dinner
Time | Ballroom | Teun | Lijn | Sancy | Other |
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13:00 - 14:00 | Other Check in open | ||||
14:00 - 15:15 | B PreConference Day Part 1 - Generative AI... - Matt Navarre | C PreConference Day Part 1 - From hesitati... - Sara Severson - Marcelo Piñeyro | |||
15:15 - 15:30 | Other Fika | ||||
15:30 - 17:15 | B PreConference Day Part 2 - Generative AI... - Matt Navarre | C PreConference Day Part 2 - From Hesitati... - Sara Severson - Marcelo Piñeyro | |||
18:30 - 22:00 | Other Social Evening (beer tasting) |
Time | Ballroom | Teun | Lijn | Sancy | Other |
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08:00 - 09:00 | Other Check in open for new arrivals | ||||
09:00 - 10:00 | A Opening Keynote | ||||
10:00 - 10:30 | Other Fika | ||||
10:30 - 12:00 | A Claris Technical | ||||
12:00 - 13:30 | Other Lunch | ||||
13:30 - 14:30 | A FileMaker, JavaScript & AI: The Future o... - Stathis Askaridis | B Back to the Future IV: Leveraging XML fo... - David Wikström | C Secure your FileMaker Server from Attack... - Claus Lavendt | D Sponsor Session 1 | |
15:00 - 15:30 | A Teaching Your Database to Think: The New... - Nicolas Franco Cerame | B The Secret to Smaller Databases and Bigg... - Johan Hedman | C Session 7 | D Sponsor Session 2 | |
15:30 - 16:00 | Other Fika | ||||
16:00 - 17:00 | A To be determined - Todd Geist | B Take a Seat! Interactive SVG Maps in Fil... - Javier Dura | C From One Meeting to a Full App: The Wild... - Mark Allen - Rob Speakman | D Tracksy can track your stuff so you don'... - HOnza Koudelka | |
18:00 - 22:00 | Other Conference Dinner |
Time | Ballroom | Teun | Lijn | Sancy | Other |
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09:00 - 10:00 | A TBD - Wim DeCorte | B FileMaker 2025 - working with Found Sets... - Fabrice Nordmann | C Performance of FileMaker with and withou... - HOnza Koudelka | D Sponsor Session 4 | |
10:00 - 10:30 | Other Fika | ||||
10:30 - 11:00 | A Moving from DAPI to OData - John Renfrew | B E-invoicing in Europe: Where Do We Reall... - Leslie Audigane | C A new way to offload work, and know when... - Steve Winter | D Versioning, Testing and Deployment Autom... | |
11:15 - 12:15 | A AI and FileMaker: Enhancing Business Res... - Ian Jempson | B 7 Ways to Build Stronger Visual Hierarch... - Alexis Allen | C Unleashing Automation: Integrating FileM... - Philipp Puls | D MBS plugin | |
12:15 - 13:30 | Other Lunch | ||||
13:30 - 14:00 | A Claris Studio Custom Views - Joris Aarts | B FileMaker & AI: New Capabilities That Tr... - Cristina Álvarez Dávila | C Session 22 - Speaker 22 | D Sponsor Session 7 | |
14:15 - 15:15 | A Panel discussion - Matt Navarre - Todd Geist | B Building iOS widgets for real-time dashb... - Vincenzo Menanno | C Session 24 - Speaker 24 | D Sponsor Session 8 | |
15:15 - 15:45 | Other Fika | ||||
15:45 - 16:30 | A Closing session |
Check in open
Open for people to check in and setup exhibitor table
PreConference Day Part 1 - Generative AI, Semantic Search, and RAG in FileMaker: Next-Level AI Workflows
AI is no longer just a tool—it’s a workflow accelerator. In this hands-on, interactive session, you’ll discover how Generative AI, Semantic Search, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) can work together to automate content, improve search accuracy, and generate real-time insights inside FileMaker.
🔹 What You’ll Build & Learn:
✅ Generative AI for FileMaker – Automate reports, emails, and summaries using the latest AI models.
✅ Semantic Search (Vector Search) – Go beyond keywords to find the most relevant FileMaker records.
✅ Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – Enhance AI-generated content by feeding it live FileMaker data.
✅ AI-Powered Reports in the Web Viewer – Generate interactive, AI-enhanced reports and dashboards.
✅ Multi-AI Workflows – Chain multiple AI techniques together (e.g., search → summarize → email → report).
Who Should Attend?
FileMaker developers who want practical, real-world AI workflows—without the complexity of building AI models from scratch.
🔥 Expect hands-on exercises in the provided demo file, many use-cases, and the very latest in AI-friendly FileMaker.
PreConference Day Part 1 - From hesitation to adoption: using Studio to natively capture and expose FileMaker data on the web
Claris Studio has matured significantly in the past year or so, and is now a good option to handle various use cases regarding capturing data online and pushing it to FileMaker, and exposing FileMaker data to users on the web natively. This workshop will cover the following topics in a hands-on manner: * Creating a form view, including pre-setting form fields via url (data collection use case) * Creating a custom view to expose FileMaker data (customer portal use case) * Configuring authentication of internal and external users * Limiting user access to data via Record Level Access privileges * Exchanging data between FileMaker and Studio via Studio’s new Data Sources feature * Working with related data Additionally, the presenters will share tips based on their experience using Studio on client projects, which will save you time and headaches as you start using Studio yourself.
Fika
Time to stretch our legs, grab a coffee and a snack, connect to other attendees and catch some fresh air before the upcoming sessions!
PreConference Day Part 2 - Generative AI, Semantic Search, and RAG in FileMaker: Next-Level AI Workflows
AI is no longer just a tool—it’s a workflow accelerator. In this hands-on, interactive session, you’ll discover how Generative AI, Semantic Search, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) can work together to automate content, improve search accuracy, and generate real-time insights inside FileMaker.
🔹 What You’ll Build & Learn:
✅ Generative AI for FileMaker – Automate reports, emails, and summaries using the latest AI models.
✅ Semantic Search (Vector Search) – Go beyond keywords to find the most relevant FileMaker records.
✅ Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – Enhance AI-generated content by feeding it live FileMaker data.
✅ AI-Powered Reports in the Web Viewer – Generate interactive, AI-enhanced reports and dashboards.
✅ Multi-AI Workflows – Chain multiple AI techniques together (e.g., search → summarize → email → report).
Who Should Attend?
FileMaker developers who want practical, real-world AI workflows—without the complexity of building AI models from scratch.
🔥 Expect hands-on exercises in the provided demo file, many use-cases, and the very latest in AI-friendly FileMaker.
PreConference Day Part 2 - From Hesitation to Adoption: Onboarding Users into Claris Studio
Learn how to get your users started with Claris Studio—without the pushback. Discover real-world tips, onboarding strategies, and tools that make adoption smoother and more successful.
Social Evening (beer tasting)
Please Note: Participation in this event requires a separate ticket, which is not included in the standard conference registration.
Beer tasting and something to eat at a local brewery a short walk from the hotel
Address: coming up soon
Check in open for new arrivals
Open for people to check in and setup exhibitor table
Opening Keynote
Time to gather everyone to kick off the conference! 🎉
A short introduction by ClickWorks and Square Moon followed by keynote by Claris.
Fika
Time to stretch our legs, grab a coffee and a snack, connect to other attendees and catch some fresh air before the upcoming sessions!
Claris Technical
Description to come
Lunch
Time to fill our stomachs instead of our brains!
FileMaker, JavaScript & AI: The Future of UI in a Single WebViewer
What if your entire FileMaker app interface lived in a single WebViewer? This session explores the benefits, challenges, and architecture of building a modern FileMaker app powered by HTML, JavaScript, and AI—all within one layout. Learn how to offload UI rendering to web technologies, streamline user interaction through dynamic JavaScript frameworks, and integrate AI tools (like ChatGPT or other APIs) to enhance automation, content generation, and user guidance. We’ll break down practical techniques, performance considerations, and when this bold approach makes sense. If you’re ready to rethink what a FileMaker interface can be, this session is for you.
Back to the Future IV: Leveraging XML for Self-Knowledge and Self-Transformation in FileMaker Solutions
A sequel to previous presentations of how to use XML inside FileMaker itself. Where are we at in 2025? How can we use features like Save a Copy as XML and the Upgrade Tool to develop in amazing new ways?
Secure your FileMaker Server from Attack
Security is an ongoing concern these days. In this session, I will show you how you can secure you FileMaker server from DDoS attacks and in general make it more difficult for attackers to get to your server. The best thing is that it’s not difficult, you don’t need to be very technical. We need to change some settings and do a little setup and then you are protected. Interested in knowing more? Don’t miss this session!
Sponsor Session 1
Sponsored Session
Teaching Your Database to Think: The New AI Frontier in FileMaker
FileMaker's groundbreaking AI features are transforming database solutions with three powerful capabilities: Hugging Face model integration, fine-tuning, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). This session combines essential theory with practical implementation to help you master these game-changing tools. We'll explore the theoretical foundations of RAG architecture - understanding how vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval mechanisms work together to eliminate AI hallucinations and create context-aware responses. You'll grasp fine-tuning principles, including transfer learning theory, when to adapt models versus using pre-trained ones, and how to avoid common pitfalls like overfitting and performance degradation. Real-world case studies bring theory to life: building a customer service RAG system, creating industry-specific fine-tuned models, and integrating Hugging Face models for automated data processing. Each example includes configuration best practices and troubleshooting strategies. Attendees will gain deep understanding of AI concepts and see how they translate into FileMaker implementations, enabling informed architectural decisions and successful AI-enhanced database solutions.
The Secret to Smaller Databases and Bigger Savings: Smart Cloud Archiving
Tired of ballooning databases and backup costs? Discover how smart cloud archiving lets you offload old data without losing access. In this session, you'll learn how to shrink your live database, slash storage expenses, and still keep archived data searchable, viewable, and restorable — when you need it. It’s simpler than you think, and it works with the tools you already use.
Fika
Time to stretch our legs, grab a coffee and a snack, connect to other attendees and catch some fresh air before the upcoming sessions!
Take a Seat! Interactive SVG Maps in FileMaker
SVG isn’t just for icons — it’s a powerful tool for creating interactive, data-driven visuals right inside your FileMaker layouts. In this session, we’ll break down what an SVG really is and how it works. You’ll learn how to build dynamic graphics that respond to clicks, reflect real-time data, and adapt to a wide variety of use cases — from seating charts and custom maps to dashboards and visual workflows. This session will give you the tools and inspiration to make your layouts come alive!
From One Meeting to a Full App: The Wild Speed of AI-Driven Prototyping
In this session, we’ll reveal how a single client meeting, paired with the power of ChatGPT, user stories, and Figma, is all we need to create a full app prototype—often within hours. Learn how we extract key insights, generate structured requirements, and design compelling user experiences with lightning speed. Whether you're in UX, product, or development, this fast-lane approach to app creation will challenge how you think about project kickoffs.
Tracksy can track your stuff so you don't have to
Learn how 24U integrated more than 10 different technologies (including barcodes, QR codes, RFID tags, plastic ID cards, label printers, and stationary and mobile RFID readers) with the Claris FileMaker platform in 4 products (Tracksy, Scavent, Gonector and Xgode) available even to you for your customers to automate tracking people, goods, assets and other items, and simplify complex operations, such as warehouse management, inventory counting, completing orders, manufacturing, or even managing events like this conference.
Conference Dinner
FileMaker 2025 - working with Found Sets
Storing, restoring, and working with found sets has never been easier.
Performance of FileMaker with and without AI
Is FileMaker 2025 faster than previous versions? How much? Can AI make FileMaker faster? How can you make your database faster? How can you make AI faster? Come to let HOnza share his recent test results and experiences and answer these and other performance related questions.
Fika
Time to stretch our legs, grab a coffee and a snack, connect to other attendees and catch some fresh air before the upcoming sessions!
Moving from DAPI to OData
The cat is out of the bag, and the Data API is going to slowly retreat and die, with OData talking to FileMaker Server in it’s own input leg. What are the differences between the two? Are there security/ performance considerations? How might we go about the task of moving from one to the other? One major difference is that DAPI is Layout-based, and OData uses Table Occurrences (and a little bit of the relationship graph) Implications for naming strategy and URL length you will need ways to be clever about your queries and tips for speeding up creating them. A concept for a dynamic query builder.
E-invoicing in Europe: Where Do We Really Stand?
With key regulatory deadlines approaching across the EU, e-invoicing is becoming a strategic priority for businesses. This session will provide a clear overview of upcoming obligations, current standards (including PEPPOL), country-specific approaches, and practical tips to prepare for the shift. A concrete and accessible talk to help organizations stay ahead.
A new way to offload work, and know when it’s finished
For a long time FileMaker developers have found a variety of ways in which they can offload work. Over the last two versions of Claris FileMaker we’ve received the tools to make this easier and more seamless for users.
Versioning, Testing and Deployment Automation—combined: DevOps Best Practices with Devin
Discover seamless versioning, regression testing and deployment automation—all seamlessly integrated into the same tool. Devin takes your FileMaker skills to the next level by extending your development skills with advanced DevOps capabilities directly from FileMaker Pro. In this session you will learn DevOps best practices and witness concrete examples of how easily you can implement automated testing in your fmp12-files, save versions of your work, compare versions and see code diffs, release versions between server environments, and automate data migrations with the click of a button. Rolling back you ask? No worries, we will cover that too.
AI and FileMaker: Enhancing Business Results Through Integration
Learn how to supercharge FileMaker with AI! Explore real use cases, integration methods, and future trends to transform your apps and boost business impact.
7 Ways to Build Stronger Visual Hierarchy in Your UI
Think you need to be "naturally creative" to design great layouts? In this session, you'll learn how to see and apply the 7 keys to clean, modern UI, so your layouts look better, feel clearer, and guide users effortlessly. You’ll walk away with simple, practical tools to organize your screens, guide attention, and create designs users love.Unleashing Automation: Integrating FileMaker with n8n Workflows
We live in a world where apps are expected to talk to each other—and let’s face it, FileMaker has often had to work a bit harder to join that conversation. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this session, I’ll show you how to connect FileMaker with n8n, a flexible, open-source automation tool that can act as your bridge to the outside world. I’m not talking about installing more plugins or shelling out for pricey middleware. With just FileMaker’s built-in tools—like the Data API and Insert from URL—you can trigger powerful n8n workflows, move data between systems like Nextcloud, WordPress, social platforms, even AI tools, and bring the results right back into FileMaker. The beauty of n8n? You can host it yourself. That means no vendor lock-in, full control over your data, and a big win for anyone working in GDPR-sensitive environments. With native support for public and local large language models, n8n opens the door to AI-enhanced automation—without sacrificing privacy. This session is grounded in real-world examples, drawn from projects where FileMaker needed to reach beyond itself. I’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and where the real value lies. If you’re looking to make FileMaker a better team player in your tech stack—this is a great place to start.
MBS plugin
Let us show you what is new in MBS Plugin in 2025.
Lunch
Time to fill our stomachs instead of our brains!
Claris Studio Custom Views
Unleash the real power of Claris Studio with custom views. Discover how you can build a flexible and responsive UI in a fraction of the time that it would take in FileMaker. Learn about the latest features of Claris Studio.
FileMaker & AI: New Capabilities That Transform Your Workflow
Discover how the latest updates in FileMaker Server unlock powerful new possibilities by integrating artificial intelligence into everyday business workflows. This session will focus on a real-world use case where AI significantly streamlines administrative processes within a company. We’ll explore how combining FileMaker’s robust platform with AI-driven automation can reduce manual data entry, improve accuracy, and enhance overall efficiency. Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or looking to push your FileMaker solutions further, this session will offer practical insights and inspiration for what’s possible today.
Panel discussion
Claris Studio will be in the spotlight for this panel discussion.
Building iOS widgets for real-time dashboard data with Claris FileMaker and Claris Connect
Ready to bring real-time insights to users right on their iOS and iPadOS home and lock screens?
Learn how to build dashboard widgets using JavaScript and Claris Connect to display key data from your Claris FileMaker solutions. These widgets offer on-the-go users quick access to vital information without diving into the app, making data visualization and decision-making faster and easier.
In this session, you’ll:
- Learn how to create iOS widgets to display dashboard data
- Integrate JavaScript and Claris Connect to power real-time insights
- Customize widgets for an intuitive and seamless user experience
- Help users make informed decisions without leaving their Home or Lock screens
Whether you're an in-house developer or consultant, you’ll leave ready to provide on-the-go insights that empower users to make timely, informed business decisions.
Fika
Time to stretch our legs, grab a coffee and a snack, connect to other attendees and catch some fresh air before the upcoming sessions!
Closing session
A lottery session will conclude the conference after we summarize a bit from this year's event. Thank you all, good bye and see you next year?
Floor plan
We have access to two floors at Hilton. On the main floor (third floor), there is the Ballroom (Belle Epoque) which is the largest room. Here we will hold the opening and closing sessions, and also the dinner on Monday evening.
On the same floor is the foyer where we will find all exhibitors, as well as lunch and fika in between sessions. There are also Teun and Lijn where sessions will be held.
A floor below, you will find Sancy where the exhibitor sessions will be held. If you have booked a meeting with Claris, you will find them here as well, in Kooh-i-Noor.