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Thank You [Full Access] 2025

Thanks You
[Full Access] 2025

On behalf of the entire [Full Access] Volunteer Committee, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every one of you who attended our inaugural conference in Los Altos. We set out to create a unique, community-led “unconference” where we could all learn, connect, and grow together, and the event’s success was a direct result of your incredible participation. Your enthusiasm, your willingness to share knowledge, and the collaborative spirit you brought to every session and conversation are what made this gathering so special. Thank you for making [Full Access] 2025 a truly memorable and inspiring experience.

We are now working hard to process and prepare the session recordings from the conference. We will make them available as soon as they are ready.

Take a look at our [Full Access] 2025 Sessions.

See who attended [Full Access] 2025.

The Jesuit Retreat Center

On behalf of the attendees, speakers, and organizing volunteers of the [Full Access] 2025 FileMaker conference, we extend our sincerest thanks to the Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos for hosting this year’s event. The serene and beautiful environment provided the perfect backdrop for learning, collaboration, and community connection. The staff’s hospitality and professionalism were exceptional, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone involved. The amazing facilities were conducive to both focused technical sessions and moments of quiet reflection, contributing significantly to the overall success of the conference.

The Week In Pictures

2025 Highlights

Just some of the many memorable moments experienced at [Full Access] 2025.

Claris CEO, Ryan McCann made an appearance to connect with the FileMaker developer community and engage in a meaningful dialogue by answering a variety of questions directly from developers. This interactive session provided valuable insights and was recorded for those who were unable to participate live. The recorded session can be found here.

Richard and Margs Carlton broadcasted live from Los Altos throughout the entire week. During their time there, they had the opportunity to interview several attendees, gathering insights and stories that truly captured the spirit of the occasion.

I Lost My Shi(r)t on Jeopardy. One of the highlight evening activities during our gathering was a FileMaker built Jeopardy game, provided and facilitated by Dennis Burnham with cohost David (Sully) Sulivan. As the game progressed, things got a little wild, filled with unexpected twists and turns, and a great amount of fun was had by everyone involved.

What Our 2025 Attendees Had To Say

I have attended well over 30 FileMaker/Claris developer conferences over the past 25 years and this was one of my most memorable. I got to know developers I have been acquainted with for 25 years, better in a few days together than in the 25 years I have known them! I expect this was due to a combination of the intimate size of the event and the meeting venue. Kudos to the event organizers. All your hard planning and efforts definitely paid off.

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Rick Kalman

Claris International Inc.

Cupertino, CA

The [Full Access] conference was awesome. Four days stacked with relevant sessions. Some of my favorite topics were What’s New, dev tools, tech debt, JSON and of course AI. It had a social atmosphere. Everyone was friendly. Volunteers wore tags to let us know who we could ask for help. At night they planned games, music and gatherings. Claris reps, Ryan McCann, Rick Kalman and Clay Maeckel attended the conference. We were given the amazing opportunity to engage with the three key FileMaker people. I am already looking forward to [Full Access] 2026.

Ronnie Higgins

Bridge Tronic Global

Irvine, CA

What I took away most was a deep admiration for both the passion these developers have for their craft and the genuine care they show for their customers. It wasn’t just evident in the sessions and discussions, but also in conversations shared over meals—often led by newer or lesser-known members of our industry who were able to shine in this relaxed, supportive environment.

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Kent Silveira

Datamaze Labs

Westlake Village, CA

[Full Access] 2025 completely exceeded my expectations. I was looking forward to hanging out with long time colleagues, and did not expect the extremely high level of polish and professionalism. The management of the event, attention to every detail, and the high quality of the presentations were all magnificent. Great job FA team!

Roger Jacques

Tek-Connect, Inc.

Fairview, CA

It was just like I said it would be: A four-day DIGFM in-person reunion—only better than I imagined it would be. It's hard to anticipate just how much you will appreciate an in-person experience like this until you're actually there in 3D. I couldn't help but touch (with permission) several of the people I only ever saw by Zoom since 2020.

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Eric Matthews

DIGFM, San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

What stood out the most was how human it all felt. Not overly formal or stuffy — just genuine, smart people connecting and sharing ideas. I walked away with new friends, fresh perspective, and a lot of respect for how this was put together. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen — can’t wait for next year’s event.

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David G Howell

Howell & Associates

[Full Access] was everything I hoped it would be. It was well organized from an administrative standpoint and the sessions provided excellent content and learning opportunities.