An unconference is a participant-driven meeting where attendees create the agenda and actively engage in discussions, promoting collaborative and flexible learning. The spirit of the event is to share and learn from others. So be prepared to participate.

"With this [Full Access] event we want to bring Claris FileMaker people together to freely share ideas, successes and rabbit holes in a calm and comfortable location. Unbound by restrictive scheduling, this will be a chance to renew our vision, to meet old and new friends, and to consider anew where we want to go with our primary dev tool in our rapidly changing tech world."

From our mission statement page.

We warmly invite Claris FileMaker developers of all experience levels who are passionate about sharing their expertise, innovative solutions, and unique perspectives to actively engage with our event. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, your contributions are valued. We encourage you to join us in fostering a collaborative and enriching environment.

See the Attending list.

[Full Access] is a volunteer-led event, built by passionate Claris FileMaker developers, and organized by Jonn Howell of Data Experience and Mike Ross of Portage Bay Solutions. Our Attending page showcases the diverse group of individuals who are contributing their time and expertise to make this event a success. Hosts and volunteers are easily identified with special badges, highlighting their commitment to the Claris FileMaker community.

We'd love to have you volunteer! Please fill out our contact form and tell us a bit about yourself and how you'd like to help. We'll be in touch to discuss volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills.

Indeed! We strongly encourage you to submit a session proposal. Sharing your knowledge and experiences is at the heart of [Full Access]. This includes not only technical topics related to Claris FileMaker, but also discussions on how to create effective work environments, navigate career paths in tech, and address the challenges of working in the field. If you have an idea, technique, solution, or otherwise relevant discussion topic that you think would benefit the community, we want to give you the opportunity to present. Your contribution will help create a valuable learning experience for all attendees.

Before the event: use our contact form. Please include a clear description of your session's content, the intended audience, and any unique aspects that will make it valuable for attendees.

During the event: flag down an event organizer to get on the schedule.

The event days will be blocked out in one hour segments - as a starting framework. Expect this to change each day. Yeah some creative chaos can be fun, but you can help maintain a little control by planning in 30 minute increments: while allowing ample time for discussion, we'll need to know if your session will be 30, 60 or 120 minutes in length.

In keeping with the nature of unconferences, we encourage all sessions to be interactive and collaborative. We invite all participants to take the stage, speak freely about their ideas, challenges, technologies and experiences.
Sessions should...
… keep to the forward-looking spirit of our Mission Statement.
… be engaging. (We meet in a spirit of curiosity. Just because one has the stage does not mean one can preach.)
… not be product demonstrations.
… focus more on function than on form. (We're all seasoned enough to be more impressed by a good idea than by a sleek slide deck.)
… be spontaneous. (If a group finds interest in a subject over coffee, contact event organizers to set up a session for it.)

No, we want to respect everyone's individuality, so we encourage speakers to use their own templates. If you prefer not to use PowerPoint or Keynote, and want to present in some other way, that's completely fine with us! Feel free to choose the format that works best for you.

Only tech-related sessions may be recorded, and only with the permission of the presenter. To encourage participation in tech sessions, discussions after a presentation will not be recorded.

We'll provide the recording mechanism and publish the recordings as soon as we can after the event.

Yes. We'll make every effort to honor your request but there are no guarantees. We also reserve the right to reschedule sessions as things (are gonna for sure) change.

Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
300 Manresa Way,
Los Altos, CA 94022

See our Venue page for more info and pictures.

It's a real spiritual retreat, with all the advantages (beautiful grounds, intimate meeting rooms, quiet ambiance) and some disadvantages (limited parking, quiet time after 9:00, no smoking/vaping). All in all, we're betting that the facility will lend itself to a positive and enriching experience for us all.

See our Venue page for more info and pictures.

They're clean and comfortable, but not fancy. Perfect for us because we're attending for the sessions and socializing, right?

The facility management asks that no smoking or vaping occur anywhere near the buildings or on the trails.

Cell reception is fair in certain places.

For this event we're beefing up WiFi with two Starlink receivers and associated gear. We can offer no guarantees, except that we'll do our best to give you the strongest possible Internet access during your stay at the JRC.

The address and map are included on our Venue page.
Parking is limited so please try to carpool if possible.

Registration cost varies depending upon your lodging choice...
- $795 "Commuter" (with no lodging)
- $895 "Shared" (you pick a roommate or we pick one for you)
- $995 "Single" (you get your own room)

Payment is due upon registration.

Registration is done by credit card on the main website. If you don’t have a credit card, and need to pay by check, send us an email at the following address and we will provide a mailing address for the check. Then we’ll register you upon receipt of the check.

info@fullaccess.us

If you have other questions, send them in an email to the same address.

Cancellations made before 9/1/25 are eligible for a full refund of the amount paid.

Cancellations between 9/1/25 and 10/15/25 can either:
- transfer the ticket to another person (refund issued once the new attendee registers and pays), or
- receive a 50% refund of the paid amount.

Cancellations after 10/15/25, or no-shows, are non-refundable.

See our code of conduct page.

See our terms of service page.