Speaker’s information
  1. Interested candidates must present a subject for a 60-minute session or a 15-minute talk. An application form is available here. Applicants must submit their candidature by November 6, 2023 at 9:00am (EST)..
  2. Candidates must present a FileMaker related subject. The selection committee reserves the right to suggest changes in case multiple candidates wish to present similar subject matter. Candidates can submit more than one subject.
  3. Candidates must demonstrate their subject knowledge and their professionalism as a speaker.
  4. The selection committee will announce the chosen candidates during the month of November 2023.
  5. The chosen candidates (speakers) must submit their presentation (i.e. PowerPoint) and example files by January 13th 2024 (9h00 EST) (without exception). Full length speakers (60-minute session) will be required to present a rehearsal via Internet (WebEx) during the month of January 2024.
  6. The conference will be held in Montreal June 18-19, 2024.
  7. Session speakers will receive a free access pass to all CQDF sessions and complimentary meals. Talk speakers will receive a 35% discount on the CQDF pass.


Suggested Themes & Subjects

Developement
  • Indexing & Storage
  • Container Fields
  • Calculations
  • Scripting
  • Custom Functions
  • Script Triggers
  • JavaScript Add-Ons
  • Error Capturing
  • Security
  • Graphs
  • Reports
  • Themes and custom styles
FileMaker Go et mobility
  • Touch Screen Development & Best Practices
  • URL Schema & Interactions
  • Barcodes
  • Data Synchronization
  • WAN Performance
Integration
  • External SQL Data Sources
  • JSON
  • Data API
  • Tableau
  • PowerBI
  • Office365
  • SalesForce
  • Cloud Computing
  • Social Media
Web Publishing
  • FileMaker API for PHP
  • FileMaker Web Direct (FMWD)
  • XML / XSL
  • Web Viewer
  • Web services
FileMaker Server
  • Server Administration
  • Monitoring & Optimisation
  • Backups & Security
  • Server-Side Scripts
  • File Recovery & Maintenance
Other
  • Claris Studio
  • Claris Connect
  • Data Migration Tool
  • Programming Methods
  • Case Studies
  • Project Management
  • Documentation & Support
  • User Interface & Ergonomics
  • Tips & Tricks