FileMaker, Inc., has opened registration for its 19th annual FileMaker Developer Conference, the worldwide gathering for corporate and independent FileMaker developers.

The 2014 FileMaker Developer Conference (http://tinyurl.com/mbrxrz) takes place July 28-31, 2014, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. The conference is for anyone "who wants to sharpen their professional skills, innovate with the FileMaker Platform, pick up new ideas for their FileMaker solutions, or to grow a FileMaker-based businesses."

Conference attendees can save US$300 off the full price, paying US$1,295 by taking advantage of the "early bird" discount available now through June 3, 2014. Paid attendees will also receive a free Not-for-Resale copy of FileMaker Pro 13 Advanced, a $549 value.

Also available is an "early bird" Gold Registration package for $1,895, which includes admission to a full day of three two-hour pre-conference sessions on July 28 as well as all the benefits of the Standard Registration package. The pre-conference sessions give attendees a jump-start on the week, by offering instruction on fundamental topics such as relational design, calculations, and scripting for beginners.

Group discounts are available: companies that pay for three conference registrations are able to get the fourth registration free. Call FileMaker Customer Support at 1-800-325-2747 or email devcon@filemaker.com for more information.

A limited number of hotel rooms at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country are available at a special group rate. Conference attendees should make reservations as soon as they can before discounted rooms sell out. You can book online at: http://tinyurl.com/pz6ctb7 .