We are thrilled to welcome Claris Platform Evangelist Rick Kalman as our guest speaker for the next CAFDA meeting. Rick has been driving the platform’s technical roadmap for over twenty years and will be sharing his perspective on the future of the ecosystem. He will be walking us through the recent FileMaker 2026 release and detailing where the architecture is heading into 2027 and beyond. It is a fantastic opportunity to get direct technical insights and ask questions straight to the source.
THIS FREE, LIVE EVENT CAN BE ATTENDED BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE. SCROLL DOWN FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO JOIN US.
Note: This meeting will NOT be recorded or republished. You will be able to ask Rick a question without fear of your own ignorance being memorialized forever on YouTube.
Meeting Schedule:
9:30 AM — In-person meeting room opens
9:55 AM — Online meeting room opens
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Meeting & discussion with Rick Kalman
HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING ROOM ON THE 20TH FLOOR OF THE EAST TOWER OF MARINA CITY (300 North State Street):
Getting yourself to a meeting downtown can be a fun and pleasant experience if you plan ahead. Sometimes we go out for tacos or sushi after the meeting.
METRA
If you are coming from the suburbs, taking the Metra train is recommended. Marina City is a 25-30 minute walk or a 10-12 minute cab ride from Ogilvie and Union stations. If you’re walking, cross the river and walk north on Wacker until it curves to the right (east). If the weather is nice, take the stairs down to the riverwalk to maximize your experience. Then, continue to follow the river to the east until you see two iconic buildings that look like giant corn cobs. The meeting is on the 20th floor of the East Tower, the building on the right.
DRIVING
If you would prefer to drive, discounted valet parking is available at $25 for 12 hours (Sully has passes). Use 300 N State St. as your destination in your preferred mapping app. Look carefully at the route before you leave - GPS signal