FileMaker today announced that it has opened registration for the 2008 FileMaker Developer Conference, which takes place July 13 to 17 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. Those registering for the conference by May 16 will save US$200. In addition, each conference attendee will receive a complimentary copy of FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced, a value of $499. The annual Developer Conference is the world’s largest gathering of corporate and independent FileMaker developers, consultants and trainers. More than 1,000 participants are expected this year.