In February, Elastic hosted a Django Girls workshop in San Francisco with the aim of introducing programming to underrepresented groups, particularly women, in a free and engaging way. The event, which was the company's second employee-organized workshop, brought together 45 attendees, 25 coaches, 10 volunteers, and 7 speakers for lightning talks, covering topics like imposter syndrome and programming career paths. Django Girls, a global non-profit organization, provides a framework for similar workshops worldwide, focusing on teaching Python and Django through setting up a personal blog site. The event saw a significant growth from the previous year, with doubled participation and improvements based on past experiences. Attendees participated to gain new skills, understand coding perspectives, or simply learn something new, while coaches enjoyed sharing their passion for programming. Elastic supports such initiatives through its volunteer policies and sponsorships, and the workshop was enhanced by contributions from event sponsors and community organizations. The workshop was marked by an energetic atmosphere filled with learning, collaboration, and "a-ha" moments, embodying Elastic's commitment to broadening tech accessibility and demystifying complex topics.