Elastic encourages its community members to organize or participate in meetups as a way to engage with the Elastic Community and their local communities, offering an opportunity to gain public speaking experience, network, and enhance local knowledge about Elastic technologies such as Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash. Organizers are guided on the process, which includes researching local tech user groups, selecting a venue, finding speakers, and promoting the event. Virtual events benefit from Elastic's virtual venue, while live events are often hosted at workplaces or public spaces without venue fees. Organizers are advised to draft an agenda that includes networking, presentations, and Q&A sessions, and to promote the event widely to maximize attendance. Elastic provides a budget for food and drink for live events, and organizers are encouraged to ensure smooth proceedings by arriving early and running through the agenda with the speakers. After the event, organizers should report back to Elastic with a summary and may earn points through the Elastic Contributor Program. Elastic's community-driven approach and support aim to enhance the reach and impact of their technologies through these collaborative events.