Elastic{ON} 2018 is set to gather the global Elastic community in San Francisco, with a call for presentations inviting speakers to share their experiences using the Elastic Stack and other distributed systems. The event, known for featuring stories from both large and small companies, is seeking new speakers to contribute by October 31, 2017. This year, several improvements have been introduced to support applicants, including the Elastic{ON} SpeakerOps StandUp Series, which offers guidance and inspiration from past speakers and the CFP decision panel, as well as examples of top-rated talks. The event encourages submissions on various topics, even those not directly related to the Elastic Stack, and offers financial aid to cover travel costs, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder participation.