Since joining Elastic in 2015, George Young reflects on the evolution of the company's public sector events, highlighted by the recent Elastic{ON} Tour held at the Marriott Marquis in Washington DC. Unlike the inaugural 2015 event which was a modest gathering with 283 attendees, this year's event attracted over 1200 registrants from various government sectors, prompting a split into two equally popular tracks focusing on security/cyber and search/analytics. Technical presentations showcased how public sector entities like the Hill Enterprise Data Center and Army Research Labs utilize Elastic for monitoring, security, and policy compliance. The event also featured Elastic experts discussing advancements in their products, while providing training sessions on security analytics and Elasticsearch. Despite the event's growth, the core mission of fostering community connections and collaboration remains unchanged, with attendees expressing enthusiasm over new features and the opportunity to engage with fellow users. The event underscored a vibrant community spirit, encouraging users to share ideas and best practices, and plans are already underway for a larger venue to accommodate future demand.