How to make the most of Elastic{ON} London 2026

February 18, 2026

Rapid AI innovation, increasing security expectations, and fragmented data are some of the biggest challenges that are reshaping priorities for business leaders across the UK..

At Elastic, we know that developers, engineers, analysts, and architects are at the coalface of solving these challenges. That’s why coming together as a community at Elastic{ON} London on 26 February 2026 has never been more important. You’ll hear from some of our customers and partners about the latest developments, exciting UK and global real-world use cases with agentic AI, and how they can be applied across search, observability, and security.

Agentic AI and the power of context

The shift in priorities from 2025 to 2026 isn’t just about the volume of interest in AI but also the nature of it. At Elastic{ON} London, our central theme will focus on the transition from passive AI to agentic AI — systems that answer questions and execute tasks autonomously.

For an AI agent to be effective and safe, it requires more than a large language model (LLM); it also needs context engineering. This is the art of providing AI with the most relevant, real-time proprietary data, so it can act accurately. At the event, we’ll cover how we are moving from an era of AI hype to AI help, bridging the gap between LLMs and your organisation's data to create real operational outcomes.

Get a head start: Pre-event workshops and networking

Before the main stage opens on the 26 February at Convene Sancroft, St. Paul's, we have plenty of specialised events on 25 February to help you dive deeper into the Elastic Stack:

The latest and greatest in Elastic: Catch up on the most recent feature releases and product updates.
Hunt the adversary: An AI-driven security workshop: Security professionals participate in a hands-on session to test their skills against modern threats using AI-driven analytics.
Elastic{ON} London generative AI (GenAI) workshop: Get a technical deep dive into building generative AI applications with Elasticsearch.
The Elastic AI Gallery and customer dinner: Join us for a unique evening exploring Elastic use cases in a unique setting, networking, and enjoying an exclusive dinner with fellow Elastic customers and experts.
Significant Terms and GenAI Games Meetup: Join Elastic and Microsoft the night before Elastic{ON} London for an exclusive meetup — a perfect warm-up to the big day ahead! This is your chance to connect with the Elastic community, mingle with fellow attendees, and get energised for a full day of presentations.

Plan your Elastic{ON} agenda

To get the most out of the main event, focus on these key tracks and sessions:

Keynotes: Hear from Elastic leadership on the latest trends and how agentic AI is transforming the landscape of search, observability, and security.
Unleashing business value with Elastic: This sub-event will focus on translating technical capabilities into tangible ROI and business growth.
Public sector track: Specifically designed for public sector organisations, this track explores how government, defence, policing, universities and the NHS can leverage Elastic for secure, scalable data insights.
Breakouts: Dive deep into technical sessions across our core pillars. These are your opportunity to explore architecture deep dives and hands-on best practices for implementing agentic AI and context engineering.

Tips for a successful Elastic{ON}

Set goals: Decide on two or three clear objectives before you arrive whether it’s solving a specific technical hurdle or meeting a peer in your industry.
Visit the Elastic stands: Meet our engineers, watch live demos, and ask the tough questions about your specific deployment.
Connect with partners: Visit our sponsor stands, including Platinum Sponsors like AWS, Microsoft, and Tines to see how the ecosystem is evolving and to see the better together value it offers to our customers.
Comfort is key: It’s a full day of learning and networking, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes!

See you there!

We are excited to see you in London! Business leaders are often defined by the challenges they overcome, but the solutions are built and underpinned by the technology community. It’s time to move beyond the hype and implement responsible, real-world solutions. It takes more than curiosity; it takes code, context, and a commitment to push boundaries.

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