Elastic Meetup in Wellington: 8.15 update, security and RAG
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Wellington folks, we're back!
Join us for a night of exploration, knowledge-sharing, and networking!
This event is tailored for tech enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone eager to learn more about Elasticsearch, GenAI, Machine Learning, and more.
Agenda:
📍 17:00 - 17:20 - Doors open, come in, meet some people, grab some food
👨💻 17:20 - 17:40 - Elastic 8.15 Update
Michael Calizo, Principal Customer Architect @ Elastic
👨💻 17:40 - 18:10 Customer Story | N4L Security Use-case
Clayton Hubbard, Head of Architecture @ Network for Learning
Abstract: Join us to explore how Network for Learning (N4L) uses Elastic Security and Observability to protect New Zealand schools from cyber threats. N4L supports over 2,450 schools and nearly 900,000 users, ensuring a safer online environment for students and educators.
Discover how Elastic's tools enable quick responses to cyberattacks, improve application performance, and help keep students safe.
Learn about N4L's innovative approach and how they are planning to use AI to enhance security in the future.
👨💻 18:10 - 18:40 - Elastic RAG - to showcase Elastic RAG approach using both public LLM and Private LLM
Michael Calizo, Principal Customer Architect @ Elastic
Abstract: Mike will discuss how to integrate Local Large Language Models (LLMs) with Elasticsearch using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). In this session, he will cover setting up a RAG demo, comparing search methods like ELSER, lexical, and hybrid search, and highlighting the benefits of using LocalAI for secure, context-aware AI responses.
Discover practical deployment steps and how to enhance AI relevance while keeping data private.
🍕 18:40 - 19:00 Wrap up, networking and food
Where:
Datacom Wellington
Asteron Building, 55 Featherston Street, Pipitea,
Wellington 6011
RSVP closes on August 23rd, so don't miss out!
Elastic Meetup in Wellington: 8.15 update, security and RAG