From Text to Meaning: How pgvector Revolutionizes PostgreSQL Search

Traditional keyword search can only take you so far. Modern applications increasingly need to understand meaning, context, and intent, not just matching words. In this session, Vivek Singh, Principal Database Specialist for PostgreSQL at Amazon Web Services (AWS), explores how pgvector is transforming search capabilities within PostgreSQL. The presentation covers vector embeddings, semantic search, and how developers can leverage pgvector to build more intelligent, AI-powered applications directly on PostgreSQL. Attendees will gain practical insight into vector search concepts, real-world use cases, and how PostgreSQL is evolving to support the next generation of data-driven and AI-enabled workloads. Speaker: Vivek Singh Role: Principal Database Specialist – PostgreSQL Organization: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Recorded as part of the Dallas/Fort Worth PostgreSQL community.