ISTA Conference 2025

The Shape of Data: Vector Databases and the Geometry of Information

27:07 · 16 Oct 2025 · YouTube

About this talk

Nikolay Stoitsev, Senior Engineering Manager at StorPool Storage, leads a team that develops a fast and scalable distributed storage platform essential for critical applications globally. In this talk, he introduces the concept of vector embeddings and discusses the challenges associated with high-dimensional data. The session explores the unique qualities of vector databases, examines real-world use cases, and compares various popular vector databases. Additionally, the speaker provides insights on how to implement vector search within traditional relational databases, offering a practical guide for attendees looking to integrate vector databases into their projects.