Name: "Vector Search in SQL Server 2025" By Sam Nasr
Start: 2026-10-14T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-14T19:30:00-04:00

SQL Server 2025 introduces native support for vector search. This allows for bridging structured data with semantic understanding. We’ll explore how SQL Server 2025 leverages HNSW indexing, integrates with embedding models, and supports hybrid search.
In addition, we'll explore what vector search is and why it matters in modern data applications, how to store, index, and query vector data in SQL Server 2025, real-world examples of AI-powered solutions using vector search, and tips for optimizing performance and integrating with external ML pipelines.

**Contact**: Sam Nasr (snasr@nistechnologies.com)

**Cost**: Free (open to the public)

Sam Nasr

Azure Cleveland

Azure Tech Groups

Thanks to NIS Technologies for sponsoring the virtual meeting space.

NIS Technologies

Thanks to the dot NET Foundation for sponsoring the Meetup web site.

dot NET Foundation

Technology

Cloud Computing

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

Microsoft Azure

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

SQL Azure

SaaS (Software as a Service)

DevOps

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning In Cloud

Sam Nasr has been a software developer since 1995, focusing mostly on Microsoft AI Stack of technologies. He’s a Sr. Software Engineer with NIS Technologies where he consults and teaches clients about the latest .NET technologies. Sam has achieved multiple certifications from Microsoft (MCSA, MCAD, MCTS, MCT), and is the leader of the Cleveland C# since 2003. In addition, he’s the leader of the .NET Study Group, Azure Cleveland User Group, an author for Visual Studio Magazine, LinkedIn Learning, and a 8x Microsoft MVP. When not coding, Sam loves spending time with his family and friends or volunteering at his local church. You can learn more about Sam by visiting [https://linktr.ee/SamNasr](https://linktr.ee/SamNasr).