The Next Era of Semantic Search: Auto Embedding in Vector Search

Presenters MongoDB Team Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 MongoDB’s Automated Embedding: Revolutionizing Search for the AI Era 🚀 The way we search for information is no longer just about typing in keywords. We’re moving towards a future where search understands intent, delivering richer, more relevant results that power everything from smarter e-commerce experiences to the memory of AI agents and the intelligence behind Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for Large Language Models (LLMs). But let’s be honest, building these cutting-edge AI-powered search solutions has been a headache. We’re talking about a steep learning curve, tricky integrations with external embedding models, keeping data and its vector representations in sync, and the production-scale chaos of managing task queues, retries, and monitoring. ...

January 22, 2026 · 6 min

From MVP to Global Scale: Building Performant AI Applications on MongoDB Atlas

Presenters Anurag Kadasne Xiaochen Wu Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 From Hobby Project to Production Powerhouse: Building Performant AI Apps with MongoDB Atlas 🚀 Ever dreamed of launching a cool app, maybe even one powered by AI, without breaking the bank or getting bogged down in complex infrastructure? We’ve all been there, staring at our screens, wondering how to go from a simple idea to a robust, production-ready system. Well, get ready, because we’re diving deep into how MongoDB Atlas can be your secret weapon in this journey! 💡 ...

January 22, 2026 · 5 min

Scaling the Builder’s Journey: From MVP to Global Reach With MongoDB

Presenters Mira Carey Ralph Capasso Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 Scaling Your Database: From Startup Hustle to Enterprise Powerhouse with MongoDB 🌐 So, you’ve built an awesome app! 🎉 You’re seeing traction, users are flocking in, and suddenly… your database is struggling to keep up. It’s a common story. This post dives into how MongoDB tackles the challenges of scaling your database as you transition from a scrappy startup to a robust enterprise. Forget “table stakes” – we’re talking about building a foundation that can handle anything. ...

January 20, 2026 · 4 min

The Builder’s Journey: Building AI Apps With MongoDB

Presenters Apoorva Joshi Frank Liu Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 MongoDB: Your Developer-Friendly Launchpad for AI-Powered Applications 💡 Let’s face it: building applications, especially those powered by AI, can be a massive headache. Traditional databases often feel like rigid roadblocks, demanding constant re-architecting and a tangled web of integrations. But what if there was a better way? A way to focus on building your product, not wrestling with your data layer? ...

January 20, 2026 · 4 min

Stop Adopting AI, Start Solving Problems (Session with Coinbase) | MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026

Presenters Chintann Turakhia Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 Stop Adopting AI, Start Transforming How You Work: Lessons from Coinbase 💡 The hype around AI is everywhere. But are we truly harnessing its power, or just slapping fancy tools onto existing, inefficient workflows? Chintan, Senior Director of Engineering at Coinbase, delivered a powerful message at a recent tech conference: it’s not about adopting AI, it’s about changing how you work to unlock its potential. Drawing on his experience building Coinbase Wallet and Base, and spurred by the impending impact of Proof of Work 2025, Chintan argues that velocity is the ultimate moat, and achieving it requires a fundamental shift in mindset and processes. ...

January 20, 2026 · 4 min