MCP Release Party

Join us for a thrilling evening as we unveil the latest upgrade of the Model Context Protocol (MCP)! 🚀 Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting to explore the world of AI interoperability, this gathering presents a prime opportunity to learn about the innovations in the MCP ecosystem.

What's in Store? 🤔

Dive into the newest updates in the MCP release through technical talks, community discussions, and networking sessions:

• Technical Talks: Hear from key contributors and builders in the MCP community.
• Hands-On Demos: Get insights into practical applications and real-world use cases.
• Networking Opportunities: Meet like-minded professionals and expand your network!

Agenda 🗓️

• 17:30 - 18:20 | Doors Open, Catering & Networking
  Grab some food 🍽️, drinks 🍹, and mingle with other engineers, founders, and AI enthusiasts.

• 18:20 - 18:30 | Welcome & Kickoff
  Kick things off with opening remarks from the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) Community London.

• 18:30 - 18:55 | MCP Release Overview
  🎤 David Soria Parra, Member of Technical Staff @ Anthropic
  Get ready for insights on the MCP Release!

• 18:55 - 19:15 | Enterprise Managed Auth
  🎤 Aaron Parecki, Director of Identity Standards @ Okta
  Learn how Enterprise Managed Auth integrates with MCP servers for a more efficient experience in enterprise settings.

• 19:15 - 19:35 | Connecting Context: Stateless MCP
  🎤 Shaun Smith, MCP / Open Source @ Hugging Face
  Discover the benefits of a stateless MCP protocol and its new use cases.

• 19:35 - 19:45 | Break ☕
  Refuel and keep the conversations flowing!

• 19:45 - 20:05 | Beyond the Core: MCP Extensions
  🎤 Peder Holdgaard Pedersen, Head of AI Engineering @ Saxo Bank
  Explore the new extensions framework and the first official extension, MCP Apps.

• 20:05 - 20:35 | Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A
  Join us for a dynamic discussion with our speakers on the future of MCP and engage with your questions! 🙋‍♂️

• 20:35 - 21:00 | Networking
  Continue the discussions with attendees and speakers.

• 21:00 Onwards | Social 🎊
  An optional post-event social gathering nearby (location shared at the event).

Who Should Attend? 🧑‍💻

This event is perfect for AI engineers, developers, founders, researchers, open source contributors, and anyone curious about the future of AI interoperability. 🤝

About AAIF 💡

The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) fosters community engagement to advance the understanding and application of agentic AI. Join us in exploring innovative AI technologies through discussions, workshops, and collaboration!

Capacity is limited, so please register now if you plan to attend!