What is Model Context Protocol (MCP), and should you learn more about it? MCP enables structured, secure, and scalable communication between AI models and external tools, APIs, and data sources—and it’s quickly becoming a foundational technology in the AI ecosystem. In this session, you'll learn the core concepts behind MCP, explore real-world use cases, and see it in action. Whether you're leveraging existing AI systems or building your own custom copilots, you’ll leave with the foundation to start using MCP effectively.
Dan Wahlin is a Principal/Director at Microsoft, helping developers integrate AI and services across the Microsoft Cloud. In addition to his role at Microsoft, Dan also authors courses for Pluralsight, speaks at global conferences and meetups, and conducts webinars on a variety of subjects. Before joining Microsoft, he served as CEO of a consulting, architecture, and training firm for two decades, assisting enterprises in creating exceptional software.