Authored by Katie Savage and Marc Baiza, this post introduces MCP Dev Days, a Microsoft event dedicated to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), offering deep technical content, hands-on sessions, and real-world demos across major development tools.

MCP Dev Days – July 29-30: Bridging AI Models and Developer Tools

By Katie Savage & Marc Baiza

Get ready for two days of deep technical insight, community connection, and hands-on learning at MCP Dev Days — a virtual event dedicated to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the emerging standard that bridges AI models and the tools they rely on.

➡️ Register for MCP Dev Days

Event details:

  • Dates: July 29 (Day 1) & July 30 (Day 2)
  • Time: 9:00 AM PST daily
  • Where: Online – join from anywhere!
  • Access: Register at https://aka.ms/mcpdevdays to join the livestream on YouTube or Twitch. Sessions are recorded and available later on the Microsoft Developer YouTube channel. Source code for demos will be published to GitHub.

What is MCP Dev Days?

MCP Dev Days is a unique opportunity for developers, tool builders, and AI product strategists to connect with the community, gain technical knowledge, and explore the future of bridging AI models and developer tools using the Model Context Protocol. The event features:

  • Deep technical sessions
  • Real-world demos in environments such as Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and GitHub Copilot
  • Hands-on learning and workshops
  • Networking with the MCP community and partners
  • Access to practical resources and sample code

Day 1: MCP Productivity, DevTools, & Community

Day 1 focuses on empowering developers to integrate MCP into their daily workflows and celebrates the wider MCP community. Highlights include:

  • Demos and Real-World Scenarios: Explore integrations in VS Code, Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, and popular community tools.
  • Community Collaboration: Insights from partners like Arcade, Block, Okta, and Neon and their collaboration with Microsoft on the MCP ecosystem.
  • Dev Workflow Enhancements: Learn about context-driven development, community-led sessions, and practical takeaways for any skill level.

Day 2: Building MCP Servers with Confidence

Day 2 is for those wanting to build with MCP at a deeper level:

  • In-Depth Implementation: Strategies and best practices for creating robust MCP servers.
  • Agent Experiences and Prompt-Driven Development: Methods for integrating servers into complex agent-powered solutions.
  • Security: Guidelines for secure deployments and best practices.
  • Building Blocks: Utilizing Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps (ACA), API Management, and more.
  • Registry and Tooling Alignment: Details on first-party and third-party registry tooling.

Session Sneak Peak

Attend sessions led by Microsoft experts and community leaders, such as:

  • Revealing every MCP feature in VS Code (Harald Kirschner, Burke Holland)
  • The Future of User Interactions (Kent C. Dodds)
  • Building your own MCP registry with API Center and API Management (Julia Kasper)
  • MCP In Production: Building Secure and Agent-Ready Model Context Protocol Servers (Den Delimarsky, Nate Barbettini, Wils Dawson)
  • Boost your productivity with Visual Studio & MCP Servers (Allie Barry)
  • Introduction to building Remote MCP Servers (Toby Padilla, Joe Zhou)

MCP Dev Days Speakers

New to MCP?

In advance of MCP Dev Days, join “Let’s Learn MCP” sessions—a series of 90-minute, workshop-style livestreams introducing MCP fundamentals and guiding you through building your first MCP server.

Why Attend?

  • Expand your MCP expertise in AI tooling and model integration
  • Connect with thought leaders and a growing technical community
  • Gain hands-on experience in building and deploying MCP servers
  • Produce real solutions using Microsoft developer environments

Whether you are just discovering MCP or refining advanced skills, MCP Dev Days offers content and community for every developer interested in the evolving intersection of AI, open tooling standards, and the Microsoft ecosystem.

👉 Register now for MCP Dev Days and be part of the future of AI tooling.

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