22-25 April 2026
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SQLBits 2026

MCP Unleashed From “Huh?” to “Heck Yeah!” Building Smarter AI Knowledge Bases

Learn how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is transforming AI integration. This beginner-friendly session introduces the core concepts and architecture of MCP, showing how it standardizes communication between AI models and applications. You’ll explore real use cases, understand why MCP matters, and get hands-on experience by building your first MCP server. Perfect for anyone looking to create smarter, more interoperable AI-powered tools.
Discover the power of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a groundbreaking, open framework designed to standardize and streamline interactions between AI models and client applications. As organizations increasingly rely on AI-driven tools, the need for consistent, reliable, and interoperable communication patterns has never been greater. MCP addresses this challenge by offering a unified protocol that enables models and applications to exchange context, capabilities, and data with clarity and precision.

In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll gain a solid foundation in how MCP works, why it matters, and how it fits into the broader AI ecosystem. We’ll walk step-by-step through the core concepts, architecture, and workflow of MCP, breaking down technical ideas in a way that’s accessible to newcomers and helpful for practitioners exploring integration strategies.

By the end of the session, you’ll apply what you've learned by building your first MCP server, giving you hands-on experience that you can take back to your own projects. Whether you're a developer, researcher, or simply curious about the future of AI interoperability, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to start experimenting with MCP.

Join us to explore how MCP is shaping the next generation of AI-powered applications—and how you can be part of it.