MCP Connect Berlin with N26 & Alpic

Overview

MCP Connect Berlin is a live, in person event hosted by N26 and Alpic, focused on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its integration with AI agents. The gathering brings together developers, practitioners, researchers, and AI enthusiasts to share best practices, explore new tools, and discuss real world use cases for building MCP servers and weaving MCP into agentic workflows. The event is positioned as a hands on and community oriented session designed to accelerate adoption and practical understanding of MCP in real world scenarios.

Agenda

6:00 PM – Welcome Doors open to attendees for networking and informal discussions. The welcome segment is designed to help guests meet peers, hosts, and potential collaborators.

6:30 PM – Talks A lineup of speakers including Fabrizio Di Napoli and Stefano Calabrese from N26, who will share their perspectives on MCP and related engineering challenges. Additional talks cover applying MCP from instruction to execution, with speakers such as Aaron Koivunen (CTO & Co founder at Tedix) and Nikolay Rodionov (Co founder & COO at Alpic). Event organizers note that further details about the talks will be announced closer to the date.

7:30 PM – Networking A network session intended to foster collaboration, idea exchange, and potential project kickoffs among attendees.

Speakers & Hosts

• Fabrizio Di Napoli, Principal Engineer at N26
• Stefano Calabrese, Lead Engineer at N26
• Aaron Koivunen, CTO & Co founder at Tedix
• Nikolay Rodionov, Co founder & COO at Alpic
• Alpic team as hosts and organizers, with collaboration from N26
• Additional guests and hosts including Elizaveta Klepikova and Ilgvars Jansons, among others, featured as hosts or panelists

Format & Audience

MCP Connect Berlin targets developers, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts working with MCP and AI agents. The format blends short technical talks with ample time for discussion and networking. Attendees are encouraged to participate, share experiences, and explore what MCP can do for their workflows.

Location & Access

The event is held in Berlin, Germany. An ID is required for access, and the venue is organized to support in person attendance with opportunities for speaker slots and guest registrations. Registration is open and attendees may confirm their tickets and details via the event page. The event emphasizes community driven knowledge sharing and collaboration, with a focus on practical MCP applications.

Registration & Logistics

Registration is required to join, and the event page notes that the session is hosted by N26 and Alpic. There is an emphasis on accessibility for guests and the potential need to verify attendance tokens or IDs at entry. A standard admission option is offered, including free admission for attendees, with capacity constraints and waitlist management indicated on the page. Speakers and tracks will be announced ahead of the event, and organizers invite interested individuals to propose talks for future MCP Connect editions in other cities.

Why Attend?

If you are building MCP servers, integrating AI agents with MCP, or simply exploring how MCP can streamline AI workflows, this meetup provides practical guidance, real world examples, and valuable networking opportunities. It is a space to learn from peers, explore toolchains, and envision the role of MCP in upcoming AI architectures. Attendees will leave with ideas for experiments, connections for collaboration, and a better understanding of MCP implementation considerations in production settings.