MCP Dev Summit Shanghai

Overview

MCP Dev Summit Shanghai is a global technical gathering focused on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), bringing together developers, maintainers, and engineers from across the ecosystem. The event is designed for teams building AI platforms and scalable agent systems who want to learn how MCP enables interoperable AI agents that securely connect models with tools, data, and real-world systems. Attendees can expect in-depth talks, implementation case studies, and concrete guidance on MCP protocol development, best practices, and security considerations for production deployments.

What to expect

Participants will explore how MCP can be used to compose intelligent agents with access to a variety of tools and data sources, along with strategies for designing robust MCP powered architectures. The program is organized around technical talks and practical demonstrations that illuminate the end-to-end flow of building and operating MCP powered solutions, including deployment considerations, interoperability patterns, and security safeguards. The Shanghai venue serves as a hub for Europe, Asia, and North American MCP communities to connect, share learnings, and foster collaboration.

Agenda and format

Schedule at a glance features sessions across two days:

• Sunday, September 6: Keynotes, breakout sessions, a solutions showcase, and an attendee reception to promote networking and knowledge exchange.
• Monday, September 7: Keynotes, breakout sessions, and a continued focus on the solutions showcase. The program emphasizes hands-on talks and real-world case studies, providing attendees with practical takeaways they can apply to MCP driven projects. The event also includes time blocks for questions, discussions, and community Q&A to help attendees align MCP concepts with their specific use cases.

Audience and impact

Shanghai hosts one of the world’s largest AI developer communities, and this summit is tailored for engineers building AI platforms and scalable agent systems. It is a venue for MCP maintainers, contributors, and industry practitioners to collaborate, exchange implementation details, and explore new MCP driven patterns for secure model-to-tool connections, data access, and integration with real-world systems.

What you will learn

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of MCP protocol development, recommended practices for deploying MCP powered systems, and the operational considerations of running AI agents in production. The event underlines security and interoperability aspects, as well as practical deployment guidance that attendees can leverage in ongoing and future projects.

FAQs and logistics

The event is an in-person gathering to maximize hands-on discussion and collaboration. For attendees seeking financial support or special accommodations, the program provides information on venue travel, visa letters, and accessibility options. The content is suitable for developers, platform engineers, research scientists, and technical leads who want to accelerate MCP adoption within their teams.