Thursday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room G7

Getting started with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Why Should You Care

Fabian Williams

Microsoft, Principal Product Manager on the M365 Copilot team

Ever wondered how tools like ChatGPT or Claude can access real-time business data, like your files, calendar, or emails—safely and securely? Enter Model Context Protocol (MCP): a new open spec designed to let AI assistants talk to your data using plugins.

In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down the basics of MCP—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. You'll learn how MCP makes AI assistants more powerful, contextual, and useful in your daily workflows, especially with Microsoft 365 and Graph API. Whether you’re a developer, product manager, or tech enthusiast, this session will help you understand how MCP bridges AI and enterprise systems.