[RCAC Workshop]Introduction to MCP: Connecting AI Agents to Tools and Data

📅 Date: November 13th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11AM-12PM 💻 Location: Virtual 🏫 Instructor: Mihir Ahlawat

Description: The Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides a standardized way for AI applications and agents to connect with external tools, data sources, and services. This session will introduce the motivation behind MCP, its core concepts and architecture, and how it can be used to extend AI applications beyond simple text generation. We will also discuss where MCP fits within the broader ecosystem of AI agents, APIs, and retrieval-based applications.

Who should attend

Students, researchers, and developers interested in AI agents, LLM applications, or connecting language models to external tools and data.

What you'll learn

Participants will learn what MCP is, why it was developed, its main components, and how it can be used to connect AI applications with tools and external resources.

Level

Introductory to intermediate. Some familiarity with LLMs or APIs may be helpful but is not required. The session will primarily be lecture-based, with examples and demonstrations as appropriate.

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