Wellington .NET User Group

Join us for Season of AI – MCP, a global, community-driven initiative by Microsoft developers — created for developers everywhere. This event is all about hands-on learning, collaboration, and innovation with Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, an experienced developer, or just curious about the next steps in AI application development, this session is your chance to:

• 🤝 Connect with like-minded innovators in your local community
• 💡 Learn how MCP works and how to build smarter AI-powered experiences
• 🛠 Work through guided labs and exercises in a collaborative environment
• 🚀 Exchange ideas, share challenges, and inspire new projects

Why attend?
You’ll not only gain practical AI skills but also become part of a supportive, global network of developers contributing to the future of AI interoperability.

🎯 Skill Level: All levels welcome — some familiarity with GitHub is helpful.

💻 What to Bring: A laptop is required if you want to make some cool demo — this is a hands-on session. Bring your curiosity to experiment, build, and collaborate!

💬 Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Overview of the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
3. Hands-on Lab Session (Laptop required)
4. Community Discussions & Q&A
5. Closing Remarks & Networking

A big thank you to H2R — NZ’s leading providers of recruitment, assessment, and career transition. Your support helps us bring engaging and valuable events to the developer community. 🙌 Check H2R here: https://www.h2r.co.nz/

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