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.
You will learn:
What MCP Is and Isn’t: Understand how Model Context Protocol works and where it fits in the ecosystem of plugins and AI tools
Why You Should Care: Learn how MCP makes assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot smarter by giving them secure access to your apps and data
Where to Start: Get beginner-friendly resources, examples, and inspiration to build or integrate your first MCP plugin