MCP Release Overview: Stateless and the Big Changes in the New Spec

MCP Release Overview: Stateless and the Big Changes in the New Spec What’s changed in the latest MCP specification, and what does it mean for developers building with the protocol? In this session, Alex Hancock from Block provides an overview of the latest MCP release, breaking down the move toward a stateless architecture and the major changes introduced in the new specification. Alex walks through the key updates and what they mean in practice for MCP developers, covering the architectural shifts, new capabilities, and important considerations for teams preparing their MCP implementations for the next stage of the protocol. With MCP evolving rapidly, this session offers a practical introduction to what’s new, why it matters, and what developers should pay attention to as they adapt to the latest version. 🎤 Speaker: Alex Hancock - Block 📌 Topic: MCP Release Overview: Stateless and the Big Changes in the New Spec 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexjhancock/ Want to be part of the community building the future of agentic AI? Join the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) and connect with the people, projects, and organizations shaping open standards for agentic AI. https://aaif.io/news/linux-foundation-announces-formation-of-aaif