AAIF hosts Model Context Protocol release parties
The Agentic AI Foundation will host global in-person release parties on July 28, 2026, to celebrate the launch of the new Model Context Protocol (MCP) 2026-07-28 specification. The milestone release introduces a stateless core for scalability, long-running asynchronous tasks, and OAuth/OIDC security integrations.
Transitioning the Model Context Protocol to a stateless core governed by a neutral foundation is a crucial step towards standardizing AI agent communication, positioning it as the robust, enterprise-ready infrastructure needed to scale agentic applications.
* Moving to a stateless core removes session-based overhead, resolving a major bottleneck for large-scale production deployments.
* The addition of standardized OAuth/OIDC security and asynchronous task support signals that the protocol is maturing to support complex enterprise-grade workloads.
* In-person launch events in six global hubs reflect strong ecosystem momentum and developer community buy-in.
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2026-07-20
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2026-07-20
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