World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 10, 2026 • Session details

API, MCP or MCP App? Choosing the right surface for AI agents

Rishabh Budhiraja , Rishi Deorukhkar

Are standard APIs enough when your end user is an AI? Learn how the Model Context Protocol shifts agency directly to the model through dynamic apps.

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