Overview
About this event
MCP Dev Summit is a global series of technical gatherings. It serves developers building real-world agentic AI systems. The Agentic AI Foundation, part of The Linux Foundation, presents it.
The summit centres on the Model Context Protocol. MCP is an open standard for connecting agents to tools and data. It acts as a foundation for interoperable systems.
Seoul leads in consumer technology, gaming, and AI platforms. This edition connects engineers building large-scale AI services. It is the first Korean edition of the series.
What Usually Happens at MCP Dev Summit Seoul?
The programme mixes keynotes with breakout sessions. Talks cover agent architecture, orchestration, and infrastructure. Case studies show how teams run agents in production.
A Solutions Showcase runs across both days. An evening reception follows day one. The optional MCPA certification is available as an add-on.
When Is MCP Dev Summit Seoul Taking Place?
The summit runs August 13-14, 2026. The venue is the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. The official site is events.linuxfoundation.org/mcp-dev-summit-seoul and registration is open at the register page.
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MCP Dev Summit Seoul: Latest Updates
4 topicsSeveral details are now confirmed on the official site. These cover pricing, venue, certification, and sponsors. Everything below is sourced from the official event pages, and the full schedule is published on the schedule page.
Registration Rates Published
This is a paid event, not a free one. Standard attendee registration is KRW 520,000. A flat academic rate of KRW 149,000 is available. Every rate is listed on the register page.
Venue Confirmed and Co-Located
The summit is held at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. It is co-located with Open Source Summit Korea 2026. Both events share the same hotel room block, detailed on the venue and travel page.
MCPA Certification Offered
Attendees can add the Model Context Protocol Associate certification. It is offered as a paid add-on. Details are on the official certification page.
Sponsor Confirmed
Lablup is confirmed as a Startup sponsor. More sponsors may be added before the event. The sponsor prospectus is available on the official site.
Main Topics at MCP Dev Summit Seoul
4 topicsThe programme is built around agentic systems in production. Topics come from the official event description. The areas below reflect the confirmed focus.
MCP Protocol Development
Sessions cover the protocol itself and its direction. This includes transports, servers, and spec updates. It targets people building on MCP directly.
Multi-Agent Systems and Orchestration
Talks address how agents are designed and connected. Orchestration and agent runtimes are core themes. Speakers share patterns from real deployments.
Enterprise Integration
This area covers wiring agents into enterprise systems. It includes connecting models to tools and data. The focus is safe, repeatable integration.
Secure and Reliable Production Operations
Running agents in production brings hard problems. Sessions cover security, reliability, and operations. The aim is production-ready agentic systems.
Event Experiences
5 topicsThe summit blends stage talks with hands-on exchange. Each format serves a different goal. The sections below outline what to expect.
Keynotes
Each day opens with keynote sessions. They cover the state of MCP and its production gaps. Keynotes run in Grand Ballroom 2 + 3.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout tracks run across both days. Talks are technical and implementation-driven. They cover protocol, orchestration, and enterprise use, and every session is listed on the schedule page.
Solutions Showcase
A Solutions Showcase runs on both days. It lets attendees see tools and platforms. It supports informal, direct conversations.
Attendee Reception
An evening reception follows day one. It gives attendees time to connect. Networking is a core part of the format.
MCPA Certification
The Model Context Protocol Associate certification is available. It is a paid add-on to registration. It suits engineers formalising their MCP skills.
Why MCP Dev Summit Seoul Matters
3 topicsMCP has become core plumbing for AI agents. This summit focuses on making it production-ready. Different roles gain different value from attending.
For Engineers and Technical Leaders
The sessions surface real production patterns. Engineers can learn how teams scale agents. The content is technical and implementation-led.
For Founders and Startup Teams
Founders can track where the agent stack is heading. The summit connects builders across the ecosystem. Seoul's AI and platform scene is a strong draw.
For Product Teams
Product teams can see MCP applied in practice. Case studies show what works in production. This helps shape realistic agent roadmaps.
Agenda
The summit runs across two days. Times follow Korea Standard Time (UTC+9). The full schedule is on the official schedule page.
| Date | Programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 13 | Keynotes, breakout sessions, Solutions Showcase, attendee reception | Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas |
| Friday, August 14 | Keynotes, breakout sessions, Solutions Showcase | Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas |
Confirmed keynotes are listed below.
| Keynote | Speaker | When |
|---|---|---|
| Two Years of MCP: State of The Ecosystem | Den Delimarsky, Anthropic | Aug 13, 9:45 AM |
| MCP Is the Easy Part | Baruch Sadogursky, Tessl AI | Aug 14, 9:40 AM |
| After the Tool Call: What MCP Leaves Open and How to Close It | Viren Baraiya, Orkes | Aug 14, 10:15 AM |
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Registration and Access
MCP Dev Summit Seoul requires paid registration. Rates rise as the event approaches. The academic rate is fixed across all periods. Register on the official register page.
| Pass Type | Details | Price / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attendee Standard | Jul 8 to Aug 3, full access | KRW 520,000 |
| Attendee Late | Aug 4 to Aug 14, full access | KRW 650,000 |
| Attendee Early Bird | Apr 2 to Jul 7, full access | KRW 410,000 (expired) |
| Academic | Students and faculty, all periods | KRW 149,000 |
| LF + AAIF Members | Discount on registration | 20% off with code |
Registration includes content, meals, and the reception. It also covers a T-shirt and on-demand recordings. Refunds carry a 6% processing fee.
Venue
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is a five-star hotel in Gangnam offering complimentary daily self-parking. It shares a room block with Open Source Summit Korea 2026, with rates from KRW 423,500 before the block closed on July 24. Incheon International Airport is about 71 km away, Gimpo International Airport about 28 km, and Samseong Station on Line 2 serves the area.
Date & Time
Aug 13–14
Starts 9:00 AM GMT+9
Location
Seoul
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, Korea
Format
In-person
On location only
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
521 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, 06164, Seoul, Korea
Speakers5
Engineers shipping the work, not theorizing about it
The confirmed speakers below appear on the official site. More speakers are listed on the featured speakers page, and the full session list is on the schedule.
Recap: 2026 & 2025
The biggest announcements from the last 2 MCP Dev Summit Seoul editions.
MCP Dev Summit North America 2026 Recap
MCP Dev Summit is a young, fast-growing series, and Seoul 2026 is its first Korean edition. The North America edition ran April 2-3, 2026, in New York. It was the series' flagship gathering for the region.
Main announcements included:
- Jim Zemlin opened the event for The Linux Foundation
- David Nalley shared a governance milestone for the foundation
- A formal project lifecycle policy was approved for the Agentic AI Foundation
- Talks covered production MCP, security, and enterprise integration
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