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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Build Faster, Iterate More: AI-Powered Prototyping with the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Brent Vincent (MoonRocketApollo)  (Senior Engineering Manager, Roblox)
Location: Room 3004, West Hall
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Game & Production Technology
Format: Lecture
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All

In this talk, Brent Vincent and Lynn Gong will showcase the power of leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clients that are poised to revolutionize game development. The session explores how these AI-enabled tools act as a universal middleware, bridging the gap between large language models and game engine functionality. Through practical, data-backed examples, the speakers demonstrate how MCP can be leveraged to automate tasks ranging from content creation and quality assurance to complex build pipelines. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the architectural principles behind MCP and its direct application in creating more efficient and agile development workflows.

Takeaway

Attendees will learn how to design and implement MCP servers for their game engines. They will be equipped with concrete examples for leveraging AI to automate content creation, rapidly prototype, and manage asset pipelines, enabling them to significantly accelerate their development cycles.

Intended Audience

This session is for programmers, technical artists, and technical designers at all experience levels. It is particularly relevant for those interested in tools programming, build engineering, and AI integration. No prior experience with the Model Context Protocol is required, though a basic understanding of AI-assisted development is helpful.