I’ll be speaking at Beer City Code 2026 in Grand Rapids, where I’m delivering two sessions focused on practical AI engineering: one on moving from vibe coding to spec-driven delivery with Spec Kit, and another on building MCP servers with C# and .NET. If you’re working on AI-powered applications, developer tooling, or modern .NET systems, Beer City Code should be a strong place to learn and connect with other developers doing the work.

Event Details

Dates: Friday, August 14 - Saturday, August 15, 2026
Location: Calvin University Fine Arts Center, 3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Format: Friday workshops and Saturday conference

Presentation

From Vibe Coding to Spec-Driven Development with Spec Kit

Spec-Driven Development flips AI coding from guesswork into a workflow that builds what is actually needed. In this session, I’ll show how Spec Kit helps teams turn clear specs into executable plans and working applications so AI coding agents can deliver value that stays aligned with business goals and customer needs.

We’ll dig into practical patterns for:

• Defining clearer requirements before the agent starts generating code
• Turning specs into step-by-step implementation plans
• Reducing churn, rework, and ambiguity in AI-assisted development
• Using Spec Kit to keep delivery grounded in real outcomes instead of prompt roulette

This session is a good fit for developers, architects, and technical leads who want more predictable results from coding agents and AI-assisted software delivery.

Building MCP Servers with C# and .NET

AI agents are quickly becoming a first-class part of modern applications, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is emerging as the standard way to equip those agents with tools, data, and enterprise-grade capabilities. In this session, I’ll walk through how to build MCP servers with C# and .NET so your applications, copilots, and agentic workflows can interact with business logic, APIs, and data in a secure and structured way.

We’ll cover:

• The MCP fundamentals that matter most for developers building real systems
• Implementing tools and resources with .NET
• Integrating an MCP server with developer experiences like VS Code, OpenAI clients, and Microsoft Foundry Agent Service
• End-to-end examples ranging from simple utilities to enterprise workflows that connect to SQL, Azure services, Microsoft Graph, and more

If you’re building agent-powered applications or you want to expose your .NET systems as reusable tools, this session will give you a practical path for turning your .NET expertise into stronger AI integrations.

Event Highlights

• Two sessions focused on practical AI engineering patterns you can apply right away.
• A clear path from vague AI prompting to spec-driven implementation with Spec Kit.
• Real-world guidance for building MCP servers with C# and .NET.
• A strong Midwest developer conference with Friday workshops and a full Saturday conference.
• Plenty of opportunities to connect with developers working across AI, cloud, and application development.

Registration and Links

Event site and registration: Beer City Code

Beer City Code offers a mix of Friday workshops and Saturday conference sessions, along with ticket options for the conference, workshops, and related events. Check the event site for the latest schedule, ticket options, and venue details.

About Beer City Code

Beer City Code is an annual software conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a mix of workshops, technical sessions, and community. It brings together developers across a wide range of topics and experience levels, making it a solid event whether you want deep technical sessions, practical ideas you can take back to work, or time to connect with other people in the industry.