Join us as Kevin Solorio, Staff Software Engineer from Focused (focused.io) shares lessons learned from implementing an A2A agent in his talk "From Agent Card to Executor: Understanding the A2A Protocol"The Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol promises a future where AI agents can discover, communicate, and collaborate regardless of the frameworks they were built with. But what actually happens when an A2A request arrives?
In this talk we’ll go beyond the marketing diagrams and dig into the protocol itself. We’ll cover the core concepts of A2A v1, compare it with MCP, examine the major message and task types, and explore how discovery works through Agent Cards.
Using the Python SDK, we’ll follow the complete lifecycle of a request—from Agent Card discovery through request handling, task processing, and ultimately into the Executor implementation where your business logic runs. Along the way we’ll discuss practical implementation challenges, documentation gaps, and lessons learned while building an A2A integration.
The session includes a live demonstration of an A2A-enabled agent and real-world examples of agent-to-agent collaboration.Location
This event is hosted in the Teamworking by TechNexus space. Upon arrival, guests can come directly to the 12th floor—no need to check in at the lobby. The reception team will be there to greet you and help guide you to your room.Parking & TransportationThe Civic Opera Building does not have a dedicated parking lot. There is limited metered parking nearby. We recommend using iParkit or SpotHero to find discounted parking options. The CME Building (10 S. Wacker) is the nearest parking garage, with several additional garages located within a two-block radius.
The venue location is highly walkable and conveniently situated near multiple CTA train lines and bus stops, making it easy to access via public transportation.
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 Networking and Bites
6:30 - 7:15 Presentation
7:15 - 7:30 Q&A
7:30 - 8:00 Networking and Wrap Up
Sponsors:Food and Beverage: Focused an exclusive LangChain partner and boutique consultancy dedicated to building production-ready AI systems that work in the real world.
Venue: Teamworking by TechNexus
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