Hands-on masterclass with Mike Amundsen at apidays Paris

This event is in English To attend, you must buy a ticket on this page. Seats are limited.

Description

As AI agents, LLMs, and autonomous orchestration engines start consuming APIs directly, traditional API design patterns simply aren’t enough. Machines need discoverability, consistency, context, and affordances — not just endpoints. This masterclass shows you the five major shifts required to evolve your APIs from human-friendly to machine-ready. If you’re building APIs that will support automation, agents, or AI-driven workflows, this session is for you.

Mike Amundsen :

Internationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant. Expert in API ecosystems, network architecture, and the future of human–machine collaboration. Author of Design and Build Great APIs and RESTful Web API Patterns & Practices Cookbook.

Who should attend

Lead Developers Solution Architects CTOs API Designers & Technical Leaders Anyone responsible for API strategy, design, or evolution in the age of AI.

What you’ll learn

Knowledge

• The shift from human interfaces to machine affordances
• Why metadata, context, and discovery are crucial for agents
• The importance of consistency and predictability for autonomous systems
• Introduction to Machine-Centric Protocols (MCPs)

Skills

• Model affordances using ALPS, TypeSpec, and Smithy
• Embed meaningful metadata into API responses
• Design consistent interaction patterns across APIs
• Build MCP-compatible wrappers around existing APIs

Competencies

• Evaluate APIs for AI-readiness
• Design APIs for agents and automation
• Adapt API design based on telemetry & machine feedback
• Communicate the “why” behind machine-oriented API design

Practical details

📅 December 9, 2025 – 13:30 to 17:30 📌 CNIT – Paris La Défense 💻 Bring your laptop (Wi-Fi provided) 🌐 English session ♿ Accessible venue 📩 For accommodations or question: [email protected] 🎫 Book here This masterclass follows Qualiopi recommendations. You will receive a training contract per email.