Anthropic Announces Code with Claude Developer Conference

Anthropic has announced Code with Claude, its first-ever developer conference, scheduled for May 22, 2025, in San Francisco. The event is designed as a hands-on, one-day experience for a select group of developers and founders to explore real-world implementations and best practices using the Anthropic API, CLI tools, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Event Focus and Technical Objectives

Code with Claude focuses on the practical application of frontier AI. The conference will provide interactive workshops and labs designed to help developers maximize the capabilities of Claude models, products, and the API.

Key technical areas of focus include:

• Claude Code: Exploration of Anthropic's coding tools.
• Model Context Protocol (MCP): Implementation and usage patterns.
• AI Agent Strategies: Strategies for implementing AI agents.
• Tool Use Patterns: Best practices for integrating tool use within Claude-powered applications.
• Development Methodologies: General methodologies for building with AI.

Conference Structure and Attendee Experience

Attendees will have direct access to Anthropic's executive and product teams. The structure of the event includes:

• Interactive Labs: Hands-on sessions for building and implementing AI features.
• Office Hours: Direct interaction with Anthropic's technical teams.
• Product Roadmap: Insights into the future direction of Anthropic's product offerings.
• Community Networking: Opportunities to connect with other developers and founders building with Claude.

Logistics and Application Process

The event takes place on May 22, 2025, at The Midway in San Francisco. Because space is limited, attendance is by application. Developers and founders can apply to attend, with notifications being sent on a rolling basis.