Asana: Why MCP Alone Isn't Orchestration
VB Transform 2026 Highlights
MCP connection isn't orchestration: Building the agent execution layer
Every enterprise is wiring agents into their stack via MCP and learning that connecting to a surface isn't orchestrating work across one. Durable, multi-system workflows need what MCP was never built for: stateful execution, permissioning, human approvals, and a shared context layer.
In this session, Asana’s Chief Product Officer, Arnab Bose, breaks down the architecture Asana converged on, including integration with Anthropic’s Claude model with the Work Graph for context and memory, AI Tea