Start Your MEP Journey with a Pulse on Innovation: Join the Monday General Session

Attendees will be greeted by an immersive kickoff experience, titled the Pulse of Innovation, which will set the tone for the entire event.

As the doors open on Monday, January 26, at the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference, attendees will be greeted by an immersive kickoff experience, “Pulse of Innovation,” led by industry thought leaders Jonathan Marsh (SteelToe Consulting) and Jeff Sample (Bluebeam).

Why This Session Matters

In an era of rapid change, staying ahead means more than simply absorbing new ideas—it requires real-time insight, peer collaboration, and the agility to adapt. That’s precisely the promise of Pulse of Innovation. In this interactive general session, Marsh and Sample will:

  • Use live polling to surface what’s truly happening on the ground across the MEP sector
  • Lead roundtable discussions that invite participants to share challenges, compare approaches, and co-create solutions
  • Help attendees benchmark their own strategies against emerging industry norms
  • Stimulate forward-looking thinking about what’s next in digital workflows, technology adoption, and operational change

Whether you’re leading a tech strategy or implementing change in the field, this session offers a unique opportunity to check your pulse—and align your approach—alongside your peers.

Meet the Minds Driving the Conversation

Jonathan Marsh is the CEO and Technology Strategist at Steel Toe Consulting, where he helps trade contractors bridge the gap between construction operations and digital tools. Read more...

Jeff Sample, Senior Industry Development Manager at Bluebeam, has devoted the past 20+ years to transforming companies. Jeff optimizes companies throughout the construction industry by designing solutions, optimizing strategic advantages, and breaking down information silos. Read more...

This session is sponsored by Bluebeam. Bluebeam develops innovative, simple solutions for project efficiency and collaboration, specifically for design and construction professionals. Our software helps teams worldwide work digitally and streamline processes across the project lifecycle.

Register for MEP and Start Bookmarking Key Sessions

Reserve your spot today, and make sure “Pulse of Innovation” is one of the first things on your conference agenda.

Click here to register for the entire conference, then mark Monday, 9:00–10:30 AM, in the Waterloo Ballroom on your calendar.

We look forward to seeing you in Austin, Texas, on January 26 - 28, 2026, for the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference.


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