The PEARL Annual Conference and Exhibition is the premier event for the electrical equipment recovery industry. This event draws nationwide participation by professionals concerned with the safety and reliability of reconditioned and remanufactured electrical equipment and apparatus.
Hotel Venue
The PEARL Conference provides attendees with an exceptional opportunity to combine professional development with an unforgettable stay at the Metropolitan at the 9. Experience the perfect blend of insightful sessions and the comfort of this beautiful, centrally located hotel.
We are pleased to offer a special room rate of $219 per night at the Metropolitan at the 9. To take advantage of this exclusive offer, please make your reservation on or before March 30, 2026.
This rate is good for two days prior to the meeting dates and two days after the meeting dates.
Address: 2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: +1 216-239-1200
Plus One Event
We invite spouses and guests to join us for a special two-day Plus One experience during our time in Cleveland. Enjoy private, curated activities that highlight the city’s arts, culture, and iconic attractions.
On Thursday, April 23, guests will enjoy a private tour of the Cleveland Museum of Art at 10:00 a.m., followed by a unique Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curated scavenger hunt and tour at 1:30 p.m.
On Friday, April 24, the group will visit the beloved A Christmas Story House at 10:00 a.m., with an afternoon of relaxation at The Spa at The Ascend starting at 1:00 p.m.
Additional facility tours, lunches, and cocktail hour details will be shared soon.
We hope your guests will join us for this fun and memorable Cleveland experience!
2026 Conference at a Glance
Preconference
April 22, 2026
Board of Directors Meeting: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Attendee Registration: 3 – 7:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-up: 3 – 7:00 PM
Day 1
April 23, 2026
Attendee Registration: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Employee Development Committee Meeting: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Marketing & Membership Committee Meeting: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Conference Kick-off Lunch for all attendees 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Technical sessions: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Reception: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Day 2
April 24, 2026
Technology Exploration Day
Attendee Registration: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sessions: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Technician Certification Program Level 1, 2 & 3 Exams: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sponsor-Exhibitor Raffle & Showcase: 4:30 PM
Exhibitor Breakdown: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
President's Dinner and Trivia at Southern Tier Brewery: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Day 3
April 25, 2026
Facility Tours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Optional informal gathering - TBD
Forward-Thinking Sessions
- Advanced Bushing Assessment for Oil-Filled Transformers – Drew Welton, VP of Sales, Intellirent
- High Pot Training – TBD
- New Technologies Panel: RFID, AI, QR Codes – Denise Green, VP of Operations, Group CBS
- NEC Definition of Reconditioning – TBD
- Keynote – Mary Kelly, Commander, USN, CSP, CPAE
- A.R.M.E.D. – How to Attract, Recruit/Retain, Mentor/Manage, Evolve and Develop Your Current and Future Leaders – Mary Kelly, Commander, USN, CSP, CPAE
- Life Extension for Data Centers – Dave Kreger, Sr. Director of Operations, Premier Power Maintenance
- Lockout/Tagout Training: NFPA 70E (2024) Compliance –Denise Green, VP of Operations, Group CBS
- MTZ Breakers Panel Discussion – TBD
- Facility Tours to National Power Equipment, North American Switchgear, and Informal Gathering
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Maddox Industrial Transformer provides a full range of transformers for commercial and industrial use. With thousands of new and remanufactured units in stock, our transformers are ready to ship at a moment's notice. Learn More>>
Facility Tour Sponsor
NPE is the source for solutions for your switchgear and circuit breaker needs. Providing equipment upgrades, replacements, spares, and assistance with both scheduled and unscheduled outages, NPE will help you keep the power flowing, the lights on and production up and running with as little fuss as possible. Learn more >
Facility Tour Sponsor
North American Switchgear offers complete circuit breakers, switchgear and motor control as well as replacement parts. Learn more >
Facility Tour Sponsor
Utility Relay Company allows you to improve the safety and productivity of your operating environments by providing modernization kits for your low voltage switchgear.
Gold Sponsor
RESA Power is the market leader in power systems services and life extension solutions for power distribution equipment used in mission-critical environments. With over 50 locations across the United States and Canada, RESA Power is uniquely capable of ensuring its customers’ critical power systems are safe, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency.
Silver Sponsor
We rent and support electrical testing equipment. Our passion to the industry is unwavering. We pride ourselves on customer service and technical expertise on the equipment we rent. Learn more >
Silver Sponsor
Instel Power Products offers emergency services, field services, and shop services. Learn more >
Bronze Sponsor
A-Rent offers test equipment from top OEMs, including Doble, Omicron, Megger, Fluke and HV Diagnostics, and an advanced cloud-based ERP system to enable smooth rental logistics and asset management. Learn more >
Drink Ticket Sponsor
For over 40 years, PBI has been the industry standard for refurbishing circuit breaker bushings, such as GE Magne Blast, legacy Westinghouse, etc. These OEM vendors come directly to us for their breaker bushing needs, and you can too.
Drink Ticket Sponsor
Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems. Learn more >
Agenda Sponsor
Signal Fluid Solutions has earned a reputation as a dependable supplier of high quality petroleum hydrocarbons to include general paraffin, naphthenic and specialty synthetics and semi synthetic, aromatic and Bio Based Oils.
Tech Certification Exam Room Sponsor
Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems. Learn more >
In-Person Tech Training Sponsor
Since 1963, AVO has helped electrical professionals in more than 100 countries work smarter—and safer. Their hands-on, safety-focused training gives teams the skills to reduce downtime, prevent incidents, and meet industry standards with confidence.