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
Our gathering takes place in conjunction with the PEARL Conference, offering attendees 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: 5 – 6:30 PM
Exhibitor Set-up: 6 – 10 PM
Day 1
April 23, 2026
Technology Exploration Day
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
Industry Innovation Day 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 at Southern Tier Brewery: 6:00 PM
Day 3
April 25, 2026
Facility Tours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Optional informal gathering - TBD
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors
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 is a leading manufacturer of microcontroller based, true-RMS solid-state trip units and trip unit retrofit conversion kits for AC and DC power circuit breakers. Utility Relay Company’s focus is providing high quality, reliable and versatile trip unit kits for low voltage circuit breakers. Learn more >
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
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 >
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 >