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PEARL CONFERENCE

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

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

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 2025 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Maddox produces and stocks the highest quality of fully reconditioned and new transformers available on the market. Learn more >

Facility Tour Sponsor

Circuit Breaker Sales specializes in the sale and service of low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers and other electrical power distribution equipment. Learn more >

Facility Tour Sponsor

IPS is the leading North American solution provider for driven equipment and power management systems. Learn more >

Silver Sponsor

Instel Power Products offers emergency services, field services, and shop services. 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 >

Bronze Registration 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 >

 

Bronze Registration Sponsor

ETI Precision is a leader in the calibration, repair, and manufacturing of electrical test equipment. Learn more >

Agenda Sponsor

North American Switchgear offers complete circuit breakers, switchgear and motor control as well as replacement parts.  Learn more >

Agenda Sponsor

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. Learn more >

Agenda Sponsor

RS Breakers & Controls offers competitive prices for new, used and obsolete Circuit Breakers, Switchgear, Bus Plugs, Motor Controls, and Transformers. 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 >

 

Drink Ticket Sponsor

Piedmont Bushings & Insulators is a manufacturer of high quality dielectric products. Learn more >

Drink Ticket Sponsor

The Electrical Advertiser is a nationwide advertising magazine of new, used and surplus electrical products from all over North America.  Learn more >

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