PowerGEM's 2026 User Group Meeting runs September 29–October 1, 2026, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center. If you want a hotel near UGM that still puts you on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is 4.2 miles from the venue — about 10 minutes by car or rideshare.
This is PowerGEM's 26th anniversary meeting. The program is built around TARA, PROBE, SERVM, and DAYZER. You will be in technical sessions all day, then you will want a quiet room, a real dinner, and a short commute back to 1950 Eisenhower Blvd the next morning.
About PowerGEM User Group Meeting 2026
- Event: 2026 User Group Meeting | PowerGEM (UGM 2026)
- Dates: Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Who it is for: PowerGEM customers and energy-sector engineers, planners, and analysts who use TARA, PROBE, SERVM, and DAYZER
- Organizer: 2026 User Group Meeting | PowerGEM
- Registration: Eventbrite registration
Eventbrite lists the meeting from 8:00 AM Tuesday, September 29, through 12:00 PM Thursday, October 1. Treat that as the overall window. Confirm session times on the live agenda. PowerGEM has indicated registration closes September 15, 2026.
Expect dedicated sessions for TARA, PROBE, SERVM, and DAYZER; product-team briefings; time with PowerGEM engineers; and in-person networking. Confirm social events (welcome reception, Women in Energy breakfast, sunrise run) on the live agenda.
The official UGM room block is at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is not that block. We are the Fort Lauderdale Beach option 4.2 miles from the same convention center.
Note: South Florida Build Expo is also at BCCC on September 30–October 1, 2026. Book early.
Why Stay at Cambria for PowerGEM UGM
Close to Broward County Convention Center
2231 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. Convention center 4.2 miles, about 10 minutes. This is the beach Cambria, not the Dania Beach airport/cruise Cambria. Confirm 2231 N Ocean Blvd. More: hotels near Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
Beach recovery after technical days
- 3-minute walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Rooftop pool and sun deck
- Gesaria Restaurant on site — breakfast 7:00 AM–10:30 AM, dinner 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, happy hour 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, confirm at check-in
- Fitness center and valet (confirm rates)
Rooms
King and two-queen rooms, balconies, accessible rooms, suites (rooms and suites). Book direct for lowest rate, 7% member save, Choice Privileges. Meetings: meetings and events
Getting There From the Hotel
About 10 minutes by rideshare. No dedicated shuttle advertised. FLL is about 8 miles, roughly 20 minutes.
Stay Tips
- Check-in 4:00 PM / checkout 11:00 AM. Overnight Monday Sep 28 for a Tuesday 8:00 AM start; keep Thursday morning if sessions run to noon.
- Teams: 754-243-7650
- Pets: not allowed
How far is Cambria from PowerGEM UGM 2026?
4.2 miles from BCCC at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd — about 10 minutes by car or rideshare.
Is this the official PowerGEM hotel?
No. Official block is Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Cambria is a beach alternative 4.2 miles from the venue.
Is there a shuttle?
We do not currently advertise a dedicated shuttle. Most guests use rideshare or taxi.
What time is check-in?
4:00 PM in, 11:00 AM out. Call 754-243-7650 for exceptions.
Book Your PowerGEM Stay
Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
2231 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Call 754-243-7650 or check availability.
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