The Pearl CLT

03/24/2026

IRCAD North America is raising the bar for surgical innovation at The Pearl.

IRCAD North America is a world-class surgical training and research center and an international hub for medical innovation. As part of the IRCAD global network, the facility brings state-of-the-art technology, international faculty expertise and hands-on training to surgeons and health care professionals across the world.

Its strategic collaborations with leading industry partners, institutions and professional societies drive meaningful advancements in health care and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

We’re proud to have this global center of excellence right here at The Pearl as it shapes the future of surgical education and medical innovation.

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

We’re proud to have Carolinas College of Health Sciences right here within The Pearl.

These students bring energy, curiosity and commitment as they learn and prepare to become the health care professionals our community depends on. This is in addition to the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte campus, which also calls The Pearl home and strengthens our growing academic community.

Here’s to the next generation making their mark.

03/11/2026

At The Forum at The Pearl, the Tree of Life stands at the center — a powerful reminder that this space was designed to bring people together and grow community.

03/08/2026

The Purposeful Walk is making its way across Charlotte. 👣

This traveling exhibit began its journey at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, where it served as a self-guided experience in honor of Black History Month, coinciding with early voting.

The exhibit has now moved to University City Regional Library, where it will remain through March 16. Guests are invited to explore the experience at their own pace, and on March 14 from 10 AM–12 PM, Brooklyn natives will be onsite sharing personal stories and lived experiences.

The final stop will be SouthPark Regional Library from March 16–April 2, with a special community gathering in development.

While visiting the library stops, take a moment to complete the activity sheet reflecting on The Purposeful Walk and how honoring our roots shapes innovation and community.

The Purposeful Walk reconnects Charlotte’s historic Brooklyn community to its cultural roots through storytelling panels, art installations and a living museum experience. We’re proud to see this meaningful experience moving throughout our community, creating space for reflection, storytelling and connection at every stop.

03/04/2026

Some of the best moments at The Pearl happen by chance — usually over coffee in the Assembly. ☕️ Tell us your favorite connection you've made in this space. ⬇️

02/24/2026

People of The Pearl💡 A role where no two days look the same, and that’s exactly the point!

Meet Kate Burgess, The Pearl’s district programming and ecosystem development manager and the connector behind the scenes. From sparking “serendipitous collisions” between academic, industry, and executive partners to building experiences shaped by her walk‑on mentality, Kate helps cultivate a district that’s evolving in real time.

Burgess’ work is a reminder that ecosystems don’t grow by accident, they grow when people show up, connect, and build together.

👉 Meet Kate in our People of The Pearl series. https://bit.ly/4r0GL93

02/20/2026

The Pearl welcomed the Charlotte community and over 30 local artists for an incredible evening at Community Threads, a public art exhibit presented by ArtPop Street Gallery in partnership with Connect Labs Charlotte.

This inspiring showcase brought together vibrant creativity and powerful storytelling from across our community—all within the innovative walls of The Pearl.

Talented local artists filled the space with works that explore human health, nature, beauty and the endless possibilities of imagination. Each creative piece offers a unique perspective on how art can spark optimism and shape the way we see the world around us.

We are proud to create spaces that drive community, innovation and collaboration—not only in science and medicine, but also in art.

A heartfelt thank‑you to ArtPop and Wexford for partnering with us to bring such an uplifting and meaningful experience to The Pearl.

Together, we celebrate the innovators, creators and visionaries who make our community thrive.

02/17/2026

We’re thrilled to join the The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) Global Network! Built on GIID principles and powered by partners across Charlotte, we’re excited to collaborate even more deeply and help shape the future of care.

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

Will we see you this Thursday evening at The Pearl? 🖼️ 🎨

01/30/2026

We were delighted to host leaders from Baxter for a visit to our Charlotte, NC campus today, including a tour led by Dr. Rasu Shrestha and Scott Bond.