Wisconsin Center District

Designed with input from meeting planners and featuring 300,000 square feet of exhibit space, the expanded Baird Center offers the ultimate in versatility, functionality and style. Centrally located in the heart of downtown, the center is connected by skywalk to more than 1,300 hotel rooms at the Hilton Milwaukee, the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and the SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown Marriott.

The Baird Center is a practical choice for organizers, offering state-of-the-art technology, 22 loading docks with four drive-in ramps, almost two blocks of covered curb space under the center for dropping off passengers, and a 190-space parking lot that can be transformed into outdoor event space.

Attendees will also enjoy that Baird Center is an easy walk from a number of popular downtown attractions, including the scenic Milwaukee RiverWalk, the Milwaukee Public Museum, Fiserv Forum, and an abundance of dining and nightlife options. Located three blocks from the Intermodal Station, the Baird Center also has a Bublr Bikes bicycle share directly outside the entrance, making it accessible to guests no matter where they're arriving from.

Located just behind the Baird Center, the magnificent Miller High Life Theater is the largest theater in the state with 4,087 seats in two tiers of sloped seating, offering excellent sight lines, luxury and comfort. Wheelchair-accessible seating platforms are available at the rear of the orchestra and mezzanine sections, at the front of the balcony, and in row B of the lower boxes. Through the use of specially-designed screens and strategic house lighting, the Miller High Life Theatre can also be configured to a more intimate, 2,500-seat house. This configuration eliminates sections 1 and 5 at all three seating levels, as well as the upper and lower side boxes.

The 12,700-seat UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena is a sports and entertainment staple that puts every visitor near the action with no obstructed-view seats. Built in 1950 as one of the nation’s first “TV-friendly” venues, the arena underwent a $10.5 million renovation in 1998 and upgrades have continued to this day. Recent renovations include a new scoreboard, refurbished seats and more. A popular local destination, it is currently the home of the UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball team, the AHL Milwaukee Admirals hockey team, the Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team, and Brewcity Bruisers roller derby. The arena was also rthe site of 2012 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and 2015 Skate America.