Baird Center

Our newly expanded and modernized convention Center boasts 24 new state-of-the-art meeting rooms designed to elevate business events. With flexible layouts, our meeting rooms provide the perfect environment for impactful presentations and breakout discussions. Host your next meeting at Baird Center. Click the link in the comments to contact us for a tour!

Our Vice President of Sales, Megan Seppmann, MBA, CVP, recently joined Chief Innovation Officer Steve Mackenzie, CVE from Momentus Technologies for a conversation about the expanded Baird Center. Megan shared our story of our mission to create inclusive spaces and implement sustainable designs that drive innovation. We’re thrilled to host Momentus Technologies for their North America Illuminate Conference on September 16–18 and we look forward to giving a special behind-the-scenes tour to event attendees to showcase how we bring innovation to life. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/g2C5Z3ja? Visit Milwaukee #Milwaukee #EventSpaces #ConventionCenter #Innovation #Sustainability #InclusiveSpaces

Will we see you at Connect Marketplace? 👀   You're invited to join us in Milwaukee August 27-29th for an #event that's unlike anything you've experienced before. Connect Marketplace is where valuable connections are made, where business gets done, and where the brightest minds in the industry share their insights.    Visit the 🔗 below to secure your spot today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYrccjfh #ConnectMP #seeyouthere #Connect #Milwaukee

With the expansion, we are officially a sensory-inclusive-certified venue! Working with KultureCity, an Alabama-based non-profit organization, we constructed two state-of-the-art sensory rooms and stocked our venue with sensory bags and tools. Rooms are equipped with various audio and visual panels and specialized bean bags for seating. Through their specialized design, the sensory rooms can be used by people of all ages. Sensory rooms and bags are just one of several planned initiatives in integrating inclusive features throughout our expanded spaces.

Only 46 days left until Connect Marketplace kicks off in Milwaukee! We have over 3,000 industry all-stars joining us for 1:1 appointments, Lil Jon, networking, a biker-themed party, a 5k morning run, education, a tradeshow with puppies, massages, and cocktails... what more could you need?! For more info: https://lnkd.in/eEyHJPF8 Still need to register? Contact me or click here to register if you're a supplier: https://lnkd.in/ecs-hgf4

If you're learning, you're staying caught up. Swipe for a preview of who's taking the stage at Connect Marketplace 👉 🌟Claude Molinari, President and CEO of Visit Detroit, will be sharing a case study on Detroit's journey in hosting a major sporting event. You will get to learn the details of Detroit's successful event and how they left a lasting impact on attendees and participants. 🌟Lisa Byington & Shimmy Miller, A conversation moderated by Shimmy Gray-Miller of Sports Equality Foundation with Lisa Byington the first female full-time play-by-play voice of the Milwaukee Bucks. You will hear the power, strength, and impact women's sports have on sports today. 🌟 Steve Donlin, will be talking about event trends you need to know about now. In this session, you will learn about themes of cultural change that impact the event, how to level up your event experience when talking to meeting professionals, and much more! Hurry, spots are filling fast and you want to take advantage of your chance to learn from experts across the industry AND earn up to 9 CMP credits! Visit the link below to register for Connect Marketplace⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYrccjfh #ConnectMarketplace #ConnectMeetings #Connect #Milwaukee

“This opportunity truly is changing our organization and our path forward,” states Kelly Backes, board president of the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. The Autism Society SE WI were the recipients of the first-ever Baird Center Gala Giveaway. On June 15, 2024, ASSEW hosted the Reimagine Gala in the Baird Ballroom. Along with some help from Levy Restaurants, our food and beverage partner, and CTI, our A/V team, the team at ASSEW got to work planning their biggest gala yet.  Previously, ASSEW’s gala drew in about 220 people. As part of their winnings, ASSEW was able to welcome 460 guests free of charge at their gala this year, allowing for more people to attend.  Hosting ASSEW was a great opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to ensuring our guests feel welcome and safe. In addition to the two permanent sensory rooms located in the north building, the gala featured a larger, custom sensory room designed specifically to meet the ASSEW’s gala needs. Read more about ASSEW’s record-breaking gala at the link in the comments. 📸 : Janet McMillan Photography #EventSpace #Milwaukee #Gala #BairdCenter

Enjoyed spending time with Joshua Albrecht and Josh Albrecht (not a typo, both have the same first and last names) on their "Joshing Around Milwaukee" podcast, talking about Baird Center. Thank you for having me on the show Visit Milwaukee. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gfKUmdAE

Back in May, Visit Milwaukee hosted JT Long for the Baird Center Gala in collaboration with Travel Wisconsin. Long covered her trip to Wisconsin in the latest edition of Smart Meetings Magazine. The article details Madison and Milwaukee's accommodations, venues, and restaurants that make Wisconsin a perfect meeting destination. The article nods to: • Baird Center • UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena • Fiserv Forum • The Trade hotel • Hilton Milwaukee City Center • Hyatt Regency Milwaukee • Amilinda • The Pfister Hotel • Lucille Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gYJK5VkC

Great Water, an art piece made from thousands of pieces of wood cut into intricate abstract shapes, is part of the We Energies Foundation Art Collection at Baird Center. It was designed by artist Ben Butler. The piece is 288 inches tall and 300 inches wide and is located on the Baird Ballroom level. Learn more below. #Art #ArtCollection #ConventionCenter #Milwaukee