Welcome to the Baird Center!

National Laboratories Information Technology Summit 2023
2023-06-28 - 2023-06-29
A multi-day event, NLIT Summit facilitates an exchange of information management, best practices, strategies and methodologies. Each day consists of presentations, panel discussions, new equipment/technology demonstrations and information sharing.

Lutheran Women's Missionary League 2023 Biennial Convention
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-25
Walk-in registration will begin onsite at the Baird Center (formerly Wisconsin Center) beginning Wednesday, June 21, 5 p.m

Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence 2023
2023-06-15 11:00 (America/Chicago)

Retail Confectioners International Convention & Industry Expo
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14
Join fellow candy makers, retailers and suppliers looking to gain momentum for their businesses through impactful education and collaboration. Explore what’s new in the confectionery industry and take away effective business and production strategies designed to help you become an unstoppable success!

The Whole Bead Show
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-10
“The Whole Bead Show is a traveling trade show for beads and gemstones. Open to the public as well as the trade. Come shop from all your favorite merchants, artisans and importers. There will be gemstones, vintage beads, ancient trade beads, findings, handmade and so much more.
Show info: https://wholebead.com/showsmil23/“

American Booksellers Association Children's Institute 2023
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07
American Booksellers Association (ABA) is proud to present this 11th annual industry event filled with educational programming for independent bookstores, as well as keynotes, author receptions, and exciting events to be announced!

3rd Annual Kinsella Feis | 19th Annual Cream City Feis
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04
The Kinsella Feis will be held Saturday June 3rd, 2023 and the Cream City Feis will take place Sunday June 4th, 2023.

Pokemon 2023 Regional Tournament
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-04

The Oddities and Curiosities Expo
2023-05-27 10:00 - 18:00
“The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists, and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. There is truly something weird for everyone. All items you see are legal to own and sustainably sourced.
The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded people. The O&C Expo prides itself on being a completely “”DIY”” ran show from start to finish, finding so much joy in being able to provide a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others that share the same interests.
The O&C Expo is the first and original traveling event exclusively showcasing oddities vendors and dark artists in the country.“

Maker Festivals
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-27
“Maker Festivals – the live event that brings knitters, jewelry makers, quilters, and sewists under one roof for five days of creative bliss. May 23 – 27 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee, will host creators of all kinds for workshops led by top instructors for an unforgettable learning experience.
From May 25 – 27, Maker Festivals will also offer a vibrant marketplace to shop for unique tools and materials, watch technique demonstrations to learn new skills and, best of all, connect with other passionate creators.
Learn more and register online at MakerFestivals.com“

SecureFutures Investment Conference
2023-05-23 14:00 - 16:30
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SecureFutures is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency founded in 2006 as Make A Difference – Wisconsin with a mission to provide financial literacy programs and resources that empower students to make sound financial decisions. Secure Futures has provided much-needed financial education to more than 80,000 students in high schools and community sites across Wisconsin and into Chicago, in lessons led by hundreds of volunteers from the local business community.

Mark your calendars for the 2023 conference on May 23rd, with premier sponsorship from US Bank and keynote speakers Carl R. Tannenbaum and Robbie Robinson. To learn about sponsor opportunities, contact Brenda Campbell at (414) 310-5920 or brenda@securefutures.org.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee MVP Salute to Youth
2023-05-22 17:00
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MVP Salute to Youth
After a four-year hiatus, MVP Salute to Youth is returning at the Wisconsin Center on May 22nd! This night honors youth, individuals, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Learn more about sponsoring this year’s MVP Salute to Youth event here.
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Cardinal Stritch University Spring Graduation
2023-05-21 10:00
“8:30a – Doors open for participating graduates
10a – Doors open for guests

Tickets are not required
Everyone attending the commencement ceremony should enter the Wisconsin Center using the entrance located on Wisconsin Ave and Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Doors will open for participating graduates at 8:30 a.m. Graduates must arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony.
Doors will open for guests at 10 a.m.
We expect the ceremony to last approximately 2 hours. The actual length of the ceremony will depend on the number of graduates who are participating.
Out of respect for others, please be prepared to stay for the entire ceremony.
STREAM THE CEREMONY LIVE HERE: https://vimeo.com/event/3382086“

Wisconsin Juniors Grand Slam Volleyball Tournament
2023-05-20 - 2023-05-21
“Saturday Wave Schedule:AM Wave – 13’s, All 16-18’s Girls
PM Wave – All 12’s, 14’s and 15’s Girls
***Boys Sunday Only
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Main entrance for the Wisconsin Center is on the SE corner of the building at 4th and Wisconsin Ave
There are two levels of escalators to reach the courts. The first escalator goes from street level to the 2nd floor hotel skywalk level, and then there is a 2nd level of escalator which will take you up to the 3rd floor courts, concessions, apparel, etc.
Coolers and Portable Chairs are not allowed in the Wisconsin Center.

Stream the Wisconsin Juniors Grand Slam Tournament live from the Wisconsin Center here: link coming soon

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Make a Promise 2023
2023-05-19 17:30
“Join Vivent Health in helping people living with HIV live long, healthy lives and work toward ending the HIV epidemic.
Vivent Health believes that everyone they serve deserves to live their healthiest lives, regardless of whom they love, the color of their skin, where they live, or how much money they have. Make A Promise helps fund the highest-quality HIV care, including wraparound social services, so Milwaukeeans living with HIV can thrive.
Get ready for an evening of powerful storytelling and an exciting performance by members of the hit Broadway show Hamilton!
Changing lives is what Make A Promise is all about! Let’s make HIV history!
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2023 Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-18
Produced by WHMA/IPC, the ONLY trade association exclusively representing the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers and customers, EWPTE is where the industry comes together with more than 3,000 attendees and nearly 200 exhibitors to find solutions to challenging wire problems through training and education and for the opportunity to network with industry leaders and subject matter experts. Attendees at all career stages can expect to Come Wired and Leave Inspired through:

IPC Summercom
2023-05-13 - 2023-05-18
“IPC SummerCom will be co-located with the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), the industry’s exclusive trade show for decision-makers who design, specify, purchase, install, sell, maintain or manufacture electronic cable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses, and other related products. You’re IPC Summercom registration gives you free access to EWPTE.
IPC SummerCom is all about IPC Standards, welcoming your contribution to the industry standards and guidelines relied on by your company, customers, suppliers, and competitors. Newcomers and industry veterans are welcome. Participate and learn more about these critical industry documents.”

Precision Arts Challenge Dance Competition
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14

International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) 2023 Odyssey Expo
2023-05-10 - 2023-05-12

MMABSE 2023 Teacher Recognition Dinner
2023-05-05 18:00 - 21:30

National Wood Flooring Association Flooring Expo
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-04
“There’s never been a better time to accelerate your business and reconnect in-person than at the largest trade show anywhere dedicated exclusively to wood flooring. Representing all business types in the industry, the NWFA Expo has been a can’t-miss event for the past 37 years.
Look for more information about this event in the coming weeks. If you have questions please email us at events@nwfa.org or call 800.422.4556″

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) Madison Night in Milwaukee
2023-04-27 17:00 - 19:00
Don’t miss this chance to join business and community leaders at MMAC’s annual reception thanking state elected officials for all the work they do and showcasing the Milwaukee region and its companies. Working together, we are making the Southeast Wisconsin a world-class business location.

MPS 16th Annual STEM Fair
2023-04-27 08:30 - 13:30
Milwaukee Public Schools values STEM education. Please join us for the 16th Annual STEM Fair. Interact with students, discover their innovative projects, and learn about classroom teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering and math!

The Women's Center EmPower Luncheon
2023-04-26 11:00 - 13:00
The Women’s Center – providing safety, shelter and support to empower all impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse, & trafficking. This event honors the courageous voices of survivors, those who advocate for survivors, and those who speak out to affect change.
