Welcome to Baird Center! Milwaukee's Convention Center

Elevate Your Wedding Experience

Your wedding, your way. We’re here to bring your vision to life, no matter the season. Dream big with a limited time offer for free room rental and a $5,000 catering credit.

Applications Open for Gala Giveaway 2026

Baird Center Named A Top Convention Center

EXHIBITOR Magazine names Baird Center as a 2026 Center of Excellence

Rooted In Community

KEI and WCD Cultivate More Than Beauty at Baird Center

Baird Center Climate Week Coverage

Baird Center was recently featured in CNBC's coverage of the Climate Week events being held in New York

A Drone's Eye View

Take an immersive tour of the expanded and modernized Baird Center thanks to our partners at Visit Milwaukee and state-of-the-art drone technology

2026 JVA Brew City Battle Volleyball Tournament (Weekend #2)

January 31, 2026 - February 1, 2026

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MENTOR Greater Milwaukee 2026 Mentoring Symposium

January 28, 2026 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Wisconsin Card Show

January 30, 2026 - February 1, 2026

Is It Cake?! Viewing Party

February 4, 2026

2026 Wisconsin State Reading Association (WSRA) Annual State Conference

February 5, 2026 - February 6, 2026

Portals & Installations: Celebrating Wisconsin Writing

February 7, 2026

Gala Giveaway

Nonprofits strengthen our community. Now it’s our turn to support yours. Applications are now open for the Wisconsin Center District’s fourth annual Gala Giveaway.

Through this signature initiative, one Wisconsin nonprofit organization will be awarded a complimentary gala experience for 2027 in the stunning rooftop Baird Ballroom at Baird Center, valued at $65,000. Ready to elevate your impact? Submissions are due by March 1, 2026. The winner will be announced in early April and will host its gala on a mutually agreed-upon date in 2027.

Planners

Comprehensive venue details for an outstanding event experience.

Exhibitors

Impactful services and resources for a successful trade show.

Attendees

Information to ensure your experience is enjoyable and unforgettable.

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Our Story

Baird Center is an engine for economic growth in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. With the expansion and modernization of Baird Center completed in 2024, it now offers 52 meeting rooms, 300,000 contiguous square feet of exhibition space and state-of-the-art inclusive amenities. With the stunning rooftop Baird Ballroom and the Baird Sky View Terrace’s breathtaking city view, Baird Center offers the perfect setting for your next event.

Plan Your Visit

Milwaukee features first-class hotels and restaurants, plus a variety of sports, cultural and arts events, all within close proximity to spectacular Lake Michigan. Learn more about why Milwaukee is a must-visit destination from Conde Nast, Forbes and National Geographic.

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