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Badger Region Volleyball Championships - Weekend #3
2023-03-25 - 2023-03-26

Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators Annual Symposium
2023-03-25 - 2023-03-29
AALSO encourages advancement of the science and technology of life support for care of aquatic systems and animals. AALSO provides a forum for life support operators, professionals and industry leaders to exchange information, ideas and experience to enhance stewardship of the animals in our care.

The AALSO Symposium and Workshops is an annual five day idea exchange. Members share their successes and failures, facilities describe their new projects and system retrofits, and vendors conduct equipment specific training and display their latest products.

Midwest Gaming Classic
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-02
The Midwest Gaming Classic is a trade show featuring 150,000+ square feet of retro and modern home video game consoles, pinball machines, arcade video games, tabletop RPGs, computers, tabletop board games, crane games, collectible card games, air hockey, and that’s just the start! The Midwest Gaming Classic is about celebrating gaming, trying new things, learning about the gaming hobby, meeting others who share the love of gaming, and having fun doing it!
No matter if you have one console and a handful of games or thousands of games in every room of your house, you’ll find something to celebrate!

Mar 31, PREVIEW NIGHT from 6pm-12am, limited events open – $45
Apr 1, FULL SHOW! from 10am-8pm – $50
Apr 2, FAMILY DAY from 10am-5pm – $25
Sat / Sun Pass – $60
All ages unless noted

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Central Regional Conference
2023-04-06 - 2023-04-09

USA Gymnastics Regional 4 Championships
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-16
Region 4 Championships, levels 6-10.

Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-16
The Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin’s Anesthesiology Departments and the AMAAC are honored to host the Midwest Anesthesia Conference on April 14-16, 2023 in Milwaukee, WI. The conference will be held in the modern Wisconsin Center and the host hotel is the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. This year’s conference will attract residents, fellows, faculty, and students from throughout the Midwest and from 35 different anesthesia departments. The participants will present their unique and medically challenging cases and describe their novel research and quality improvement projects. The MARC conference has grown in its 62 years to be the largest resident conference in the USA. We expect greater than 600 participants to gather, share ideas, educate their colleagues, compete, network, and socialize along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan.

Wisconsin Wedding & Bridal Expo - Spring 2023
2023-04-16 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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Turn your dream wedding into a reality! Find the perfect gown, DJ, photographer, reception venue, band, honeymoon destination and so much more!
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US Junior Nationals Windy City Classic
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23
Event Coordinator: Chris Mennig – cmennig@usjn.com

18th Annual – Division I College Exposure Event
NCAA PENDING

2021/22 this event marked the largest spring viewing period event in the NATION with just under 400 teams, and has always been the largest event in the midwest for over a decade!

This event has sold out the last 6 years.

1 game FRIDAY is mandatory due to convention center format

FRI: 10am-9pm
SAT: 8am-9pm
SUN: 8am-3pm

CLUB COACH CHECK IN – Convention Center Rm TBA

COLLEGE CHECK IN – Convention Center 2nd Floor across from Business Center

COLLEGE COACHES – Please Pre-Register at college@usjn.com to insure you are listed.

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.

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!

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.

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″

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

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

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

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.”

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:

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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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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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“

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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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.”

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“

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.“
