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SecureFutures 2024 Investment Conference
2024-05-14 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Recognized as the Midwest’s premier event for cutting-edge investment thinking, the SecureFutures Investment Conference is modeled after Wall Street Week and the Ira Sohn Investment Research Conference in New York. The afternoon includes presentations from an impressive line-up of leading investment managers who volunteer their time to support the cause. All speakers present their most compelling investment ideas and perspectives.
All proceeds benefit financial literacy education for youth through SecureFutures (formerly Make A Difference – Wisconsin). To learn how you can get involved as a sponsor at this year’s event, contact Brenda Campbell at (414) 310-5920 or brenda@securefutures.org.

2024 AIA Wisconsin Conference & Expo on Architecture
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-16 | Baird Center
AIA Wisconsin is proud to host Wisconsin’s largest and longest running Conference on Architecture and Building Products Expo at the Baird Center in Milwaukee on May 15 & 16. This year’s Conference Theme is ‘Metamorphosis: The Future of Change with Technology, People, and the Profession’. Guided by this theme, the conference will explore diverse topics spanning Sustainability, Affordable Housing, Future Technologies, Evolving Career Paths, AI, DEI, and beyond. Attendees will dive into transformative presentations and discussions that will reshape perspectives on the future of the industry. The Expo Hall boasts more than 90 exhibitors from across the country, with a special emphasis on Wisconsin businesses.
AIA Wisconsin is the statewide Society of The American Institute of Architects. With over 1,600 members, AIA Wisconsin represents architects in private practice, business, industry, government and education, as well as interns, allied professionals and students. Their mission is to serve members, advance their value and improve the quality of our built environment.

2024 Wisconsin Juniors Grand Slam
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19 | Baird Center
35 Courts at Baird Center
12-18’s Multi Divisions in each age group.
Convention Center Event ($450 to register)

Saturday Wave Schedule:
AM Wave – 13-Premier, 13-Classic, 14-Open, 15-Open, 16-Open, and 16-Club, 17/18-Open, 17/18-Club, and 17/18-Classic
PM Wave – 12’s, 14-Club, 14-Classic, 15-Club, 15-Classic, and 16-Classic

Baird Center Public Open House
2024-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Baird Center
Our doors are open!
Be among the first to view Milwaukee’s newest crown jewel, the expanded Baird Center. This state-of-the-art venue features the latest green building technology, inclusive accommodations, a spectacular view of the city from the Baird Sky View Terrace and new art from over 20 mostly Milwaukee and Wisconsin-based artists.
Built for Milwaukee by Milwaukee, this open house is FREE and open to the public! Make sure to stop inside Visit Milwaukee’s new visitor center, located on the main floor, for Milwaukee merch giveaways!
Enter via the Kilbourn Street entrance.

2024 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress
2024-05-19 - 2024-05-22
Welcome to Milwaukee, Wisconsin—Live and in person! Climate change is impacting society and the natural and built environment. Migration of people away from highly impacted areas toward more climate resilient locations has already started. Design methods and parameters that were good enough in the past may not serve society well as we move into the future. Attend the 2024 EWRI Congress to join with colleagues in developing new strategies to protect the environment and manage our water resources appropriate to the new world we live in.

MVP Salute to Youth 2024
2024-05-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce MVP Salute to Youth 2024, hosted at the Baird Center on Monday, May 20, 2024. The night honors youth, individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to BGCGM.

2024 North American Rink Conference & Expo
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-24 | Baird Center
The North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE), presented by the United States Ice Rink Association, is the premier annual professional development and networking event for the ice rink and ice sport industries. The 4-day event will bring together hundreds of ice rink professionals, ice sport national governing body representatives and leading vendors for world-class educational courses, unrivaled networking opportunities and the industry’s largest trade show.
REGISTER HERE

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2024
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-26
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses 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. They truly have something weird for everyone.

Anthony Pettis Presents APFC Fight Fiesta featuring Chito Vera and Jose Aldo
2024-05-25 | Baird Center
APFC makes its return to Milwaukee for its first ever Saturday event on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th. MMA legend and former UFC World Champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis presents another exciting night of live MMA featuring the very best the Midwest has to offer.
APFC Fight Fiesta is APFC’s first ever Latino MMA showcase featuring the very best up-and-coming Latin stars from across the United States against some of the Midwest’s toughest prospects.
This event will be hosted by UFC superstars Jose Aldo and Marlon “Chito” Vera. Chito and Aldo will be available for meet and greet with VIP ticket and VIP table holders. They will also make an in-cage appearance during the UFC Fight Pass main card.
Join us for a 20+ fight event that will be sure to deliver knockouts, submissions and incredible fights!!
Tickets start at $49.99.

2024 Wisconsin Chapter of ASA Annual Meeting
2024-05-31
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Statistical Association has been serving the statisticians of Wisconsin since 1953. Click here to see this year’s program, proudly presented with VISIT Milwaukee.

Make A Promise Gala 2024
2024-05-31 17:30 - 23:00
In 1986, a group of gay men hosted a dinner party in a Milwaukee-area home to raise money for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Their success that night inspired a promise to return the next year with more people, raise more money, and repeat this dinner until a cure for AIDS is found. The Make a Promise story continues today in a convention center in downtown Milwaukee with hundreds of supporters. This gala is an inspiring reminder of the kind of change that’s possible when a few brave advocates ignite nearly four decades of striving to achieve health justice.

Stepping with the Stars 2024
2024-06-02 17:00 - 21:00
Stepping with the Stars is where local celebrities and expert partners come together for a competition-style dance event that benefits Aurora at Home’s programs serving individuals with cancer.

2024 Women of Influence Awards
2024-06-05 11:00 - 13:45
Milwaukee Business Journal will honor 30 women as part of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence Awards. These women are the cream of the crop of Milwaukee’s professional community. They’ve grown businesses, created products, inspired future generations and made southeastern Wisconsin a better place.

Hope is on the Horizon Gala
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center
Join Meta House in celebrating the thousands of women and families they’ve served over the last 60 yeas while they unveil their next chapter; an expansion that will increase treatment for women across the state by 20%.
Guests can expect a catered dinner, signature mocktail, entertainment, special giving opportunities and much more. Attire is semi-formal. Complimentary parking will be available at the new Baird Center Structure.

Be The Light Fundraiser 2024
2024-06-13 17:30 - 21:00
Join Sojourner Family Peace Center for an evening celebrating survivors and Sojourner’s mission to transform lives impacted by domestic violence. Be the Light raises important dollars to support the crisis response, system advocacy, and healing services that help survivors build lives free from abuse.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, personal stories from survivors, live auction, and mission moment.

2024 REIMAGINE Autism Gala
2024-06-15 17:30 - 23:30 | Baird Center
For almost 50 years, the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin has succeeded in continually growing and building a community of families, educators, volunteers, businesses, governments, and other constituents to develop state-of-the-art resources that serve the entire lifespan of those impacted by Autism.
This unforgettable night will include:
Cocktail Hour
Dinner Program
Silent & Live Auctions
Fundraising Games
After Party featuring DJ Shawna
Great Connections with others passionate about our mission!

NASFAA National Conference 2024
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-19
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) national conference is the premier event serving the student financial aid community. Thousands of student aid professionals from across the nation attend the NASFAA national conference each year to teach, learn, network, and share best practices.
The conference provides valuable, up-to-date information on the student aid programs from financial aid veterans. It is a unique training and professional development opportunity that will equip student aid professionals with the tools they need to better serve students and families. Attendees can also learn about product and software innovations from over 50 exhibitors.

VISIT Milwaukee's 2024 Annual Meeting
2024-06-18 15:00 - 19:00
VISIT Milwaukee’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Party with the Partners will be taking place on Tuesday, June 18 at the new Baird Ballroom at the Baird Center. Join us as we celebrate our collective wins from this year and look forward to everything taking place in 2024 and beyond.

Campus Home. LIVE! ACUHO-I Conference & Expo 2024
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-25
Campus Home. LIVE! is the next step in the evolution of the ACUHO-I annual conference and expo. This is the place to be for housing professionals like you who are looking for forward-thinking programming, speakers, and networking opportunities. You can’t afford to miss the dynamic keynote speakers, practical and informative sessions, a bustling exposition hall, and, of course, the rejuvenating power of gathering with hundreds of campus housing colleagues from around the world.

73rd National Square Dance Convention
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-29
The 73rd National square Dance Convention is a great convention, in a great city, on a great lake!
Register here.

The All White XperienceMKE
2024-06-29 18:00 - 2024-06-30 00:00
Get ready to experience the ultimate all-white party in MKE, where you can dress to impress and dance the night away in style!

2024 Republican National Convention (RNC)
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-18 | Baird Center
Milwaukee is excited to welcome the Republican National Convention to our world-class city in 2024. Home to a thriving arts, entertainment, and dining scene; booming business and architectural development; and diverse, passionate locals, Milwaukee is a choice destination for business and leisure travelers alike. The 2024 RNC will be held in the heart of downtown at Fiserv Forum and Wisconsin Center District, Milwaukee’s convention center campus with three unique facilities – Baird Center, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Miller High Life Theatre.

2024 FTA Technology Conference and Expo
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-07 | Baird Center
Don’t let the word “technology” fool you. The 2024 FTA Technology Conference is for techies, yes, but it is also a one-stop educational venue for agency leadership interested in technology and security trends, and fraud and compliance leadership looking for the latest technologies to help you do your work.
Do you care about AI? Check. Security? For sure. Automation? Absolutely. But you also care about strategy, trends, understanding the lay of the land, and not letting the future catch you unaware — and FTA brings together top speakers who will leave you with plenty to think about.
Breakouts are especially focused on unique, innovative approaches for users of technology to improve tax administration. The exhibit hall is your ticket to browsing through the panoply of options available from the private sector, in a fully ethics-approved setting. This is the only forum for states to share their best practices and to learn from their peers when it comes to every angle of technology in state tax administration.

Anime 414
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11
Welcome to Anime 414, a vibrant convention celebrating anime culture, set in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mark your calendars for their inaugural event on August 10th-11th, 2024! Having previously organized successful gatherings in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and San Antonio, Texas, Anime 414 is thrilled to extend their passion for anime to Wisconsin. Immerse yourself in a weekend filled with opportunities to meet beloved voice-over celebrities, collect unique autographs, and explore an array of top-notch vendors from around the globe.

Wisconsin Center District Hiring Event
2024-08-14 14:00 - 18:00
The Wisconsin Center District (WCD), owners and operators of the Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena is looking for Bold, Proud and Experience Obsessed people to join our team!
If this sounds like you, check out the WCD Hiring Event on August 14 between 2 to 6 p.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. We will be hiring qualified people on-the-spot.
We are looking for:

Public safety officers.
Setup team.
Cleaning team.
Ticket takers.
Ushers.
Cashiers.
Servers.
Cooks.
Video crew technician.

We offer:

Flexible hours.
$15 an hour or higher starting wage.
Free parking or bus pass.
Fun and exciting job environment.
On-site job training.

Please bring your resume and a photo ID and enter through the front doors at 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Click HERE to let us know you are coming!

Cream City Convergence 2024
2024-08-24
Cream City Convergence is Milwaukee’s premier fighting game tournament. Click here to register.

Connect Marketplace 2024
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-29
Don’t miss your opportunity to join thousands of passionate event experts from around the globe for unparalleled networking, one-on-one business meetings, innovative education sessions, and a dynamic tradeshow overflowing with the latest event solutions.

Romance Con
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-07
Come to Milwaukee for the first-ever Romance Con, a celebration of the empowerment, passion, and creativity that is at the heart of the romance genre and its community!
Romance Con’s organizers are excited to bring together some of the most beloved romance authors with their biggest fans for a weekend-long celebration. Romance Con will include signings and opportunities for authors and readers to interact with each other, panels and discussions to dive deep into the most important topics in the romance genre, community-focused meetups for readers to find their newest bookish bestie, special evening events, and so much more.

IMPORTEXPO - Wisconsin 2024
2024-09-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Baird Center
Show Registration:
$75.00 USD + service fees
(Includes: 1 driver pass + decal)
VIP Show Registration:
$95.00 USD + service fees
(includes: 2 pass + tshirt + decal)
General Admission
$25.00 USD + service fees (Pre-sale online)
$35.00 USD + service fees (Day of show)
*** Kids free under 12 w/ accompanied adult ***
*** No refunds ***
This is a pre-registered event and all vehicles must be approved for entry into the show. Learn more and register here. Space is limited. First come first served basis. IMPORTEXPO reserves the right to refuse any unfit vehicle.

Wisconsin Bridal and Wedding Expo
2024-09-15 13:30 - 17:00 | Baird Center
The Wisconsin Bridal and Wedding Expo is a unique, interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to and fun to be had. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, ideas and inspiration at the Bridal & Wedding Expo!
Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door. Register here.
Interested in exhibiting? https://www.bridalshowswi-wi.com/info-for-exhibitors.
