Why Milwaukee?

Searching for something beyond your typical meeting agenda? Well set your sights on an authentic Milwaukee experience. Our city was founded on rich history, natural assets, and a distinctive culture. And we’ve been building on that foundation ever since. Our buildings are a bit taller, and we’ve innovated and changed with the times. But our character and identity remain preserved, which translates into our own wonderfully random blend of fun and value for your next event. Planners love our convention center, and that’s probably because it was designed by them. The Wisconsin Center was built using meeting planners’ input, making for a versatile, functional, and stylish space...189,000 square feet of exhibit space to be exact. The center is connected by skywalk to more than 1,300 hotel rooms at the Hilton Milwaukee, the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and the SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown Marriott. Only three blocks away from the Intermodal Station – which has a Bublr Bikes bike-share station and streetcar stop directly outside the entrance – the Wisconsin Center is easily accessible to attendees, regardless of where they're arriving from. In addition to the Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee’s convention campus features the Miller High Life Theatre and the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. This powerful trio of facilities allows you flexibility and a wealth of options when planning your event. Plus, the Wisconsin Center District is located right in the center of downtown Milwaukee. Your attendees will love being in the heart of the city and within walking distance of top attractions, dining, and nightlife. Just blocks from the convention hotels along lively Old World Third Street, you can try an iconic brat-and-a-beer at a German-style pub or restaurant, buy some great Wisconsin artisanal cheese, or get your team together for “pong action” at a table tennis bar/restaurant. Go one block west to Vel R. Philips Avenue and you’ll find yourself standing in front of Fiserv Forum, the new home of the Milwaukee Bucks. More than an arena, this is the city’s hub for sports, recreation, and entertainment. State-of-the art facilities, panoramic views, premium seating, eclectic food and beverage options, and more await visitors. The surrounding Deer District keeps fans cheering before and after events with tenants like Good City Brewing, Drink Wisconsinbly, Punch Bowl Social, and MECCA Sports Bar and Grill. And don’t forget to stop in Milwaukee’s living room, Deer District’s The Beer Garden. Want more event space? Head on over to the Harley-Davidson Museum. Our unique history as the home base of Harley is embodied in this museum, offering a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience, and drawing motorcycle enthusiasts and visitors from all over the world. Whether you’re taking a meeting break at the museum restaurant or taking advantage of the amazing event spaces on the museum’s campus, the Harley-Davidson Museum is guaranteed to give your attendees Milwaukee-style fun, dancing, iconic foods, and, of course, locally brewed beer and soda. And the venue options do not stop there. The flying Milwaukee Art Museum on the water, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, the Discovery World science museum, historic mansions, sailing vessels, and much more await innovative planners hosting an event in Milwaukee.