Join us at Baird Center in the heart of downtown Milwaukee.
Baird Center
Water has always been integral to Milwaukee's identity. Nestled on the western shore of Lake Michigan, the city is known not only for its beer, it also has one of the most mature water technology hubs in the world.
Milwaukee features a lively energy and close-knit creative community, with first-class hotels and restaurants and a variety of opportunities to enjoy art, culture, sport, and recreation. More than 160 miles of bike lanes and several off-street bike trails throughout the city make Milwaukee one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the country. From the Bronzeville Center for the Arts and iconic Milwaukee Art Museum, to the Harley-Davidson Museum and Discovery World, this dynamic, growing city offers plenty to explore.
To find out more about the area, check out Visit Milwaukee.
Our conference venue, Baird Center, offers state-of-the-art breakout rooms, plenty of exhibition space, the stunning rooftop Baird Ballroom with city views, and inclusive amenities like gender-neutral bathrooms. Its recent expansion and modernization project introduced thoughtful attention to sustainability with a water retention system, solar roof panels, and bird-friendly fritted glass; contemporary amenities including dedicated quiet rooms, all-gender restrooms, Mamava pods, sensory rooms and bags and KultureCity certification.
PARKING
Save 40% savings on all-day parking at Clark Garage, 623 W Wisconsin Ave., just a block away from Baird Center. Sign up online. Inventory is limited and will sell out.
The Baird Center Parking Garage has entrances on Kilbourn Ave and Wells St. There will be event rates in effect (between $20 - $30 plus tax). Payment will be required upon entry. Reserve parking in advance with SpotHero. Alternative local garages:
Milwaukee is easily accessible by General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) or Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD). General Mitchell International Airport is conveniently located just six miles south of downtown Milwaukee. O’Hare Airport is 79 miles south of Milwaukee, with an airport express bus available straight from the terminal to downtown Milwaukee. Mitchell Airport is easily accessed from I-94 via Exit 318 (Hwy 119). Uber, Lyft and taxi services are plentiful at the airport, in the city and in the surrounding areas.
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is the city bus system linking all of Milwaukee County to Waukesha County. Milwaukee Intermodal Station is the hub for Amtrak train services, Coach bus services, and airport express stops, located in downtown Milwaukee. The Hop is Milwaukee’s streetcar with service to the downtown Milwaukee neighborhoods of East Town and Third Ward and is completely free to ride.
The Lake Express is a high speed auto passenger ferry with a 2.5 hours long route between Muskegon, Michigan, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ferry port is four miles south of the conference center.
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The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences advances fundamental science and trains the next generation of freshwater scientists, freshwater policy experts, and atmospheric science professionals. Offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in freshwater sciences and atmospheric science, the school has a rich history of scientific discovery that has evolved over decades.
