B2B travel e-magazine and news portal Travel and Tour World included the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee in its new report on the top 100 convention centers in the world.
The Baird Center is ranked #96 on the list. Here’s what Travel and Tour World had to say about the facility: “The Baird Center in Milwaukee serves as a key regional convention hub, supporting industries such as manufacturing, health care, and education. Its flexible, column-free halls and modular layouts allow efficient hosting of trade shows and conferences. Located in downtown Milwaukee, it benefits from strong urban connectivity, linking visitors to hotels and business districts. The venue is known for operational efficiency and mid-to-large-scale event capability. Sustainability initiatives, including energy-efficient systems, further enhance its appeal. While primarily regional, its role in facilitating industry networking and business development makes it a critical Midwest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) destination.
The Wisconsin Center District, the public entity that owns and operates the Baird Center, completed a $456 million expansion of the Baird Center in 2024.
The world’s top ranked convention center on the Travel and Tour World list is Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany.
Here’s where United States convention centers are ranked on the Travel and Tour World Top 100 Convention Centers in the World list:
- 2. Las Vegas Convention Center
- 5. Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta
- 15. Miami Beach Convention Center
- 22. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
- 25. Seattle Convention Center
- 29. McCormick Place, Chicago
- 32. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu
- 35. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas
- 40. Moscone Center, San Francisco
- 41. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas
- 48. Los Angeles Convention Center
- 54. San Diego Convention Center
- 57. Anaheim Convention Center
- 66. Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
- 70. Javits Center, New York
- 73. Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville
- 78. Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
- 96. Baird Center, Milwaukee
