UWM-SCE Downtown Conference Center

Host your next meeting or event at UW-Milwaukee’s Downtown Conference Center. Our space is ideal for business meetings, professional training programs and conferences, offering 25,000 square feet of possibility. 

Designed to Suit Your Meeting Space Needs

Our conference center sits on the 7th floor of the historic Plankinton Building in downtown Milwaukee, with Third Street Market Hall just downstairs for plenty of dining options. Secured parking is also available in a connected, covered garage. 

The facility is fully accessible, providing accommodations for individuals with diverse needs. Within our meeting space, classrooms have ergonomically designed chairs, while adjacent lounge areas offer inviting soft seating for networking and conversation. Natural lighting creates a welcoming and energizing environment to accommodate various sessions, workshops and networking opportunities. 

Whether you need one room or several, we’re committed to providing the ideal space for your event. 

We offer:

  • 16 meeting rooms for groups ranging from eight to 200
  • Numerous seating configurations, including classroom seating, table arrangements and theater-style setups
  • Two computer labs equipped with the latest technology
A woman working in the UW-Milwaukee conference center.
A group of woman talking in the UW-Milwaukee conference center.
A class in the UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education downtown conference center.
An adult education class in the UW-Milwaukee conference center.

Conference Center Contact Us

Send us a message.

  • It is our policy not to share, sell or distribute the contents of our mailing lists or email lists to organizations outside of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Privacy Policy

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Staffed for a Seamless Experience

At UW-Milwaukee’s Downtown Conference Center, our dedicated team is committed to making your meeting or conference an unforgettable experience. From our first consultation to your final guest’s departure, we handle every detail to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish. 

Our experienced staff is ready to support all your needs, including state-of-the-art AV services, live-streaming capabilities and personalized catering recommendations. We warmly welcome your guests, provide parking validation and take care of setup and logistics—allowing you to stay focused on delivering a successful event. 

Choose UW-Milwaukee’s Downtown Conference Center for a seamless and professional experience, supported by a team that’s with you every step of the way.

Get started by calling us at <a href="http://<a href="tel:+14142273195">414-227-3195414-227-3195 or filling out our request information form.

The Conference Center is available Monday through Thursday from 7am to 9pm and Friday and Saturday from 7am to 5pm.

The Conference Center is available for professional training or continuing education or other programs of an educational nature. It is not available for personal use or sales events.

From start to finish, I had a fantastic experience working with the team at the UWM SCE’s downtown conference center. The service Ron and Hunter provided was outstanding, they even came down with a cart to help me unload supplies for my event when the rest of my team hadn’t arrived yet. They were responsive and prompt with all our questions before and after we signed the contract. Their space rental rates are among the most affordable in the city, and there’s no catering exclusivity, meaning you can work with the food/beverage vendor of your choice, two big selling points. We would not hesitate to host another event with UWM SCE!


Leia Ferrari Traner, Equity in Tech Summit coordinator, October 2024

The facility and staff were just amazing! They handled everything from registration to food service. I’ll definitely be back next year!


Participant, UWM College of Letters and Science

Contact Us

Conference Services
SCEConf@uwm.edu
414-227-3195