RNC Media Resource
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Milwaukee thanks the Republican National Convention for choosing to our world-class city in to host their event 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 was 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 to the delight of thousands of visitors and media.
We know there is a lot of information to sift through online. Additionally, with the convention having recently concluded, many of the details are subject to change. The following information below answers the basic questions about the convention, and we’ll continue to add more as needed.
The Republican National Convention is a major event held every four years where delegates of the Republican Party from all states gather to officially nominate their candidate for President and Vice President of the United States. The Republican National Convention (RNC) chose Milwaukee as its host city for 2024 and was held from July 15 - 18.
Total expected economic impact to the area is $200 million – this includes direct, indirect, and induced spending. Direct spending is the money delegates and attendees pay for hotels, bars, restaurants, car rentals, venue rentals, etc. Indirect spending includes vendors or businesses who have an increase in production because of the convention. Induced spending includes wages paid to workers as a result of the increased business from the convention, that later gets reinvested into the community.
The primary venue for the convention was Fiserv Forum. Additional convention meetings and events utilized spaces within the Wisconsin Center District campus. The campus includes Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
The expected attendance was 50,000 on peak convention days. About a third of those were thought to be delegates, with the remainder being families of delegates, corporate sponsors, interest groups and more.
Details and updates regarding more accurate final attendance numbers will come in the weeks following the convention.
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