International Union of Operating Engineers’

North Central States Conference

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2024 North Central States Conference


Join us for the 25th Annual North Central States Conference. We bring together 250 members from 18 states to cover topics from labor policies to organizing.
Date & Time

September 23-26, 2024

Location

The Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Accommodations

We look forward to you joining this year’s North Central States Conference on September 23-26.
The conference will be hosted at The Pfister Hotel Milwaukee, a hotel icon for well over a century. As one of the best hotels in Milwaukee and the Midwest, it’s located near the historic Third Ward and continues to celebrate a grand tradition of gracious service and impeccable style.

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Conference Agenda

2024 NCSC Agenda

Get all the details here for the 2024 NCSC. Click below on the image to view the full Agenda and to download the pdf version.

Motorcycle Ride

Motorcycle Ride

Start the 2024 NCSC with the Motocycle Ride on Monday, September 23rd. The ride will begin at the Milwaukee Harley Davidson dealership located at 11310 W. Silver Spring Road, whether you are renting a bike or have brought your own. Ride Captain Brian Swearingen will lead the ride through one of the most scenic areas of Wisconsin. There are sweeping turns and hills on the rustic route, with beautiful views of the Basilica on top of what is known as “Holy Hill”. A stop for lunch will refuel the group for the tour back to Milwaukee. 

Itinerary 

9:30 am: Meet in Hotel lobby; Ride to Milwaukee Harley Davidson 

10:00 – 11:00am: Ride through Holy Hill and Northern Kettle Moraine areas 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Lunch 

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Tour & Ride back to Milwaukee 

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Harley Museum Event

Harley Museum Event

Join us on Tuesday, September 24th for an evening at the Harley Museum.

Itinerary 

5:30 – 6:00 pm: Shuttles begin departing from hotel lobby entrance 

6:00 – 9:00 pm: Museum & Store Open 

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Drinks & Appetizers 

7:00 – 8:00 pm: Dinner 

7:00 – 10:00 pm: Live Music – Shag 

8:00 – 10:15 pm: Bus Shuttles to hotel 

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Ladies Event

Ladies Event

Experience the uniqueness of Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 25th with a tour tailored specifically for our group. We will have lunch at Centraal Grand Café in their Garden of Eten outdoor courtyard. Afterwards we will continue the tour, with our final stop at the Historic Third Ward to shop for local goodies and Brew City souvenirs. It is Milwaukee’s top neighborhood destination for arts, dining and shopping, and is home to the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk and the Milwaukee Public Market. 

Itinerary 

9:45 – 10:00 am: Meet in Lobby; Departure 

10:00 – 11:30 pm: Milwaukee Tour 

11:30 – 1:00 pm: Lunch at Centraal Grand Café & Tappery 

1:00 – 4:00 pm: Milwaukee Tour/Shopping-Third Ward 

3:30 – 5:00 pm: Bus shuttles to Pfister Hotel 

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Conference and Event Attire

Conference and Event Attire

The dress code for the conference and events is as follows:

Monday – Welcome Reception – Sportscoat (tie optional)

Tuesday – Meetings – Suit & Tie; Off Campus Event at Harley Museum – Casual

Wednesday – Sportscoat (tie optional)

Thursday – Business Casual

2024 NCSC Logo

2024 NCSC Logo