Activities
While Crane Users Conference 2025 will be filled with valuable insights, engaging sessions and exciting moments, we also believe in balancing work with fun. Throughout the week, we’ve planned a variety of activities designed to help participants and their plus-one experience the best of the city and connect with others. Attendees and their plus-ones are invited to choose one of the Tuesday outings and are also encouraged to attend our fun evening excursion. In addition, plus-ones can enjoy a complimentary culinary and activity experience while conference sessions are underway. Excursion details and pricing are subject to change as we get closer to the event.
Tuesday, September 16
Watertown Tour
Come take an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of Konecranes’ parts facility, where we create high-precision gears, shafts, wheels, drums, and all the essential crane components that keep the world moving. Whether we’re building custom parts for new equipment or making sure your repairs run smoothly, we’ve got you covered for all makes and models. Get a sneak peek into our engineering magic and see how we turn raw materials into top-quality parts that power cranes around the globe. Trust us, this is one tour you won’t want to miss—come see the innovation and precision that keeps your operations running at their best!
18 Holes of Golf
Tee Off at Brown Deer Park! Join us for a memorable round at Brown Deer Park! This scenic 18-hole, par-71 course spans 6,759 yards and features beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind holes with a picturesque stream running throughout. Originally designed by George Hansen in 1929 and partially redesigned by Andy North and Roger Packard, the course offers both history and challenge. This is a self-pay outing—green fees are $100, and lunch is available for $20. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the course.
Mini-Golf & Brew Tour
Test your putting skills and enjoy some of Milwaukee’s best craft beers on this fun-filled outing! We’ll visit 4–5 local breweries, each offering unique flavors and a chance to relax with fellow attendees. Between tastings, compete in mini golf to see who will be crowned king or queen of the putting green. The outing is self-pay at $110, with lunch at your own expense—some breweries offer food options during the tour. Transportation will be provided from the hotel.
Evening Excursion
Dinner, drinks, and a cruise? Now that’s how you end Day 1 in style—on us! Join us for an authentic Bavarian dining experience at Milwaukee’s iconic Mader’s Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy traditional German fare, specialty cocktails, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere surrounded by antiques and medieval armor. After dinner, treat yourself to dessert and spirits aboard a relaxing river cruise through downtown Milwaukee and along the Lake Michigan shoreline. It’s our way of saying thank you—great food, great views, and great company, all courtesy of Konecranes.
Wednesday, September 17
+1 Adventure
Calling all plus-ones—ditch the boredom and treat yourself to a day of flavor, fun, and fragrance! While your partner is busy at the show, you’ll be indulging in a chef’s choice three-course meal at The Chef’s Table—where creativity rules the menu and every bite is a surprise worth savoring. Then it’s off to a hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Walker’s Point for a private candle-making experience with vintage vibes and cozy charm. You’ll handcraft your own scent combo and pour it into a stylish, screen-printed Milwaukee Map rocks glass to take home (hello, perfect souvenir!).
Thursday, September 18
Crane Safety Management Course
Konecranes Training Institute is offering a complimentary course on Crane Safety Management, designed for managers overseeing fleets of overhead cranes and hoists. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
More details to come.
Friday, September 19
Watertown Tour
The second opportunity to tour! Come take an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of Konecranes’ parts facility, where we create high-precision gears, shafts, wheels, drums, and all the essential crane components that keep the world moving. Whether we’re building custom parts for new equipment or making sure your repairs run smoothly, we’ve got you covered for all makes and models. Get a sneak peek into our engineering magic and see how we turn raw materials into top-quality parts that power cranes around the globe. Trust us, this is one tour you won’t want to miss—come see the innovation and precision that keeps your operations running at their best!