Business events in Chicago

Check out happening business events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago Build

 Wed, 28 Oct at 09:30 am McCormick Place Free

John Summit Chicago Tickets

 Tue, 24 Nov at 07:00 pm United Center EUR 36

John Summit at United Center

 Tue, 24 Nov United Center

Sustainable Futures: Where Sustainability Leaders Connect

 Wed, 28 Oct at 11:15 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Construction Industry Welcome - Panel and Networking Event

 Wed, 28 Oct at 10:00 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR

 Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Auditorium Theatre

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

 Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 am Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier USD 0 to 4,057

Award-Winning Game Experience THE CUBE to Open First U.S. Venue in Chicago in 2026

Mon, 01 Jun at 10:00 am THE CUBE Chicago

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place Free

Meet the Speakers!

 Wed, 28 Oct at 04:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

AI & Digital Construction Industry Mixer

 Wed, 28 Oct at 12:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Dimmu Borgir, Hulder, Hypocrisy in Chicago

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Black Yacht Weekend 2026

 Thu, 18 Jun at 12:00 pm Chicago's Downtown

Chicago Whiskey Washback

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 86 to 135

Bronzevilles 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Absolutely Anything Essential Free

Chicago AI Week

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am Microsoft Midwest District USD 520 to 1,038

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street Free

Midwest Builders & Contractors Connect

 Thu, 29 Oct at 12:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Connecting Real Estate & Facilities Leaders

 Thu, 29 Oct at 10:00 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Connecting The Architecture & Design Community

 Thu, 29 Oct at 01:45 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

The Midwest's Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction

 Thu, 29 Oct at 03:00 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

Malt Row on Damen Beer Stroll

 Wed, 24 Jun at 05:30 pm A variety of Damen Ave businesses USD 34 to 36

Downtown Chicago Summer Artisan Fair

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 401 N Michigan Ave Free

HAPI in the Chi: Power in Unity Conference 3-DAY

 Fri, 24 Jul at 12:00 pm Multiple Locations: ISAC, Malcolm X College, Dusable Museum for Education & The Study at Chicago University USD 326 to 680

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

 Wed, 10 Jun at 09:30 am Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum (UIC Forum) USD 0 to 719

Daily Stoic Live | Onstage with Ryan Holiday

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm Gateway Theater at Copernicus Center USD 57 to 273

Fulton Market "Loop Da Loop" 5k Run + Street Festival

 Sun, 26 Jul at 08:00 am 954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607-1323, United States

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago | Empowerment, Innovation & Community

 Fri, 23 Oct at 10:00 am Malcolm X College USD 23

Safe & Sound: Where Fire & Security Connect

 Thu, 29 Oct at 11:15 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

SUNDAY PRIVÈ: WHERE CLASS, CULTURE & CONNECTION MEETS

 Sun, 21 Jun at 04:00 pm The Renaissance Bronzeville USD 0 to 82

THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 02:00 pm 5311 S Lake Park Ave USD 215

37th Annual Real Men Cook: Real Men Needed

 Sun, 21 Jun at 03:00 pm The Quarry Event Center

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 297

Level Up x Tony P's - Networking Event @ Millennium Hall!

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Millennium Hall USD 26

Celebrating Women in Innovation

 Tue, 30 Jun at 05:00 pm Chicago Shakespeare Theater USD 0 to 75

IHCC 2026 Conferencia y EXPO Anual de Negocios

 Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 am Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier USD 0 to 4,057

Summer Pop-Up Market & Elite Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown Free

Just Released - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26

 Sat, 26 Sep at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 10 to 76

Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference

 Wed, 10 Jun at 08:30 am Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites USD 0 to 4,999

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Ping Tom Park

 Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm Ping Tom Memorial Park Free

LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, DESCARGA NORTEÑA & MAS

Mon, 25 May at 08:00 pm V Live USD 60

DEMOLA LIVE!

 Sun, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm Park West

You Should Know Podcast at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Vic Theatre

Climate Innovation Summit

 Wed, 15 Jul at 01:00 pm Ignite Glass Studios USD 0 to 75

Real Estate Networking @ Clark Street Ale House's patio: Thursday July 23rd

 Thu, 23 Jul at 06:00 pm Clark Street Ale House - River North USD 24 to 550

My Father, Dick Allen Premiere & Exclusive Panel Discussion

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Chicago History Museum Free

Startup CPG Founders & Formulators - July 2026

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:00 pm McCormick Place USD 28 to 37

1st Annual Ball- The Pride Ball - Benefiting 'Life is Work!'

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 0 to 375

2026 Chicago Indie Spirits Expo Supplier Registration

 Mon, 28 Sep at 04:30 pm Hilton Chicago USD 642

RHYTHM WORLD #36 Chicago's International Festival of American Tap

 Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm Dance Center of Columbia College USD 15 to 90

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon: FUND-IT-FORWARD

 Tue, 09 Jun at 11:00 am University Club of Chicago USD 0 to 26,679

cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon

 Fri, 28 Aug at 08:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts

The Shops - BLACK FRIDAY Edition! 1/2/3 Day Vending Opportunities!

 Fri, 27 Nov at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market) USD 29 to 349

Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator

 Thu, 15 Oct at 08:00 am Lincoln International LLC USD 499

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026

 Sat, 26 Sep at 01:00 pm Grand Boulevard Free

Chicago Build Ambassador Mixer

 Thu, 29 Oct at 01:00 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

PRIDE MARKET

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm L1 Retail Store Free

Mon Reve Fashion Showcase and Social Networking

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Azul USD 31 to 1,174

Summer Soirée: All-White Rooftop Networking Experience

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Aberdeen Crossing USD 0 to 29

Hoodie Analytics Presents: Sessions 360 - 2026

 Wed, 17 Jun at 09:00 am Civic Opera House USD 321

Tony P's Real Estate Social at Joy District's Rooftop - Thursday June 18th

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Joy District USD 30 to 36

NSN Chicago Presents: Get Connected for Conference

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm The Merchandise Mart USD 23

Queer Elder History Panel with Gerber/Hart Library & Archives

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 18 to 28

WISE Chicago Panel & Watch Party

 Thu, 18 Jun at 04:00 pm Recess USD 55

The Shops - Juneteenth Edition

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Chicago Real Estate & Construction Networking & Pitch Event

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

 Wed, 08 Jul at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Chicago Bridal Expo

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:00 pm Salvage One USD 0 to 14

Latin Night & Business Connections

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm 600 W Roosevelt Rd suite 2w Free

⚡ SpeedChicago Dating | Saturday Night Ages 27–42 | Chicago’s Speed Dating

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Tabu USD 36 to 39

Listening Hours with femdot.

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm The Land School Free

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

 Thu, 30 Apr Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian) USD 0 to 48

⚡ SpeedChicago Dating | Saturday Night Ages 25–39 | Chicago’s Speed Dating

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm Tabu USD 36 to 39

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Enterprise AI Transformation Intensive: Why 70% Fail and How to Fix It

 Mon, 22 Jun at 08:30 am 500 W Madison St GBP 742 to 1,988

Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:30 pm THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Free

Creative Minds, Wealthy Futures 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:00 pm SZNL Chicago LLC USD 0 to 55

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking Chicago | Unlock Your Idea

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 0 to 65

Chicago Startups, Investors, Professionals: Pitch & Networking Event

 Mon, 06 Jul at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Chicago BioTech, Pharma, MedTech Networking & Pitch Mixer

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

The Shops - Beach Day Edition

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Chicago HealthTech, MedTech Networking Mixer and Elevator Pitch

 Tue, 23 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Sip and Savor: In Person Networking Event at IFT

 Mon, 13 Jul at 05:30 pm Hubbard Inn USD 29

Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop (July 8)

 Wed, 08 Jul at 05:30 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 26 to 34

9 VENDOR SPACES LEFT– NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION | BUY NOW

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 31 to 293

LearnAI Conference – Hyatt Regency Chicago

 Mon, 22 Jun at 10:00 am 151 E Wacker Dr Free

Chicago Old Town Artisan Walk

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 am 1763 N North Park Avenue Free

Sacred Presence: Afro-Caribbean Spirituality and the Image - a Juneteenth Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

HAPI in the Chi: Power in Unity Conference Day ONLY

 Sat, 25 Jul at 10:00 am Malcolm X College USD 135

2026 Writing Workshop of Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am Congress Plaza Hotel

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park

 Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm Garden of the Phoenix Free

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Morning Coffee & Connections: A Curated Networking Event for Women

 Fri, 10 Jul at 08:30 am FARE USD 8 to 15

The Shops - Back To School Edition

 Sat, 01 Aug at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

So, You Want To Start A Business?

 Tue, 21 Jul at 05:00 pm TechNexus Venture Collaborative USD 14 to 20

Real Estate Professionals & Industry Experts Networking in Chicago

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm 1925 W Cortland St USD 10 to 39