Business events in Chicago
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C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo - Friday
Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm
McCormick Place
C2E2: Chicago Comic And Entertainment Expo - 3 Day Pass
Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm
McCormick Place
TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference Finals (Home Game 3)
Thu, 28 May at 08:30 am
United Center
C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo - Sunday
Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm
McCormick Place
TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference Semifinals (Home Game 1)
Tue, 05 May
United Center
C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo - Saturday
Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm
McCormick Place
TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference First Round (Home Game 1)
Sun, 19 Apr at 08:30 am
United Center
Chicago Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026
Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am
McCormick Place Chicago Convention Center/Chicago ILL.
MIKU EXPO 2026 North America in Chicago, IL
Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 am
Auditorium Theatre
TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference Semifinals (Home Game 3)
Wed, 13 May at 08:30 am
United Center
The Connection Lounge - A curated dating experience
Sun, 29 Mar at 04:00 pm
Location will be announced to confirmed guests
USD 50
9th Annual Chicago Black College Expoâ„¢
Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am
Chicago State University
Free
Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event
Fri, 27 Mar at 11:00 am
Moved to Virtual Event
Free
Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event
Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm
Joy District
USD 10 to 21
C2E2 2026 Critical Role Cosplay Meetup Photoshoot at 1:30 PM
Sat, 28 Mar at 01:30 pm
C2E2
2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo
Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 am
Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
USD 0 to 4,057
2025 Sales Awards
Thu, 02 Apr at 06:30 pm
Lyric Opera of Chicago
USD 99 to 2,000
Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals
Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm
Joy District
USD 10 to 21
The Summit: Ateema’s Annual Hospitality and Tourism Conference and Tradeshow
Tue, 28 Apr at 09:30 am
Morgan MFG
City of Chicago Construction Summit | 2026
Wed, 18 Mar at 10:00 am
UIC Forum 1213 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
Free
The Exchange 2026 | Professional Networking at Soldier Field
Wed, 15 Apr at 12:00 pm
Soldier Field
USD 140 to 170
DigiMarCon Midwest 2026 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition
Tue, 19 May at 09:00 am
Soldier Field Stadium
USD 102 to 1,139
Chicago Hottest Entrepreneur Networking Event
Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm
Hubbard Inn
USD 18 to 108
Chicago Whiskey Washback
Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm
Artifact Events
USD 86 to 135
Daily Stoic Live | Onstage with Ryan Holiday
Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm
Copernicus Center
USD 57 to 273
EmpowerHer Journey Women’s Tea Fundraiser
Sun, 22 Mar at 11:00 am
The Private Foundation
USD 215
Chicago Small Business Expo 2026
Wed, 10 Jun at 10:00 am
Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum (UIC Forum)
USD 0 to 719
Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl
Wed, 22 Apr at 05:30 pm
A variety of Ravenswood small businesses
USD 34 to 36
Sor Juana 2026: The Past, Present, and Future of Latine Education
Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm
National Museum of Mexican Art
Free
cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon
Fri, 28 Aug at 08:00 pm
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Tony P's Real Estate Networking Event @ Galeria: Thursday April 16th
Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm
Galeria Chicago
USD 24 to 550
Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator
Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 am
BMO Financial Corporation
USD 499
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
Life is an Art: IAM the party
Fri, 10 Apr at 05:30 pm
City Hall Events
USD 82 to 50,000
Level Up Conference 2026
Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm
Venue SIX10
Free
Real Estate Games
Thu, 14 May at 01:30 pm
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
The Power of The Relationship Room Tour
Sat, 21 Mar at 06:30 pm
4410 S Cottage Grove Ave
USD 16 to 58
Chicago Fashion Fundraiser
Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm
Carbon Chicago
Chicago Rum Fest 2026
Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm
Logan Square Auditorium
USD 26 to 301
Tech Pulse 2030
Tue, 21 Apr at 05:00 pm
Discovery Partners Institute
Free
⚡ SpeedChicago Dating | Ages 25–39 | Chicago’s Speed Dating
Sat, 21 Mar
Tabu
USD 36 to 39
Laura Peek
Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
⚡ SpeedChicago Dating | Ages 27–42 | Chicago’s Speed Dating
Sat, 14 Mar
Tabu
USD 39 to 44
Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market
Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 pm
1200 W 35th St
USD 0 to 10
Tech Pulse 2030-Reimagining Healthcare with AI
Tue, 31 Mar at 05:00 pm
Discovery Partners Institute
Free
CISO Chicago 2026
Tue, 28 Apr at 08:00 am
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference
Thu, 11 Jun at 08:30 am
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
USD 0 to 4,999
Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event
Wed, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm
Joy District
USD 10 to 21
AI & Machine Learning Start-Ups, Professionals Investors Networking Chicago
Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm
1925 W Cortland St
USD 10 to 39
Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event
Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm
Joy District
USD 10 to 21
Chicago Latina Magazine Expo Presented by AMBETTER HEALTH
Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am
Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
Free
Salesforce Connections: Welcome Party River Cruise
Tue, 02 Jun at 06:30 pm
112 E Wacker Dr
Free
Chicago Electronic Music Conference
Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm
Ramova Theatre
Tony P's Networking Social Event @ Lore - Thursday April 2nd
Thu, 02 Apr at 06:00 pm
Lore Chicago (above FAME Nightclub)
USD 24 to 550
Content Jam 2026 | April 22-23, 202 in Chicago, IL
Wed, 22 Apr at 02:00 pm
The Gleacher Center
USD 395 to 695
Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm
McCormick Place
Revolutionary Energy-More Than March Celebrating Women Power
Tue, 31 Mar at 06:00 pm
Moe's Cantina - River North
USD 45
Red Bull Basement Innovation Summit
Thu, 19 Mar at 05:00 pm
mHUB
Free
Chicago Hottest AI, Startups, Tech & Finance Networking Event
Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm
Joy District
USD 18 to 28
ElevateHER 2026: A Night Celebrating Women’s Influence
Wed, 18 Mar at 05:00 pm
Foundation Room Chicago
17th Annual Woodlawn Community Summit
Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 am
969 E 60th St
Free
2026 Innocence Network Conference
Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 am
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Speaking with Confidence: BIPOC Women’s Speaker Masterclass + Networking
Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm
Blazed Bakery Chicago
USD 0 to 55
Discover Your Personal Growth Blueprint
Wed, 06 Aug
Everyday Solutions Hub: Chicago
USD 85
Women in Tech, Fintech, AI, Startups, Networking & Elevator Pitch Chicago
Tue, 24 Mar at 07:00 pm
Lottie's Pub
USD 10 to 39
Illinois Grand Vendor Expo
Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am
McCormick Place
Free
Immersive AeroSTEM Expo & Recruitment event
Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am
Hermann Hall
Free
Black Health Connect | Bridging Healthcare Communities: CHICAGO - Q2 Mixer
Fri, 29 May at 05:00 pm
868 N Franklin St
USD 18
2026 Writing Workshop of Chicago
Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am
Congress Plaza Hotel
FinTech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Mixer Chicago
Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm
25 S Halsted St
USD 10 to 39
Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event
Thu, 30 Apr at 05:30 pm
The iO Theater
Free
Chicago Strategic Leadership Masterclass July 16-17, 2026
Thu, 16 Jul at 09:00 am
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
USD 1,595
YPN Breakfast: Your Money ABCs: Accounting, Budgeting & Consistency
Wed, 25 Mar at 09:00 am
Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli
USD 0 to 60
DisruptHR Chicago - 12.0
Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm
Carnivale Chicago
USD 55 to 162
Voices For Home
Thu, 09 Apr at 04:00 pm
National Public Housing Museum
Techshow Happy Hour
Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm
Three Dots and a Dash
Free
Emma Grede: Start With Yourself Book Tour
Tue, 21 Apr at 07:15 pm
1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622
Empower Women: IWC's Women's History Month Celebration
Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am
The Plant
USD 0 to 121
So, You Want To Start A Business?
Thu, 26 Mar at 06:30 pm
TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Free
CLVR LABsâ„¢ Presents: A Creative Networking Pop-Up
Sun, 29 Mar at 04:00 pm
Replay Lincoln Park
USD 0 to 109
StartUps Connect: Find Your Co-Founders & Business Partners Event Chicago
Mon, 23 Mar at 07:00 pm
411 S Wells St
USD 10 to 39
AI & Tech Startup Pitch & Investor Networking Night Chicago
Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
USD 0 to 65
Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop (March 19)
Thu, 19 Mar at 05:30 pm
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
USD 26 to 35
Ladies Night Chi: The Return of the Panel of Sheroes — Telling HERstory
Thu, 19 Mar at 05:00 pm
917 W 18th St
USD 18 to 23
Sor Juana 2026: A Conversation with Ana Teresa Fernández & Guadalupe GarcÃa
Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm
National Museum of Mexican Art
Free
AI Alliance: Research Net series: How AI is Affecting the Hiring Process
Thu, 02 Apr at 05:00 pm
200 E Randolph St
Free
The Annual Pre-DrupalCon Pub-Crawl!
Sun, 22 Mar at 05:30 pm
Lone Wolf Tavern
Free
Women's Words of Wisdom 2026
Thu, 26 Mar at 05:00 pm
1040 N Lake Shore Dr
USD 0 to 2,943
Zhou B Art Center Wedding Expo
Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 pm
1029 W 35th St
Free
InsurTech Chicago Presents: Successful AI for Claims
Wed, 25 Mar at 04:30 pm
Acrisure office
USD 54
The Shops - FashionBar’s Single Day Pop-up - March Edition
Sun, 29 Mar at 12:00 pm
Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)
Elevated Saturdays: A Creative Networking Experience at Chi’Tiva
Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm
1948 W North Ave
USD 0 to 162
Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch
Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm
Ludlow Liquors
USD 10 to 39
Confident Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training (Chicago)
Thu, 26 Mar at 09:00 am
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
USD 1,064 to 2,131
SOS: Save Our Seas By Ana Teresa Fernández
Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am
Ohio Street Beach
Free
Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm
Haymarket House
USD 6 to 39
Investor Connect: AI TECH Pitch & Networking - Chicago
Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
USD 0 to 66
Advancing Design Quality Management 2026
Mon, 13 Apr at 08:00 am
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotech Meetup
Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm
Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square
Free
Blacktopia Beauty of Blackness Gala
Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm
Venue West
USD 45 to 856
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