Business events in Chicago

Check out happening business events all around Chicago, IL

TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference Finals (Home Game 3)

 Thu, 28 May United Center

TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference Finals (Home Game 2)

 Sun, 24 May United Center

Sustainable Futures: Where Sustainability Leaders Connect

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

Chicago Build Expo 2026

 Wed, 28 Oct at 07:30 am McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building Free

Chicago Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am McCormick Place Chicago Convention Center/Chicago ILL.

BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR

 Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Auditorium Theatre

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

Meet the Speakers!

 Wed, 28 Oct at 04:30 pm 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

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

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

Hospitality Hires Chicago

 Thu, 28 May at 09:00 am Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Free

Zubairi - National Restaurant Association Show 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am McCormick Place

AI & Digital Construction Industry Mixer

 Wed, 28 Oct at 12:30 pm 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

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

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

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

In Conversation with Scott Galloway at Vic Theatre

 Mon, 01 Jun Vic Theatre

Malt Row on Damen Beer Stroll

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

Chicago Whiskey Washback

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

Dimmu Borgir, Hulder, Hypocrisy in Chicago

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

Chicago AI Week

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

Downtown Chicago Summer Artisan Fair

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

Bronzevilles 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville

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

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

Black Women Shining Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Marriott Marquis Chicago USD 71 to 194

Black Yacht Weekend 2026

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

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

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

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

AICP Midwest's 2026 MEET.DRINK.TALK

 Thu, 28 May at 05:00 pm Tunnel USD 0 to 109

ROZ at TAO Chicago

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 pm TAO Chicago USD 40 to 45

DigiMarCon Midwest 2026 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition

 Tue, 19 May at 09:00 am Soldier Field Stadium USD 102 to 1,450

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

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

Daily Stoic Live | Onstage with Ryan Holiday

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

National Soul Food Month 25th Anniversary Chicago Heritage Bus Tour

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center USD 80

THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)

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

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

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

LA MAQUINARIA NORTENA, CHICAGO, IL

 Sun, 24 May Los Globos USD 60

Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

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

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

Climate Innovation Summit

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

Startup CPG Founders & Formulators - July 2026

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:00 pm McCormick Place USD 28 to 33

Just Announced - 2026 Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival (Sept 26)

 Sat, 26 Sep at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 10 to 91

Chicago Signature Makers Market & Premium Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Chicago Hottest Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 18 to 33

Chicago Community handmade Expo

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 am Chicago Cultural Center Free

LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, DESCARGA NORTEÑA & MAS

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

Salesforce Connections: Welcome Party River Cruise

 Tue, 02 Jun at 06:30 pm 112 E Wacker Dr Free

Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference

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

ROOTED Juneteenth Cultural Experience Fashion Show, Day Party, & Black Expo

 Thu, 18 Jun at 02:00 pm 2017 W Howard St USD 56 to 622

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

High Vibes Chicago Fest (second annual)

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm Bucktown USD 0 to 215

37th Annual Real Men Cook: Real Men Needed

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

ISAIDIT Black Tie Networking Event

Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm The Grand Ballroom Chicago

PRIDE MARKET

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

Summer Soirée: All-White Rooftop Networking Experience

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Aberdeen Crossing USD 0 to 61

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

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

2026 Chicago Indie Spirits Expo Supplier Registration

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

Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator

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

cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon

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

54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon: FUND-IT-FORWARD

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

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 297

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

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

The Magnificent Mileâ„¢ Spring Art Fest

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 401 N Michigan Ave Free

Black Health Connect | Bridging Healthcare Communities: CHICAGO - Q2 Mixer

 Fri, 29 May at 05:00 pm 868 N Franklin St USD 18 to 23

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

You Should Know Podcast at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Vic Theatre

"OWN THE ROOM"

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm 22 E Hubbard St Free

Tastewise Growth Summit 2026: Agentic Future of Food

 Wed, 03 Jun at 08:00 am City Winery Chicago Free

Chicago African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

 Sat, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm TBA Free

AI & Tech Networking Event in Chicago by Ascent Valley

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm The Staley USD 0 to 65

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

 Sat, 21 Mar Tabu USD 36 to 39

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

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

CLCF Career Fair

 Wed, 03 Jun at 10:30 am mHUB Free

⚡ SpeedChicago Dating | Ages 25-39 | Chicago’s Speed Dating

 Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm Recess USD 36 to 39

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

 Sat, 14 Mar Tabu USD 39 to 44

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

 Tue, 09 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

M**der & Mocktails: A Killer Conversation with Mystery Authors

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:30 pm Partners in Crime Bookshop Free

Chicago Real Estate & Construction Networking & Pitch Event

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

Coming out of the Psychedelic Closet

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

AFROINTL FASHION SHOW CHICAGO

 Sun, 28 Jun at 07:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 44 to 122

Real Estate Professionals & Industry Experts Networking in Chicago

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

Chicago Wellness, Health, Beauty, Fitness Networking & Pitch Event

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

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 34

Meet Your Co-Founder in Chicago | Startup Networking Event

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm The Staley USD 0 to 66

Pretty, Paid & Powerful: A Clueless-Inspired Brunch Experience

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm 3782 W 79th St USD 59 to 117

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness Business Networking Mixer Chicago

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Chicago HealthTech, MedTech Networking Mixer and Elevator Pitch

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

Morning Coffee & Connections: A Curated Networking Event for Women

 Thu, 25 Jun at 08:30 am FARE USD 8 to 15

Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit

 Wed, 22 Jul at 10:00 am 4245 N Knox Ave USD 135 to 189

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

expo/sd

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:00 pm Ruth Page Center for the Arts USD 18 to 429

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park

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

Chicago Engineering, Energy & Transportation

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 16 to 21

The Walking Body

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 0 to 18