Business events in Chicago

Check out happening business events all around Chicago, IL

TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference Semifinals (Home Game 1)

 Tue, 05 May at 08:30 am United Center

TBD at Chicago Bulls - Eastern Conference First Round (Home Game 4)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:30 am United Center

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

Chicago Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

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

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

 Wed, 01 Apr Joy District USD 10 to 21

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

 Wed, 13 May United Center

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

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

18th Annual Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm IO Godfrey

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

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

The Summit: Ateema’s Annual Hospitality and Tourism Conference and Tradeshow

Tue, 28 Apr at 09:30 am Morgan MFG

Global Cyber Security Initiative Conference (GCSI 2026)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:30 am Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology USD 321 to 534

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

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

THE CHICAGO STREETWEAR EXPO

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 am Xoco House Gallery USD 0 to 23

DigiMarCon Midwest 2026 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition

 Tue, 19 May at 09:00 am Soldier Field Stadium USD 102 to 1,139

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

 Wed, 10 Jun at 10:00 am Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum (UIC Forum) USD 0 to 719

Michael the Party Chicago

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm Bar Tabu USD 0 to 162

Chicago Whiskey Washback

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

AICP Midwest's 2026 MEET.DRINK.TALK

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm Tunnel USD 0 to 109

LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, DESCARGA NORTEÑA & MAS

Mon, 25 May V Live USD 60

Daily Stoic Live | Onstage with Ryan Holiday

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

Copy of Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago | Empowerment, Innovation & Community

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

THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)

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

Chicago African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

 Sat, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm TBA Free

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

 Sat, 26 Sep at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

Real Estate Games

 Thu, 14 May at 01:30 pm Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

ISAIDIT Black Tie Networking Event

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

Chicago Fashion Fundraiser

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Carbon Chicago

37th Annual Real Men Cook: Real Men Needed

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

cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon

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

Monetization In The new Creator Economy

 Fri, 08 May at 11:30 am Cameo Free

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

American Identity Summit 2026: America at 250

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago USD 0 to 25

Chicago Signature Makers Market & Premium Brands Experience 2026

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

Salesforce Connections: Welcome Party River Cruise

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

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference

 Thu, 11 Jun at 08:30 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile USD 0 to 4,999

CISO Chicago 2026

 Tue, 28 Apr at 08:00 am Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago

Illinois Grand Vendor Expo

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am McCormick Place Free

Laura Peek

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

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

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:30 pm The iO Theater Free

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian) USD 0 to 48

Networking & Wine Tasting - Avli River North May 2nd, 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Avli River North

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

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

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

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

You Should Know Podcast at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Vic Theatre

2026 Writing Workshop of Chicago

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

DisruptHR Chicago - 12.0

 Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm Carnivale Chicago USD 55 to 162

2026 Ayodele African Drum & Dance Conference and Concert: May 7 - 10, 2026

 Thu, 07 May at 05:00 pm Sherman Park

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

 Sat, 14 Mar Tabu USD 39 to 44

Tech Pulse 2030

 Tue, 05 May 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

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Mayday Blast: La nueva edición

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 18th Street Casa de Cultura Free

Startup Pitch Night @ DePaul | Open Bar + Live Founders

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm DePaul University Coleman Entrepreneurship Center Free

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

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

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg

 Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm Haymarket House USD 6 to 39

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness Business Networking Mixer Chicago

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

54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon: FUND-IT-FORWARD

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

Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

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

Chicago Litigation Finance Summit 2026 Shaping the Future of Litigation Fin

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 am Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago USD 139 to 321

Summit NA Roadshow - Chicago

 Tue, 05 May at 09:00 am TBD Free

Chicago Tech Startups Founders & Service Providers Networking & Pitch Event

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Creators Night @ Chicago Theater Works - Tuesday April 28th

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Lore Chicago (above FAME Nightclub) USD 24 to 550

UChicago US-China Economy & Business Summit + Demo Day

 Sun, 03 May at 08:30 am Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) USD 0 to 35

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm 1925 W Cortland St USD 10 to 39

AAEN @ APA Heritage Month Kickoff & Business Expo - SAVE-THE-DATE

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Chicago Free

Chicago BioTech, Pharma, MedTech Networking & Pitch Mixer

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Chicago Real Estate & Construction Pitch & Networking Event

 Mon, 18 May at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Supply Chain USA 2026

 Tue, 23 Jun at 07:30 am Chicago

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch

 Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair

 Tue, 12 May at 08:00 am UIC Forum Free

Science In The City 2026

 Thu, 07 May at 05:00 pm Salesforce Tower Chicago USD 162

Amit's Community Meet Up | Chicago

 Sat, 09 May at 05:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 122

LearnUpon Connect '26

 Thu, 07 May at 01:00 pm Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago USD 749

Brewing the Revolution: Enslaved Labor and Early American Beer

 Fri, 08 May at 06:30 pm Newberry Library USD 45

Investor Connect: AI TECH Pitch & Networking - Chicago

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 0 to 66

CLN Exchange

 Tue, 28 Apr at 01:00 pm Chicago History Museum

A Conversation with Hamid Ghanadan

 Wed, 13 May at 04:00 pm 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Free

Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop (May 13)

 Wed, 13 May at 05:30 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 26 to 35

13th Annual Battle for Hope: A Chicago Business Community Battle of the Bands

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Joe's on Weed Street USD 49 to 147

Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 am DePaul University USD 15 to 150

The Walking Body

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

Full Face Injection Techniques with Dr. Arthur Swift

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 am Venue SIX10 USD 2,536 to 2,844

CHICAGO SHOP & CONNECT EXPO

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Grant Park Free

AI & Machine Learning Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking in Chicago

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

The Shops - Juneteenth Edition

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Mid-Market Summit 2026

 Thu, 04 Jun at 05:30 pm The Dalcy USD 114 to 161

Paris is Burning - Chicago Viewing & Panel Discussion - Benefiting LIW!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 0 to 130

The Podcast Summit Tour brought to you by Dr. Martha Razo & Flava Podcast

 Thu, 28 May at 05:30 pm Chicago Theater Works Free

2026 Chicago Preservation Expo

 Mon, 18 May at 04:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center Free

2nd Annual FRESHH Gala

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm The Langham, Chicago

Arctic Wolf & Ingram Micro Chicago Cruise

 Thu, 11 Jun at 05:30 pm Navy Pier Free

2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 am Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum USD 210 to 423

Oddities and Curiosities Expo - 2 Day Pass

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm McCormick Place