Entrepreneurship Events in Chicago

Check out happening entrepreneurship events all around Chicago, IL

Zayn

 Sun, 26 Jul at 06:00 pm United Center

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

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

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

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

Kim Gordon

 Wed, 24 Jun at 01:00 am Metro Chicago

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

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

Dadi Freyr

 Wed, 14 Oct at 06:00 pm 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

Downtown Chicago Summer Artisan Fair

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

ZACARIAS FERREIRA EN CHICAGO

 Sat, 22 Aug at 10:00 pm V Live USD 80

Fulton Market Makers Festival

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 916 W Fulton Market Free

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

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

Fresa Fests - Pinterest IRL Market ✨ HUGE Trinket + Fashion Market

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 4325 N Ravenswood Ave USD 7

Wicker Park Artisan Festival

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am 1425 N Damen Ave Free

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

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

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

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

AI & Machine Learning Start-Ups, Professionals Investors Networking Chicago

 Tue, 30 Jun at 07:00 pm 1925 W Cortland St USD 10 to 39

Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event

 Fri, 03 Jul at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

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

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

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026

 Fri, 10 Jul at 05:00 pm South Cottage Grove Avenue Free

Jane Remover

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Metro Chicago

Underscores at Metro Chicago

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm Metro Chicago

Midwest Handmade Expo

 Fri, 28 Aug at 10:00 am 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Free

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

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026

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

Jaden Bojsen

 Fri, 10 Jul Sound-Bar

The Cab

 Fri, 12 Jun House of Blues Chicago

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

NATURAL HAIR FEST Kick-Off Celebration -Vendor Opportunity -Evening Event

 Sun, 28 Jun at 06:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 118

Where Tech Meets Everything: An Intentional Networking Experience

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Slalom Consulting USD 31 to 37

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 Paws District: Launch Day Party RSVP

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm 4520 N Broadway 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

Creative Minds, Wealthy Futures 2026

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

Sam Barber

 Fri, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago

EMEI at Thalia Hall

 Sun, 11 Oct at 07:30 pm Thalia Hall

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

Chicago HealthTech, MedTech Networking Mixer and Elevator Pitch

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

Southport Makers Affair

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am Corridor Brewery & Provisions Free

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

Chicago Old Town Artisan Walk

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

Greg Mendez

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

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

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

Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Morgan MFG Free

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

 Tue, 09 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

CROSSOVER COOP PART I BLACK BUSINESS PATIO SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm 835 E 75th St Free

Chicago Business Leaders

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Howl at the Moon Chicago USD 0 to 26

AFROINTL FASHION SHOW CHICAGO

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

Chicago Engineering, Energy & Transportation Networking Event

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 16 to 21

Chicago Tech Mixer 2026

 Thu, 26 Mar Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian) USD 0 to 48

Даша Квіткова - Charity Networking Event

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Eventus Hall USD 0 to 76

2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit

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

Chicago Small Business Capital Matchmaking Summit

 Wed, 17 Jun at 08:00 am 4120 W Diversey Ave USD 177

WELCOME TO THE ROYALS SOCIETY YACHT EXPERIENCE

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm The Playpen Chicago USD 402 to 750

CBP Connects Chicago presented by GoTab (June 15-17)

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm Revolution Brewing

2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit

 Mon, 22 Jun at 04:00 pm David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago Free

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

The Shops - FashionBar’s Single Day Pop-up - August Edition

 Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Wooden Wisdom at Radius Chicago

 Sat, 15 Aug Radius Chicago

South Shore Drill Team Summer Show 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:00 pm Gary Comer Youth Center USD 23

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

 Mon, 29 Jun at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

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

 Tue, 30 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Tech Networking Event in Chicago by Ascent Valley

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

NATURAL HAIR FEST CHICAGO - MAIN EVENT - Become our CITY ACTIVATION PARTNER

 Sun, 29 Nov at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 5,818