Entrepreneurship Events in Chicago

Check out happening entrepreneurship events all around Chicago, IL

Zayn

 Sun, 26 Jul at 06:00 pm United Center

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place 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

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

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

ZACARIAS FERREIRA EN CHICAGO

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

Bronzevilles 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville

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

Kim Gordon

 Wed, 24 Jun at 01:00 am Metro Chicago

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

Fulton Market Makers Festival

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

Black Women Shining Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Marriott Marquis Chicago USD 103 to 194

Black Yacht Weekend 2026

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

Dadi Freyr

 Wed, 14 Oct at 06:00 pm Vic Theatre

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

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

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

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

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

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

Chicago makers market

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:30 am 337 E Randolph St Free

Wicker Park Artisan Festival

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

The Market Shop Event — Season Opener · Lincoln Park · Chicago

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 am Lincoln Park 1730 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 Free

Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event

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

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

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

LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, DESCARGA NORTEÑA & MAS

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

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

High Vibes Chicago Fest (second annual)

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

Black Women of Excellence Brunch

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am Lawndale Christian Health Center Skyline Conference Center Free

HOOKED — A Cliquebait Creator Experience at Shore Club Chicago

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Shore Club USD 34

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

Avery Lynch

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 pm Schubas

SOSA at Radius Chicago

 Fri, 29 May at 11:59 pm Radius Chicago

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026

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

Pete and Bas

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Subterranean

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

Leah Kate

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

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

Chicago Curated Pop-Up Market & Boutique Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 10:00 am THE MART Free

You Should Know Podcast at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Vic Theatre

Grand Opening: Hawa Café @ Three Cities Social

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am Hawa Café - Three Cities Social Wicker Park Free

Tastewise Growth Summit 2026: Agentic Future of Food

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

Innovation Elevates Us All

 Wed, 27 May at 05:00 pm Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library USD 0 to 80

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

BGV Founders & Friends: Chicago Mixer

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm Oooh Wee! IT IS! 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

Hoodie Analytics Presents: Sessions 360 - 2026

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

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

 Sat, 14 Mar Tabu USD 39 to 44

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

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

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

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

Creator Collective: Tabletop Makers Market

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo 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

Creative Minds, Wealthy Futures 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:00 pm SZNL Chicago LLC USD 0 to 34

Underscores at Metro Chicago

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm Metro Chicago

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

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY – NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION 2026

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

Morning Coffee & Connections: A Curated Networking Event for Women

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

OutPro LGBTQ+ Networking Job Search Panel + Resume Review - Chicago

 Tue, 19 May at 06:00 pm Center on Halsted USD 0 to 157

Sistek at Castaways

 Sun, 24 May at 04:00 pm Castaways

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

The Walking Body

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

CHICAGO SHOP & CONNECT EXPO

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

Lead Without Permission: Performance Without Burnout

 Wed, 20 May at 05:30 pm Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free

Level Up Chicago: From First Deal to Full Portfolio

 Thu, 21 May at 05:30 pm Hyde Park Bank Free

Chicago Spring Pop-Up Market & Creative Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am Artifact Events Free

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

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

Sports Creative Community Chicago Meetup 2026

 Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm The Point Studios

Chicago Tech Mixer 2026

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

BGV Pull Up & Pitch: Chicago

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am mHUB Free

Elevated Saturdays: A Creative Networking Experience at Chi’Tiva

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm 1948 W North Ave USD 0 to 162

Chicago Old Town Artisan Walk

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

Melodic Midnight Market

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Pilsen Free