Entrepreneurship Events in Chicago

Check out happening entrepreneurship events all around Chicago, IL

The 3 Secrets to Sales, Enjoyment, and Wealth Building with Todd Scrima

 Wed, 21 Jan at 11:00 am Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse Free

2026 Suenos - Sunday at Hutchinson Field at Grant Park

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Hutchinson Field at Grant Park

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

 Fri, 30 Jan at 11:00 am Moved to Virtual Event Free

LOS REHENES, GRUPO BRYNDIS & MAS

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm Los Globos USD 60

Vivian Tu aka Your Rich BFF "Well Endowed" Book Launch

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey) USD 45

Automate 2026 Pitch Month : IoT and Automation Startups, Meet Investors!

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 am McCormick Place USD 0 to 350

CRE8TIVE CON 2026

 Fri, 20 Feb at 03:00 pm Inter-continental Hotel Chicago

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

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

BCOE 2nd Annual Gala: 10 Years of Leaders & Legends

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Marriott Marquis Chicago USD 450 to 10,000

Snow Strippers at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Gary Vider

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Josh Johnson

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

⚡ SpeedChicago Dating | Ages 36–48 | Chicago’s Speed Dating

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm Tabu USD 36 to 39

Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event

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

EVO VC & Startups Social in Downtown Chicago

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:30 pm Cindy's Rooftop Free

Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

 Sun, 29 Mar at 01:00 pm 8101 W Higgins Rd USD 141

Elle Orlando

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop (Jan. 22nd)

 Thu, 22 Jan at 05:30 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 26 to 35

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:00 pm Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian) USD 0 to 48

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

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

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Galentine's Chicago Women Networking Party!

 Wed, 04 Feb at 07:00 pm The Beauty Castle USD 39

Mary Droppinz

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:00 pm 2033 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647, United States

Chicago Real Estate Investors Meetup

 Tue, 03 Mar at 06:00 pm 1438 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60642-1212, United States

Teletech Chicago at Radius Chicago

 Fri, 20 Mar at 10:00 pm Radius Chicago

Entrepreneur Networking & Visioning Party

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm 2134 W 18th St USD 23 to 46

Chicago Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:30 pm Recess USD 33 to 37

The Grid, Chicago

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:30 pm Workbox Chicago - Fulton Market Free

Hatis Noit

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm The Empty Bottle

Model Call #5 - FashionBar The Shows: April 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place (Level 3) USD 13 to 130

Vision Board and Networking Event

 Fri, 23 Jan at 05:00 pm 3421 W Ogden Ave Free

Better Decisions, Backed by Behavioral Science

 Wed, 28 Jan at 05:30 pm Aon Center Free

Fuckup Nights Chicago - Winter Edition

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:00 pm Three Cities Social Club - River North USD 19

Celebrate Black History Month with Jewel-Osco!

 Sun, 01 Feb at 12:00 pm Jewel-Osco Free

A Conversation with Dr. S. Yin Ho: AI and Improving Data in Healthcare

 Thu, 12 Feb at 03:30 pm 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Free

The Shops - Valentines Day Edition

 Sun, 15 Feb at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Eliza McLamb

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Weval

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm Outset

Innovation Forecast: The Next 25 Years

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:00 pm School of the Art Institute of Chicago USD 45 to 80

The Shops - Black History Month Edition

 Sun, 22 Feb at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

The Impossible Wish 2026: Founder & CEO Summit

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 am The Hatchery Chicago USD 29 to 55

Mike Dawes

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL

NATURAL HAIR FEST CHICAGO - Vendor Opportunity - Daytime Event

 Sun, 05 Apr at 10:00 am The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center USD 118

Speed Rack Chicago

 Sun, 22 Feb Thalia Hall

Women’s Small Business Symposium presented by Leads Club

 Thu, 05 Mar at 08:00 am Barcocina Lakeview USD 63

Real Estate & Construction Industry Networking Event Chicago

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm 701 N Damen Ave USD 10 to 38

Puma Blue

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Outset

WAGU Presents: Boozy Study Hall

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm 1515 W Monroe St Free

Let It Flow: Don’t Wait to Exhale

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:30 pm Lawndale Christian Health Center Homan Square USD 34 to 56

Latina Exchange: Dinner Gathering of Latina Professionals

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm TeamWorking by TechNexus USD 26

INDIE Headshot Party - Quarter I

 Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am Chicago Tool Library

Raising Capital: Strategy + Office Hours

 Tue, 20 Jan at 02:00 pm Venue in Chicago Free

Business, Entrepreneurs, Investors,StartUps Social Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 02 Feb at 07:00 pm 415 N Dearborn St USD 10 to 38

FinTech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Mixer Chicago

 Mon, 26 Jan at 07:00 pm 1302 N Milwaukee Ave USD 10 to 38

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

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:30 pm Tabu USD 39 to 44

Molina

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Schubas

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

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm Time Out Market Chicago USD 39 to 44

Chicago Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:30 pm Recess USD 33 to 37

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)

The Shops - Single Day Pop-up - May Edition

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

DMB The Etymology

 Sat, 17 Jan Schubas

Chicago FinTech Networking Mixer for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Investors

 Mon, 26 Jan at 07:00 pm Big Mini Putt Club USD 10 to 38

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

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Tabu USD 39 to 44

Chicago Maker's Market

 Fri, 15 May at 10:00 am Loft on lake Free

⚡ SpeedChicago Dating | Ages 32–44 | Chicago’s Speed Dating

 Sun, 25 Jan at 06:00 pm Recess USD 36 to 39

Sips & Strategies: A Multifamily Investment Overview

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:30 pm The Metropolitan Free

Business for Teens

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am 9128 S Commercial Ave Free

2026: Conversations, Connections & Community

 Tue, 20 Jan at 05:30 pm Wintrust Bank USD 75

The Shops - Juneteenth Edition

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

Humbe at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 pm Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Intentionality Summit 2026 - Hosted by Gather Better

 Thu, 22 Jan at 08:00 am Loft Lucia USD 0 to 99

Business Tax Workshop for Small Business Owners with EA Deja Warner-Coleman

 Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am Prism Spaces USD 18 to 29

Master Business Fundamentals with Free Education Class

 Sun, 18 Jan at 11:00 am Headquarters Chicago USD 34

Morning Coffee & Connections: A Curated Networking Event for Women

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:30 am Good Ambler USD 10

Chicago Entrepreneurs Networking Event @ The Gwen Rooftop

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:30 pm Upstairs at The Gwen USD 13 to 23

Coloring After Dark: A Color and Sip with Nicole Pacini

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 22

kwn at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Mon, 23 Mar Riviera Theatre - IL

Women in Business, Startups, Professionals Social Networking Event Chicago

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:00 pm 1925 W Cortland St USD 10 to 38

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 16 Feb at 07:00 pm 3659 W Armitage Ave USD 10 to 38

Chicago Engineering, Energy & Transportation

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 16 to 21

CHICAGO! VENDORS FESTIVAL

 Fri, 27 Feb at 02:00 am 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601*E, Chicago, IL

Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

 Sun, 29 Mar at 08:00 am 8101 W Higgins Rd USD 141

FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [July]

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am FashionBar Level 3 - Water Tower Place USD 178

2026 MATTER Membership Info Session

 Mon, 12 Jan at 12:00 pm MATTER Free

Keeping It Real Estate Meetup-Creating Generational Wealth with Real Estate

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:30 pm Navigator Taproom Free

FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [March Edition]

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am FashionBar Level 3 - Water Tower Place USD 178

NSN Chicago's Annual Kickoff Brunch

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am 1118 N State St USD 43 to 59

The Shops - Single Day Pop-up - January Edition #2

 Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Brewing Change: An Interactive Coffee Tasting Workshop

 Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am Chicago Fair Trade Museum USD 13

Access MBA Event in Chicago – January 22, 2026

 Thu, 22 Jan at 04:30 pm Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Free

FACC General Assembly

 Thu, 22 Jan at 05:30 pm BMO Free

From Day One: Chicago Half-Day Benefits 2026

 Wed, 03 Jun at 08:00 am The Art Institute of Chicago USD 321

Salud's "Terapia of Immigrants" A Mental Health Social

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:30 pm Hoste Free

The Industry Table: A Fashion Social Mixer

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm 3535 W North Ave USD 11 to 20

Build A Fashion Business [January 2026 Edition]

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm FashionBar LLC USD 130

AI Action Lab

 Thu, 26 Feb at 09:30 am Wintrust Building USD 61

L.I.N.E. UP

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:30 am The Study at University of Chicago Free

Runo Plum

 Tue, 03 Feb at 06:00 pm Schubas

FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [April Edition]

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am FashionBar Level 3 - Water Tower Place USD 178