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

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

 Wed, 01 Apr Joy District USD 10 to 21

Iron & Wine with Improvement Movement

 Wed, 06 May at 01:00 am Thalia Hall - Chicago

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

 Fri, 24 Apr at 11:00 am Moved to Virtual Event 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

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

Kim Gordon

 Wed, 24 Jun at 01:00 am Metro Chicago

ZACARIAS FERREIRA EN CHICAGO

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

The Exchange 2026 | Professional Networking at Soldier Field

 Wed, 15 Apr at 12:00 pm Soldier Field USD 140 to 170

Kxllswxtch

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Subterranean

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

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

Chicago Whiskey Washback

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

Tony P's Real Estate Networking Event @ Galeria: Thursday April 16th

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Galeria Chicago USD 24 to 550

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

2026 Chicago Spring Mega Vendor Expo

 Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Level Up Conference 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm Venue SIX10 Free

Tech Pulse 2030

 Tue, 21 Apr at 05:00 pm Discovery Partners Institute Free

Jake Worthington

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Joe's Bar On Weed St.

Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event

 Fri, 24 Apr 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

Laura Peek

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

Wu Lyf

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

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

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm 1925 W Cortland St USD 10 to 39

Illinois Grand Vendor Expo

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

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

 Thu, 18 Jun at 02:00 pm 2017 W Howard St USD 62 to 665

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

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

Bilmuri at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Level Up Social Club x Vibeapple - Networking Event @ Godfrey Rooftop!

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge USD 26

Chicago Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:30 pm Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Free

Felipe Pelaez

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm V Live- Chicago

Taj Farrant

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Hemlocke Springs

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotech Meetup

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square Free

Speaking with Confidence: BIPOC Women’s Speaker Masterclass + Networking

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm Blazed Bakery Chicago USD 0 to 55

Avery Lynch

 Sun, 31 May Schubas

Leah Kate

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

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

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

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

Marché Privé: Derby Day Edition

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Gallery Guichard USD 0 to 7

FinTech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Mixer Chicago

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

Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event

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

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

 Sat, 14 Mar Tabu USD 39 to 44

Colby Acuff

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm Carol's Pub

LA FACTORIA DEMPHRA EN CHICAGO

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 pm V Live Nightclub USD 50

Spring ’26 OneTru Career & Internship Fair | Truman College

 Wed, 08 Apr at 10:00 am Harry S Truman College (Main Building Cafeteria ) Free

Master Boot Record at Reggies Chicago

 Thu, 30 Apr Reggies Chicago

Underscores at Metro Chicago

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm Metro Chicago

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

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

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

 Sat, 21 Mar Tabu USD 36 to 39

Emma Grede: Start With Yourself Book Tour

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:15 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

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

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness Business Networking Mixer Chicago

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

SNKR CULTURE CHICAGO

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 pm Pullman Community Center USD 13 to 269

Jackson Dean

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Joe's Bar On Weed St.

Blacktopia Beauty of Blackness Gala

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm Venue West USD 45 to 856

The Queens Tea

 Sun, 26 Apr at 03:00 pm LondonHouse Chicago

Investor Connect: AI TECH Pitch & Networking - Chicago

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 0 to 66

Blaq Ice - State of the Union at City Winery - Chicago

 Sun, 19 Apr at 07:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Hoodie Analytics Presents: Sessions 360 - 2026

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

Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg

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

The Cab

 Fri, 12 Jun at 11:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

Copy of Black Women of Excellence Brunch

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

Wine Tasting Networking Event: Latinx Connecting and Winning

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Casa Michoacan USD 29

Kxllswxtch at Subterranean - Upstairs

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 pm Subterranean - Upstairs

LimeLife Beauty Evolution Tour in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Apr at 03:00 pm L7 CHICAGO BY LOTTE Free

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Chicago

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm 2137 W Walnut St USD 0 to 66

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

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Meet Your Co-Founder: Startup Builders Night in Chicago

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm 2137 W Walnut St USD 0 to 66

CLVR LABsâ„¢ Presents LEVEL UP: A Creative Networking Pop-Up

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:00 pm Replay Lincoln Park USD 0 to 109

Chicago Real Estate & Construction Pitch & Networking Event

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Knowing Book Signing and Talk with Touré Roberts

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 35

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St 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

Chicago Women in Tech: Founders & Professionals Networking Night

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Chicago Startups, Investors, Professionals: Pitch & Networking Event

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm Ghost Donkey USD 10 to 39

Chicago Tech Mixer 2026

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

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

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Chicago Free

Fuckup Nights Chicago - Spring Edition

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Three Cities Social Club - River North USD 19 to 31

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

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

Tech Pulse 2030

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Discovery Partners Institute Free

Chicago BioTech, Pharma, MedTech Networking & Pitch Mixer

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

Chicago Tech Startups Founders & Service Providers Networking & Pitch Event

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

Friko

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Metro Chicago

Seeing in 3D

 Wed, 06 May at 12:00 pm Chicago Booth Harper Center Free

2-Day Chicago Event Planner Certification July 18-19, 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 01:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile USD 1,595

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

Amit's Community Meet Up | Chicago

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

Unprocessed at Bottom Lounge

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:30 pm Bottom Lounge

The LKC Social Vibe

 Fri, 08 May at 05:00 pm SPIN Chicago Free

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch

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

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)

The Walking Body

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

The Pole Market

 Sat, 23 May at 01:30 pm Cell Block Chicago USD 0 to 75

Anna Vaus

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Schubas

Let's Get You Home

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:00 pm Begyle Brewing Free

Chicago Real Estate Investors Meetup

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm 1438 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60642-1212, United States

Kaivon

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Outset

The Shops - Juneteenth Edition

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

Amelie Farren

 Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm Schubas