Entrepreneurship Events in Chicago

Check out happening entrepreneurship events all around Chicago, IL

SnkrFest Chicago

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 pm Pullman Community Center USD 0 to 935

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 Mon, 16 Mar The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Black Creativity Career Showcase

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:30 am Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

LOS REHENES, GRUPO BRYNDIS & MAS

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

Speed Rack Midwest Regionals in Chicago

 Mon, 23 Feb at 05:00 pm Thalia Hall

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

 Fri, 27 Feb at 11:00 am Moved to Virtual Event Free

Isaac Slade

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

Nimesh Patel

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Vic Theater

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

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

CRE8TIVE CON 2026

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

Chicago Whiskey Washback

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

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Gary Vider

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

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

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Tabu USD 39 to 44

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

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

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

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

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

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm Time Out Market Chicago USD 39 to 44

Eureka Day (Chicago)

 Sun, 22 Feb at 02:00 pm Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

No. 49 Tech Pulse 2030-Reimagining Healthcare with AI

 Tue, 03 Mar at 05:00 pm Discovery Partners Institute Free

2026 Chicago Business & Vendor Fair

 Fri, 27 Feb at 10:00 am Millennium Park Free

Fire Horse Gala: Chicago's Official Lunar New Year Experience | ELEMENTS

 Thu, 19 Feb at 11:00 pm Lore Chicago USD 0 to 2

Josh Johnson

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

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 Pulse 2030

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

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

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

Level Up Social Club - Networking Event @ The Metropolitan Club!

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:00 pm The Metropolitan USD 30 to 62

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

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Recess USD 36 to 39

Illuminating the Future - Women in STEM Summit

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am 940 W Harrison St USD 0 to 10

Chicago Engineering, Energy & Transportation

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 16 to 21

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

 Wed, 18 Feb at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Vincent Neil Emerson (18+)

 Fri, 27 Mar at 01:00 am Lincoln Hall - Chicago

Chicago Real Estate Investors Meetup

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

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

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)

Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 pm 1200 W 35th St USD 0 to 10

Chicago FinTech Networking Mixer for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Investors

 Mon, 02 Mar at 07:00 pm Big Mini Putt Club USD 10 to 38

Model Call #5 - FashionBar The Shows: April 2026

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

Chicago Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:30 pm Recess USD 33 to 37

Chicago Latina Magazine Expo Presented by AMBETTER HEALTH

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center Free

Investor Connect: Pitch & Networking — Chicago

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:00 pm Hopsmith Chicago USD 0 to 65

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

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

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

 Sun, 22 Feb at 04:00 pm Replay Lincoln Park USD 0 to 109

Eureka Day (Chicago)

 Wed, 18 Feb at 07:00 pm Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

Roots Rhythm & Resilience Black History Vendor Fair

 Fri, 20 Feb at 03:30 pm 5335 S Kenwood Ave Free

Felipe Pelaez

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

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

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

 Sun, 22 Feb at 06:00 pm Tabu USD 36 to 39

Love the Leap: Founders Table Dinner + Bar Mar Mixer

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Bar Mar USD 18 to 36

Chicago Entrepreneurs Networking Event @ The Gwen Rooftop

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:30 pm Upstairs at The Gwen USD 13 to 23

Eliza McLamb

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch

 Mon, 16 Feb at 07:00 pm Weegee's Lounge USD 10 to 39

Teletech Chicago at Radius Chicago

 Fri, 20 Mar at 10:00 pm Radius Chicago

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

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm 3659 W Armitage Ave USD 10 to 39

The Impossible Wish 2026: Founder & CEO Summit

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

Intentional & Iconic

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Vera Creative USD 55

Innovation Forecast: The Next 25 Years

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

Social Media Branding For Artists & Creatives | FREE PANEL

 Mon, 23 Feb at 06:00 pm Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Free

Volume Control Fest

 Thu, 26 Feb at 08:00 pm BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO USD 0 to 218

NATURAL HAIR FEST CHICAGO - Vendor Opportunity - Daytime Event

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

Chicago Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness: Business Networking event

 Tue, 03 Mar at 07:00 pm Ghost Donkey USD 10 to 39

Local Edition Luxury Farmers Market

 Sun, 08 Mar at 10:00 am Walden USD 6 to 12

Puma Blue

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Outset

Women’s Small Business Symposium presented by Leads Club

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

Startups, Investors and Professionals Pitch and Networking Event Chicago

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:00 pm Ghost Donkey USD 10 to 39

Speed Rack Chicago

 Sun, 22 Feb at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

Little Black Dress Chicago

 Sat, 07 Mar at 02:00 pm 411 E 35th St USD 29 to 55

Off Season, Rain Garden, Toss!, Wide Orbit

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm Reggie's Rock Club

InsurTech Chicago Presents: Successful AI for Claims

 Wed, 25 Mar at 04:30 pm Acrisure office USD 54

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)

Chicago BioTech and Pharma Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Replay Lincoln Park USD 10 to 38

Empower Women: IWC's Women's History Month Celebration

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am The Plant USD 0 to 121

Molina

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Schubas

Chicago Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event

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

Tech Pulse 2030

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

Weval

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm Outset

Mike Dawes

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

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

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Chicago Free

The Shops - Single Day Pop-up - July Edition

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am 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)

Blacktopia Beauty of Blackness Gala

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

Morning Coffee & Connections: A Curated Networking Event for Women

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

Chicago Founders and Creatives Mixer

 Sat, 07 Feb at 01:00 pm Frera Desserts Free

Building America’s Future – Veterans, Infrastructure, and the Next Mission

 Mon, 02 Mar at 05:00 pm Union League Club of Chicago USD 32

Fragrance Swap & Sale at Pullman Artspace Gallery

 Sat, 21 Feb at 10:00 am Pullman Artspace Lofts USD 5 to 35

Chicago Job Fair - Chicago Career Fair

 Mon, 02 Mar at 11:00 am Chicago Free

Chicago Maker's Market

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

kwn at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Mon, 23 Mar Riviera Theatre - IL

FinTech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Mixer Chicago

 Mon, 02 Mar at 07:00 pm 1302 N Milwaukee Ave USD 10 to 38

AI, ML, DeepTech: Business & Startups Networking Mixer in Chicago

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm Weegee's Lounge USD 10 to 39

Coloring After Dark: A Color and Sip with Nicole Pacini

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

The Shops - Juneteenth Edition

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

FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [March Edition]

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

mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:00 pm Venue West

NATURAL HAIR FEST MIAMI - Become our CITY ACTIVATION PARTNER

 Sun, 26 Apr at 10:00 am The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center USD 3,491

Unprocessed at Bottom Lounge

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:30 pm Bottom Lounge

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

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

NSN Chicago's Annual Kickoff Brunch

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

AI & Tech Startup Pitch & Investor Networking Night Chicago

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm Hopsmith Chicago USD 0 to 65

Freddie McClendon

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Schubas