Entrepreneurship Events in Chicago

Check out happening entrepreneurship events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

 Wed, 01 Apr Joy District USD 10 to 21

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

18th Annual Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm IO Godfrey

Iron & Wine with Improvement Movement

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

Black Yacht Weekend 2026

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

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

Kim Gordon

 Wed, 24 Jun Metro Chicago

Dadi Freyr

 Wed, 14 Oct at 06:00 pm Vic Theatre

Global Cyber Security Initiative Conference (GCSI 2026)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:30 am Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology USD 321 to 534

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

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

South Side + Friends Chef Series: Mahari & Love Cork Screw (5/15)

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 3265 S Archer Ave USD 130

THE CHICAGO STREETWEAR EXPO

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 am Xoco House Gallery USD 0 to 23

ZACARIAS FERREIRA EN CHICAGO

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

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

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

Michael the Party Chicago

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm Bar Tabu USD 0 to 162

Chicago Whiskey Washback

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

LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, DESCARGA NORTEÑA & MAS

Mon, 25 May V Live USD 60

Copy of Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago | Empowerment, Innovation & Community

 Fri, 23 Oct at 10:00 am Malcolm X College USD 23

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

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 4325 N Ravenswood Ave USD 8

THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 02:00 pm 5311 S Lake Park Ave USD 215

Chicago African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

 Sat, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm TBA Free

ISAIDIT Black Tie Networking Event

Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm The Grand Ballroom Chicago

Chicago Hottest Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 18 to 108

Fresa Fests - Pinterest IRL Market ✨ Trinket + Fashion Market

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Free

Monetization In The new Creator Economy

 Fri, 08 May at 11:30 am Cameo Free

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

Chicago Signature Makers Market & Premium Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Master Boot Record at Reggies Chicago

 Thu, 30 Apr at 09:00 pm Reggies Chicago

Felipe Pelaez

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

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

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

Illinois Grand Vendor Expo

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

SOSA at Radius Chicago

 Fri, 29 May Radius Chicago

Pete and Bas

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Subterranean

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

Laura Peek

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

Leah Kate

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Avery Lynch

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 pm Schubas

Hemlocke Springs

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

Jane Remover

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Metro Chicago

Underscores at Metro Chicago

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm Metro Chicago

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

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

Wu Lyf

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Tax & The City | A Big Tent Urbanist Event

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

Marché Privé: Derby Day Edition

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

Sunshine & Build - Women's Rooftop Networking

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio USD 40

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

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

Bilmuri at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

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

Jackson Dean

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

You Should Know Podcast at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Vic Theatre

The Cab

 Fri, 12 Jun House of Blues Chicago

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

 Sat, 14 Mar Tabu USD 39 to 44

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

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

Tech Pulse 2030

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

Anna Vaus

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Schubas

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

 Sat, 21 Mar Tabu USD 36 to 39

Startup Pitch Night @ DePaul | Open Bar + Live Founders

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm DePaul University Coleman Entrepreneurship Center Free

McDonald's Office Visit

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am 110 N Carpenter St Free

Hoodie Analytics Presents: Sessions 360 - 2026

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

Copy of Black Women of Excellence Brunch

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

Sam Barber

 Fri, 11 Sep The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago

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

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Chicago Spring Craft & Vendor Market

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Roosevelt Collection Shops Free

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg

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

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness Business Networking Mixer Chicago

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

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

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

Chicago Tech Startups Founders & Service Providers Networking & Pitch Event

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

Chicago Women in Tech: Founders & Professionals Networking Night

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

Chicago BioTech, Pharma, MedTech Networking & Pitch Mixer

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink 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

UChicago US-China Economy & Business Summit + Demo Day

 Sun, 03 May at 08:30 am Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) USD 0 to 35

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

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

The LKC Social Vibe

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

Chicago Real Estate & Construction Pitch & Networking Event

 Mon, 18 May at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch

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

Amit's Community Meet Up | Chicago

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

Seeing in 3D

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

IHCC 5 de Mayo Celebration 2026

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm Bar Sol USD 93

Become a Certified Event Planner 2-Day In-Person Training | Chicago

 Sat, 18 Jul at 01:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile USD 995 to 1,595

Investor Connect: AI TECH Pitch & Networking - Chicago

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 0 to 66

A Conversation with Hamid Ghanadan

 Wed, 13 May at 04:00 pm 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Free

Chicago Maker's Market

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

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

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

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

Greg Mendez

 Fri, 19 Jun Lincoln Hall

Amelie Farren

 Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm Schubas

The Pole Market

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

Innovation Elevates Us All

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

Melodic Midnight Market

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Pilsen Free

CHICAGO SHOP & CONNECT EXPO

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

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

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Launching Your Independent Creator Career

 Wed, 27 May at 06:30 pm Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Free

HealthTech, MedTech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking In Chicago

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Pour Minds Podcast: Still Sippin' Tour

 Sun, 14 Jun at 07:00 pm Park West

The Shops - Juneteenth Edition

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

NATURAL HAIR FEST NEW YORK CITY - Become A SUPPORTING SPONSOR

 Sun, 12 Jul at 10:00 am The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center USD 118 to 1,165