Startup Events in Chicago

Check out happening startup events all around Chicago, IL

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

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

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place Free

Chicago AI Week

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am Microsoft Midwest District USD 520 to 1,038

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

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

Level Up x Tony P's - Networking Event @ Millennium Hall!

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Millennium Hall USD 26

Celebrating Women in Innovation

 Tue, 30 Jun at 05:00 pm Chicago Shakespeare Theater USD 0 to 75

LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, DESCARGA NORTEÑA & MAS

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

Startup CPG Founders & Formulators - July 2026

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:00 pm McCormick Place USD 28 to 37

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator

 Thu, 15 Oct at 08:00 am Lincoln International LLC USD 499

Chicago Real Estate & Construction Networking & Pitch Event

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

 Wed, 08 Jul at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Chicago Paws District: Launch Day Party RSVP

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm 4520 N Broadway Free

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

 Thu, 30 Apr Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian) USD 0 to 48

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Enterprise AI Transformation Intensive: Why 70% Fail and How to Fix It

 Mon, 22 Jun at 08:30 am 500 W Madison St GBP 742 to 1,988

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking Chicago | Unlock Your Idea

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 0 to 65

Chicago Startups, Investors, Professionals: Pitch & Networking Event

 Mon, 06 Jul at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Chicago BioTech, Pharma, MedTech Networking & Pitch Mixer

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink 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

So, You Want To Start A Business?

 Tue, 21 Jul at 05:00 pm TechNexus Venture Collaborative USD 14 to 20

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

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

Chicago Tech Mixer 2026

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

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

GirlCon 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:30 am 30 S Wacker Dr Free

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

 Mon, 29 Jun at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

Tech Networking Event in Chicago by Ascent Valley

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 0 to 65

NATURAL HAIR FEST CHICAGO - MAIN EVENT - Become our CITY ACTIVATION PARTNER

 Sun, 29 Nov at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 5,818

Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit

 Wed, 22 Jul at 10:00 am 4245 N Knox Ave USD 135 to 189

Call for Papers : Conference Quantum Enhanced AI (QASC 2026)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 am Chicago State University Free

Chicago Tech Collective Community Event

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Clark Street Ale House USD 18 to 37

Tiempo's Launch Party: Flow + Glow from the Inside Out

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am Urbanity Dance Chicago USD 26

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness Business Networking Mixer Chicago

 Mon, 29 Jun at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Online

 Thu, 18 Jun at 12:00 pm Chicago Free

Worm, Tba

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm Reggies Rock Club

Reaching the Unreachable: How BigHeart Built a 1M-Patient Engagement Engine

 Wed, 10 Jun at 05:30 pm mHUB Free

Felicity

 Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm Reggies Music Joint

Bloomeffects Founder Appearance at Credo Beauty (Chicago) | Free RSVP

 Sun, 26 Jul at 12:00 pm Credo Beauty Free

BioTech , MedTech, Pharma Networking & Pitch Event Chicago

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Dead Pink Radio

 Sun, 28 Jun at 08:00 pm Reggies Music Joint

Intro to Growing Mushrooms at Home

 Sat, 04 Apr Plant Chicago USD 55 to 82

Innovation Catalyst Lab 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Wed, 10 Jun at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 856 to 970

CHICAGO ACCELERATE YOUR FINANCES

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm 325 S California Ave Free

Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Chicago

 Wed, 01 Jul at 08:20 pm Joy District USD 0 to 66

BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotechnology Meetup

 Tue, 07 Jul at 06:30 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company Free

Cocktail & Networking Event at King KTV Karaoke Bar

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 2002 S Wentworth Ave 2nd flr Free

Chicago CEO Capital Activation| Founder–Funder Growth & Capital Summit

 Tue, 09 Jun at 03:30 pm The Study at University of Chicago Free

Talking Cart: A Meetup for Coffee Cart, Trailer & Mobile Cafe owners

 Thu, 11 Jun at 12:00 pm Sip Society Coffee Education Center Free

Industry Ignited – Chicago Manufacturing & Capital

 Wed, 17 Jun at 08:30 am 4101 W 76th St Free

Coworking Pop Up - West Town, Chicago Edition

 Thu, 06 Aug at 02:00 pm Caña Cafe Free

Bright Star Community Outreach Entrepreneurship

 Mon, 11 May at 09:00 am 4444 S Evans Ave Free

Rooted in Purpose Event

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:30 pm 935 W Chestnut St USD 34

Leadership for Entrepreneurs

 Sun, 28 Jun at 01:30 pm Chicago Bee Branch, Chicago Public Library USD 0 to 30

Trade & Travel Business Launch Event [Day Trading & Travel ✈️ Club]

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm 3353 W 13th St Free

Creative Thinking 1 Day Workshop |Chicago, IL

 Wed, 18 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Work With Friends

 Fri, 07 Jun at 10:00 am Lot'sa USD 18

LGBTQ Entrepreneur Morning Meet Up

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Eli Tea Bar Free

Master the Art of Buying, Selling & Scaling Startups Successfully!

 Tue, 06 Jan at 01:00 pm TBA USD 104 to 4,667

Work in Sweden - Jobs, Employers, Work Visa (CHI)

 Mon, 28 Mar at 04:00 pm Chicago EUR 54

Calvary Placement Agency Ribbon Cutting

 Thu, 11 Jun at 01:00 pm 332 S Michigan Ave Suite 900 Free

AI Implementation in Business | Chicago

 Wed, 25 Sep at 12:00 pm Chicago USD 99 to 699

NATURAL HAIR FEST CHICAGO - Become A COMMUNITY SPONSOR | National Platform

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 118 to 1,165