Startup Events in Chicago

Check out happening startup events all around Chicago, IL

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place 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

Chicago AI Week

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

Chicago makers market

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:30 am 337 E Randolph St Free

Chicago Tech & Finance Networking Event

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Startup CPG Founders & Formulators - July 2026

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:00 pm McCormick Place USD 28 to 33

Chicago Hottest Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 18 to 33

LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, DESCARGA NORTEÑA & MAS

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

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Fri, 22 May 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

Tech Connect: Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event Chicago

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

Grand Opening: Hawa Café @ Three Cities Social

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am Hawa Café - Three Cities Social Wicker Park Free

AI & Tech Networking Event in Chicago by Ascent Valley

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm The Staley USD 0 to 65

Women in Tech Chicago 2026

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

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

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

Chicago Real Estate & Construction Networking & Pitch Event

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

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

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

Meet Your Co-Founder in Chicago | Startup Networking Event

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm The Staley USD 0 to 66

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness Business Networking Mixer Chicago

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St 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

Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit

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

Chicago Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Chicago Tech Mixer 2026

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

BGV Pull Up & Pitch: Chicago

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am mHUB Free

Startup Networking Chicago: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm The Staley

Chicago Startups, Investors, Professionals: Pitch & Networking Event

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm Rye Deli + Drink USD 10 to 39

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

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:00 pm 1925 W Cortland St USD 10 to 39

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

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

Chicago Women in Tech: Founders & Professionals Networking Night

 Mon, 08 Jun 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 Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking with Elevator Pitch

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

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

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

So, You Want To Start A Business?

 Tue, 21 Jul at 05:00 pm TechNexus Venture Collaborative Free

8th Annual Side Hustle Honors®

 Sat, 01 Aug at 05:00 pm mHUB USD 82 to 162

Sex Tech with Lovense - Chicago

 Thu, 28 May at 04:00 pm The Pleasure Chest Free

Wine & Win: The Visibility To Revenue Summit

 Thu, 21 May at 04:30 pm mHUB Acceletator USD 0 to 50

Prompt to Profit — Learn Generative AI for Business and Innovation

 Wed, 22 Oct at 01:00 pm TBD USD 199 to 6,899

Felicity

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

Nivan - An Innovation Conference

 Thu, 21 May at 08:30 am Institute of Design at Illinois Tech USD 153 to 705

Launch Your Own Successful AI App | AI Startup | Workshop 2026

 Tue, 30 Apr at 01:00 pm TBD USD 199 to 6,998

Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Chicago

 Tue, 02 Jun at 08:20 pm The Staley USD 0 to 66

StartUps, Entrepreneurs, Investors Networking & Elevator Pitch Chicago

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

Women in Business, Startups, Professionals Social Networking Event Chicago

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 39

BioTech , MedTech, Pharma Networking & Pitch Event Chicago

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm 25 S Halsted St USD 10 to 38

Dead Pink Radio

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

Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Chicago | Online

 Thu, 21 May at 12:00 pm Chicago Free

Lifted Thursdays | Chicago Networking Event

 Thu, 30 Apr THC by Chitiva South Loop Free

Intro to Growing Mushrooms at Home

 Sat, 04 Apr Plant Chicago USD 55 to 82

Marketing Innovation Academy 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 799 to 913

Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine

 Wed, 03 Jun at 05:30 pm Chicago Architecture Center USD 18 to 23

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

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

Jarvis Innovation Showcase 2026

 Thu, 28 May at 05:00 pm DePaul University - Loop Campus Free

Build Your First Successful AI SaaS Startup Today! - Workshop

 Tue, 23 Apr at 01:00 pm TBD USD 229 to 6,631

Industry Ignited – Chicago Manufacturing & Capital

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

Business Boost Pitch Competition

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm Kennedy-King College Free

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

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

Advanced Brand Growth Program 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 799 to 913

Network with Entrepreneurs: Founder’s Brunch

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Kubo Chicago USD 23 to 46

Worm, Tba

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

2026 MATTER Membership Info Session

 Mon, 12 Jan at 12:00 pm MATTER Free

Bright Star Community Outreach Entrepreneurship

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

Tasty Grillz Business Launch

 Sat, 30 May at 03:00 pm 6300e E Hayes Dr Free

2026 Coffee, Connections & Coworking

 Mon, 12 Jan at 09:00 am MATTER Free

Cocktail & Networking Event at King KTV Karaoke Bar

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

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 65

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