Business Networking Events in Chicago

Sharpen your real estate, finance, and partnering skills at a friendly session of Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow Game. You'll play alongside other entrepreneurs and investors while enjoying food provided on-site. It's a relaxed, hands-on way to build investing know-how without the pressure of a classroom. All levels of experience are welcome to join in.

This networking night brings together women in tech, fintech, healthtech, edtech, and AI alongside startup founders and entrepreneurs. Expect an empowering space to share experiences, challenges, and wins while building real connections. Whether you're launching a company or growing your career in tech, come meet professionals who understand the journey.

Explore self-storage investing, one of real estate's fastest-growing niches, at this relaxed evening hosted by the Chicago Multifamily Club. Featured speaker Ben Salzberg, COO and Co-Founder of Self Storage Developers, brings over 23 years of experience to share insights on development, fundraising, and what it takes to scale in this asset class. Come connect with local investors too.

Meet local professionals, trade referrals, and find potential partners at the Chicago Business Matchroom. It's built for growing your business through genuine connections and local resources rather than stiff small talk. Come ready to share what you do and discover how others in the room might help you grow.

Connect with tech startups, investors, and industry experts over an evening built around rapid-fire pitches and real conversations. It's a chance to showcase your idea, meet potential backers, or simply expand your network among people building in the tech space. Come ready to talk shop and make new connections.

Join this month's Chicago Data Night featuring Harper Reed, former CTO of Obama for America, as part of an ongoing series connecting data practitioners, academics, and enthusiasts. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks are provided while you dig into the latest in data-driven industry and academic work. A great way to meet others at the intersection of tech and data.

Kick off a six-week social bowling league with good vibes, new friends, and zero pressure to be good at bowling. Expect a mix of people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, post-game hangs at the bar, and weekly trivia. It's a low-commitment way to build your Chicago social and professional circle this fall.

Meet established professionals across healthcare, pharma, and business at this Chicago mixer. It's a relaxed setting to swap ideas, build connections, and discover opportunities across these intersecting industries. Come ready to introduce yourself and meet people shaping the local healthcare and business scene.

Connect, learn, and grow with others working in AI, tech, and finance at this Chicago networking evening. Whether you're building in these spaces or simply curious about where they're headed, it's a laid-back chance to meet people shaping these industries. Come with your questions and your business cards.

Learn how to show up and stand out through networking, referrals, and community building at Polsky Exchange North. Hosted by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, this session is a chance to sharpen your business acumen while meeting fellow entrepreneurs. Come ready to connect and build lasting professional relationships.

Head to Thoughtworks for an evening of networking and lightning talks on leadership. Organizers will share takeaways from the LeadDev NYC Conference, including favorite sessions and insights, alongside talks like Javiera Lasso on architecture modernization and Dan Snell on AI agent test automation. Beverages and bites are provided, so just bring yourself and an interest in leadership conversations.

Join technology, data, and business leaders for a discussion on accelerating AI adoption without compromising governance, compliance, security, or trust. You will dig into data quality and governance as AI enablers, navigating evolving regulations, using AI responsibly with sensitive data, and balancing innovation with risk. A great evening to connect with others tackling these same challenges.

Forget awkward networking mixers where you hover by the snack table. This speed networking event pairs you with fellow business professionals for quick, focused conversations designed to help you make real connections fast. Come ready to introduce yourself, swap ideas, and walk away with a stack of new contacts worth following up with.

Your pitch has a problem you cannot hear anymore because you have said it too many times. In this live virtual session, founders pitch and get structured feedback on the spot while everyone else learns by watching. Bring a pitch at any stage, even just an idea, and get real talk on structure, traction, and common mistakes.

Join a high-level community for business strategists built around the idea that the best plans happen together. Seasoned professionals gather here to refine their processes, trade perspectives, and work through topics like developing key metrics, demystifying your finances, and building a company with lasting impact beyond vision and values. Bring your challenges and your ideas.