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123 networking events to explore in Chicago over the next 30 days

Networking events include mixers, meetups, and gatherings across Chicago. Chicago has 123 networking events on the calendar over the next 30 days across 12 neighborhoods, and 36 of them are free. Thursday is the busiest day, and Loop is the busiest neighborhood.

Networking Mixer · 79Investor Meetup · 16Professional · 12Industry Event · 7Networking Event · 5Free · 36
ORDERED BY HEAT SCORE · NEXT 30 DAYS
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A Force for Good: Ethical Business Leadership in the Chicago Tech Ecosystem
A Force for Good: Ethical Business Leadership in the Chicago Tech EcosystemTrending
Networking · Venue TBA · River North · Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM
62 people interested

A Force for Good: Ethical Business Leadership in the Chicago Tech Ecosystem The Notre Dame Tech Forum is launching in Chicago — and we're kicking things off the right way. On October 5th, three ND and Saint Mary's alumni join us to talk about what it really means to lead with pur

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"STARTUP-INVESTOR PITCH LUNCH" - FUNDRAISING PROGRAM IN SILICON VALLEY
"STARTUP-INVESTOR PITCH LUNCH" - FUNDRAISING PROGRAM IN SILICON VALLEYPopular
Networking · The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center · Loop · Tue, Oct 6 · 10:00 AM

"STARTUP-INVESTOR PITCH LUNCH" - FUNDRAISING PROGRAM IN SILICON VALLEY Eventbrite - Silicon Valley AI Roadshow presents "STARTUP-INVESTOR PITCH LUNCH" - FUNDRAISING PROGRAM IN SILICON VALLEY - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Chicago, IL.

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WoMAN: Inaugural Midwest Women in Alternatives Networking Luncheon
WoMAN: Inaugural Midwest Women in Alternatives Networking Luncheon
Professional · Networking Event · Venue TBA · Gold Coast · Tue, Oct 6 · 11:30 AM
25 people interested

Join us for the inaugural gathering of WoMAN—Women of the Midwest Alternatives Network —a new community created to connect and support women across the alternatives industry. Hosted by Akram & Associates, Apex Group and Houlihan Capital, this intimate luncheon will bring together

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Tech Startup Networking Chicago Lincoln Park - Series A / Venture Capital Networking Event
Tech Startup Networking Chicago Lincoln Park - Series A / Venture Capital Networking Event
Networking Mixer · Parlay Lincoln Park · Lincoln Park · Tue, Oct 6 · 5:00 PM

Tech Startup Networking Chicago Lincoln Park - Series A / Venture Capital Networking Event Eventbrite - Tech Startup Networking - Series A | Scale Up presents Tech Startup Networking Chicago Lincoln Park - Series A / Venture Capital Networking Event - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at

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Québec–U.S. Transit Rooftop Reception
Québec–U.S. Transit Rooftop Reception
Professional · Venue TBA · Loop · Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 PM

Join the Québec Government and Québec’s transportation delegation for a rooftop reception during APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at LondonHouse Chicago. Set against one of the city’s most iconic rooftop settings, overlooking the Chicago River and downtown skyline,

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BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotech Meetup
BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotech MeetupInside Read
Networking Mixer · Rebel & Rye · — · Tue, Oct 6 · 6:30 PM

BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotech Meetup Chicago's largest monthly networking event for biotech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and evangelists. A chill event for everyone in biotech. Eventbrite - ChiTownBio presents BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotech Meetup - Tuesday, October 6

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Real Estate Investor Networking Chicago | Property Deal Network PDN
Real Estate Investor Networking Chicago | Property Deal Network PDN
Networking Mixer · Investor Meetup · Hubbard Inn · River North · Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM

Free monthly real estate investor networking meetup in Chicago. Bring a deal, find capital, JV partners, agents, lenders, developers.

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Real Estate Networking Chicago Lincoln Park | Property Deal Network PDN
Real Estate Networking Chicago Lincoln Park | Property Deal Network PDN
Networking Mixer · Parlay Lincoln Park · Lincoln Park · Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM

Free monthly real estate networking meetup in Chicago Lincoln Park. Bring a deal, find capital, JV partners, agents, lenders, developers.

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"STARTUP-INVESTOR PITCH LUNCH" - FUNDRAISING PROGRAM IN SILICON VALLEY
Networking · Loop · Tue, Oct 6 · 10:00 AM
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FRESH Networking
Professional · Networking Event · — · Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
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Curious Labs Vol. 3: The Reset
Networking Mixer · River North · Fri, Oct 9 · 4:30 PM
Where it's busiest · next 30 days
Two neighborhoods to know
Loop23 events · next 30 days

A distinct part of Chicago, Loop has its own mix of gathering places, local landmarks, and street-level character.

River North19 events · next 30 days

A central, gallery-rich district with polished dining, nightlife, and major cultural destinations packed into walkable blocks.

What the 123 networking events look like
Networking Mixer ×79
Investor Meetup ×16
Professional ×12
Industry Event ×7
Networking Event ×5
Startup Event ×3Career Fair ×2Mindfulness ×2Others ×2Ai Event ×2Hackathon ×2Crypto Event ×1Panel Discussion ×1
Events can carry more than one tag, and some carry none. Tag counts do not need to add up to 123.
The weekly clock
Thursday is the main event
All 123 events by weekday · hover a bar
Networking events cluster on Thursdays over the next 30 days.
The standing calendar
Something for every day of the week
Monday
Oct 5 · 6:00 PM
A Force for Good: Ethical Business Leadership in the Chicago Tech EcosystemNetworking · River North
62 people interested
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Tuesday
Oct 13 · 4:30 PM
No. 76 Tech Pulse 2030-Responsible AI Investing & Pitch Showcase-ChicagoAi Event · Loop
161 people interested
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Wednesday
Oct 21 · 8:30 AM
Reinventing Industry: Future of HealthNetworking Mixer · Loop
57 people interested
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Thursday
Oct 22 · 5:30 PM
Grassroots Tech Community Meetup - Halloween EditionNetworking Mixer · Loop
98 people interested
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Friday
Oct 9 · 4:30 PM
Curious Labs Vol. 3: The ResetNetworking Mixer · River North
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Saturday
Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
FRESH NetworkingNetworking · Epiphany Center for the Arts - Chase House · West Loop
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Sunday
Oct 11 · 10:00 AM
TechWalk | Chicago, 10/11Mindfulness · Venue TBA
10 people interested
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Planning ahead

Networking, day by day

66 events over the next 14 days
MON
5
1
TUE
6
9
WED
7
3
THU
8
9
FRI
9
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SAT
10
0
SUN
11
2
MON
12
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TUE
13
7
WED
14
10
BIGGEST
THU
15
15
FRI
16
5
SAT
17
2
SUN
18
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Is this a big week for networking events?
Next 7 days · 25
Typical 7 days · 25
Right in line with typical 7 days. Each dot ≈ 2 events.
Typical = average of 8 comparable rolling 7-day periods; 0 incomplete periods were excluded.
▲ 1% Busier
in line with a typical week
More than typical:
+2 Professional · +1 Career Fair · +1 Crypto Event
networking events by neighborhood
Loop23River North19West Loop14Lincoln Park11Ukrainian Village6Gold Coast5
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Upcoming networking events
1A Force for Good: Ethical Business Leadership in the Chicago Tech Ecosystem2"STARTUP-INVESTOR PITCH LUNCH" - FUNDRAISING PROGRAM IN SILICON VALLEY3WoMAN: Inaugural Midwest Women in Alternatives Networking Luncheon4Tech Startup Networking Chicago Lincoln Park - Series A / Venture Capital Networking Event5Québec–U.S. Transit Rooftop Reception6BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotech Meetup7Real Estate Investor Networking Chicago | Property Deal Network PDN8Real Estate Networking Chicago Lincoln Park | Property Deal Network PDN9Chicago Wellness, Health, Beauty, Fitness Networking & Pitch Event10Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness Business Networking Mixer Chicago11The Revenue Roundtable by Emily Eliza Moyer12Sigamos Adelante: Community and Career FairSee all 123 →
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Networking events in Chicago, answered
Are there free networking events in Chicago?

36 of the next 30 days' 123 events are free.

What is the best day for networking events in Chicago?

Thursday — more events land on Thursday than any other day in the next 30 days.

Where do networking events happen in Chicago?

Loop leads with 23 events in the next 30 days, more than any other neighborhood.

Are there networking events in Chicago this week?

25 events are on this week.

How are these events ordered?

By Heat Score — a blend of interest, saves, and activity signals from our event database.

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