6 May – 13 May · Updated 6 May 2026
7 curated events happening in Chicago between now and 13 May. 4 are free. 4 are AI / tech focused. Sorted by date.
Thursday 7 May · 08:30 · 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA · Paid · by 1871 Events
ScaleUp is back for its 10th year. This isn’t just another tech conference. It’s a high-impact, half-day immersion designed for those in the thick of scaling teams, products, operations. Navigating today’s technical and geopolitical lan
Thursday 7 May · 18:00 · 333 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA · Paid · by Personal
Saturday 9 May · 19:30 · 3052 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA · Paid · by GOS Calendar
Get ready to pop in for some birthday vibes, connection and delicious Food! Come out, turn up and help celebrate thee Chef & Designer! Join us for an unforgettable evening of culture, creativity, and community and fun as we bring together
Tuesday 12 May · 00:00 · Free
Tuesday 12 May · 10:00 · Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA · Free · by Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speaker for this event is Borislava Karageorgieva, president, Board of Directors, Chicago Booth Angels Network of C
Tuesday 12 May · 22:30 · Little Toasted, 300 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, USA · Free · by "TAILSCALE"
Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/dbredeae Address: Little Toasted Chicago, Illinois United States Hosted by Tailscale
Tuesday 12 May · 00:00 · Free
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4 AI / machine-learning related events are on in Chicago this week.
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