# Business Events in Valparaiso | Conferences & Networking

- **Subtitle**: Find upcoming business events in Valparaiso — conferences, seminars, startup meetups and networking. Discover dates, venues and book tickets.
- **Category**: Business
- **Display Name**: Business events
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training at Chicago Marriott Downtown | September 19, 2026
  - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Train
  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 09:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/event-planning-certification-training-at-chicago-marriott-downtown-september-19-2026-tickets/80007537667302
  - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Downtown
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  - **Price**: min: 995, max: 995, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: workshops, meetups, business
- **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026
  - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and MysteryThe Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA
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  - **Price**: min: 30, max: 90, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, conferences, festivals, art, literary-art, entertainment, business, parties, music, food-drinks, comedy

## About

<p>Grow your business and meet like minded people at some of the biggest business and networking events in [CITY]. Managing a big firm or planning to build a startup, there are all the kinds of business events that suit your preferences. Be a part of huge summits, startup events or a relatively casual business luncheon and find the right platform to engage with such business events in [CITY]. Explore from the extensive business events near you; for business growth, for networking, for finding answers or just simply for personal growth.</p>

## Business Events in Valparaiso

- **Event Name**: The Bizarre Bazaar
  - **Description**: Come One, Come All!

We are excited to once again invite you to join us for our seventh annual Bizarre Bazaar! We will be filling the Porter County Expo Center with over 100 incredible artists, vintage purveyors and makers of all things strange and unusua
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/the-bizarre-bazaar/200030115935009
  - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, art
- **Event Name**: Anchored in Christ men’s conference
  - **Description**: FREE event! Mens conference on a Friday evening tackling issues that men struggle with. Hear from men in your community that have struggled with issues you may think you were the only one. Then hear from special guest speaker Roger Powell Jr. Head Basketb
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/anchored-in-christ-mens-conference/200030532649803
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso Nazarene Church
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences, workshops
- **Event Name**: Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo
  - **Description**: Join Us for a Day of Family Fun at the Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo!
Date: August 29th &amp; 30th
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Admission: Adults $5, Ages 12 &amp; Under FREE!
Parking: Free Parking Available

Gather your family for an exciting adventure at the Valp
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/valparaiso-exotic-animal-expo/200030547758225
  - **Venue**: 1502 Linwood Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383-8304, United States
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, trips-adventures, sports
- **Event Name**: PM Valpo - August 20, 2026
  - **Description**: Come hang out at our quarterly Business After Hours series where networking meets unwinding. No agenda, no speeches — just great conversations, a complimentary drink, and a relaxed evening vibe at Journeyman Distillery in Valpo.

This is a free event. Reg
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/pm-valpo-august-20-2026/200030459823500
  - **Venue**: Journeyman Distillery (Valparaiso)
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- **Event Name**: Great Lakes Community Risk Reduction Conference
  - **Description**: 🚨 SAVE THE DATE!🚨 

Northern Indiana Safety Educators Association in cooperation with Valparaiso University are excited to announce the 2026 Great Lakes Community Risk Reduction Conference will be back for its fourth year!

The Great Lakes Community Risk
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu Nov 12 2026 at 05:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/great-lakes-community-risk-reduction-conference/200030411351440
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso University
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Porter County Card Show
  - **Description**: 160 tables of sports cards, trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia! Sold out but taking names for the waitlist. Hosted by HB Cards | Sponsored by Hebbes Hobbies and Card NV
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 94
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/porter-county-card-show/200029515970422
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: business, sports
- **Event Name**: 2027 Northwest Indiana Bridal Expo
  - **Description**: WWW.NWIBRIDALEXPO.COM - Register online for FREE admission to the largest bridal show  
 in the region sponsored by Louie's Tux Shop!About this EventCLICK HERE to register online for FREE admission for your entire b
  - **Date**: Sun Jan 17 2027 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jan 17 2027 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/2027-northwest-indiana-bridal-expo/100001992653784109
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Exhibitions, Business, Photography, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Monthly Meeting
  - **Description**: Bring yourself and any information your organization would like to pass along! Individuals, organizations, businesses are all welcome. TRIAD is a free resource open to anybody who would like to join us.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/monthly-meeting/200030086044250
  - **Venue**: 2755 state road 49, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: meetups

## Trending Events in Valparaiso

- **Event Name**: Scotty McCreery at 1st Source Bank Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
  - **Venue**: 1st Source Bank Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Scotty McCreery at Valparaiso Central Park Plaza
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Popcorn Panic
  - **Description**: Hit the streets for the 48th annual Popcorn Panic, a can’t-miss Valpo tradition!

Each year, over 1,400 runners join in on this community favorite race. Choose between a timed 5K or 5-mile race, in teams or as individuals

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, September 12
𝗧𝗶𝗺
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Jay Sean with Iyaz
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Northwest Health Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
🏠 Address: 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
🌆 City: Valparaiso
📍 Location: 41.467, -87.0619🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Jay Sean with Iyaz, the most anticipated gathering of
  - **Venue**: Northwest Health Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Late Summer Car Truck and Bike Show & Swap Meet
  - **Description**: The Late-Summer Valpo Car, Truck &amp; Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet returns to the Porter County Expo Center the weekend before Labor Day! Over 500 swap spaces, hundreds of paved parking places for show vehicles and thousands of spectators through the ga
  - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center
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- **Event Name**: Divine Vines Comedy at Anderson's
  - **Description**: New York Meets Northwest Indiana! Laugh out loud with hilarious acts at Divine Vines Comedy Club Night at Anderson's!About this EventDivine Vines Comedy Club Night at Anderson'sSpe
  - **Venue**: Anderson's Winery and Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: ROCKOLOGY CHICAGO ROCKIN' VALPO POPCORN FEST KICKOFF CONCERT!
  - **Description**: Excited to headline the 2026 Valpo Popcorn Festival Kickoff Concert on Thursday, Sept 10th, 7:00-8:30PM at the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso, IN!!

Celebrate the official start of the 47th Annual Popcorn Festival weekend
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Serene Designs @Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
  - **Description**: You won’t want to miss this long-standing Valparaiso tradition, that all started with Orville Redenbacher in 1979, as it returns for its 47th year! After watching the Popcorn Parade, explore 300+ vendors lining Downtown Valpo’s streets, Main Stage Music p
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso Popcorn Festival (Official)
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- **Event Name**: 3 Little Birds Holiday Market- 2 Day Event
  - **Description**: 🎁The 3 Little Birds Holiday Market is our biggest 2️⃣ day event to support our local,  small and boutique businesses! 

🛒  Shop local, small businesses for one-of-a-kind, handmade, unique and vintage   products! 
🎼  Listen to live local musicians
🚚  Gourm
  - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** The Bizarre Bazaar (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Porter County Expo Center), Anchored in Christ men’s conference (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Valparaiso Nazarene Church), Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 1502 Linwood Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383-8304, United States), PM Valpo - August 20, 2026 (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Journeyman Distillery (Valparaiso)), Great Lakes Community Risk Reduction Conference (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 08:30 am at Valparaiso University).
- **Q**: What are the top free Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** 2027 Northwest Indiana Bridal Expo (Sun Jan 17 2027 at 12:00 pm at Porter County Fairgrounds).
- **Q**: What Business events are happening in Valparaiso in August 2026?
  - **A:** Anchored in Christ men’s conference (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Valparaiso Nazarene Church), Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 1502 Linwood Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383-8304, United States), PM Valpo - August 20, 2026 (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Journeyman Distillery (Valparaiso)).
- **Q**: How can I find Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Business events in Valparaiso on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Business events in Valparaiso include Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso Nazarene Church, 1502 Linwood Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383-8304, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Prices for Business events in Valparaiso range from USD 30 to USD 995. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Business events in Valparaiso include Rogue Syndicate, Todd Laczynski, Animals By Nature Expos.
- **Q**: What types of Business events can I find in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of business sub-genres and styles including Networking, Entrepreneurship, Investment Literacy, Business, Leadership and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Business events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Business events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Business events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Follow the Business category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Business events are listed in Valparaiso.

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