Online Networking Events This Week — Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026

You don't need to leave your desk to build real relationships this week. Here are 52 online events running Tuesday, October 27 through Monday, November 2, 2026, pulled from LinkedIn (including invitations), Meetup, Eventbrite, the SBA and SCORE, Small Business University, and local business centres. Times are shown in Arizona time (MST) unless noted, with the listed time zone in parentheses where it differs. Cost shows what each listing says. Confirm times and pricing on each registration page before you plan your day.

Tuesday, October 27

How Robotics Helps Teams Do More Without Burning Out 10:00 AM AZ (1:00 PM EDT) · BigMarker webinar · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business University Using automation to give small teams more capacity without piling on stress.

New and Inventive: Patent Searching, Novelty and Non Obviousness 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM as listed (Eastern likely, about 10:00 AM AZ) · Online · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre For inventors and product founders learning how patent searching works before paying to file.

Double Your Foot Traffic and Holiday Boost Sales for Storefronts 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM AZ (PDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA Holiday sales ideas for storefront businesses.

Speed Networking, with Special Guest James Lam 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM AZ · Online (join link on the LinkedIn page) · Cost: not listed · Source: LinkedIn invitation from Latara Dragoo A fast, high-energy networking call hosted through LinkedIn. Short format, so come ready with a one-line intro.

Positively Women's Networking 12:00 PM AZ (every Tuesday) · Online · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (Bold Women In Business Arizona) A weekly online networking room for women in business.

10 Steps to Start Your Business 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM AZ (PDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA A starter overview for new founders.

AI for Your Business: What Should You Share? Part 4, Cybersecurity 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM AZ (3:00 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA Part of an AI series for small business, focused on data security.

9 Ways to Close More Sales 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM AZ (6:00 PM EDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA Practical selling tactics for small business owners.

Will AI Recommend Your Business? 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM AZ (6:00 PM EDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA How to show up when customers ask AI tools for recommendations.

Wednesday, October 28

Building a Brand That Outlasts You (Lunch & Learn) 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM as listed (Eastern likely, about 9:00 AM AZ) · Online · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Ryan Gencarelli on building a brand with staying power beyond any single founder.

Why Isn't My Landing Page Converting? 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM AZ · LinkedIn Live · Cost: not listed · Source: LinkedIn (AdConversion) A conversion-focused session for marketers paying for traffic that isn't turning into leads.

AI for Business Development: Unlocking the Power of Gemini and G Suite 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM as listed (Eastern likely, about 9:00 to 10:30 AM AZ) · Online · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Using Gemini inside Google's workspace tools to find leads and organize a pipeline.

US ANGELS Investor Meeting 9:30 AM AZ · Online · Cost: from $0 · Source: Eventbrite An investor meeting format for founders looking at angel funding.

Data, Analytics & AI for Small and Midsize Business 10:00 AM AZ (1:00 PM EDT) · BigMarker webinar · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business University Using data and AI to make better decisions without a big analytics team.

Adobe on AI: Building the Agentic Workflow for Agencies and Clients 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM AZ · LinkedIn Live · Cost: not listed · Source: LinkedIn (Adobe for Business) Built for agencies and creative teams working out how AI fits into client delivery.

Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM AZ (MDT) · Online · Cost: $10 · Source: SBA A two-hour workshop on defining and reaching your ideal customer.

Digital Marketing Playbook 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM AZ (12:00 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA A one-hour overview of digital marketing channels for small business.

WEOC Loan Info Session 1:00 PM as listed (weekly, Eastern likely, about 10:00 AM AZ) · Online · Cost: free · Source: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Financing of up to $50,000 for woman-owned startups and small businesses.

How To Use AI + LinkedIn To Grow Your Business 12:00 PM AZ · Online · Cost: from $0 · Source: Eventbrite (Network After Work) Using AI and LinkedIn together for lead generation and visibility.

Bookkeeping Basics for New Entrepreneurs 4:00 PM AZ (7:00 PM EDT) · Online · Cost: see Eventbrite listing · Source: Eventbrite A starter session on keeping clean books. The listing shows multiple dates, so confirm this one on the event page.

Thursday, October 29

Marketing to the Federal Government 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM AZ (9:00 to 11:00 AM EDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA An intro to selling to federal buyers.

Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM as listed (Eastern likely, about 7:00 AM AZ) · Online · Cost: free · Source: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Rules and permits for early-stage food and beverage founders.

Invisible to AI, Invisible to Buyers 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM AZ · Online · Cost: not listed · Source: LinkedIn (LadyBugz) About being found when buyers search through AI tools.

How to Boost Your Holiday Sales (webinar) 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM AZ (10:00 AM EDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA Seasonal sales tactics for small businesses.

How to Turn Social Media Into Leads, Not Just Likes 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM AZ · Online · Cost: not listed · Source: LinkedIn (J Baker Media) A quick session on turning social attention into pipeline.

Using AI to Market Your Business Without Losing the Human Touch 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AZ (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT) · Zoom webinar · Cost: free · Source: SBA AI-assisted marketing that still sounds like you.

SCORE: Take Control of Your Marketing, Build a Complete Marketing Strategy with AI 9:00 to 11:00 AM AZ (12:00 to 2:00 PM EDT) · Online · Cost: $10 · Source: SBA / SCORE A two-hour workshop for building a marketing plan with AI help.

How Businesses Can Win in the AI Search Era 10:00 to 11:00 AM AZ (12:00 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA How to stay visible as customers shift to AI search. SBA lists several sessions of this webinar at the same time.

How to be Your Own Social Media Manager 10:00 to 11:00 AM AZ (12:00 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA A do-it-yourself guide to social media for small teams.

Intro to AI for Small Business: Beyond the Basics 10:00 to 11:00 AM AZ (12:00 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA A next step after the AI basics.

Zoom Small Business Networking (10am) 10:00 AM AZ · Zoom · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (Go Local Arizona) A Zoom networking meetup for Arizona small business owners.

Build your Empire with AI 10:00 AM AZ (10:00 AM PDT) · Online · Cost: from $0 · Source: Eventbrite An AI-for-entrepreneurs session. The listing is promoted, so read the details before registering.

Marketing Bootcamp for Retail and Storefront Businesses 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM AZ (PDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA A multi-hour marketing workshop for retail.

Led by Faith: Networking for Christian Women in Business 12:00 PM AZ · Online · Cost: from $0 · Source: Eventbrite A networking circle for Christian women in business. Listed as almost full.

Prepare, Protect, Recover: Building a More Resilient Business 12:00 PM AZ (3:00 PM EDT) · BigMarker webinar · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business University Planning for disruptions and bouncing back.

Beyond Access: Turning Google AI Skills into Economic Opportunities 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM AZ · LinkedIn Live · Cost: not listed · Source: LinkedIn (Roberto Martinez) How AI skills training can turn into real income opportunities.

Working Together: How to Optimize Your Messaging on Your Marketing Platforms 12:00 to 1:00 PM AZ (2:00 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA Keeping your message consistent across marketing platforms.

Smart Networking: Online Networking and Strategy Sharing 1:00 PM AZ (every Thursday) · Online · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (Bold Women In Business Arizona) A weekly online networking and strategy-sharing session.

Demo of storly.ai 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM AZ · Online · Cost: not listed · Source: LinkedIn (Kurt Roskopf) A product demo for anyone curious about AI storytelling tools.

Rolling AI Out to Your Team: Policies, Guardrails, and Adoption 1:00 to 2:00 PM AZ (3:00 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA Setting up AI policies for a small team.

Zoom Small Business Networking (3pm) 3:00 PM AZ · Zoom · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (Go Local Arizona) The afternoon edition of the Go Local Arizona Zoom networking meetup.

Double Your Foot Traffic and Holiday Boost Sales for Storefronts (evening session) 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM AZ (PDT) · Online · Cost: free · Source: SBA An evening repeat of the storefront holiday sales session.

How to Approach People on Halloween 6:00 PM AZ · Online · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (Network After Work Phoenix) A themed networking skills session on starting conversations. Listed with limited seats.

Friday, October 30

EVRN Friday Morning Networking 7:15 AM AZ (every Friday) · Online · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (East Valley Referral Network) A weekly early-morning referral networking meeting.

The Right Connections In 2026 9:00 AM AZ · Online · Cost: from $0 · Source: Eventbrite A networking session focused on making the right business connections.

Next Level AI for Small Business: From Answers to Intelligence 9:30 to 11:30 AM AZ (11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT) · Online · Cost: $10 · Source: SBA A deeper AI workshop for small business owners.

CLEAR Leadership: Confidently Address Employee Issues 10:00 AM AZ (1:00 PM EDT) · BigMarker webinar · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business University A framework for tough conversations with employees.

Solopreneur Parent Lab 11:00 AM AZ (every Friday) · Online · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (Bold Women In Business Arizona) A weekly lab for solo business owners who are also parents.

EE Cross-Market Business Networking [ONLINE] 11:30 AM PDT / AZ (every Friday) · Zoom · Cost: free · Source: Weekly standing event (also on Meetup) The weekly standby for anyone who wants face time with business owners across industries. Expect quick introductions, a friendly room of entrepreneurs and service providers, and plenty of chances to trade referrals. Bring your 30-second pitch and plan to follow up with a couple of new contacts. Join on Zoom at nroi.us/eeonline, or find it on Meetup under The Phoenix Business Networking Meetup Group.

Saturday, October 31

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOUR NETWORK! 8:00 AM AZ · Online · Cost: see Meetup listing · Source: Meetup (Arizona real estate group) A Saturday networking session hosted by a real estate group.

Sunday, November 1

AI Training for Entrepreneurs: Create Cinematic Videos That Wow! 4:00 PM AZ (6:00 PM EST) · Online · Cost: see Eventbrite listing · Source: Eventbrite A training on making AI-assisted video for marketing. Confirm the date on the event page.

Monday, November 2

Futurpreneur General Info Session 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM as listed (Eastern likely, about 3:00 PM AZ) · Online · Cost: not listed · Source: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre An info session for new business owners about Futurpreneur's financing and mentoring.

Prefer face-to-face? Check yesterday's Phoenix in-person networking roundup on the Carte Blanche Media blog.