Phoenix Networking Events This Week — October 19, 2026
Here is a list of events happening in Phoenix this week, from AI marketing workshops to speed networking and a costume-friendly garden mixer. Dates and times come from organizer pages as of October 18, so confirm details before heading out.
Tuesday, Oct 20: Use AI to Improve Your Online Marketing
When: Noon | Where: Workuity Center for AI Excellence, 2390 E Camelback Rd, Ste 130, Phoenix (Biltmore) | Cost: not listed
Workuity's midday session is built for small business owners who want practical ways to put AI to work in their marketing. Expect a hands-on, no-jargon format in one of the Valley's best-known AI-focused coworking hubs, plus easy conversation with other members before and after. Workuity also runs a Chandler session on Oct 21 and a $399 half-day workshop, Find Your Next Customers with AI, on Oct 29.
Tuesday, Oct 20: Social Hour
When: 6:00-9:00 PM | Where: W Scottsdale | Cost: see event page
The Social Entrepreneur community hosts this relaxed evening mixer for founders, creatives and side-hustlers. It is a low-pressure way to meet people outside your usual circle and swap notes on clients and tools.
Wednesday, Oct 21: Coffee & Connect Networking Event at The ARC
When: 9:00-10:30 AM | Where: The ARC, 1145 E Washington St, Phoenix | Cost: see event page
Archwood Exchange opens The ARC for a morning of coffee and conversation with local entrepreneurs and business owners. The ARC is a community business hub with coworking space, meeting rooms and a podcast studio, so this is an easy way to meet people and see the space at the same time.
Wednesday, Oct 21: Speed Networking for Business Professionals
When: 6:30 PM | Where: Thunderbird Lounge, 710 W Montecito Ave, Phoenix | Cost: $36 regular admission (early bird ended Oct 16)
NetworkNite's structured, host-led format means you meet many people in one evening without the awkwardness of working a room. Short rotating conversations make it a fast way to build a list of warm leads and referral partners.
Wednesday, Oct 21: GET Festive, 20th Anniversary
When: 6:00-8:00 PM | Where: Empire Scottsdale | Cost: see event page
GET Phoenix Young Professionals celebrates 20 years with a festive anniversary mixer. A long-running group like this draws a broad mix of professionals, which makes it a good place to meet future clients and collaborators.
Thursday, Oct 22: Venture Cafe Phoenix Thursday Gathering
When: 4:30-7:00 PM | Where: 850 N 5th St, Phoenix | Cost: free community programming (per organizer)
Venture Cafe's weekly Thursday Gathering is one of the best open doors into Phoenix's startup community. This week's program features the Taiwan AI Healthcare Innovation Showcase, with founders, investors and innovators mingling around it.
Thursday, Oct 22: Boo-tanical Bash
When: 5:00-7:00 PM | Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix | Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
Valley Young Professionals takes its fall mixer to the Desert Botanical Garden with appetizers, a cash bar and costumes encouraged. The built-in icebreakers make it easy to start conversations and leave with new contacts.
Friday, Oct 23: Women of Achievement 2026
When: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM | Where: Arizona Biltmore | Cost: $150 individual seat, $250 VIP
Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine honors a class of Valley women leaders at this awards luncheon. It is a strong room for meeting business owners and executives from across the region.
Be on the lookout tomorrow for online events listings, including EE online every Friday.
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