Twin Cities April 1-15th (Local Business Networking Events & Conferences)

Lots of fun events happening this month-go check them out IRL!

Apr 01, 2026

👋 Welcome

Hey Twin Cities friends — happy April.

Quick little proud moment: I’ve had so many people come up to me in the last couple of weeks and tell me they love this newsletter… and honestly? Same. I’m ridiculously proud of it.

Twin Cities Collective has quickly become one of the largest local roundups for business networking events — and that’s the lane I’ve officially decided to niche down into. We still love a fun social moment, but these days I’m focusing on the workshops, meetups, and “go meet someone who might change your whole year” kind of rooms.

Also, I only do events during the 2 weeks so just know that if you have submitted an event, it will either go the 1st or the 15th.

(And if you want more general Twin Cities happenings, there are some other great local newsletters out there too — like Maggie in Minnesota here on Substack.)

Also: huge shoutout to my friend Caroline Holden, who just launched the MN Women in AI membership. If you’re even a little curious about AI and you want community + events around it, go check it out — they’ve got a ton going on.

Personal updates before we jump into the list:

I’m speaking online at a Neurodiverse Business Summit on April 13-16th . If you want to learn more about that (it’s free!) and grab tickets, check that out here
I have jury duty next week, so I probably won’t be at as many events in person… we’ll see how that goes. 😅
I’m speaking at Minnebar May 2nd! More about that below in the Conference section. Tickets drop April 7th so mark your calendar!

🗓 Upcoming Events (April 1–15)

AI Jargon Night
- 🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- 📍 Location: Improving — 3033 Excelsior Blvd #180, Minneapolis, MN 55416
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Anyone curious about AI who wants a fun, beginner-friendly breakdown (and a few laughs).
- 🎉 Vibe: Lighthearted + educational (”hype vs. reality” style).
- 💵 Pricing: $15
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://luma.com/79omzkfl
SmallVentures: Elevate Your Edge with Strategic SmallBizNetworking (Online)
- 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026 — 12:00–2:00 PM CDT
- 📍 Location: Online
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Professionals, employers, and service providers looking for growth, collaboration, and networking.
- 🎉 Vibe: Structured virtual networking + themed chat channels.
- 💵 Pricing: Not listed on the event page
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smallventures-elevate-your-edge-with-strategic-smallbiznetworking-minneapolis-tickets-1985518518337
Purpose Fueled Community
- 🗓 Date & Time: Friday, April 3, 2026
- 📍 Location: Multiple Locations
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Community + connection seekers (details behind login)
- 🎉 Vibe: Community gathering
- 💵 Pricing: $30
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/purposefueled/1928776
AI Beyond The Hype Part II: Building Your Digital Dream Team
- 🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 — 1:00–5:00 PM
- 📍 Location: Schulze Hall, 46 S 11th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Business owners/operators who want to implement AI agents + automations (hands-on workshop).
- 🎉 Vibe: Advanced workshop / implementation day.
- 💵 Pricing: Free
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-beyond-the-hype-part-ii-building-your-digital-dream-team-tickets-1982089888212
MN Women in Film & TV
- 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- 📍 Location: MSPIFF HQ
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Women/nonbinary folks in film + TV (based on org name)
- 🎉 Vibe: Community/networking
- 💵 Pricing: Free
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://mnwift.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F41344
NSA Minnesota: Good to Great Presentation — Inside Secrets (Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE)
- 🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 — 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
- 📍 Location: The Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Speakers (or anyone who wants to level up presenting).
- 🎉 Vibe: Training + pro speaking community.
- 💵 Pricing: Member + Non-Member Pricing
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://nsa-mn.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=110
Neurodiverse Business Circle Summit
- 🗓 Date & Time: Monday, April 13, 2026
- 📍 Location: Online (details not available — page timed out)
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Neurodivergent founders/entrepreneurs (based on event title)
- 🎉 Vibe: Summit / learning + community
- 💵 Pricing: Free + Upgrade options
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://neurodivergent-business-circle.circle.so/neurodivergent-business-summit?affiliate_code=11c012
Networking with Purpose
- 🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- 📍 Location: Nine Mile Brewing
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Purpose-driven professionals + founders (based on title)
- 🎉 Vibe: Networking
- 💵 Pricing: Free
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7437832330775523328/
Eagan Female Entrepreneur Happy Hour
- 🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM (networking starts 5:30)
- 📍 Location: Casper’s Cherokee of Eagan, 4625 Nicols Rd, Eagan, MN 55122
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Women business owners who want community + a relaxed networking happy hour.
- 🎉 Vibe: Sister-circle-y, casual, friendly happy hour networking.
- 💵 Pricing: Not listed on the event page
- 🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2026-eagan-female-entrepreneur-happy-hour-tickets-1985065476276

🗓 Heads up: Upcoming conferences (tickets go fast)

If you’ve been wanting to do a “one big event” this spring to meet people fast, get fresh ideas, and come home with momentum — here are a few bigger-ticket dates to put on your radar now (because the good stuff tends to sell out).

Minnebar20
- 🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, May 2, 2026 — 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- 📍 Location: Best Buy HQ — 7601 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55423
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Tech + startup + curious humans (great if you want to meet builders, founders, and community folks).
- 🎉 Vibe: Unconference energy — pick your own adventure, meet a ton of smart humans.
- 💵 Pricing: Free (ticket required)
- 🔗 Link: https://minnestar.org/minnebar/
Elevate Her Network — Women’s Networking Summit + Women Who Inspire Awards
- 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- 📍 Location: GrandStay Hotel & Conference Apple Valley
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Women in business who want networking + inspiration + community.
- 🎉 Vibe: Conference-style day + awards celebration.
- 💵 Pricing: Paid
- 🔗 Link: https://www.elevatehernetworking.com/2026-womens-networking-summit
Enterprise Rising Conference 2026
- 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- 📍 Location: CHS FIELD STADIUM
- 🎯 Who It’s For: SaaS founders, startup builders, and investors (or anyone wanting to plug into that scene).
- 🎉 Vibe: Big founder/VC room energy — talks + networking.
- 💵 Pricing: Paid
- 🔗 Link: https://enterpriserisingconference2026.splashthat.com/collective
WeMN Conference 2026 — “Ignite ideas. Spark connections. Fuel your next move.”
- 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026 — 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (check-in + coffee/networking 9:00–10:00 AM)
- 📍 Location: Plymouth Community Center — 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447
- 🎯 Who It’s For: Women and women-identified entrepreneurs (no membership required). Also great if you’re still in the “is entrepreneurship for me?” phase.
- 🎉 Vibe: Full-day conference energy — breakout sessions + big networking momentum.
- 💵 Pricing: Paid (tickets on the conference page)
- 📝 Good to know: Free parking; accessible venue (main + breakout rooms on first floor); you can request a refund or transfer your ticket if plans change.
- 🔗 Link: https://www.wemn.org/conference

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