GENERAL MEETINGS
MN ISSA holds its meetings on a quarterly basis and they generally have 2 speakers and networking opportunities. Typically chapter meetings are held the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of March, June, and September. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time (except virtual meetings) The 4th meeting of the year is the 'End of Year Cheer' multi-association, held in November, in partnership with other affiliates, such as the Minnesota Chapters of WiCyS, InfraGard, and the MCPA.
You are welcome to join us as a guest if you’re not currently an MN ISSA member! If you find value in attending our meetings and want to continue to participate, then we do ask that you become an ISSA member. Your membership provides great benefits to you and helps provide the funding needed to keep our chapter going. We appreciate it!
These meetings will rotate locations throughout the metro to align to our goal of reaching as many people as possible.
AFTER HOURS
Our After Hours format is more casual and interactive than our regular chapter meetings and is designed for those not always able to make regular meetings, for individuals from our larger local security community, as well as those who simply enjoy discussion with their peers and industry leading thinkers. Our After Hours events are typically Members Only, and are held on the last Tuesday of a month. The months will fluctuate based on Chapter Meetings, Holidays, etc., so check the website or watch social media for After Hours event updates.
Come out and join us – you’ll get informative presentations in intimate settings at great local venues, good food and refreshments, plus plenty of opportunity to refresh and build your network with valuable connections.
WEBINARS
Virtual seminars and webinars are offered to MN ISSA members and feature industry and subject matter experts from Minnesota and throughout the United States. The webinars allow us to expand on topics and discussions from chapter meetings, or explore new and emerging trends, impactful events, or requested content from our members and community. The format and structure change with the subject and webinar speakers, so be sure to check the event details for webinar details, links, and virtual session information.
Meeting/Event Information
3rd Annual End Of Year Cheer!
November 04, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom
5418 Wayzata Blvd
Golden Valley, MN 55416
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3rd Annual End Of Year Cheer! Holiday Social
Welcome to year-three of our annual tradition, bringing the TC’s Information Security community together to kick off the holiday season with a Social! This is a time to celebrate the power of connection, to reflect on major events of the year, and to contemplate our future together in cybersecurity.
Your hosts this year represent the local chapters of ISSA, WiCyS, InfraGard, MCPA and SIM, along with Sponsorship from the area’s premier technology and consulting firms.
As professionals, civil servants, educators and students, every year we raise the bar. This year's festivities will take place at the fabulous Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom. Please arrive prepared for a casual gathering and all of the goodness you’ve come to expect from EOYC!, including delicious food and libations, lightness on formality and big on fun! This event is free and open to the community, so please feel free to bring along a colleague or friend (or two!).
To appropriately kick off the holiday season, we are excited for the return of our wonderful Charitable Sponsor, Toys for Tots! So please remember to bring a donation for our fine servicemen and servicewomen to collect upon your arrival. We will fill the sacks!
Social Schedule:
- 4:30pm: Arrival & Check-In
- 5pm: Welcome & General Announcements
- 6:30pm: Sponsors Raffle Off Fabulous Prizes!
- 7:00pm: Community Toast
Special Touches:
- A professional photographer will be on-hand to creatively document the event including all photo requests
- High resolution images will be made available via password-protected website for easy download following the event
- A professional DJ will be mixing chill vibes to keep the spirits flowing
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Please mark your calendar now and register! See everyone there!
Tickets
$0.00 Board Member Registration
$0.00 Chapter Sponsor Registration
$0.00 MN ISSA Member Registration
$0.00 Non-Member Registration
$0.00 Platinum Sponsor Renewal
$0.00 Board Member Registration
$0.00 Chapter Sponsor Registration
FAQs
Are non-members and guests welcome at meetings and events?
Yes, we welcome individuals at large from the security community to join us for any of our events. We simply ask that, after experiencing the value of our community at two events, individuals consider joining ISSA for the additional benefits that membership provides.
Why do we have to register to attend meetings and events?
Besides assisting the board with planning logistics for our events, registering for meetings and events, provides you with self-service documentation you can print out to support your CPE credits if you are audited.
Disclaimer
By registering for this event, I agree that:
- I am allowing my contact information included in the registration to be shared with MN ISSA and I may be contacted by MN ISSA
- I grant MN ISSA and/or ISSA International the right to use any candid photos or videos taken during the event in future marketing and communication efforts, to include, but not limited to, websites, brochures, advertisements, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, emails, videos and web conferences.
- If this is a joint chapter meeting with another local security organization, my basic information (name, email) will be shared with the other organization.
