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
4th Annual End of Year Cheer
November 19, 2026
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Mall of America - Studio on 4
60 E Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
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Welcome to the fourth year of our annual tradition, bringing the Twin Cities’ 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 Minnesota chapters of ISSA, WiCyS, InfraGard, and MCPA, along with Sponsorship from the area’s premier technology and consulting firms. We are also pleased to announce that SecureWorld is partnering with ISSA, WiCyS, InfraGard, and MCPA to deliver this great event at the end of the Secure World conference at:
2141 Lindau Ln. Bloomington, MN 55425
The SecureWorld Conference registration is https://events.secureworld.io/details/twin-cities-mn-2026
SecureWorld has provided the following code/voucher for the Secure World Twin Cities Conference Registration at the link provided above...
PLUS ($75 off)
For our community of amazing sponsors interested in sponsoring the End of Year Cheer event, please contact [email protected] for information on various sponsorship packages and opportunities for both the End of Year Cheer and the SecureWorld conference.
We are excited to be back at the Mall of America where the End of Year Cheer began 4 years ago. 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!). The End of Year Cheer event will be held at Studio on 4 event space on the 4th floor of the Mall of America, a 7 minute walk from the SecureWorld conference at the Mall of America JW Marriot.
402 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
We are also partnering again with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, making the holidays a little better for those less fortunate. So please remember to bring a donation for our fine servicemen and servicewomen to collect upon your arrival. We will fill the sacks!
Tickets
$0.00 Board Member Registration
$0.00 Chapter Sponsor Registration
$0.00 MN ISSA Member Registration
$0.00 Non-Member Registration
$2,000.00 Platinum Sponsor Renewal
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.
