Postponed: Student Initiative MINDHACK 2025: Powering Minds with AI

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is being postponed. Stay tuned for the new date in the spring of 2026.

Student Iniative - MINDHACK 2025: Powering Minds with AI 

ISSA Chicago’s Student Initiative is excited to announce the largest, student focused, go to event MindHack 2025 – a platform for students to enhance and showcase their talent, creativity and technical skill while exploring how best to leverage AI.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM (breakfast, lunch & dinner provided)
Venue: Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Conviser Law Center, 565 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, 60661

Why You’ll Love it:

• Gain hands on and skill-building experience with an abundance of AI inspiration and innovation.
• Connecting aspiring and established professionals from academia, industry, and government.
• Mind Hack is the flagship event to recruit, retain, and advance students in their cybersecurity career.
• Winners receive recognition in a featured article on ISSA Chicago’s website.
• Great networking and student connect opportunities

Seats are filling fast! Register today to secure your spot at MINDHACK2025  

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Interested in serving as an Industrial Mentor for this event?  Must have 5 years of Industry Experience. Please complete this form

Don’t miss out! Follow ISSA Chicago and/or visit www.issa-chicago.org to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

Keynote Speaker: Rich Klein, Dean, Illinois Tech, Stuart School of Business, Email Address: rklein6@illinoistech.edu, https://www.linkedin.com/in/richkleinphd/

Topic: AI Revolution

Topic Abstract: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the manner work is conducted across diverse industries. From data analysis to client communication, artificial intelligence tools are profoundly reshaping roles, workflows, and decision-making processes. However, in the absence of explicit guidance, we risk misusing AI, resulting in inaccurate outputs, compliance breaches, or missed opportunities for innovation.

ISO/IEC 42001 standard, Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), provides a practical framework for responsible and impactful artificial intelligence utilization. It seeks to ensure accuracy, accountability, and long-term value creation. How do we transcend superficial shortcuts and employ artificial intelligence as a strategic partner for productivity, problem-solving, as well as personal and organizational advancement?

AGENDA

  0  8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Registrations & Breakfast

  0  9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Assemble in the Auditorium

    9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | About ISSA Chicago & Keynote Speaker Introduction

  10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Keynote Speaker – Dean Klein

  10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Rules, Guidelines, and Team Assembly

    11:00 AM –  1:00 PM | Mind Hack 2025 Competition Begins

      1:00 PM –  1:30 PM | Lunch Break

       1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Mind Hack 2025 Competition Concludes

       3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Team Presentations to Judges (max 6 minutes)

       5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Dinner Break

       5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Assembly in the Auditorium

       5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Introducing the Judges

       6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Top 5 Teams Presentations to Judges (max 6 minutes)

       6:30 PM – 7:15 PM | Top 3 Winning Teams Announced & Awards Ceremony

       7:15 PM – 7:45 PM | Wrap-Up