Chips for Charity | A Black-Tie Casino Gala
You're invited to an exclusive black-tie evening in Chicago with a top-tier group of security and IT leaders — CISOs, CIOs, and the executives shaping the future of cybersecurity and technology for our Second Annual Chips for Charity Casino Gala on Saturday, July 11 at 5:00 PM.
After an incredible response from last year's guests, we are thrilled to bring this special night back bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever before.
Imagine a Vegas-style casino experience brought to downtown Chicago, complete with professional casino gameplay, high-energy entertainment, luxury experiences, incredible networking, and a room filled with some of the top leaders across the security and IT industries.
The evening will feature award-winning magicians and mentalists, casino tables, live performances, raffles, prizes, a silent auction, premium food offerings, and high-value networking, all in support of meaningful nonprofit organizations making a difference.
Whether you enjoy casino gameplay or simply want to enjoy the atmosphere, there will be something for everyone throughout the evening. Guests who drink will enjoy an open bar experience, while non-drinkers can enjoy our Italian soda bar and specialty non-alcoholic offerings.
This private gala is co-hosted by:
Allison Miller, Former CISO, United Healthcare Group
Devon Bryan, Global CSO, Booking Holdings
Erik Hart, CISO, Cushman and Wakefield
Kenneth Townsend, CISO, Ingredion
Guests are welcome to bring a +1.
Pre-Purchase & Get 10% Bonus Play Cash Lock in your gameplay packages before the event and receive an extra 10% in bonus play cash! Your reward for getting in early, and a head start on the leaderboard. Chips will also be available for purchase on-site throughout the evening, so you can keep the action going (and your donations growing) as the night unfolds.
Gameplay packages may be purchased here: Chips for Charity Gameplay Registration
Casino Gameplay Donation Packages:
$50 Donation = $5,000 Play Cash
$100 Donation = $12,000 Play Cash
$250 High Roller Donation = $35,000 Play Cash
$500 VIP Donation = $75,000 Play Cash
$1,000 Chairman's Donation = $150,000 Play Cash
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Dress Code: Black Tie
Plus-One: Welcome
Venue: Hosted in downtown Chicago
Recommended Hotel: JW Marriott Chicago for convenience to the venue, please see this link for our block rate https://book.passkey.com/go/ChipsForCharity
Guests participating in gameplay will compete throughout the evening for our final highest-earner prize. This platform will also be used for silent auction participation during the event.
Supporting Vans4VetsUSA Born in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, Vans4VetsUSA is on a mission to make sure no veteran is left behind when disaster strikes — mobilizing rapid relief, recovery resources, and a community of care for the men and women who once stood for us.
Supporting the ACK Foundation The ACK Foundation was created in memory of Avani Carol Khanna — a young artist, drummer, and animal lover whose kindness left a mark on everyone who knew her. A vegetarian by age nine, she championed animals and the natural world long before most people her age. Even while undergoing cancer treatment, she painted gifts for the doctors and nurses caring for her. Established in her name, the foundation carries forward three causes she cared about deeply: Art Outreach for youth, Cancer Research, and Environmentalism. Every chip played and bid placed tonight puts paintbrushes in young hands, funds research, and protects the farms and ecosystems she loved. Thank you for becoming part of her legacy.
All proceeds generated through gameplay participation and silent auction contributions directly support Vans4VetsUSA, The ACK Foundation, and the participating charitable organizations and their missions.
We look forward to hosting you for a powerful evening of celebration, philanthropy, entertainment, and high-impact connection.