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The Intelligence Test

As AI grows more capable, what becomes more valuable? In this insightful article, Robin Green explores why creativity, ethical judgment, and human purpose may be our most important assets in the age of artificial intelligence.

Belong and Prosper

What if a sci-fi icon helped people see themselves more clearly? This story explores how Leonard Nimoy’s Spock became a lasting symbol of neurodiversity and belonging — now brought to life at the Annual Gathering through film, family, and advocates carrying that legacy forward.

Patchwork

From Apollo veterans to the Space Shuttle era: NASA mission patches tell a surprisingly rich story — if you know how to read them. Equal parts history, detective work, and space nerdom at its finest.

Game Night Wish List

Discover Mensa game night essentials, including Mensa Select^® winners and crowd-pleasing classics sure to delight casual players and hardcore gamers alike.

Your Guide to Everything American Mensa

Think of this as your cheat sheet to American Mensa. From how membership works to what all those programs, groups, and acronyms actually mean, this page breaks it all down with clarity, helpful links, and zero guesswork. Whether you’re brand-new, long-time curious, or just finally admitting you don’t know what a SIG is, everything you need to navigate Mensa life starts here.

Mensa Eyewear Collection

Be smart. Look brilliant. Mensa Members can look sharp and save with the Mensa Eyewear Collection. See and be seen with exclusive designs from Readingglasses.com and Mensans. Explore the collection now!

Theodore Talks 2026: Cinco de Ted-O

From NASA’s Psyche mission to cowgirls to pigs (yes, pigs), Theodore Talks proves that Mensa curiosity knows no bounds. Now entering its fifth year, this free monthly series draws thousands of members worldwide for smart talks, lively discussions, and plenty of surprises. ¡Viva Theodore!

National Events

Mensa Foundation Colloquium 2026

The Mensa Foundation hosts and supports Colloquiums to encourage and expand learning, research, and intelligence. This year's Mensa Foundation Colloquium will explore brain health across the lifespan, turning cutting-edge research into practical actions for every age and stage.

Mensa Mind Games® 2026

An annual tradition since 1990, Mind Games is a four-day board-game-judging marathon, during which the year’s five best new-to-market tabletop games are chosen and awarded the coveted Mensa Select^® seal. Join hundreds of tabletop fanatics for a long weekend of around-the-clock board gaming.

Annual Gathering | July 1-5, 2026

The largest yearly confab of Mensans anywhere, the American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other.

Local & Regional Events

PANDEMIC! Shark Week(end)

August 14, 2026

Metropolitan Washington Mensa

Welcome to Shark Week(end)! This year, we're plunging into a sea of discovery, curiosity, and camaraderie. Forget staying on the surface -- Metropolitan Washington Mensa's 2026 Regional Gathering invites you to explore the depths of knowledge, creativity, and laughter!

Data Centers Explained

August 15, 2026

No group assigned

Data centers are fueling the AI revolution, but they're also raising concerns about energy, infrastructure, and the environment. Learn how these massive facilities affect communities and what the future may hold in this thought-provoking presentation by John Richter.

Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Constable's "The Cornfield": A Bicentenary Harvesting

August 17, 2026

No group assigned

This month’s discussion explores the 200th anniversary of Constable’s The Cornfield and its lasting influence as an icon of the English countryside. After the lecture, attendees will dive into conversations about art, national identity, landscape, and how the painting resonates in today’s era of environmental concern.