Upcoming Events

Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: : The Price of Pixels: Unmasking the Environmental Impact of Our Digital Lives

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:08:21 GMT

This month’s discussion explores The Price of Pixels, a fascinating look at the hidden environmental costs of our digital lives — from rare earth mining and energy-hungry data centers to toxic e-waste and climate impacts. After watching a Gresham College lecture by pollution researcher Dr. Ian Mudway, attendees will dive into a conversation about technology, sustainability, and the true price of convenience.

Non-fiction Book Discussion - Fixing Fairness by Lily Zheng

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:28:51 GMT

Join for a lively chat on Fixing Fairness by Lily Zheng. We’ll compare notes on what resonated, what raised eyebrows, and how we each tackled the read — because a good book gets even better when you talk it through.

The AI Revolution: Understanding the Rapid Advancement, Singularity and Geopolitics

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:36:39 GMT

>What happens when AI becomes smarter than humans? Join technology leader Gus J. Mondalek for an engaging look at the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, the path toward Artificial General Intelligence, and the possibility of the technological "Singularity."

New Zealand Seminar: Making History Accessible: Why Our Wonderful And Sometimes Wild History Is Too Good To Stay In A Textbook

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:45:54 GMT

Mark and Jeremy Smith share the story behind creating their map A History of Aotearoa New Zealand and take us on a brisk journey through key turning points in the country’s past. They also reflect on how they’re making history more accessible — both in classrooms and for anyone curious enough to explore it.

Theodore Talk: The NASA Psyche Mission: First Journey to a Metal World

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:25:45 GMT

What if we could visit a planet’s metal core? Join Lindy Elkins-Tanton, principal investigator of NASA’s Psyche mission, for a fascinating look at asteroid Psyche — a rare, metal-rich world that may reveal how rocky planets like Earth were built. She’ll share what we know, what we hope to discover, and how the mission is navigating its journey toward orbit in 2029.

Mensa Foundation Colloquium

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:34:42 GMT

Registration now for Colloquium 2026: "Brain Health Across the Lifespan." Join the Mensa Foundation on June 30 at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth for their flagship event, exploring how to protect and strengthen brain health from before birth through late life.

American Mensa Annual Gathering 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:51:35 GMT

Set your coordinates for a Texas-sized celebration at Annual Gathering 2026, July 1–5! Fort Worth is bursting with history, music, food, art, and true Lone Star spirit — and we get to enjoy it all week. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and experience a time you'll never forget.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:44:44 GMT

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held at the 2026 Annual Gathering in Fort Worth, TX, on Thursday, July 2 (exact time TBD).

American Mensa Annual Business Meeting

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:04:50 GMT

American Mensa's Annual Business Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Annual Gathering in Fort Worth on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. and ending no later than noon.

The Challenge: Presented by the Mensa Foundation

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:47:14 GMT

The Mensa Foundation Challenge is a fast-paced workshop where bold ideas meet real-world problem solving. During this interactive AG event, presenters pitch solutions, collaborate with sharp minds in the room, and turn big concepts into actionable plans — with feedback, support, and momentum to keep building after the event ends. Open to all AG registrants, whether you’re presenting or collaborating.

Non-fiction Book Discussion - Book Lust by Nancy Pearl

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:41:26 GMT

Join us for a lively chat on Book Lust by Nancy Pearl. We’ll compare notes on what resonated, what raised eyebrows, and how we each tackled the read — because a good book gets even better when you talk it through.

EMSC 2026 - European Mensa Science Camp

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:14:23 GMT

Registration is now open for European Mensa Science Camp 2026 (July 19–26 in Milow, Germany)! Designed for curious youth ages 12–19, this international camp blends science, technology, hands-on projects, and fun — bringing together Mensa friends from around the world for a week of learning, teamwork, and adventure.

Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: The Ground We Stand On

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:09:42 GMT

This discussion explores The Ground We Stand On, a fascinating look at the land beneath our feet — from rocks and soil to the forces shaping Earth over both short and vast timescales. After the lecture by physicist and science communicator Helen Czerski, attendees will discuss how we think about land, resources, and the future of the planet itself.

Theodore Talk: Born Smart or Built Smart? The Truth About Intelligence and Effort

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:32:10 GMT

What matters more — natural ability or how you use it? In this talk, Alexander Puutio, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and author of AI for MBAs, explores how intelligence is built through curiosity, resilience, and deliberate practice. He’ll challenge static views of IQ and offer practical insights on how individuals and organizations can make intelligence truly count.

New Zealand Seminar: Understanding Online Harm and False Information

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:47:12 GMT

Communications expert Nicole Skews-Poole explores the rise of coordinated online harm, misinformation, and the growing crisis of information integrity. This timely talk unpacks the tactics driving today’s digital chaos, the challenges facing institutions and society, and why solving the problem is far more complicated than it seems.

PANDEMIC! Shark Week(end)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:17:27 GMT

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!

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

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:10:16 GMT

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.

M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:37:28 GMT

Got a business idea — or already building your empire? Join M-Entrepreneurship for monthly Zoom meetups featuring networking, guest speakers, and smart conversations with fellow Mensans navigating the world of startups, side hustles, and big ideas.

FoRGe North 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:22:40 GMT

Join North Dakota Mensa for FoRGe North 2026!

Theodore Talk: Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Culture

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:54:26 GMT

Pigs have shaped human diets and culture for over 12,000 years, from medieval Europe to modern barbecue. Food historian Cynthia Clampitt explores their culinary, cultural, and historical impact — from blood sausage to bacon — highlighting both their delights and challenges.

RechaRGe 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:13:59 GMT

RechaRGe 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:13:59 GMT

RechaRGe 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:13:59 GMT

RechaRGe 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:13:59 GMT

WPAM 2026 RG

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:06:54 GMT

Join us in Pittsburgh, PA for a lively weekend of ideas and play! Enjoy engaging speakers, discover new board games, compete in tournaments, and put your trivia skills to the test — all while connecting with fellow Mensans.

Peachtreat 2026 RG

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:36:03 GMT

Celebrate 250 years of the United States with a weekend of clever conversation, games, speakers, food, and festivities at this year’s Peachtreat RG. Expect hospitality, camaraderie, and even a special appearance by Betsy Ross herself — because no great American celebration is complete without a little history and a lot of fun.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:16 GMT

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held at the National Office in Hurst, TX, on Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

Theodore Talk: How to Communicate with Someone Who Disagrees with You

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:40:24 GMT

Disagreement doesn’t have to mean deadlock. In this engaging talk, Mensan Jenny Grant Rankin, PhD, reveals what’s really happening in the brain when people resist ideas — and how to communicate in ways that lower defenses and open minds. Blending research, storytelling, and practical strategies, she shows how to persuade even the most skeptical audiences and create more productive, respectful conversations.

Theodore Talk: Saving the World with Cheap, Generic Toys

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:47:19 GMT

Brian McCarty’s War Toys® project adds “humanitarian heroes” to classic toy soldiers, transforming play from conflict-focused to more thoughtful, peaceful scenarios — proving small design changes can shape generations.

SCUBA SIG Dives Cozumel

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:35:44 GMT

Join the SCUBA SIG for a Cozumel tradition more than 20 years in the making. Enjoy relaxed drift dives, vibrant marine life, and plenty of fun with fellow Mensans — while non-divers and non-Mensans are always welcome to come along for the adventure.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:41:48 GMT

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held virtually on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:40:30 GMT

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held virtually on Saturday, March 20, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.