American Mensa National Events Calendar

Party at Sea in Southeast Asia

Multi-Day Meeting

HELL's M's, the Party SIG of American Mensa, is planning a Party at Sea! Join us on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sun for an exotic trip to Southeast Asia.

Starts
February 24, 2026
12:00 PM Asia/Hong Kong (GMT+08:00)

Ends
March 10, 2026
1:00 AM Asia/Hong Kong (GMT+08:00)

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New Zealand Saturday Seminar: Global Forces, Local Impacts: How World Events are Shaping the NZ economy

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

From geopolitics and tariffs to AI and global shifts, the world economy is in flux. Join economist Shamubeel Eaqub for a clear-eyed look at how today’s international forces could shape New Zealand’s economy in 2026 and beyond.

Starts
February 28, 2026
6:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
February 28, 2026
7:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Level Up! Lead With Relationship

Leadership Workshop

No group assigned

We ALL experience work like a relationship. That means we crave the same things from work that we do ANY important relationship in our lives: acceptance, appreciation, and commitment. Through this eye-opening talk, Jason Lauritsen delivers an experience that helps leaders put an end to outdated ways of managing people, liberating employees to deliver their best.

Starts
March 4, 2026
7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
March 4, 2026
8:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Zinzinnati 2026 RG

Regional Gathering

Cincinnati Area Mensa

Registration is open for Cincinnati Area Mensa's Regional Gathering, Zinzinnati 2026: Welcome to Porkopolis! You can look forward to a wide range of programming and tournaments, from speakers, to workshops, to learning new board games, and more!

Starts
March 6, 2026
3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
March 8, 2026
3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Raising Gifted Children in the Age of AI

Webinar

No group assigned

Tune in for our upcoming webinar as an expert panel, featuring an educator, psychotherapist, and a gifted student herself, join together in a candid conversation about navigating the age of AI when it comes to gifted kids.

Starts
March 8, 2026
3:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
March 8, 2026
4:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Flying for the CIA's Air America, Pablo Escobar, and Jimmy Hoffa

Intellectual Stimulation

San Francisco Regional Mensa

Go behind the scenes of the CIA’s secret airline in the Vietnam era. Pilot Neil Graham Hansen recounts a life of covert flights, dangerous missions, and high adventure in the hidden skies of the “Secret War.”

Starts
March 15, 2026
2:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
March 15, 2026
5:00 AM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture and Discussion: Why Are Cities Going Bankrupt?

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "Why Are Cities Going Bankrupt?."

Starts
March 16, 2026
2:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
March 16, 2025
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - March (Omnibus) by John Lewis

Virtual meeting

Mensa of Western Washington

Join us for a discussion of March (Omnibus) by John Lewis. We’ll share what we enjoyed, what challenged us, and how the book landed with each of us — whether you’ve just finished it or are still mid-read.

Starts
March 18, 2026
6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
March 18, 2026
7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Unraveling Distant Worlds

Webinar

San Francisco Regional Mensa

Starts
March 21, 2026
3:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
March 21, 2026
5:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Theodore Talk: Dudley Clarke: The Genius of Deception

Virtual meeting

Can one mind alter the course of a world war? In WWII Cairo, British officer Dudley Clarke waged battle not with bullets, but with brilliant deception — using imagination and theatrical flair to mislead the Nazis on a massive scale. Join author Robert Hutton as he reveals the astonishing true story behind The Illusionist: The True Story of the Man Who Fooled Hitler.

Starts
March 22, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
March 22, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Carolinah Regional Gathering

Regional Gathering

Piedmont Area Mensa

Get ready to strike Mensa gold! Piedmont Area Mensa is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a sparkly, golden-themed RG: “50 Shiny Years – PAM’s Golden Jubilee: Baby, There’s Gold On Site!,” featuring three days of gleaming speakers, glittering games, and golden-good fun!

Starts
March 27, 2026
4:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
March 29, 2026
12:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Mensa Foundation Speaker Series: Giftedness as Identity

Intellectual Stimulation

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how giftedness shapes identity — influencing how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate stress, connection, and self-understanding. This engaging session explores how gifted identity forms and why it matters at every stage of life.

Starts
March 28, 2026
2:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
March 28, 2026
3:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held (location TBD) on Saturday, March 28, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

Starts
March 28, 2026
10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
March 28, 2026
5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Mensa Member Forum

Virtual meeting

Pull up a (virtual) seat and join Mensa Chair Jon Gruebele for the upcoming Member Forum! It's your chance to hear what's next, ask questions, and share your own ideas — all while staying connected with fellow members. Mark your calendar for March 31 at 7 p.m., Central time. Stay tuned for more information and a registration link coming soon!

Starts
March 31, 2026
7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
March 31, 2026
8:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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TRAVELING MS ADVENTURES for 2026

Local Group Meeting

Traveling Ms, the American Mensa Travel SIG, is heading out on three private group adventures in 2026: a 14-day journey through Japan, a 19-day China–Tibet–Everest–Nepal expedition, and an optional 6-day extension to Bhutan. Join one trip or all three for unforgettable culture, history, and adventure.

Starts
April 3, 2026
1:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
April 16, 2026
1:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Patterns of the Paranormal

Webinar

San Francisco Regional Mensa

Starts
April 10, 2026
2:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
April 10, 2026
5:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - The Technological Republic by Alexander Karp

Virtual meeting

Mensa of Western Washington

Join us for a discussion of The Technological Republic by Alexander Karp. We’ll share what we enjoyed, what challenged us, and how the book landed with each of us — whether you’ve just finished it or are still mid-read.

Starts
April 15, 2026
6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
April 15, 2026
7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Mind Games 2026

Fun & Frivolity

Join us in Herndon, Va., for Mind Games 2026 — one of the most respected national games competitions. The four-day board-game-judging marathon draws Mensans and their guests from across the country, where they test, rate, and celebrate the year's best new-to-market games, all vying for the coveted Mensa Select® seal.

Starts
April 16, 2026
4:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
April 19, 2026
12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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The Role of the Amygdala in Social Thinking

Webinar

San Francisco Regional Mensa

Starts
April 19, 2026
2:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
April 19, 2026
5:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Why Do We Laugh?

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "Why Do We Laugh?"

Starts
April 20, 2026
1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
April 20, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Mad Genius Laboratory Mini-RG

Regional Gathering

St. Louis Area Mensa

Join us for the Mad Genius Laboratory Mini-RG and enjoy a full day of food, games, puzzles, and engaging talks — from science fiction to the future of tech — ending with a keynote after dinner. Come for the brains, stay for the fun!

Starts
April 25, 2026
9:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
April 25, 2026
9:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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CultureQuest® XXXVII

Local Group Meeting

No group assigned

Register now for CultureQuest® 2026, a fast-paced team competition that challenges your cultural literacy across film, history, literature, music, and more. Teams of up to five Mensans compete nationwide for cash prizes and bragging rights — all in one fun-filled day.

Starts
April 26, 2026
3:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
April 26, 2026
4:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: Language Processing in the Brain Across Diverse Languages and Speakers

Virtual meeting

What does the brain really do with language? Neuroscientist Saima Malik-Moraleda explores how the brain processes dozens of natural and constructed languages — across monolinguals, bilinguals, and polyglots — revealing a surprisingly universal language network shaped more by proficiency than by the language itself.

Starts
April 26, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
April 26, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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SPY GAMES 2026

Community Event

Mensa of Northeastern New York

Starts
May 2, 2026
8:00 AM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
May 2, 2026
5:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Hawaii Gathering at Sea

Regional Gathering

Set sail for an island-sized celebration! In honor of 60 brilliant years of Mensa Hawaii, the Aloha Lei Hawaii SIG invites you to the Hawaii Gathering at Sea — a not-your-average RG adventure aboard the Celebrity Edge. We’ll cruise from sunny Honolulu on May 7, 2026, arriving in vibrant Vancouver on May 15, with plenty of aloha spirit along the way.

Starts
May 7, 2026
5:00 PM Pacific/Honolulu (GMT-10:00)

Ends
May 15, 2026
9:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu (GMT-10:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind."

Starts
May 18, 2026
1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
May 18, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Virtual meeting

Saddle up for a lively look at cowgirl history and culture with Bethany Dodson of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame. Enjoy a virtual tour, unforgettable stories of trailblazing women, and a preview of the museum’s major expansion opening in 2026.

Starts
May 24, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
May 24, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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

Virtual meeting

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.

Starts
June 28, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
June 28, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Mensa Foundation Colloquium 2026

Community Event

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.

Starts
June 30, 2026
1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
June 30, 2026
5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Annual Gathering 2026

National Meeting

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.

Starts
July 1, 2026
12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
July 5, 2026
12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

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).

Starts
July 2, 2026
9:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
July 2, 2026
12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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EMSC 2026 - European Mensa Science Camp

International Meeting

Starts
July 19, 2026
1:00 AM Europe/Amsterdam (GMT+01:00)

Ends
July 26, 2026
1:00 AM Europe/Amsterdam (GMT+01:00)

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

Virtual meeting

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.

Starts
July 26, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
July 26, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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PANDEMIC! Shark Week(end)

Regional Gathering

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!

Starts
August 14, 2026
3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
August 16, 2026
1:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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

Virtual meeting

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.

Starts
August 23, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
August 23, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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WPAM 2026 RG

Regional Gathering

Western Pennsylvania Mensa

Starts
September 11, 2026
3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
September 13, 2026
12:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

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.

Starts
September 26, 2026
10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
September 26, 2026
5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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

Virtual meeting

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.

Starts
September 27, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
September 27, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: Saving the World with Cheap, Generic Toys

Virtual meeting

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.

Starts
October 25, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
October 25, 2026
3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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