American Mensa National Events Calendar

New Zealand Seminar: Flood Risk and the Implications for New Zealand's Infrastructure

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

What will it take to future-proof a nation’s infrastructure? This talk explores New Zealand’s long-term plan, with a focus on flood risk, natural hazards, and the growing impact of climate change on communities and critical systems.

Starts
June 6, 2026
7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
June 6, 2026
7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Toronto Mensa INQUIRING MINDS: Beyond Disease: Building a Healthier Brain Across the Lifespan

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

What if protecting your memory starts long before symptoms appear? Neurologist Dr. Alejandra Guerrero explores how everyday choices can strengthen brain health and help preserve memory, independence, and identity as we age.

Starts
June 7, 2026
12:30 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
June 7, 2026
1:30 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Fun and Games

Regional Gathering

Mensa In Georgia

Roll into Region 5’s new gaming-only Regional Gathering, a family-friendly weekend of board, card, and dice games, plus an intro RPG session, jigsaw puzzles, and a swap table for games ready for their next home. Open to current members, lapsed members, and the Mensa-curious, registration is $50 per person and includes Saturday lunch and dinner.

Starts
June 12, 2026
4:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
June 14, 2026
1:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

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.

Starts
June 15, 2026
1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
June 15, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - Fixing Fairness by Lily Zheng

Intellectual Stimulation

Mensa of Western Washington

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.

Starts
June 17, 2026
6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
June 17, 2026
7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

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.

Starts
June 27, 2026
7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
June 27, 2026
8:00 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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American Mensa Annual Business Meeting

National Meeting

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.

Starts
July 3, 2026
9:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
July 3, 2026
12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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The Challenge: Presented by the Mensa Foundation

Intellectual Stimulation

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.

Starts
July 3, 2026
1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
July 3, 2026
4:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - Book Lust by Nancy Pearl

Intellectual Stimulation

Mensa of Wisconsin

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.

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

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

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EMSC 2026 - European Mensa Science Camp

International Meeting

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.

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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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: The Ground We Stand On

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

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.

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

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

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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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New Zealand Seminar: Understanding Online Harm and False Information

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

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.

Starts
August 1, 2026
7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
August 1, 2026
8:00 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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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Constable's "The Cornfield": A Bicentenary Harvesting

Virtual meeting

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.

Starts
August 17, 2026
1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
August 17, 2026
2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Virtual meeting

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.

Starts
August 20, 2026
8:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
August 20, 2026
9:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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FoRGe North 2026

Regional Gathering

North Dakota Mensa

Join North Dakota Mensa for FoRGe North 2026!

Starts
August 21, 2026
11:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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

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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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RechaRGe 2026

Local Group Meeting

Mensa of Northeastern New York

Starts
September 4, 2026
3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
September 7, 2026
11:00 AM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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WPAM 2026 RG

Regional Gathering

Western Pennsylvania Mensa

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.

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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Peachtreat 2026 RG

Local Group Meeting

Mensa In Georgia

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.

Starts
September 18, 2026
4:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
September 20, 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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SCUBA SIG Dives Cozumel

Local Group Meeting

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.

Starts
December 2, 2026
1:00 AM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
December 9, 2026
1:00 AM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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