American Mensa National Events Calendar

M Virtual Discussion Group

Virtual meeting

Good conversation is just a Zoom away. Connect with fellow Mensans to discuss current events, Mensa, life, or whatever's on your mind. Meets at 2 p.m. Eastern every day of the week.

Starts
July 1, 2026
2:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-04:00)

Ends
January 1, 2027
4:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Can You Explain What Your AI Just Did?

Webinar

AI can make us faster — but what happens when we stop thinking for ourselves? Jonathan Bethune explores “cognitive infrastructure” and offers practical strategies for using AI without outsourcing our judgment, skills or ownership. Technical enough to be useful, accessible enough for anyone looking to boost productivity without the brainrot.

Starts
October 27, 2026
8:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-04:00)

Ends
October 27, 2026
9:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-04:00)

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Mensa Youth 101: From Application to Membership

Webinar

Curious whether Mensa might be a good fit for your child? Join us for a friendly introduction to Mensa’s Gifted Youth Program. We’ll walk through eligibility, the application process and what membership can offer your child and family — with plenty of time to get your questions answered.

Starts
October 29, 2026
7:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-05:00)

Ends
October 29, 2026
8:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-05:00)

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Toronto Mensa Inquiring Minds - Constructing Health: How the Built Environment Enhances Your Mind's Health

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Can a building make you feel better? Architect Tye Farrow explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and architecture, revealing how our surroundings affect the brain, body and well-being — and how thoughtful design can help create healthier spaces.

Starts
November 1, 2026
2:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-05:00)

Ends
November 1, 2026
3:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-05:00)

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Mensa Member Forum

Virtual meeting

What's happening at Mensa, what's on the horizon, and what's on your mind? Join American Mensa Chair Jon Gruebele on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Central for our next Member Forum -- an opportunity to hear the latest, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with fellow members. Keep an eye out for the registration link coming soon!

Starts
November 4, 2026
7:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

Ends
November 4, 2026
8:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

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New Zealand Saturday Seminar: AI Risks

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

AI’s potential risks — including existential ones — are sparking serious conversations around the world. For this discussion-based seminar, everyone will read Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s recent essay on AI safety and come ready to discuss. Additional essays and a Hard Fork episode are available for those who want to dig deeper.

Starts
November 7, 2026
6:00 PM America/New York (GMT-05:00)

Ends
November 7, 2026
7:00 PM America/New York (GMT-05:00)

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IGNYTE! Regional Gathering for Young Mensans

Regional Gathering

Northern New Jersey Mensa

Ignite new connections at IGNYTE! 2026! Join Young Mensans Nov. 13–15 in Randolph, New Jersey, for a weekend of fun, friendship and activities — plus sessions for parents of gifted children. Optional Friday and Sunday outings include an astronomy presentation and a tour of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park.

Starts
November 13, 2026
5:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
November 15, 2026
1:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Cracking the Whip: Strings, Chains and Dinosaurs

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Join us for a Gresham College lecture and discussion exploring “Cracking the Whip: Strings, Chains and Dinosaurs.” Mathematician Professor Alain Goriely unravels the science behind a whip’s startling crack, using simple demonstrations and mathematical models to explain the extreme acceleration of moving ropes — and how seemingly infinite solutions can be tamed. Stick around afterward to share your thoughts and discuss what you’ve learned!

Starts
November 16, 2026
1:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

Ends
November 16, 2026
2:30 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake

Intellectual Stimulation

Mensa of Western Washington

Join us for a discussion of Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures. We’ll share what we enjoyed, what challenged us, and our thoughts on future discussions.

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

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

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M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Virtual meeting

Starts
November 19, 2026
8:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
November 19, 2026
9:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Brilliance by the Bay RG

Regional Gathering

San Francisco Regional Mensa

Starts
November 20, 2026
3:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
November 22, 2026
1:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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The Feast of Pleasures and Delights

Regional Gathering

North Texas Mensa

Starts
November 26, 2026
5:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

Ends
November 29, 2026
2:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

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Toronto Mensa Inquiring Minds - Jubilation, Fun, and Heartbreak, When Making Feature Films Hits Close to Home

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Join film director Larry Weinstein and producer Liam Romalis for “Jubilation, Fun, and Heartbreak: When Making Feature Films Hits Close to Home.” Through trailers for "Beethoven’s Nine: Ode to Humanity" and "Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas," they’ll share behind-the-scenes insights into the filmmaking process, from production challenges to the emotional highs and lows of bringing these distinctive films to life. Watch the films beforehand if you can for an even richer discussion!

Starts
November 29, 2026
2:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-05:00)

Ends
November 29, 2026
3:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-05:00)

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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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DAMNations 35: Merry Misfits

Regional Gathering

Dayton Area Mensa

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

Ends
December 6, 2026
12:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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New Zealand Saturday Seminar: AI & the Future of Work

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

AI is reshaping the future of work — but what will that actually look like? Explore the forces transforming tech careers, from automation and apprenticeship to productivity and purpose, and discover what work may be automated, amplified, or remain uniquely human.

Starts
December 5, 2026
5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
December 5, 2026
6:00 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 virtually on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

Starts
December 5, 2026
10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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

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Toronto Mensa Inquiring Minds - Nepal: It's Never Too Late: Redefining Love, Connection, and Personal Resilience on the Great Himalaya Trail

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

It’s never too late for a great adventure. Explorer and author Patti Shales Lefkos shares stories and insights from her upcoming memoir, Nepal: It’s Never Too Late, exploring love, connection and resilience on the Great Himalaya Trail — including her remarkable 75-day, 800-kilometer trek celebrating her 80th birthday.

Starts
December 13, 2026
2:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-05:00)

Ends
December 13, 2026
3:00 PM America/Detroit (GMT-05:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes by Max Miller & Ann Volkwein

Intellectual Stimulation

Mensa of Western Washington

Join us for a discussion of Max Miller and Ann Volkwein’s Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes. We’ll dig into what we enjoyed, what challenged us, and what the book reveals about history through food.

Starts
December 16, 2026
6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
December 16, 2026
7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Virtual meeting

Starts
December 17, 2026
8:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
December 17, 2026
9:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: NOW That's What I Call Carols: 1582!

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Join us for a Gresham College lecture and discussion featuring “NOW That’s What I Call Carols: 1582!” Conductor and music historian Jeremy Summerly explores the fascinating origins of beloved Christmas carols like “Good King Wenceslas” and “Gaudete,” tracing their journey from a little-known 16th-century collection to the holiday classics we know today. Enjoy the lecture, then join the conversation!

Starts
December 21, 2026
1:00 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

Ends
December 21, 2026
2:30 PM America/Chicago (GMT-06:00)

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A Gathering of Gamers

Multi-Day Meeting

Chicago Area Mensa

Starts
January 15, 2027
3:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
January 17, 2027
3:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Virtual meeting

Starts
January 21, 2027
8:00 PM America/New York (GMT-05:00)