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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 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Eastern.

Starts
 July 1, 2026
 2:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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

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Saturday M Virtual Discussion Group

Virtual meeting

Connect with fellow Mensans every Saturday at 2 p.m. Eastern for a casual Zoom conversation. Talk, listen, share ideas, and enjoy great company.

Starts
 July 1, 2026
 2:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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

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Happening this week

Having Hard Conversations with Your Kids: How to Master the Hardest Parts of Parenting

Webinar

No group assigned

From difficult topics to everyday challenges, Dr. Matt Zakreski explores practical ways to have meaningful conversations with neurodivergent children and teens.

Starts
 August 27, 2026
 7:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 August 27, 2026
 9:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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New Zealand Saturday Seminar: Universities 2050

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Universities are changing. Explore the trends shaping their future in this collaborative, Delphi-inspired seminar that puts participants at the center of the conversation.

Starts
 August 29, 2026
 7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 August 29, 2026
 8:00 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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Own Your Stack with Local, Air-Gapped AI

Intellectual Stimulation

Starts
 September 14, 2026
 8:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 September 14, 2026
 9:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History by Andrew Ross Sorkin

Intellectual Stimulation

Mensa of Western Washington

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

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

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M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Virtual meeting

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

Ends
 September 17, 2026
 9:00 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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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Cicero In and On Political Crises

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Watch this month's Gresham College lecture, "Cicero In and On Political Crises," then join fellow Mensans for a discussion exploring the politics, philosophy, and enduring legacy of ancient Rome.

Starts
 September 21, 2026
 1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 September 21, 2026
 2:30 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 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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Northern NJ Leadership Development Workshop - Leadership in the AI Revolution

Leadership Workshop

Northern New Jersey Mensa

How do you lead in an AI-driven world? Corporate attorney Joe Sweet explores practical leadership strategies for managing change and working across generations in this timely workshop.

Starts
 September 26, 2026
 11:30 AM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 September 26, 2026
 3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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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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M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Virtual meeting

Starts
 October 15, 2026
 8:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 October 15, 2026
 9:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Forging Better Futures for You and AI

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

What if AI were designed to work with us, not against us? Watch this month's Gresham College lecture, "Forging Better Futures for You and AI," then join the conversation about the future of responsible, human-centered technology.

Starts
 October 19, 2026
 1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 October 19, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers by Daniel L. Schacter

Intellectual Stimulation

Mensa of Western Washington

Starts
 October 21, 2026
 6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 October 21, 2026
 7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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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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IGNYTE! Regional Gathering for Young Mensans

Regional Gathering

Northern New Jersey Mensa

IGNYTE! is Northern New Jersey Mensa's Regional Gathering built just for Young Mensans — a weekend packed with fresh ideas, new friends, and experiences made for minds like theirs.

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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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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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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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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New Zealand Saturday Seminar: AI & the Future of Work

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

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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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

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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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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Northern NJ BLAST! Regional Gathering

Leadership Workshop

Northern New Jersey Mensa

Starts
 January 29, 2027
 5:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 January 31, 2027
 1:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Greater Los Angeles Mensa Regional Gathering

Regional Gathering

Greater Los Angeles Area Mensa

Starts
 February 19, 2027
 4:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 February 21, 2027
 5:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Greater Los Angeles Area Mensa Regional Gathering

Regional Gathering

Greater Los Angeles Area Mensa

Starts
 February 19, 2027
 3:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 February 21, 2027
 4:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

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

Starts
 March 20, 2027
 10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 March 20, 2027
 5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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