Brilliance by the Bay RG
- San Francisco Regional Mensa
- November 20–22, 2026
San Francisco Regional Mensa and the Brilliance by the Bay RG Committee are excited to invite you to Burlingame, CA this November for a weekend unlike any we've hosted before. Thanks to our partnership with the Mensa Foundation, we've packed the schedule with more speakers, workshops, and interactive experiences than ever.
Featuring Saturday Evening Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lisa Pruitt. We are honored to welcome Dr. Lisa Pruitt, Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley, as our Saturday evening keynote speaker. Dr. Pruitt will share insights from her latest work on "Engineering a Life filled with Purpose and Joy," offering a compelling look at the power of introspection, emotional intelligence, and finding your true north.
Registration rates are Registration Rates
All registrations include a plated lunch on Saturday and Hospitality with snacks and beverages.
ADULT FULL 3-DAY
$155 – through 9/4/2026
$165 – through 10/9/2026
$175 – through 11/13/2026
$190 – at the door
ADULT FRIDAY ONLY – $60 (flat rate)
ADULT SATURDAY ONLY
$130 – through 9/4/2026
$140 – through 10/9/2026
$150 – through 11/13/2026
$165 – at the door
ADULT SUNDAY ONLY – $35 (flat rate)
CHILD (age 17 & under) – $80 (flat rate); OPTIONAL MEAL
Saturday Keynote Speaker Dinner $105 (tax and tip included).
Hilton Bayfront
600 Airport Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-340-8500
Room rates $139, not including tax and fees guaranteed until 2026/10/30
To register, For more information, including registration and hotel room block reservations, please visit:
https://www.sfmensa.org/events/gatherings/rg2026/
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR RESERVING YOUR HOTEL ROOM:
ATTENTION: When you open the hotel booking link, the site may automatically select a 9-day window. Please remember to click 'Edit Stay' to update the dates to the event schedule (Nov 20–22). For more information, contact Jennifer Storm-Alves; jenniferastorm@gmail.com; 6143525227
Featuring Saturday Evening Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lisa Pruitt. We are honored to welcome Dr. Lisa Pruitt, Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley, as our Saturday evening keynote speaker. Dr. Pruitt will share insights from her latest work on "Engineering a Life filled with Purpose and Joy," offering a compelling look at the power of introspection, emotional intelligence, and finding your true north.
Registration rates are Registration Rates
All registrations include a plated lunch on Saturday and Hospitality with snacks and beverages.
ADULT FULL 3-DAY
$155 – through 9/4/2026
$165 – through 10/9/2026
$175 – through 11/13/2026
$190 – at the door
ADULT FRIDAY ONLY – $60 (flat rate)
ADULT SATURDAY ONLY
$130 – through 9/4/2026
$140 – through 10/9/2026
$150 – through 11/13/2026
$165 – at the door
ADULT SUNDAY ONLY – $35 (flat rate)
CHILD (age 17 & under) – $80 (flat rate); OPTIONAL MEAL
Saturday Keynote Speaker Dinner $105 (tax and tip included).
Hilton Bayfront
600 Airport Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-340-8500
Room rates $139, not including tax and fees guaranteed until 2026/10/30
To register, For more information, including registration and hotel room block reservations, please visit:
https://www.sfmensa.org/events/gatherings/rg2026/
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR RESERVING YOUR HOTEL ROOM:
ATTENTION: When you open the hotel booking link, the site may automatically select a 9-day window. Please remember to click 'Edit Stay' to update the dates to the event schedule (Nov 20–22). For more information, contact Jennifer Storm-Alves; jenniferastorm@gmail.com; 6143525227