Upcoming Events

Patterns of the Paranormal

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:03:04 GMT

Reports of near-death experiences, telepathy, and psychokinesis reveal patterns that challenge conventional science. While breakthroughs often begin by spotting hidden connections, the complexity of human behavior makes paranormal phenomena difficult to explain—keeping the debate between reductionist and holistic perspectives alive.

Mensa Youth Game Day: Blood on the Clocktower Online

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:30:08 GMT

Calling all Young Mensans (ages 10+)! Join us for an online round of Blood on the Clocktower, the ultimate game of hidden roles, bluffing, and social deduction. Hop into Zoom for the join code, spectating, and rule walkthrough — then use your wits (and the app chat) to outsmart the other players.

Toronto Mensa INQUIRING MINDS: The Cultural Evolution of Games of Chance in Premodern China

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:39:48 GMT

Why did games of chance in premodern China mysteriously favor the house—centuries before probability theory existed? Behavioral scientist Professor Ze Hong explores how gambling games evolved through cultural selection rather than mathematical understanding. A fascinating look at optimization without conscious design.

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

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:26:54 GMT

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.

Mind Games 2026

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:42:28 GMT

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.

M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:36:26 GMT

Whether you’re building a business, dreaming up your next venture, or just entrepreneurially curious, M-Entrepreneurship is your monthly Zoom meetup for smart ideas and smarter connections.

The Role of the Amygdala in Social Thinking

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:07:55 GMT

New brain mapping research shows that thinking about other people activates both the ancient amygdala and the brain’s “default network,” a system linked to introspection that expanded in human evolution. This connection may have been crucial to our ability to build large, complex societies. Dr. Braga explores how these regions interact and what that reveals about the social brain.

Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Why Do We Laugh?

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:09:47 GMT

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?"

AICE, AP & Dual Enrollment Webinar

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:44:27 GMT

Mad Genius Laboratory

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:50:27 GMT

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!

CultureQuest® XXXVII

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:48:04 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:29:20 GMT

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.

SPY GAMES 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:25:42 GMT

Join us for an escape room style, city-wide scavenger hunt. Your team of spies competes against other teams to be the first to complete the mission. You need to solve clues, determine who is a contact or who is just a regular citizen out for a walk with their dog ... the stakes are high and time is short. Can you complete the mission and save the day?

Toronto Mensa INQUIRING MINDS: Operation Fish, 1940: How to Finance a War While Under Threat of Invasion

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:37:15 GMT

When Nazi invasion loomed in 1940, Britain executed an audacious plan: secretly move $200 billion in gold and securities across a U-boat-infested Atlantic to Canada. Operation Fish became history's largest treasure transfer and the economic gamble that saved the war effort. Dr. Paul Doerr reveals how it happened.

Level Up! Seeing What I Couldn't See: How Great Leaders Recognize and Unlock Potential

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:25:26 GMT

The best leaders don't just develop people — they see potential before people see it in themselves. In this talk, Carlos Kidman will share his journey from being a phone salesman to becoming a globally recognized engineering leader, and how the people who believed in him shaped how he now develops others. You'll learn the specific signals that reveal hidden potential, the difference between encouragement and real advocacy, and concrete ways to create opportunities that transform career both inside your organization and in your broader community.

Hawaii Gathering at Sea

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:16:51 GMT

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.

OMG! Outdoor Mensa Gathering

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:12:14 GMT

OMG! Outdoor Mensa Gathering

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:12:14 GMT

OMG! Outdoor Mensa Gathering

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:12:14 GMT

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

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:34:25 GMT

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."

M-Entrepreneurship Monthly Virtual Meeting

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:43:31 GMT

SynRG 2026 - Back To The Future

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:07:27 GMT

Great Scott! Join Gulf Coast Mensa May 22–25, 2026, for a Houston-area Memorial Day weekend of speakers, activities, food, drinks, and 1.21 gigawatts of fun. One weekend. Infinite timelines.

Theodore Talk: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:55:41 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:29 GMT

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.

Fun and Games

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:38:39 GMT

Fun and Games

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:38:39 GMT

Fun and Games

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:38:39 GMT

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:25:45 GMT

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.

Mensa Foundation Colloquium 2026

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:32:16 GMT

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.

American Mensa Annual Gathering 2026

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:48:29 GMT

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.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:44:44 GMT

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).

EMSC 2026 - European Mensa Science Camp

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:14:23 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:32:10 GMT

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.

PANDEMIC! Shark Week(end)

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:29:09 GMT

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!

FoRGe North 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:39:50 GMT

FoRGe North 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:39:50 GMT

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:54:26 GMT

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.

FoRGe North 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:39:50 GMT

WPAM 2026 RG

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:33:39 GMT

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.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:16 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:40:24 GMT

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.

Theodore Talk: Saving the World with Cheap, Generic Toys

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:47:19 GMT

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.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:09:31 GMT

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held (location TBD) on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

American Mensa Committee Meeting

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:15:33 GMT

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