In addition to our local chapter events, American Mensa hosts and supports national events across the country. Below are some of the most popular options, with links to learn more on the official American Mensa site.
National Events Calendar
Southern Connecticut Mensa is the local Mensa chapter serving Fairfield County, Connecticut. Our members come from many backgrounds and walks of life, but what we share is curiosity, connection, and a genuine enjoyment of exploring ideas together.
We’re a community of like-minded people with shared experiences around being intelligent. We get together to have fun, meet new and interesting people, and challenge our minds. It’s a welcoming community where it’s okay to be yourself.
Annual Gathering (AG)
Southern Connecticut Mensa is the local Mensa chapter serving Fairfield County, Connecticut. Our members come from many backgrounds and walks of life, but what we share is curiosity, connection, and a genuine enjoyment of exploring ideas together.
We’re a community of like-minded people with shared experiences around being intelligent. We get together to have fun, meet new and interesting people, and challenge our minds. It’s a welcoming community where it’s okay to be yourself.
Regional Gatherings (RGs)
Weekend-long events hosted by local groups around the country. RGs range from small and informal to large, multi-day gatherings — usually with speakers, games, hospitality, and lots of socializing.
Colloquium
An intellectually focused event where specialists present on a major topic and engage in discussion and Q&A. It’s designed for deep dives, thoughtful dialogue, and big ideas.
Mind Games®
A national tabletop game competition where Mensans play and evaluate new-to-market games over a long weekend. It’s part marathon, part party — and a great excuse to meet fellow game lovers.
CultureQuest®
A cultural literacy competition where teams tackle wide-ranging questions — from history and geography to music, literature, and pop culture. Competitive, fun, and very on-brand.
Leadership Workshops
Training and development events for volunteer leaders (and future leaders). These are typically practical, content-rich, and focused on helping local groups run strong, engaging communities.