Spark Intelligence
The Mensa Foundation hosts events designed to spark meaningful discussions, elevate the understanding of intelligence, and inspire its thoughtful application.
Colloquium
Mensa Foundation
Colloquium
The Mensa Foundation Colloquium is our flagship annual in-person event, bringing together curious minds to delve into the multidimensional nature of intelligence and its intersections with today’s most pressing issues.
Human Intelligence in the Age of AI: A New Perspective
July 1, 2025 | Hilton Chicago | Registration: $139
Explore how human intelligence evolves and thrives in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Engage with thought-provoking discussions, including:
- The enduring value of emotional intelligence
- Ethical dilemmas in AI development
- Creativity as a uniquely human trait
Be part of a conversation that challenges assumptions and inspires meaningful dialogue about human intelligence in an AI-driven world.
Speaker Series
What’s New for 2025
The Mensa Foundation Speaker Series has been redesigned to provide a more engaging and sustainable experience.
- Aligned Themes: Each session is thoughtfully connected to the Colloquium topic, offering a deeper exploration of Human Intelligence in the Age of AI.
- Interactive Options: Choose between Interactive Access to engage directly with the speaker during the session or Livestream Access to watch the presentation. Interactive Access also includes a complimentary recording and supplementary materials from the session.
- Bi-Monthly Schedule: Our new bi-monthly format ensures a sustainable program while delivering high-quality, thought-provoking discussions.
The Challenge
The Challenge is a live pitch competition hosted by the Mensa Foundation. It was created in response to the findings from the Foundation’s Unmet Needs Study, which revealed that many gifted individuals lack consistent access to meaningful intellectual stiumlation and opportiunities to apply their abilities in impactful ways.
The pilot event will take place on July 3, 2025 during the in 2025 American Mensa Annual Gathering Chicago, IL.
The Challenge also marks the beginning of a long-term effort to mobilize the intelligence of the Mensa Foundation community in serivce of soliving real-world problems.
Unleash intelligence. Nurture brilliance.
