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Welcome to the 2026 Mensa Foundation Speaker Series!

This year we will explore the theme Brain Health Across the Lifespan, alongside intelligence, giftedness, and neurodivergence, through live virtual conversations that integrate research, clinical practice, and lived experience.

Tickets are available in two options: a $50 Single Admission ticket for one event, or a $275 Series Pass that includes access to the full 2026 series.

All sessions are held live via Zoom at 2:00 PM Central Time on the fourth Saturday of each month, except during holiday periods. Each event includes audience Q&A, and recordings are shared with ticket holders following each program. Zoom links will be automatically sent to you after purchase. 

Open to Mensa members and the public.

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Speakers

Lisa Manca, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT Dance Therapy: How Movement Supports Brain Health

Jan. 24, 2026

Learn how dance and movement therapy supports brain and mental health, with practical examples.


Alma Dreković Giftedness as Identity

March 28, 2026

Giftedness can influence how we relate to ourselves and others. This session examines gifted identity, how it develops, and how it impacts connection, stress, and self-understanding.


Rev. Dr. Chip Graves Meaning, Connection, and Brain Health

May 23, 2026

How spirituality, defined as purpose beyond the self, can support well-being and mental clarity through practices anyone can adopt.


Dr. Cristina Leira Gifted Un(der)employment

August 22, 2026

Why some gifted adults cycle through unemployment or underemployment, and how to translate high capability into clear positioning, interviews, and better-fit roles.


Dr. Angela C. Meyers The Polymath Advantage

Sept. 26, 2026

Connecting dots across domains is a strength. Learn how to use it without looking scattered or burning out.


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