Nerf Battles, Game Design, and AI Code-Cracking at This Year’s Regional Gathering

Oct 25, 2026

If you’re wondering what RG 2026 has going on this year for Mensa families, here is a quick look at what’s waiting for you: Things to Play, Build & Survive: Humans vs. Zombies Nerf Outbreak: Grab a blaster and team up to survive the outdoor zombie rush (parents can join in if they’re brave enough). Build a Tabletop Game: Design and playtest your own original board game from scratch with real game designers. Student Video Game Showcase: Play hands-on demos of brand-new indie games created by student developers. Mad Science Labs (Ages 6–12): Crack real forensic crime scene clues and explore molecules and the forces that hold atoms together. by creating putty to take home Saturday Night Dance Party: Hang out, request your favorite music, and dance with DJ TheSurfaceSpins. Crazy Cool Tech & Mystery: Cracking a 600-Year-Old Secret Code: See how modern AI is used to decode the mysterious, unread Voynich Manuscript. Soft Robotics & Cyborg Tech: Explore the wild intersection of biology and robots NASA Moon Trajectories: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the “Moon Digital Twin” coordinating real Artemis lunar missions. Plus a writing workshop and book club hosted by our very own gifted youth, for kids! We also have two standout presentations tailored for parents and gifted youth caregivers: Melody Lowman shares 50+ years of evidence-based wisdom in Ten Things Your Gifted Child or Teen Would Like You to Know. Rick & Jen Tuten explore how to reignite curiosity through productive challenges in Reignite Their Spark: Challenge in the Age of Ease. Hope to see you and your families at the Regional Gathering in November!  Check...

Take the Mensa Test This November and Stay for the Party!

Oct 6, 2026

Ever wondered if you might qualify for Mensa? Here’s a great opportunity to find out and experience what Mensa is all about. San Francisco Regional Mensa is hosting a Mensa Admission Test on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM

Meet Our Mensa Foundation-Sponsored Keynote Speaker Yiying Lu

Sep 6, 2026

We’re excited to announce that Yiying Lu, an award-winning artist, designer, and global creative leader, is joining Brilliance by the Bay as our Mensa Foundation-sponsored keynote speaker! Yiying will present “Designing for Belonging: Creativity Connects Us,” exploring how visual language, creativity, and storytelling can connect people across cultures and communities.

Meet our Saturday Night RG Keynote Speaker Lisa Pruitt

Aug 15, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Lisa Pruitt will be our keynote speaker at the San Francisco Regional Mensa Regional Gathering in San Rafael from November 20-22, 2026. Dr. Pruitt will on “Engineering an Authentic Life” where we will explore introspection to build an actionable plan for a purposeful and authentic life.

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