The American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other.
We have a fantastic party in the works for Annual Gathering 2024! Kansas City is a revolution of creativity, music, food, art, and spirit … and we get to enjoy it all week! Come see all your friends and perhaps make a few new ones. Missouri loves company, after all!
A 10-percent processing fee will be charged for cancellation and refund requests through May 31, 2024. Refund and cancellation requests received after May 31 will be reviewed case-by-case, based on circumstance and event viability. Registration rates are non-transferable. For more information or to cancel, email Registration.
| Cutoff | Member Rate | Guest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 30 | $269 | $309 |
| Jan. 31 | $309 | $349 |
| Mar. 30 | $349 | $389 |
| On-site | $389 | $429 |
| Daily Rate | $120 | $160 |
| Age | Member Rate | Guest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 3 | Free | Free |
| 4-12 | $134 | $169 |
| 13-20 | $215 | $250 |
| Daily Rate | $71 | $76 |
Please note: Registration rates increase at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on the cutoff date listed.
Nestled at the heart of Kansas City’s storied Crown Center, the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center will serve as our main event hotel, with a limited number of additional rooms available at the adjoining Westin Kansas City. Programming will be split between both hotels, and attendees will need to travel between them daily via an indoor skywalk. We suggest choosing the right hotel for you based on convenience and amenities.
Relax and recharge after a day of reunions and thought-provoking programming in well-appointed, oversized guest rooms and suites, smartly accessorized with Sheraton Signature and Heavenly beds, flat-screen TVs, large work areas, and free Wi-Fi.
Join us for the Annual Gathering Gala Dinner, an entertaining evening filled with food, friends, and special guest speaker Alton Brown. Gala guests have over the years been treated to musings and insights from speakers such as Margot Lee Shetterly, Adam Savage, Penn Jillette, and Wil Wheaton.
Sponsored by the Mensa Foundation, Spark! programming offers our youngest attendees the chance to have fun, build new friendships, and make lasting memories of their own time at the AG.
From Thursday-Saturday, July 4-6, kids will have the chance to learn through new experiences, explore a variety of topics and events, and have their own AG adventure!
| Age | Single Day | Thursday - Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| 4-12 | $20 | $60 |
Please note: Registration to the Annual Gathering event is required for young attendees to register and attend Spark!
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