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October 29 – November 1, 2026

Nguyen @ 2025 AG in Chicago

Program Details*

Title

Mensa Foundation Meet-&-Greet: Unleashing Intelligence for the Benefit of Humanity

Description

Join Mensa Foundation President Nguyen Pham to explore the Foundation’s work, vision, and commitment to gifted and neurodivergent individuals. Hear highlights from the October 2026 Foundation Forum, learn about current and upcoming initiatives, ask questions, pick up new materials, and discover how you can help create a more gifted-friendly, neuro-inclusive world.

Presenter’s Name

Nguyen Pham

Presenter’s Website

https://www.mensafoundation.org/

Presenter’s Bio

Nguyen Pham (he/him) has been a proud SF Regional Mensa member since 2010. Crowned Mr. Mensa at his first American Mensa AG, he then emceed the pageant for eight years, helping raise over $100K for the Mensa Foundation. He serves as Foundation President, AMC Director of Science & Education, and Vice Chair of Mensa’s QueerSIG. Follow him @YayNguyen.

*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.

Deadlines

  • Registration - Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 16th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
  • Vendor space - Please complete and submit a Vendor Application by Thursday, October 22nd. If you have any questions after reviewing the Vendor Flyer containing all the details, contact the WeeM Vendor Liaison .
  • Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $132 through Thursday, October 8th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair  who will try to expand the block.
  • Volunteer Now! Get involved and become a star. We have a great WeeM every year due to the many of you who sign up to help out for a few hours or more. Sign up as a volunteer and qualify for raffle tickets to win one of the gift cards. Earn the coveted WeeM pin when you volunteer for least 4 hours.
  • Room Sharing - Let us help match you up with another attendee who is also interested in sharing a room by submitting your information by Wednesday, October 28th.
  • Speaker/Meet & Greet/Tournament Submissions - The deadline to submit your proposal for a program, Meet & Greet, or tournament for WeeM was Saturday, September 19th.

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Add HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel

HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel
[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in before you come to WeeM.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]https://chicago.us.mensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
16:00
2026-11-01
13:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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