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Men Having Babies' Annual Conferences and Seminars

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MHB's in-person conferences are unparalleled in the surrogacy and gay parenting field. Thousands of intended parents have kickstarted their parenting journey at our events every year since 2012. While we also offer some virtual programs and online resources, the in-person events provide critical preparation for the surrogacy journey in a unique and effective "Boot Camp" model that offers:
  • Immersive, comprehensive, curated, distraction free educational experience
  • Inspiration, encouragement & empowerment from peers
  • Introduction to a manageable set of selected group of providers
  • Opportunities to get direct answers from experts in real time
Below you will find details information about how you can join these events as a sponsor, and forms to sign up and secure your choice of exhibiting opportunities. Note that the options for a given year typically become available early August of the previous year, and most slots are taken by October. By November MHB selects the expert speakers for the entire following year (with priority given to sponsors), and registration commences for attendees.

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Remaining 2021 events

MHB is adapting to the changing public health guidelines while continuing to support gay Intended Parents around the world. To that end we've been consulting with our partners on timing and format changes that will result in the best possible experience under the circumstances. In the first 6 months of the year we offered Virtual conferences using REMO, an advanced platform that was successfully used at our Midwest, European and Israeli events. Starting in the fall we plan to go back to in-person conferences, while still offering some virtual programs or alternative formats as needed.

To ensure the safest possible conference experience, it is currently our policy that presenters, staff, and attendees are fully vaccinated. Those who are exempt from vaccination will need to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Participants may also be required to follow additional safety protocols, including masking. We will adjust our policy as required should conditions change. Our full COVID-19 Policy can be reviewed here.
 

2022 Schedule - signup is now open!

MHB is pleased to offer a full schedule of in-person conference in 2022. While all of our planned in-person events will feature the immersive, comprehensive and inspirational qualities of our well-liked conference model, we offer two formats that will vary in scope, focus and fees:
Full format / two days
  • West Coast / San Francisco, Europe / Brussels, Asia / Taipei, New York / NYC
  • Open to all sponsors
  • Typically 200+ (often 300+) attendees
  • Hosted at hotels / conference centers
Regional / single day
  • Israel / Tel Aviv
  • Midwest / Chicago, MHB South / Florida and Texas:
    • Showcasing regional providers and access to options that minimize travel
    • Open to regional sponsors* and Advisory Circle organizations only
  • Typically 100+ attendees
  • Hosted at LGBT centers or similar venues
* Clinics or agencies that have permanent presence in region, or conduct significant surrogate recruitment there. Nationwide complementary service providers also welcome.
MHB West Coast Conference: January 15-16, 2022
Parenting Options for Asian Gay Men: March 12-13, 2022
MHB South Conference: April 30, 2022
MHB Midwest Conference: June 11, 2022
Parenting Options for European Gay Men: September 17-18, 2022
MHB East Coast Conference: November 12-13, 2022
MHB Israel Conference: December 9, 2022
 

Sponsorship options: rates and outreach benefits

Exhibiting sponsorship levels range from Platinum (limited to one agency and one clinic) to Gold, Silver, and Bronze. These levels are especially suitable for clinics, surrogacy and/or egg donation agencies, and law firms. Lower level, Non-Exhibiting options are also available for Silver and Bronze (for sponsors who do not require an exhibit table or wish to sponsor without attending). Sponsorship benefits and fees can be viewed in the Sponsorship Options documents below, noting the one-day regional conference pricing is 30%-50% lower than our two-day events. 

2021 Sponsorship Options:

2022 Sponsorship Options:

Please note that we offer a range of promotional and underwriting options, some reserved exclusively for 3rd party service providers (see page 2 of the above documents), many of which are ideal for providers of complementary / third party service providers (escrow management, pharmacies, insurance providers, cord blood preservation, etc.). To take advantage of these options, a provider needs to sign up for at-least a “Non-Exhibiting Bronze” sponsorship. 

OUTREACH BENEFITS:

MHB’s Provider Directory only includes service providers that are either conference sponsors (current or next year) or those who participate in GPAP. 2021 sponsors will remain on the directory until December 31, 2021, unless they sign up for a 2022 conference or renew their GPAP pledge. 2022 sponsors will remain on the director until December 31, 2022.

Providers that meet at least one of the following conditions are eligible to be included at MHB's Rating Tables (assuming they have enough reviews): 

  • Exhibit in at least one of our conferences at the Bronze level or above AND offer pro bono services as part of GPAP
  • Exhibit in at least one of our conferences at the Gold level or above
  • Exhibit in at least two of our conferences at Bronze or above

Anyone signing up for 2021 or 2022 conferences will be immediately eligible to be added to the tables. 2021 sponsors will remain on the rating tables until December 31, 2021, unless they sign up for 2022 as well (which will extend their eligibility to December 31, 2022.)

Please note: there are NO OUTREACH BENEFITS associated with professional attendance (outside of conference sponsorship). Professional attendance without sponsorship is limited to one conference per year, and at all times is at the discretion of the MHB team. Registration for professional attendance must be done from the conference-specific registration page.

 

Discounts for GPAP participation and multiple conference sponsorship

You may qualify for up to a 30% GPAP discount off sponsorship fees for offering pro bono services by participating in our Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP). We invite you to join or renew your participation in GPAP for 2022. Note that you must renew your pledge for 2022 before you can claim these discounts. 

You will be eligible for a 5% frequency discount off conference sponsorship fees (beyond applicable GPAP related discounts) when you simultaneously sign-up for:

  • 3 or more Platinum / Gold conferences - OR -
  • 2 Platinum / Gold + 2 Silver - OR -
  • 1 Platinum / Gold + 4 Silver
 

Sponsorship forms

To become a program sponsor, please use the appropriate form.

  • Use the 2021 Conference Sponsorship form to sign-up for our remaining 2021 conferences
  • Use the 2022 Conference Sponsorship form to sign-up for our 2022 conferences (opening August 2, 2021)

Please Note:

  • You may return to this form at any time to sign up to become a sponsor for any additional conference(s)
  • Your registration date for each conference will determine your placement within each sponsorship level
  • A 10% deposit of the sponsorship amount is collected at registration, via credit card to reserve your spot; the balance is payable by check or wire transfer no later than 90 days prior to each event
  • Please review the full terms and conditions of our Event Exhibiting and Sponsorship Agreement
  • All Surrogacy Agencies (or representatives of surrogacy agencies) and Clinics that wish to participate at our conferences and in GPAP are required to state explicitly that they offer surrogacy services adhering to the MHB’s Baseline Protocols, as spelled out in our Ethical Framework

2021 Conferences

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2022 Conferences

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