Men Having Babies 2020 Midwest Surrogacy Options
Virtual Seminar & Expo

July 18, 2020

NOTE: This event replaces the planned in-person 2020 Chicago conference

MHB Midwest goes virtual with the advanced REMO platform, showcasing regional surrogacy options!

For gay men who want to become parents through surrogacy, the MHB educational programs offer a wealth of information, advice and access to a wide range of relevant service providers — and from an unbiased non-profit organization.

While public health concerns prevent us from holding an in-person event in Chicago this summer, MHB is utilizing new technology to offer a 1/2 day Virtual Seminar & Expo. While current technology cannot fully recreate the immersive nature of our comprehensive two-day conferences, the new format goes far beyond conventional "webinars." We researched several options and chose a specialized platform (Remo) that allows for general presentations, breakout sessions, virtual expo "tables" and online consultation rooms. Please see the detailed program with general information on how Remo works and an in-depth guide to the platform.

The event will offer an overview of the unique characteristics of the Midwest as a surrogacy destination, and attendees from around the world will have an opportunity to get to know, evaluate and connect with regional surrogacy agencies, IVF clinics, law firms and additional providers.

Note: while the event is organized by gay parenting organizations, non-gay prospective surrogacy parents are welcome and will no doubt highly benefit from it as well.

When...

July 18, 2020, 12:00-4:30PM Central Day Time (1:00-5:30PM Eastern)

Where...

This event will take place via Remo Virtual Events technology.

Registration...

Attendance is FREE, but advanced registration is needed for login credentials.

Consultation Request form

You may request a personal consultation with any of our featured sponsors using this form. Consultations can be scheduled for any time.

Agenda in brief

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Saturday, July 18:

12:00 - 12:30pm (CDT): Planning your parenting journey (refresher - optional) - major legal, medical and financial considerations
12:30 - 1:00pm: Introducing Midwestern surrogacy options
1:00 - 1:30pm: Legal considerations and Q&A
1:30 - 2:30pm: Meet the Provider breakout sessions: 4 sessions of 15 minutes each, in 3 parallel virtual rooms
2:30 - 3:30pm: Drop-in virtual expo (+ optional private online consults)
3:30 - 4:30pm: Private online consults

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Vios Fertility Institute

At Vios Fertility Institute, our mission is to help our patients find their way to fertility health and treatment with the highest chance of success by providing them with innovative, scientific, cutting-edge treatment options along with an unparalleled patient experience. We are dedicated to helping every patient, couple and family with all of their reproductive health needs by focusing on the patient from day one and developing a personalized plan best suited for the emotional, physical and financial needs of each individual. Established in 2015, Vios Fertility Institute has offices in Chicago – West Loop, Chicago – Wicker Park, Glenview, IL, Hoffman Estates, IL, St. Louis, MO, Swansea, IL, and Milwaukee, WI.

* This description was provided by the service provider.

IARC Surrogacy

IARC Surrogacy is a U.S. surrogacy agency that has facilitated over 2,000 births for parents in over 24 countries in its 30 year history. Expert surrogacy from the heart is our mission. We are proud to offer affordable full-service support for all legal, medical, financial, insurance, and administrative aspects of this process while always remaining focused on the well-being of all parties involved. You may count on us for thorough education, transparency, and personalized attention for each step of your program. This is not a “one size fits all” process, and we help intended parents make customized decisions that are best for their needs, budgetary and otherwise. This is an emotional step but also one that is filled with excitement. Joining your family on this journey would be our sincere privilege!

* This description was provided by the service provider.