On saleAUG 21
Washington, DC
August 21–22, 2026
Venue to be announced
The 2026 national tourSix cities.
Six cities.
One experience.
One two-day conference, brought to six cities across 2026 — the same honest sessions, the same warm community, and the same $40 weekend ticket, wherever you join us.
What every event covers
IVFIUISurrogacyEgg DonationSperm DonationEmbryo DonationMental HealthLegal NeedsFinancial GuidanceParenthoodJourney Storytellingand much more!
Honest education, vetted providers, and real community across every path to parenthood.
Still to come in 2026
$40 weekend ticket · same in every cityCatch an upcoming city
Earlier this year
Where we've already been
The format of every event
Every Families Out Loud event follows the same two-day format.
Day One
The Cocktail Party
6:00–8:00 PM
A two-hour evening where the community comes together. Sponsors, industry professionals, current parents, intended parents, allies, and supporters of all kinds mix and mingle over a drink and light fare — a relaxed space to connect with people from every perspective on the journey to building a family.
Day Two
The Family Planning Expo
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
10:00 AMDoors open / welcome brunchGuests arrive and enjoy brunch as tables open — a soft-open window before the main programming begins.
10:45 AMOpening remarksMike Snaric and George Moore welcome everyone, share the Families Out Loud mission, and set the energy for the day.
11:00 AMPanel 1 — Your Family, Your WayUnderstanding every path to parenthood: the medical side of IVF, surrogacy, and egg, sperm & embryo donation — and how each applies across every family structure. Moderated on-stage Q&A, 45 min.
11:45 AMStretch & coffee break10 minutes.
11:55 AMPanel 2 — The Real TalkChoosing your surrogacy and donor agencies, the psychological evaluation demystified, the emotional side of fertility journeys, grief and loss, and building a support system that holds. Moderated on-stage Q&A, 40 min.
12:35 PMStretch break5 minutes.
12:40 PMPanel 3 — Money, Insurance & LegalThe nuts & bolts every intended parent needs: realistic cost breakdowns, non-negotiable legal protections, insurance, escrow, and financing. 35 min.
1:15 PMLunch & roundtable sessionsFour intimate roundtables hosted by sponsor experts over lunch — Surrogacy Deep Dive; Egg Donation & Embryo Creation; IVF, Fertility Preservation & Medical Options; and Money, Law & Peace of Mind. 75 min.
2:30 PMOpen expoGuests circulate freely for direct, one-on-one conversations with every sponsor — no stage, no moderator. Where the most meaningful connections happen. 60 min.
3:30 PMClosing remarksMission, upcoming events, how to stay connected, and a heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors.
4:00 PMEvent concludes
We'll be back
We're just getting started.
Dallas, Chicago & New York — we'll see you in 2027. The tour is rolling on, and we're already planning where we go next. Be the first to know when 2027 cities and dates drop.
Tickets
$40. The whole weekend.
One simple price, the same in every city. Both days, all sessions, the full expo floor, and the whole community — for everyone. No tiers, no upsells.
- ✓Both conference days, 10 AM–4 PM
- ✓Every session, panel & the full expo floor
- ✓The whole community experience
- ✓10% off most sponsor services (with proof of attendance)
Every attendee needs their own ticket. Transferable, and refundable up to 30 days out.
Hotel & travel
Where to stay
We hold a discounted room block at each city's host hotel. Booking links and codes are posted here as each city's details are confirmed.
Washington, DC
August 21–22, 2026
Venue to be announced
[ Room block & booking code — coming soon ]
San Francisco, CA
October 16–17, 2026
Venue to be announced
[ Room block & booking code — coming soon ]
Vetted partners on the floor
Sponsors by city
Every sponsor is vetted against ASRM and SEEDS ethics standards. Pick a city to see who's exhibiting.
Sponsors at Washington, DC
Founders
Circle Surrogacy
Surrogacy Agencies
One of the world's most established surrogacy and egg donation agencies, founded in 1995 by a dad-through-surrogacy. Circle offers an unmatched track record, full legal and financial support, and a careful screening and matching process for intended parents in over 70 countries.
Visit website →San Diego Fertility Center
Fertility Clinics
A nationally recognized fertility clinic (an Ivy Fertility center) known for high success rates, inclusive LGBTQ+ family-building care, and comprehensive IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy support.
Visit website →ART Risk Financial & Insurance Solutions
Insurance
Specialized insurance and risk-management solutions for assisted reproduction — helping intended parents, surrogates, and agencies navigate coverage with confidence and protect every journey.
Visit website →Champion
Accel Conceptions
Surrogacy Agencies + Egg Donation Agencies
An intimate San Diego–based egg donation and surrogacy agency with 20+ years of experience, working only with top-rated clinics and attorneys and offering personalized, ASRM-guided support to intended parents of every background.
Visit website →Be Egg Donation
Egg Donation Agencies
A boutique egg donation agency offering warm, hands-on guidance and carefully screened donors for intended parents at every stage of the journey.
Visit website →Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
Egg Donation Agencies + Surrogacy Agencies
A full-service egg donation and surrogacy agency providing personalized matching and start-to-finish coordination for intended parents, donors, and surrogates.
Visit website →Thallo Health
Mental Health
Mental-health and emotional support tailored to the fertility journey — counseling and resources that help intended parents, surrogates, and donors navigate the psychological side of building a family.
Visit website →The Baby Lawyers
Legal
A fertility-focused law group handling the legal foundation of family building — surrogacy and donor contracts, parentage orders, and the protections every intended parent needs.
Visit website →Community
Perch Fertility
Fertility Clinics
A modern fertility practice focused on personalized, transparent care — guiding intended parents through IVF, fertility preservation, and family-building options with clarity and warmth.
Visit website →SeedTrust Escrow
Escrow
Specialized escrow services for assisted reproduction — secure, transparent management of surrogacy and donor funds so intended parents and surrogates have peace of mind around the money.
Visit website →Bring us to your city
Want Families Out Loud near you?
We add cities every season. Tell us where your community is, or email us to sponsor a stop and help fund the next one.
