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2026 National Tour

San Francisco, CA

October 16–17, 2026 · Two days, one $40 weekend ticket. The whole path to parenthood, in one room.

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The two events

Your two days in San Francisco

Day One
The Cocktail Party
6:00–8:00 PM
Venue: Venue to be announced
Day Two
The Family Planning Expo
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Venue: Venue to be announced
Tickets

$40. The whole weekend in San Francisco.

One simple price, both days, the full expo floor, and the whole community. Every attendee needs their own ticket — transferable, and refundable up to 30 days out.

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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
Vetted partners on the floor

San Francisco sponsors

The organizations exhibiting in San Francisco, grouped by sponsorship tier. Every logo links straight to the sponsor — and every sponsor is vetted against ASRM and SEEDS ethics standards.

National Platinum
Founders
Champion
Community
Hotel & travel

Where to stay

Host hotel to be announced
[ Room block & booking code — posted here when confirmed ]