Families Out Loud is the ultimate celebration and family building event for anyone and everyone navigating the journey to parenthood and looking or needing to build their families through IVF, egg or sperm donation, & surrogacy. This includes LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, single parents by choice, those struggling with infertility, families wanting or needing help finding a surrogate, & everyone in between. We create inclusive, empowering spaces where all families—regardless of identity, orientation, or background—can find expert guidance, heartfelt connection, and joyful community. Whether you’re exploring surrogacy, egg donation, or other family-building options, this event provides a welcoming and informative space to learn, connect, and celebrate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM: Check In/Registration + Families Out Loud Welcome Kick Off & Cocktail Party (Drinks + hors d'oeuvres included)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Family Building Event
9:00-10:00- Check In/Registration
10:00 AM- Event & Family Building Panels Begin
Topics Include: Welcome & Opening Remarks Starting Your Family Building Journey Choosing a Fertility Clinic Choosing Your Egg Donor Choosing Your Surrogate Understanding Surrogacy Insurance & Escrow Choosing Your Attorney Financial Planning for Your Journey Wrap-Up + Final Q&A
5:00 PM -Event Ends
+ Have the chance to meet one-on-one from top experts, clinics, agencies, and providers during our Family Building Partner Interactive Expo. They will be onsite the entire day!
Brunch, snacks and refreshments are included with your ticket.
Plus all Families Out Loud attendees are invited to join us for a night out and the ultimate FOL celebration Saturday night at our exclusive Families Out Loud Drag Show ft. top RuPaul’s Drag Race queens! Proceeds from these shows go directly to putting on our future events! Learn more HERE.
Please note: FOL Drag show tickets + VIP Meet & Greet experiences are sold separately.
All Families Out Loud attendees will have the chance to learn from & meet one-on-one with 20+ top experts, clinics, agencies, and providers who are ready to support you on your journey. Check out some of the incredible partners coming to your city. Click on each sponsor to learn more.
Hear from leading experts in fertility, surrogacy, egg donation, legal, and financial planning.
Personal journeys from parents who’ve navigated the path to parenthood through IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy.
Connect with parents who have gone through the journey themselves and hear their firsthand experiences.
Meet and connect with surrogacy and egg donor agencies, clinics, and other family-building partners and resources to support you on your journey.
Discover providers, services, and resources specifically designed to support future parents and their growing families.
EDUCATION PANELS
INSPIRING STORIES
MIX & MINGLE WITH CURRENT PARENTS
CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES
20+ ON-SITE SPONSORS & PARTNERS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 2025
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 2025
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