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Men Having Babies 2026 West Coast Conference

03/27/2026 - 03/29/2026

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MHB is returning to California with a comprehensive conference format offering everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet to start your parenting journey & OFC is so excited to co-sponsor the event again in 2026!

Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to for its annual Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo in San Francisco. If you are looking for assistance with surrogacy, we invite you to come interact and consult with gay dads, experts, and over 40 reputable gay-friendly agencies, clinics, law firms, and other surrogacy providers. 

The weekend-long program offers comprehensive guidance relevant to intended parents pursuing surrogacy in the West Coast and beyond, including new developments in the surrogacy field, as well as guidance on advanced new resources:

  • The basics: medical, legal, ethical, and financial aspects of surrogacy
  • Budgeting & Insurance considerations for surrogacy
  • MHB’s member resources, discounts, and financial assistance
  • Guidance on MHB's Surrogacy Advisor cost comparison tools
  • Independent and Modular Surrogacy Tracks
  • NEW: Benefits at Work panel will share tools and resources to facilitate access to Inclusive Surrogacy Benefits at the workplace
  • How to avoid risky escrow services and other possible pitfalls
  • A Perspectives Panel with parents, surrogates, and egg donors
  • A workshop for prospective Single Gay Dads

Click here to register on the Men Having Babies website and see the full conference schedule            

 

When:

 

March 27-29, 2026

 

Where:

Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel
609 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
 

 

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