MHB 2026 Western Europe Conference – Parenting Options for European Gay Men

The most comprehensive conference dedicated to European gay men who want to have children, returning to Brussels on November 13-15, 2026. Organised by the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) together with European partners, this expanded three-day "How-To" parenting programme offers unbiased information and resources focused on surrogacy solutions.

Conference highlights

• Expanded three-day "How-To" parenting programme
• Parent, surrogate and egg donor testimonies
• 40+ gay parenting services exhibitors and expo
• "Meet the Sponsor" breakout sessions
• Panel on budgeting and insurance
• On-site consultations with clinics, agencies and attorneys
• Medical, psychological and legal experts

Programme topics

Medical, legal and financial aspects of surrogacy, evaluating surrogacy destinations and options, budgeting and insurance considerations, MHB member resources and financial assistance, guidance on independent and modular surrogacy tracks, tools for inclusive surrogacy benefits from employers, and a perspectives panel with parents, surrogates and egg donors.

Venue

The event takes place at The Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels, 47 Rue du Fossé aux Loups, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Brussels - The Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium