MHB 2026 New York Surrogacy Conference & Expo 2026
About
Nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to New York for its annual Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo on 25–27 September 2026. The three-day programme is aimed at gay men considering fatherhood through surrogacy (non-gay prospective parents are also welcome) and combines workshops, expert panels, on-site consultations, and an exhibitor expo of 40–50+ gay-friendly agencies, clinics, law firms and complementary providers.
Dates and hours
Official programme (program page):
- Friday 25 Sep: attendee check-in 16:30–17:00 (4th Floor Lobby); sessions in Gershwin Ballroom 17:00–19:30; welcome reception 19:30.
- Saturday 26 Sep: check-in from 08:15; main sessions from 09:00; Gay Parenting Expo / lunch / book fair 12:45–18:00 in Majestic Ballroom (5th Floor); provider breakouts 14:20–17:00.
- Sunday 27 Sep: check-in 08:15; sessions through 13:30 (Gay Parenting Expo 13:00–13:30). Optional private consultations 09:00–15:00.
MHB’s Eventbrite listing uses Friday 17:00–Sunday 14:00; the programme above is the official on-site schedule.
Venue
The Westin New York at Times Square, 270 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036. Named rooms on the 2026 agenda: 4th Floor Lobby, Gershwin Ballroom, Gramercy, Imperial; 5th Floor Majestic Ballroom for the expo.
What is covered
- Medical, legal, ethical and financial basics of gestational surrogacy
- Budgeting and insurance; workplace inclusive surrogacy benefits
- MHB membership, GPAP financial assistance, and Surrogacy Advisor cost-comparison tools
- Independent and modular surrogacy tracks; avoiding risky escrow and other pitfalls
- Perspectives panel with parents, surrogates and egg donors; single gay dads workshop
- On-site consultations with clinics, agencies and attorneys
Attendance can support eligibility for MHB’s Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) Stage II. Register via the NYC registration page. Other MHB city conferences (Chicago, Atlanta, Brussels, etc.) are separate editions.
Official links
- Event: https://menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-seminars/ny/
- Programme: https://menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-seminars/ny/program/
- Tickets (Eventbrite, organizer listing): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/men-having-babies-2026-new-york-surrogacy-conference-expo-tickets-1992062755326
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
New York - The Westin New York at Times Square, New York, United States