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The 2026 national tour

Six cities.
One experience.

One two-day conference, brought to six cities across 2026 — the same honest sessions, the same warm community, and the same $40 weekend ticket, wherever you join us.

What every event covers
IVFIUISurrogacyEgg DonationSperm DonationEmbryo DonationMental HealthLegal NeedsFinancial GuidanceParenthoodJourney Storytellingand much more!

Honest education, vetted providers, and real community across every path to parenthood.

Still to come in 2026

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$40 weekend ticket · same in every city
Earlier this year

Where we've already been

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
We'll be back

We're just getting started.

Dallas, Chicago & New York — we'll see you in 2027. The tour is rolling on, and we're already planning where we go next. Be the first to know when 2027 cities and dates drop.

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Tickets

$40. The whole weekend.

One simple price, the same in every city. Both days, all sessions, the full expo floor, and the whole community — for everyone. No tiers, no upsells.

  • Both conference days, 10 AM–4 PM
  • Every session, panel & the full expo floor
  • The whole community experience
  • 10% off most sponsor services (with proof of attendance)
Every attendee needs their own ticket. Transferable, and refundable up to 30 days out.
Hotel & travel

Where to stay

We hold a discounted room block at each city's host hotel. Booking links and codes are posted here as each city's details are confirmed.

Vetted partners on the floor

Sponsors by city

Every sponsor is vetted against ASRM and SEEDS ethics standards. Pick a city to see who's exhibiting.

Sponsors at San Diego, CA
National Platinum
Founders
Champion
Community
Bring us to your city

Want Families Out Loud near you?

We add cities every season. Tell us where your community is, or email us to sponsor a stop and help fund the next one.

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