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Men Having Babies Conference

Dr. Mark Leondires will be a featured speaker at Men Having Babies NYC, offering free, on-site consultations to intended parents interested in surrogacy.

Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to New York for its annual Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo. If you are considering becoming a father, or are already in process, 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 (see more below).

The weekend-long conference will cover the basics, but also 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
NEW: Guidance on MHB's new Surrogacy Advisor cost comparison tools
NEW: Independent, Semi-independent, and Modular Surrogacy Tracks
NEW tools that MHB is introducing to facilitate access to Inclusive Surrogacy Benefits at the workplace
NEW: 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

Friday, September 19, 2025

Location

The Westin New York at Times Square

Speakers

Mark Leondires, MD

Founder & Medical Director, Illume Fertility & Gay Parents To Be