ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
2023
Saturday 22nd April 2023
Leicestershire
We would encourage anyone with an interest in Surrogacy to attend and find out more information. Whether you are already a member, a potential surrogate or known egg donor, or someone looking to complete your family through surrogacy, this one day event is jam packed full of information and group workshops.
This year we are providing some new and exciting specialist sessions alongside our workshops, which include topics on outcomes for surrogate children, known egg donation, telling and talking, induced lactation, plus specialist legal and medical sessions.
We are able to provide childcare at a nominal fee, so the grown-ups are free to participate.
We have a limited number of places available. Please select the childcare ticket type at the time of booking.
The conference fee includes all the seminars, workshops, evening entertainment, and lunch on Saturday.
Already booked your tickets? Here's what to do next!
Book your hotel room
The hotel have offered a discounted room rate for all conference attendees.
These rates and a discount code will be sent to you upon booking your ticket.
This discount is subject to availability and will end on 21st March 2023.
Book discounted tickets to the Baby First Aid course
Taking place at 11am on Sunday 23rd April 2023, this is a 2 hour comprehensive session for anyone who would like to learn about baby first aid.
It is ideal for any new or expectant parents. Please book one ticket per person attending the session.
Book your hotel room
The hotel have offered a discounted room rate for all conference attendees.
These rates and a discount code will be sent to you upon booking your ticket.
This discount is subject to availability and will end on 21st March 2023.
Book discounted tickets to the Baby First Aid course
Taking place at 11am on Sunday 23rd April 2023, this is a 2 hour comprehensive session for anyone who would like to learn about baby first aid.
It is ideal for any new or expectant parents. Please book one ticket per person attending the session.
Volunteer for "It Worked!"
We’re looking for a team to participate in the popular “It Worked!” session.
If your team has had a baby since the last Conference and you would like to volunteer to tell your story, please complete our short form to enter your team’s name into the hat!
Haven't booked your conference tickets yet? What are you waiting for?!
What's On
| Times | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00am – 09:15am | Welcome and Tips – How to get the best out of the day |
| 9.15am – 10.45am | LGBTQIA+ IP Workshop |
| 9.15am – 10.45am | Intended Mother Workshop |
| 9.15am – 10.45am | Intended Father Workshop |
| 9.15am – 10.45am | Surrogate/KED Partner Workshop |
| 9.15am – 10.45am | Surrogate/KED Workshop |
| 10.45am – 11.15am | Morning Break |
| 11.15am – 12.15pm | IVF for Beginners |
| 11.15am – 12.15pm | Pregnancy and Birth – What to expect (step by step guide to care within the NHS) |
| 11.15am – 12.00pm | Longer IPs Review and Workshop |
| 11.15am – 12.00pm | Pumping for Surrogates |
| 11.15am – 12.00pm | KED: Donating eggs – What you need to know |
| 11.15am -12.00pm | Talking About Surrogacy to Others (Surrogate & Partner Session) |
| 12.00pm – 1.15pm | Lunch |
| 1.15pm – 1.45pm | Outcomes for Children |
| 1.45pm – 2.30pm | Telling and Talking: Donated Gametes |
| 1.45pm – 2.30pm | Inducing Lactation – A guide for IPs |
| 1.45pm – 2.30pm | Who Do Embryos Belong To? Planning for the worst (IP Session) |
| 1.45pm – 2.30pm | Team Break Downs – Communicating, self care and positive steps forward (Surrogate/KED & Partners Session) |
| 2.30pm – 3.00pm | Afternoon Break |
| 3.00pm – 3.45pm | Friendship First – Honesty, boundaries, meeting expectations and communicating (IP Session) |
| 3.00pm – 3.45pm | Choosing IPs – How to guide (Surrogate/KED Session) |
| 3.00pm – 3.45pm | Surrogate/KED Focus Group – The future (Surrogate/KED Session) |
| 3.45pm – 4.15pm | Changes to SurrogacyUK – Following on from the Legal Reform |
| 4.15pm – 4.30pm | It Worked! |
| 7.30pm onwards | Social Event |