Meet Our Expert Speakers
The landscape of international surrogacy and donor IVF is constantly evolving and staying informed is one of the most important steps businesses can take.
That’s why Growing Families hosts quarterly update webinar bringing together trusted voices from across the globe. We provide timely updates on legal changes, program access, logistical challenges and more!!! All in one clear, accessible session.
For agencies, agents, lawyers, cryoshippers and IVF clinic support staff: these sessions are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and connections.
Why Become a Member?
Receive up-to-date insights on key countries and gain clarity on risks, and changes. It’s the kind of guidance that gives businesses an advantage.
Upcoming Topics
Each quarter, we bring you timely insights and real-world perspectives, including updates, challenges, and opportunities across the global surrogacy and donor landscape.
Changes in Surrogacy in Mexico. Providers from Georgia, Ukraine and USA are now investing in Mexico programs. Understand why this is, what the bottlenecks and challenges are and how the courts are responding
Guest Speaker: Leon Altamirano
The Dangers of Emerging Surrogacy Programs in Europe
Provides an in-depth look at programs in Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan & North Cyprus
Speaker: Sam Everingham
The Rise of Hybrid programs
With increasing problems with US program affordability, there is an increase in programs designed to reduce costs, by making embryos in one country and doing surrogacy in another. Learn about the key trends and how these programs tap into the need for donors of a particular ethnicity (eg Indian or Asian donors)
Speaker: Sam Everingham
Every session is shaped by what’s happening right now in the surrogacy world so you’re always hearing what matters, when it matters. We share real-time data and on-the-ground trends you won’t easily find elsewhere, like which countries are seeing major shifts, changes in legal frameworks, or notable improvements
What’s on this Quarter (Q2 2025)?
Global surrogacy is changing — again.
For just $10, join Growing Families founder Sam Everingham for a no-fluff global briefing covering:
Greece
What the legal shake-up means for intended parents
United States:
Why are costs increasing and are there safety concerns?
Georgia & Ghana:
Are these options
worth exploring?
Mexico & Colombia:
Current costs, wait times & program access
This is your June global update — a 45-minute expert-led session designed to help you avoid outdated info, costly mistakes, and unnecessary detours.
Past Updates
In September 2025, the session was launched as a live meeting, allowing members to exchange insights more directly. We talked about:
Growth of Mexico Programs
Legal Shifts & Exit Processes
Guarantee & Hybrid
Programs
Risk Management & Other Destinations
These meetings are exclusive to Growing Connections members, helping you stay ahead in a rapidly changing global environment.
In June 2025, Growing Families founder Sam Everingham hosted a no-fluff global briefing covering key developments in:
Greece
What the legal shake-up means for intended parents
United States
Why are costs increasing and are there safety concerns?
Georgia & Ghana
Are these options
worth exploring?
Mexico & Colombia
Current costs, wait times & program access
This 45-minute expert-led session offers practical insights to help you guide your clients in avoiding costly mistakes and unnecessary detours.
Who Should Attend
These quarterly meetings are exclusive to Growing Connections members.
Growing Connections is a program that we launched to give providers in the surrogacy and donor IVF space a trusted network of support and practical insights so they can help their clients more efficiently and effectively amidst the ever-changing landscape.
About the Host
These sessions are hosted by Sam Everingham, one of the most respected voices in international surrogacy. With over a decade of experience and connections across 45 countries, Sam brings rare, real-world insight into how surrogacy and donor IVF truly work. His global connections with leading clinics, agencies, and legal experts allow him to offer guidance that’s practical, current, and deeply informed.
Each quarter, Sam is joined by hand-picked guest speakers, including fertility lawyers, doctors, agency directors, and recent parents, to share fresh updates, lived experience, and expert advice.
Webinar Agenda
5 mins
Intro
Anita Fiorenza, Growing Families
20 mins
Understanding the US Surrogacy Landscape
Damien Chambers, NewGen Families
20 mins
How Can Clinics Maximise Live Birth Rates in US Donor & Surrogacy processes?
Dr. Vuk Jovanovic, Tree of Life, California.
10 mins
Newborn Insurance in the USA
Emma Bott, SurroPlans
25 mins
Parent Journeys
Moderator: Sam Everingham
Panelists: Johnny Margo, Mike Samuels
5 mins
Further Support
Anita Fiorenza, Growing Families
FAQs
These quarterly sessions are exclusive to Growing Connections members. If you’re a provider seeking to become a Growing Connections member, please reach out.
Yes. Access is free for the entire staff of Growing Connections member organisations. If you’re a Growing Connections member, you’ll receive the recording of the session whether or not you attended.
Not at all. Each webinar reflects what’s happening at that moment, with region-specific updates, new challenges or opportunities, and guest speakers who bring something new each time.
Yes. Only the staff of Growing Connections member organisations are able to attend the live webinar.
Absolutely! Sessions are in an online meeting format, and every attendee can ask questions and even share their own take on what’s happening within the industry.
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