Sam is dad to two girls Zoe & Ruby via surrogacy and has become one of the globe’s foremost commentators and researchers on surrogacy trends. He convenes conferences and seminars for intended parents in Ireland, UK, Australia, Asia and Scandinavia. Sam consults with singles and couples from around the globe to assist them to plan safe and reliable routes to building families through surrogacy. He has behind-the-scenes knowledge of providers of egg donation and surrogacy around the globe. He has seen the best and worst that surrogacy can deliver.  He continues to promote best practice through conferences, one-on-one consultation and online resources. He runs a healthcare research consultancy and is the author of three books and is a non-executive director of the charity Surrogacy Australia.

Admitted to practice in the High Court and the Supreme Court of Victoria, Ben is a member of the Law Institute Of Victoria. He has advocated extensively in Family Law and has represented clients in relation to domestic altruistic surrogacy for over a decade.  He has advised extensively on domestic and international Adoption and Surrogacy, and takes a personal interest in this unique and specialised area of law. Complimentary One on One Consultations are Available. To book email [email protected]

Kristin oversees the financial aspects of Simple Surrogacy, as well as solely managing the escrow accounts of clients. Her legal responsibilities include determining state laws and required legal proceedings in the Surrogate’s and Intended Parents’ state of residency; locating separate legal counsel experienced in surrogacy law for Intended Parents and Surrogate; review and assist in negotiating the surrogacy contract between Intended Parents and Surrogate; assure both parties that contractual agreements are met; and overseeing all necessary legal filings and procedures to establish parental rights for Intended Parents.

Kristin’s escrow responsibilities include opening of escrow; manage escrow account; monitor and authorize disbursements in accordance with your contract; reimburse expenses to Surrogate, including prescription medications and co-payments; and ensuring Intended Parents have access to all itemized monthly statements of the escrow activity. Kristen is an experienced three time Egg Donor,  and parent, and is very experienced with all aspects of surrogacy involving Egg Donation.

One on One Consultations are Available with expert speakers. To book your expert speaker contact [email protected]

Dr. Sahakian is responsible for the birth of over 7,000 babies all over the world. Dr. Sahakian’s central focus is treating same-sex partners and anyone with social infertility. One of his proudest accomplishments is that with him hundreds of LGBT+ couples have achieved their dreams of having a family. Dr. Sahakian also specializes in treating patients with advanced maternal age, including postmenopausal women seeking infertility treatment through egg donation.

Complimentary One on One Consultations are Available with expert speakers. To book your expert speaker contact them via [email protected]

Dimitris Kavakas is an international business development consultant with long experience in the fertility travel sector. Currently owns his consultancy firm, Redia Ltd, based in London, with which he specifically focuses on the fertility travel sector. He runs the ivftravel.com portal which offers unique services to fertility patients, including refund guarantee packages and instalment payment financing so as to better support them in traveling abroad for treatment. Apart from his medical travel expertise, Dimitris  completed his doctoral research in the University of Leeds. He is also a graduate of the Executive MBA from the International Hellenic University.

To book a Consultation with Dimitri contact [email protected]

Stephen & his partner Andrew each have Australian/Uk Citizesnhip. They engaged in surrogacy in Texas, USA with Simple Surrogacy. Their first attempt resulted in a miscarriage at 9 weeks but their second embryo transfer resulted in the birth of boy/girl twins Reilly & Phoenix on 1 Sept 2017. Stephen will share the ups and downs of their journey and his tips for engaging in the US and Texas specifically

Kate Pippia is the Director of Identilab, a Brisbane-based laboratory specialising in DNA testing for parentage and kinship. Kate has 14 years experience as a human identification specialist, including 9 years as a forensic DNA analyst. She and her team are highly experienced in providing evidence of claimed family relationships, both locally and abroad. Kate has a special interest in surrogacy cases and understands the emotions experienced by intended parents, having been on that journey herself. Identilab is proud to be the preferred provider of DNA testing for Families Through Surrogacy and considers it a privilege to be able to assist with this part of the process.

To book a consultation with Kate contact [email protected]

Olga is an Intended Parent Partner at World Center of Baby – a full-service surrogacy agency based in Kyiv, Ukraine dedicated to creating new life while ensuring the interests and safety of the intended parents and surrogates in the field of reproductive technology. Coming from a background in education, Olga became attracted to creating something precious and valuable within the reproductive technologies sector. Olga is actively involved in fertility exhibitions and worldwide seminars in order to share her knowledge and experience with potential parents, partners and fertility professionals.”

Complimentary One on One Consultations are available. To book please email Olga:  [email protected]

Roman established FAR AND WIDE MIGRATION in 2006, inspired not only by his years of experience as a volunteer in the Australian migration advice sector, but also his own personal experience migrating to Australia. With a strong professional background in client service, he has instilled a company philosophy of empathy, honesty and excellence. Roman has valuable contacts in DFAT & Home Affairs and has man years experience assisting in citizenship and passports processes for Australians using international surrogacy as a means to build family.