Join us for an informative and engaging webinar on Embryo Creation & Surrogacy in Canada & South America. This event is designed to provide you with comprehensive insights into the processes and considerations involved in embryo creation and surrogacy in Canada, Colombia and Argentina. Our expert speakers will discuss key aspects such as the unique surrogacy landscapes in these countries.
What to Expect
Prepare to gain a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts and firsthand accounts in the field of surrogacy. This webinar is structured to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the processes, challenges, and triumphs involved in surrogacy across Canada and South America.
Detailed presentations from industry experts
Personal narratives from surrogates in Canada, Argentina, and Colombia
Real-world experiences from parents who have recently engaged in surrogacy
Interactive Q&A sessions with our speakers and panelists
Our Surrogate Panel will feature heartfelt stories from surrogates in Canada, Argentina, and Colombia, offering personal insights into their experiences and the impact of surrogacy on their lives.
Additionally, our Parent Panel will showcase recent parents who have engaged in surrogacy in each country. They will share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, providing you with real-world perspectives and valuable advice.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is tailored to meet the needs of various stakeholders in the surrogacy process, from intended parents to medical and legal professionals.
- Intended Parents: Those considering surrogacy in Canada, Colombia, or Argentina.
- Medical and Legal Professionals: Professionals working in fertility, surrogacy, and related legal fields.
Whether you are just beginning to explore surrogacy or are already engaged in the process, this event offers valuable information and support.
Why Attend?
Embarking on a surrogacy journey is a significant and life-changing decision that involves numerous legal, medical, and personal considerations. This webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate this complex process with confidence and clarity.
Comprehensive
Insights
Understand the crucial steps and considerations in embryo creation and surrogacy.
Regional
Overviews
Gain knowledge about the surrogacy processes Canada, Colombia, and Argentina.
Personal
Stories
Hear firsthand experiences from surrogates and recent parents through our engaging panels.
Webinar Agenda
Session 1
(20 mins)
Embryo Creation in Canada
Dr Clifford Librach, CReATe Fertility
Details how international singles and couples can begin their journey by selecting a donor and working with a first class Canadian clinic to create embryos.
Discusses Create’s experience in receiving shipped sperm and (if IPs do not match with a Canadian surrogate) how embryos can easily be shipped to surrogacy destinations such as Colombia or Argentina. Discusses embryo guarantee programs and Create’s long history working with international cases
Session 2
(20 mins)
Surrogacy in Argentina
Nir Keren, Babies Come True
Nir discusses Argentina’s surrogacy model, explains why he moved his own family to Buenos Aires, his experience in the sector, how surrogate screening and support works in Argentina. What the options are for singles and couples in Argentina in regard to both hybrid programs from Canada and completing the whole process in Argentina. Discusses paperwork requirements and court processes
Session 3
(20 mins)
Surrogacy in Colombia
Marcela Arango, Family Aims
Discusses their close collaboration with IVF clinic Novafem, how long they have been providing programs, types of programs available, what the rules are about donor anonymity, surrogate match times, cultural issues, who goes on the birth certificate, nationalities they have assisted, paperwork requirements. Clarifies how long birth certificates take to issue. Crime and safety issues in Bogota
Session 4
(20 mins)
Surrogate Perspectives
Surrogates from Colombia, Argentina and Canada discuss their motivations and experiences of carrying children for others
Our Speakers
Dr. Clifford Librach
Create Fertility Centre, Canada
Dr. Librach is the Director of the CReATe Fertility Centre and an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He co-directs the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinic and conducts research at Women’s College Hospital and the University of Toronto.
Marcela Arango
General Manager, Family Aims
With 16 years of commercial experience, Marcela Arango is a bilingual business administrator dedicated to meeting customer needs through personalized solutions. As General Manager of Family Aims, she offers warm, empathetic support and guidance throughout the surrogacy journey.
Nir Keren
Founder & CEO
Nir Keren, a father of two daughters born through Canadian surrogacy, founded Babies Come True to support families on similar journeys. His personal commitment shapes a community where clients are embraced as part of a family united by shared dreams.
Sam Everingham
Global Expert & Director
As the Global Director of Growing Families, Sam has become one of the globe’s foremost commentators and researchers on donor & surrogacy trends and capacity.
Our Sponsors
