Global Updates and How to Best Support Intended Parents
Essential legal & industry updates for surrogacy professionals assisting intended parents in cross-border surrogacy
Webinar Details
North & South America session:
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Europe session:
Thursday, 3 April 2025
07:00 AM – 08:00 AM BST
8:00 AM – 09:00 AM CEST
Growing Families has long been a trusted resource for surrogacy professionals and intended parents navigating international family-building. As surrogacy laws evolve worldwide, staying informed is essential for those supporting intended parents. Recent legal developments, such as parentage recognition reforms in New South Wales, proposed regulatory changes in Ireland, and shifting surrogacy policies in Argentina, reflect a broader global shift in surrogacy practices.
These changes bring new legal requirements and responsibilities for professionals working with intended parents. This webinar will help you stay ahead of evolving regulations, understand their impact, and ensure you’re providing accurate guidance and support.
Who Should Attend?
If you work with intended parents pursuing surrogacy overseas, understanding legal changes is crucial. Whether you provide legal support, manage surrogacy arrangements, or assist families in their journey, this session will help you offer the right guidance.
Surrogacy Agencies
Ensure you can confidently navigate your clients’ questions, meet new requirements, and provide seamless support.
Lawyers & Legal Advisors
Be prepared to guide your clients through evolving legal processes and address their concerns with confidence.
Agents & Agencies
Learn how you can better support your clients in making informed decisions about their journey.
What you’ll learn
With the ongoing disruption of the surrogacy landscape all over the world, families pursuing surrogacy overseas are constantly facing new challenges. This webinar will help you understand what’s changed and how to best support your clients.
The key legal changes and what they mean for families pursuing surrogacy overseas.
The specific requirements all parties must follow to ensure legal and ethical practices.
How international surrogacy changes may affect your processes—and what you need to adapt.
Practical guidance on navigating the new process and supporting families effectively.
Why attend?
International surrogacy is a complex process, and changes in the legal landscape introduce critical steps that families must take to secure their parental rights. Whether you’re an agency, lawyer, or an agent assisting families in their surrogacy journey, it’s essential to stay up to date so you can provide accurate information and the best possible support to your clients.
Stay informed on the latest legal developments affecting intended parents.
Understand the new parentage laws and what they mean for families completing international surrogacy.
Learn how intended parents can meet the necessary conditions to be recognised under the new framework.
Be prepared for the questions families will have about what this means for them.
SPEAKERS
Sarah Bevan
Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers, Australia
The current President of Surrogacy Australia, Sarah Bevan has been instrumental in lobbying for recent law reforms in NSW. Voted Australia’s Surrogacy Professional of the Year in 2024, she has specialised in family law for nearly 20 years and has been an Accredited Specialist since 2005.
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.
Webinar Agenda
15 mins
International Insights
Speaker: Growing Families International Advisory Board
How will recent changes in surrogacy laws in Ireland, Italy, Denmark and other countries affect your clients?
What are the most problematic surrogacy program types that your clients may be exposed to?
25 mins
New requirements from agencies working with NSW intended parents
Speaker: Sarah Bevan
A breakdown of the new legal framework and what it means for intended parents.
Steps agencies must take to ensure their clients acquire legal recognition.
Key documentation, timelines, and legal considerations for surrogacy professionals.
20 mins
Supporting Families Navigating International Surrogacy
Speaker: Sam Everingham
Common challenges intended parents face—and how you can help overcome them.
Practical strategies for supporting families as they navigate their journey.
Key insights on how to deliver the best possible outcomes for your clients.