# Event Details - **Event Name**: Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: You don’t want to miss this.If you’re exploring surrogacy, IVF, egg donation, or alternative paths to parenthood in Chicago, a Families Out Loud panel is designed to give you the clarity and community many intended parents are searching for.These events bring together Chicago as well as national fertility experts, surrogacy professionals, reproductive attorneys, and real parents who have navigated the journey themselves. You’ll hear transparent conversations about the medical, legal, financial, and emotional aspects of modern family building — including what the process actually looks like in Illinois, one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the country. Whether you’re a single parent by choice, part of the LGBTQ+ community, navigating infertility, or just beginning to research family building options, this event offers a rare opportunity to ask honest questions and hear from professionals and parents who understand the path.At a Families Out Loud event, you can expect:Expert insight from Chicago and national fertility specialists and surrogacy professionalsReal stories from intended parents and families who have completed the journeyGuidance on IVF, egg donation, gestational surrogacy, and fertility optionsConnections with others exploring family building in Chicago and the MidwestPractical resources to help you understand your next steps toward parenthoodMore than anything, these panels create what many intended parents are looking for most: community and clarity.Because building a family can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be something you navigate alone. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/family-building-panel-in-chicago-|-surrogacy-ivf-and-lgbtq-parenthood-event-tickets/80003640050498 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, lgbt-pride, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 86 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 40.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Willis Tower, South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA - **lat**: 41.8781136000 - **long**: -87.6297982000 - **full address**: Willis Tower, South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/events/80003640050498/3f/56761351e74b7ebcfb917035ab74b0 - **Alt text**: Event Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69b727f103309.png - **Alt text**: Event Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69b727bd08ff8.png - **Alt text**: Event Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69b727b792f40.png - **Alt text**: Event Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69b727665ee20.png - **Alt text**: Event Photo 6 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69b7275ca65ad.png - **Alt text**: Event Photo 7 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69b720fd68196.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69b720f9dee9a.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 9 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69b720f8a75b7.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 10 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69b720f70df7c.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 11 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69b720ef55ace.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 12 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/events/80003640050498/7d/9808109e66418eb376ebbd71d265b8 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event being held? - **A:** Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am at Willis Tower, South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event? - **A:** Tickets for Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event are priced at USD 40 per person. - **Q**: What is the refund policy for Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event? - **A:** Tickets for Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event are non-refundable. All sales are final - once purchased, tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. We recommend confirming your availability before completing your booking. - **Q**: Who is organizing Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event? - **A:** Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event is organized by Families Out Loud. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Families Out Loud's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Families Out Loud a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Families Out Loud has 118+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. 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