Famally Summit
November 12-14, 2026
A three-day celebration of intentional family building
Famally is a platform and community for parents who didn't birth their children, including adoptive parents, intended parents via surrogacy, and others navigating non-traditional paths to parenthood.
This launch is where our community comes to life. Three days of free, live webinars with vetted experts on topics that relate to your parenthood journey.
Why Attend the Famally Launch
Three days of live sessions with people who are ready to actually tell you what these paths to parenthood are all about. Whether you’re still deciding if this is your path or deep in the process, there is a session built for you.
Free, virtual sessions built for the questions, bonding, grief, and joy that most parenting spaces skip entirely.
Adoption
Thursday, November 12 - 11 am EST to 7 pm EST
Navigating Open Relationships with Birth FamiliesPresented by: Ashley Mitchell, Co-Founder, Knee to Knee Post Placement Care and Birth Mom, @bigtoughgirl
Presented by: Maria Natapov, Parenting Coach and Adoptive Mom, Synergistic Stepparenting
When Your Role Feels Complicated: Finding Your Voice Without Losing Yourself
Surrogacy
Friday, November 13 - 11 am EST to 7 pm EST
11:00 AM - Built on Connection: How the Way You Match Impacts The Relationship
Presented by: Jessica Butcher and Amanda Konko, Co-Founders, Little Seed Match
12:00 PM - Beyond the Profile: Navigating the Nuances of Matching with a Surrogate from Independent to Agency Dynamics
Presented by: Jessie Jaskulsky, Founder, Surrogacy Simplified
3:00 PM - Who Pays for a Family? Grants, Benefits, and the Real Cost of Access
Presented by: Zach French, Co-founder, The Surrogacy Foundation
Intentional Family Building & Parenthood
Saturday, November 14 - 10 am EST to 7 pm EST
10:00 AM - Feed your Baby, Own your Choice: Navigating Milk, Formula, and Everything In Between
Presented by: Iza Thiago-Munoz, Clementina Health
11:00 AM - Bringing Mindfulness to Your Journey
Presented by: Urvi Shah, Coach, Inner Serenity Life Coaching
12:00 PM - Green Light, Yellow Flag, Red Alert: Legal Boundaries for Non-Birthing Parents
Presented by: Janene Oleaga, Fertility Lawyer, Oleaga Law LLC
1:00 PM - Beyond the Checklist: Preparing for Parenthood
Presented by: Jess Baldenhofer, Certified Parent Coach, Mother Nurture Coaching
5:00 PM - What They Don't Tell You About Adoption: The Emotional Reality of Building Your Bond
Presented by: Emily Bliss, MA, LMHC, Blissful Balance, LLC
4:00 PM - Before, During, After: "The Parental Leave Playbook" When You’re Not Giving Birth
Presented by: Rosa Neves, Parental Leave Strategist, Center for Parental Leave Leadership
7:00 PM - Preparing for Birth when You’re Not Giving Birth: Navigating Delivery Day Logistics, Hospital Protocols, and Communication with the Medical Team
Presented by: Jen Cataldo, MSN, RNC-MNN, and Jaimee Peck, MSN, RN, Childbirth Allies
Get Involved as a Speaker or Sponsor
This community has been waiting for something that’s built for them. Every dollar raised goes into producing an event that serves these families well.
Event platform hosting: virtual event infrastructure with registration and live streaming
Promotion and paid social: driving registrations and reach beyond our exisiting audience
Post-event content: session recordings, recap content, and distribution to families who register but cannot attend live
Famally is founder-funded and mission-driven. Sponsorship is not subsidizing our overhead; it is what will make this event happen at a level this community deserves.
Presenting Sponsor - $5,000
Your brand is woven into the full event experience across all three days.
Name/logo in all event marketing
Dedicated email send
Featured in all email + social campaigns
Speaking or panel opportunity
Dedicated brand moment each day
Access to attendee directory through Circle
Day Partner - $1,500
Own a single day aligned with your audience: adoption, surrogacy, or all non-birthing parents.
Named sponsor of your chosen day in all event marketing
Logo in day-specific communications
Brand mention in live programming
Option to include a giveaway item
Speaker
Speak on your expert topic to an audience that is actively mid-decision.
60 minute sessions
Social Media and Email Promotion
Directory Listing
Community introduction
Community Sponsor- $500
Your brand supports all three days of programming.
Name/logo in all event marketing
Mentioned in all email + social campaigns
Access to attendee directory through Circle
Whether you are interested in sponsoring, want to donate a product or service for a giveaway, or are ready to apply as a speaker, the next step is a 20-minute intro call. Book a call with Kelsey. Or reach out directly at famallyresource@gmail.com
Giveaway Partner
Donate products or services to be gifted directly to families attending the event.
Brand featured in giveaway promotion
Social shoutout + community post
Direct exposure to your target buyers
Authentic placement