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Join Us in Atlanta, GA!
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
May 14 & 15, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Registration & Breakfast begin at 8:00 am
Program runs 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cocktail Party 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Hard Rock Atlanta
Friday, May 15, 2026
Breakfast begins at 8:00 am
Program runs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
REGISTER TODAY!
SPONSORSHIPS & EXHIBITORS
Interested in available Sponsorships or Exhibiting?
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Email Ashley DiSanto at admin@seedsethics.org
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
We are thrilled to welcome Derrick C. Brown as the Keynote Speaker and Emcee of the SEEDS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Brown is a celebrated American poet, performer, and comedian whose electrifying blend of humor, storytelling, and spoken word has captivated audiences across the globe. As the founder and president of Write Bloody Publishing, one of the most influential independent poetry presses in the country, he has championed diverse voices and revitalized contemporary poetry through dynamic live performance and innovative literary experiences. An award-winning author of ten poetry collections and four children’s books, and Poet Laureate of Los Feliz, CA, Brown’s work has earned critical acclaim—including Paste Magazine’s Album of the Year—and his performances have taken him from international literary festivals to television stages. His unique voice and charismatic presence make him an unforgettable guide for our journey at SEEDS.
AGENDA TOPICS
- Nightmare Cases in Egg Donation
- How babies are made - ART edition
- Sacred Beliefs, Shared Values: Religious Diversity in Family-Building and Reproductive Ethics
- How Artificial Intelligence can help/hurt our field / AI, Technology & Ethical Decision-Making in Surrogacy and Egg Donation
- Debate: Gene Editing a force for good or evil?
- Confidentiality Across Disciplines: Navigating Ethical and Legal Duties in Third-Party Reproduction
- State of the Field: Cross-Disciplinary Updates in Surrogacy and Egg Donation
- Personal Touch vs. Automation - What does this industry REALLY need?
- Ethical Psychological Evaluations and Matching Practices in Surrogacy
- How to protect yourself from emotional burnout and compassion fatigue when navigating the emotional stressful journey of surrogacy
- The Ethics of Emotion: When Empathy Becomes Exploitation
- “Who Owns the Embryos?” Legal Rights & Ethical Gray Zones No One Talks About
- Scandals Don’t Happen in Isolation: Systemic Weaknesses in Agencies
- The Ethics of Care: Navigating Power Imbalances Between Surrogates and Intended Parents
- IVF Advocacy
- SEEDS Working Group Update - International Surrogacy & Safeguards
- Proposed Creation of Lawyer Standards
- How one state's harmful legislation can bleed over and strategies to stop
REGISTRATION DETAILS
SEEDS Members
Member and Early Bird rates are reserved for current SEEDS members and must be accessed by logging in with the email address associated with your SEEDS membership. If registering colleagues, please ensure everyone is an active member to qualify for member pricing. Registrations for non-members will be subject to penalties.
- $550: Early Bird Registration 2/23-3/2
- $700: Regular Registration 3/3-4/30
- $950: Late Registration 5/1-5/7
- $400: Non-Profit Registration* 2/23-5/7
*Non-profits will need to email Ashley DiSanto for the discount code: admin@seedsethics.org
Non-Members
- $850: Regular Registration 3/9-4/30
- $1,100: Late Registration 5/1-5/7
(Become a member to take advantage of cost savings on registration)
Registration fee includes
- Attendance to the Two-Day Conference
- Swag Bag full of Industry Goodies
- Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee/Snack Breaks
- Cocktail Party on Thursday Evening
Cancellation policy
All cancellation requests must be made via e-mail. An administrative fee of $50 will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellation requests received after May 1, 2026 will not be refunded.
HOTEL DETAILS
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Book Online: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/ATLRA/G-SPCA
Book via Phone: Central Reservations 888-591-1234. Block code: SPCA.
Available Dates
Sat, May 9, 2026 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Rates Based on Double Occupancy
1 Queen Bed - $240.00 plus tax
2 Double Beds - $240.00 plus tax
1 King Bed with Balcony - $240.00 plus tax
1 King Bed Corner Deluxe - $265.00 plus tax
2 Queen Beds City View with Balcony - $280.00 plus tax
Cut Off Date
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before April 21, 2026*, (the “Cut-Off Date”). At the Cut-Off Date, Hotel will review the reservation pick up for the Event, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space- and rate-available basis at the Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy group rate after this date.
*Please note that the hotel room discount is based upon availability in our group room block.
Taxes
8.9% Sales Tax
8.0% Occupancy Tax
$5.00 Georgia Hotel Motel Fee
Parking
Parking is available at Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Prevailing parking will apply. Currently, overnight valet parking is $60.00* with "in and out" privileges. Overnight self parking is not available on-site.
*Group receives a 10% discount on Valet Parking, on event dates, up to garage capacity.
