Queer Parentage Summit
September 20, 2025
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The Queer Parentage Summit 2025 will unite LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, parents, and professionals for an afternoon of panels, connection, and community empowerment. Covering everything from adoption, fostering, surrogacy, IVF and fertility treatments, sperm donations, and trans parentage - this event will create space for education, support, and celebration.
We anticipate participants ranging from prospective parents to queer family advocates, legal and medical professionals, as well as community organizations.
What to Expect
Expert-Led Panels on pathways to Parentage
Resource Fair with LGBTQ+ affirming organizations and service providers
Networking opportunities to connect with other queer parents and aspiring parents
Community conversations and Q&A forums
Child-friendly spaces & family activities
Sponsors & Vendors
The Pride Center of Montclair and Garden State Equality, are thrilled to invite you to support a landmark event: the Queer Parentage Summit, taking place in Montclair, NJ on September 20th, 2025.
This summit will bring together queer individuals, couples, and families—as well as medical, legal, and social service professionals—for a powerful series of panels, resources, and connection. Topics will include adoption and fostering, surrogacy, IVF and fertility treatments, sperm donation, and the experiences of trans and nonbinary parents. We’ll also host a vibrant resource fairhave a childcare area and kids activities, as well as interactive networking spaces to uplift and support our growing community.
We hope you will consider joining us as a sponsor, panel underwriter, or vendor. Your support helps us:
Provide impactful panel sessions
Provide sliding-scale and free admission options
Offer on-site childcare and inclusive family programming
Deliver a welcoming, affirming, and celebratory experience
Support the mission of the Pride Center of Montclair
Please see the attached Sponsorship Prospectus for full details. We would be honored to feature your organization as a supporter of LGBTQ+ families and inclusive futures.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. I would love to speak with you further about how we can collaborate to make the Queer Parentage Summit a success for all.