Medical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic
James Nicopoullos, Medical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic, is a Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery. He has a wide range of experience with IVF and subfertility but also welcomes those patients that suffer from reoccurring miscarriages, menstrual disorders or those approaching or going through menopause. James is a talented physician and an accredited laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeon, offering clients a one-stop shop for diagnosis and treatment.

Saturday 16th, 10:30am - IVF Demystified

Consultant Gynaecologist, Medical Director, Manchester Fertility

Dr Raj Mathur is Medical Director at Manchester Fertility and a Consultant Gynaecologist with a distinguished career in reproductive medicine. He is Chair of the British Fertility Society and an external advisor to the HFEA, with deep insight into both NHS and private patient care. Founder of Cambridge IVF, Dr Mathur is widely published, with specialist expertise in reducing treatment risks, particularly Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, and is the author of national clinical guidelines. “Manchester Fertility is a highly patient-focused, yet cutting-edge clinic,” says Dr Mathur, who is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. “I enjoy working with the team to deliver effective and safe fertility care to everyone who needs our help.”

Saturday 16th, 11:30am - Endometriosis & Adenomyosis: Latest Insights

Leading Fertility & Pregnancy Expert
Leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West is a practising midwife, acupuncturist, nutritional advisor and bestselling author with over 30 years' experience. She has helped thousands of women conceive, many as a last resort. Her pioneering approach to fertility, combining the natural with the medical, has cemented Zita as the recognised leading fertility expert in Europe. Zita is the go to fertility consultant to celebrities and royals alike: “Zita is often referred to as a fertility and pregnancy guru…that’s exactly what she is.​" Kate Winslet.

Saturday 16th, 12:30pm - Optimising Your Fertility: Lifestyle & Nutrition

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College, St Mary’s Hospital, London

Dame Lesley Regan is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College, St Mary’s Hospital, London. Having graduated from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London in 1980, she pursued her career at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, where she first became enthused by clinical & laboratory research, completing an MD on miscarriage, the commonest complication of pregnancy.  She went on to set up the world’s largest recurrent miscarriage clinic at St Mary’s. Professor Regan was the 30th President (2016-2019) of the RCOG, during which time she co-chaired the national Women’s Health Task Force and published the RCOG Better for Women report which highlighted the need for an NHS led women’s health strategy. Lesley was awarded a DBE for her services to women’s health in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List. She was appointed chair of the WoW charity in October 2020 and became the first ever Women’s Health Ambassador for England in July 2022, to help implementation of the Government’s recently launched Women's Health Strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of girls and women nationally.

Saturday 16th, 1:30pm - Baby Loss and Beyond: Putting Women’s Health at the Centre of Care

NHS Consultant with a personal Chair in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
Professor Adam Balen is an NHS consultant at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Chair in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. He leads a large multidisciplinary reproductive medicine service and is internationally recognised for his work on PCOS, infertility and ovulatory disorders. A member of global guideline groups for PCOS and WHO infertility guidance, he has held senior roles across BFS, ESHRE and RCOG. He co-founded BritSPAG, established the Fertility Education Initiative, and has authored over 280 papers and 16 books on reproductive health.

Saturday 16th, 2:30pm - PCOS and Fertility - Latest Research and Guidance

Consultant Gynaecologist and founder of The Lister Fertility Clinic

Mr Abdalla is a Consultant Gynaecologist and founder of The Lister Fertility Clinic. He is a leading fertility expert and, under his direction, the clinic has grown into one of the largest and most successful fertility centres in the UK.

He publishes and lectures on many aspects of assisted conception and is particularly interested in women with reduced ovarian reserve and high FSH. Sam is also a world expert in oocyte donation, was a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and is currently a member of the Human Tissue Authority.

Saturday 16th, 3:30pm - Q&A: In Conversation with Mr Hossam 'Sam' Abdalla

Deputy Vice President and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at University of Manchester
Allan is Deputy Vice President and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester, and Professor of Andrology. He has published over 250 research papers and previously served as Secretary and Chair of the British Fertility Society, as well as Editor in Chief of Human Fertility, where he is now emeritus. An award-winning science communicator and broadcaster, Allan has appeared in numerous television programmes and was awarded an MBE in 2016 for services to Reproductive Medicine. You can follow his general musings about science, fertility and the life of an academic on Twitter and Instagram @allanpacey.

Saturday 16th, 4:30pm - What Really Improves Sperm Quality?

Obstetrician Gynecologist Victory Reproductive Care

Dr. Rahi Victory is a Canadian trained obstetrician gynecologist with an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology subspecialty in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Victory is renowned for his compassionate, individualised patient plans and approach to care. His extensive experience combined with an avante-garde approach have placed Victory Reproductive Care at the forefront of fertility treatments and success including third party fertility services. Dr. Victory is passionate about making sure every experience is an exceptional one and to that end he meets with every client, every egg donor and every surrogate, himself. Our principles are science, technology, communication and compassion. Dr. Victory’s only goal is your success and satisfaction.

Saturday 16th, 10:30am - Fertility in Your 40s: Options & Outcomes

Sunday 17th, 11:30am - Endometriosis & Fertility

MD, BSc (Hons), FRCOG, FCRI Senior Medical Director & Fertility Consultant

Mr Wael Saab has been a transformative force at CRGH since 2007 and now serves as Medical Director. With nearly 20 years’ experience in reproductive medicine, he is an Honorary Associate Professor at UCL and a Fellow of the American Society for Reproductive Immunology, the RCOG and the British Fertility Society. He founded CRGH’s Reproductive Immunology Programme and specialises in complex fertility care, recurrent IVF failure and miscarriage, combining clinical excellence with a holistic, patient-centred approach. He is widely respected for his advanced ultrasound expertise, operative gynaecology skills, academic leadership and mentoring of future specialists.

Sunday 17th, 12:30pm - Unsuccessful Implantation: The Reasons & What Can Be Done

Consultant Embryologist, Founder of Avenues, Global Leader in Fertility and AI

Dr Cristina Hickman is a leading expert in fertility and artificial intelligence, pioneering innovation in reproductive healthcare. With over 25 years’ experience as a clinical embryologist, lab director and researcher, she has helped thousands of couples achieve a healthy live birth, built 13 IVF clinics worldwide, and consulted for more than 250 clinics across 20+ countries. She is the founder of Avenues, the world’s first fully digitalised, EMR-free, AI-integrated fertility clinic, and currently chairs the World AI Fertility Society, shaping global standards for AI in IVF. She also co-authored first embryo time-lapse AI algorithms used in IVF.

Sunday 17th, 1:30pm - Donor Conception: Facts, Feelings & Future

Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Guy’s Hospital
Dr Julia Kopeika is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, and the Clinical Lead of the Assisted Conception Unit at Guy’s Hospital. She also leads one of the UK’s largest fertility preservation services, supporting patients seeking both medical and non-medical fertility preservation. Known for combining empathy with scientific rigour, Dr Kopeika provides holistic, evidence-based care focused on treatments that truly benefit patients. She is also actively involved in education and research, particularly in the field of reproductive medicine.

Sunday 17th, 2:30pm - Age & Fertility

NHS Women’s Health GP

Dr Ravina Bhanot is an NHS Women’s Health GP and specialises in Contraception, Menopause and Fertility. She is Founder of The One Fertility Supplements, providing science-backed nutrition for women. She is a Media Doctor and writes regularly on fertility, hormones and reproductive health. Through her work, she aims to empower women with knowledge to support their bodies.

Sunday 17th, 3:30pm - Working With Your GP: How to Access Fertility Support in the NHS

UK GP, Occupational Medicine Doctor, and Founder of Her Holistic Health

Dr Divpreet Sacha MBChB MRCGP DipOccMed is a UK GP, occupational medicine doctor, and founder ofHer Holistic Health. Drawing on her own experience of PCOS, endometriosis, and IVF alongside dual clinical training, she created Fertility Foundations — a UK-specific, 12-module on-demand programme covering biology, NHS navigation, IVF, evidence-based lifestyle, and workplace rights, for individuals and licensed to employers and fertility clinics. A BMJ contributor, Fertility Action South Asian representative, and medical advisory board member at Cysters Charity, she is committed to addressing fertility health inequalities for South Asian women.

Sunday 17th, 3:30pm - Working With Your GP: How to Access Fertility Support in the NHS

UK Fertility Lawyer, founder of NGA Law

Natalie is one of the UK’s leading experts in fertility law, leading specialist law firm NGA Law and non-profit surrogacy agency Brilliant Beginnings together with Helen Prosser. A same-sex parent to two grown-up children herself, she is passionate about making change. She has helped create nearly two thousand families through surrogacy in the UK and overseas and represented the parents in the UK’s first international surrogacy case in 2008.  One of the first voices to campaign for surrogacy law reform, she and her team have been involved in more than 20 reported court decisions which have set new legal principles and shaped UK surrogacy law, and been instrumental in winning positive legal changes including maternity leave for surrogacy in 2015 and equal rights for single parents through surrogacy in 2019. Natalie has been quoted in the Houses of Parliament and invited to meet the Prime Minister.  She is also a regular voice on the BBC and in the national and international media.  

Saturday 16th, 10:30am - Surrogacy Unpacked: The Legal, Emotional & Practical Implications

Founder, CEO and Medical Director, The Agora Clinic

Carole is Founder, CEO and Medical Director of the Agora Clinic Group, an award-winning independent fertility service providing NHS and self-funded treatment across Sussex. A Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, she is a national leader in inclusive fertility care, with particular expertise in LGBTQ+ pathways, donor conception and modern family building. Passionate about access and education, she combines clinical excellence with compassionate, patient-centred support and lectures widely on reproductive medicine.

Saturday 16th, 2:30pm - "Unexplained Infertility" Explained

Sunday 17th, 12:30pm - LGBTQ+ Parenthood

CEO of Enhanced Fertility

Andreia Trigo RN BSc MSc is the CEO of Enhanced Fertility. Andreia is also an experienced nurse consultant, researcher, and chairwoman of the European Fertility Society Care Awards, having presented research at national and international conferences on the topic of reproductive health and digital health. Andreia is the recipient of numerous awards, including the British Fertility Nurse prize 2022 & 2025 by the British Fertility Society, Women in Innovation 2022 by InnovateUK and King’s College London Distinguished Alumni 2024 for Business and Entrepreneurship. Andreia has a Purple Plaque at Florence Nightingale School of Nursing for her business activities and is an advocate for women in entrepreneurship. At Enhanced Fertility, Andreia has been connecting the global ecosystem - labs, clinics, patients, insurers - and using data to speed up diagnosis and treatment of infertility.

Sunday 17th, 1:30pm - Fertility Testing & Diagnosis

GP, Broadcaster & Men’s Health Specialist

Dr Anand Patel is a GP and broadcaster specialising in men’s health, male fertility, sexual medicine, and medical education. After qualifying from King’s College London in 2000 and completing his GP training in 2008, he now works with Mr Jonathan Ramsay, the UK lead in Male Fertility, and at the Centre for Men’s Health, Harley Street, alongside his NHS practice. His expertise spans testosterone deficiency, fertility, sexual dysfunction, and cardiovascular and lifestyle medicine. In 2012, he became one of the first UK doctors awarded a Fellowship of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine, and he sits on the boards of the British Society of Sexual Medicine and the Primary Care Testosterone Advisory Group. A regular voice in the media, Dr Patel has appeared on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies, BBC’s Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing,

Saturday 16th, 11:30am - Male Fertility Matters

Genetic Counsellor and Scientific Advisor at Igenomix, Part of Vitrolife Group

Alyssa studied Biology at McGill University in Montreal before obtaining her MSc in Human Genetics and Genetic Counselling from Stanford University in California, USA. She previously worked for the NHS in Oxford as a Principal Genetic Counsellor specialising in inherited heart conditions. She joined Igenomix UK in 2021 as a Genetic Counsellor and Scientific Advisor focusing on reproductive genetic services.

Saturday 16th, 12:30pm - Behind the Embryo: The Science of Genetic Testing

Scientific Director & Co-founder at Fertilysis

Dr. Panagiotis Venieratos, PhD is a fertility consultant and researcher specializing in unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with an active experience spanning 18 years. His passion lies in assisting couples worldwide, particularly those facing challenging fertility issues, to fulfill their dreams of building a family. He is the Scientific Director and Co-Founder of FERTILYSIS, an innovative medical company focused on diagnosing and treating unexplained infertility through advanced services in Microbiome analysis, Reproductive Immunology, and Genetics.

Saturday 16th, 4:30pm - Exploring the Unexplained: Understanding the Immune System’s Role in Fertility

Sunday 17th, 1:30pm - Fertility Testing & Diagnosis

Male fertility advocate and co-founder of NeXYs Fertility

Shaun Greenaway is a male fertility advocate and co-founder of NeXYs Fertility. After being diagnosed with azoospermia, he experienced first-hand the silence and stigma surrounding male infertility. Now a proud father to donor-conceived twins, Shaun shares his journey through @Knackered_Knackers, using honesty and humour to break the taboo and support others navigating similar paths. He also co-hosts The Male Fertility Podcast, listened to worldwide, and leads NeXYs Fertility - a platform transforming how men access fertility support. Shaun is dedicated to ensuring no man faces infertility alone or uninformed again.

Sunday 17th, 2:30pm - Male Fertility: New Concepts, Diagnostics & Treatments

Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine, Medical Director at Lister Fertility Clinic

Mr Rehan Salim is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine, and Medical Director at Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital. Trained at St Andrew’s University, King’s College London and UCLH, he has led NHS IVF services and brings extensive expertise in personalised IVF treatment. He has a particular interest in supporting patients with previous unsuccessful cycles or poor response, alongside advanced minimally invasive reproductive surgery for conditions including fibroids and endometriosis.

Sunday 17th, 2:30pm - Premature & Low Ovarian Reserve: Options & Advice

Director of Donor Conception Network

Nina is the director of the DC Network, a support organisation for people considering donor conception and parents who have donor conceived children. The charity was founded over 30 years ago and Nina has been leading the team at DCN for the last 10 years. She has a deep understanding of the particular issues that face families created through donor conception and regularly speaks and writes on the subject. Through peer support, the charity aims to break the isolation many people feel when navigating their complex and, often emotional, fertility journey. Nina and the DCN team, along with dedicated volunteers, offer personal, tailored support and connections both in-person and online. The charity also publishes books and runs workshops and aims to be a much-needed voice for donor conception families more widely.

Saturday 16th, 12:30pm - Understanding Donor Conception

Consultant Urological Surgeon

Jas Kalsi is one of the UK’s leading Consultant Urological Surgeons and Andrologists, specialising in male infertility, sexual dysfunction and complex genital conditions. A UCL graduate, he trained on the Imperial rotation in London and completed a fellowship in male infertility and sexual dysfunction at the Institute of Urology. He has been a Consultant Urologist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust since 2010 and is also an Honorary Consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. A national expert in microsurgery, he is highly experienced in vas reversal, microsurgical varicocele repair and advanced sperm retrieval techniques, including micro-dissection TESE (m-TESE) for complex and high-risk cases. Alongside his clinical work, he has a strong academic background and has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters in male reproductive health.

Sunday 17th, 2:30pm - Male Fertility: New Concepts, Diagnostics & Treatments

Nutritionist

Mel has been a nutritionist specialising in fertility, IVF and pregnancy for twenty four years. She completed her Masters in 2017 and her final research thesis, a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at the effect of male obesity on IVF outcome, received a distinction. She now works closely with male fertility specialists and other groups trying to raise awareness and support for men experiencing infertility.

Saturday 16th, 11:30am - Male Fertility Matters

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a subspecialty in Reproductive Medicine, Medical Director at Avenues

Ms Daniella Cardenas is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a subspecialty in Reproductive Medicine. She has completed postgraduate specialist training in high-risk Foetal and Maternal Medicine, enabling her to provide comprehensive care from pre-pregnancy counselling through fertility treatment and early pregnancy management. She has extensive clinical experience in fertility preservation, recurrent miscarriage, recurrent implantation failure, diminished ovarian reserve, PGT-A/PGT-M, surrogacy, and natural cycle IVF. Daniella is passionate about fertility education and delivering ethical, patient-centred care. She tailors treatment to each individual and actively supports informed, shared decision-making.

Sunday 17th, 3:30pm - Understanding Recurrent Miscarriage & Baby Loss: Science & Support

Clinical Embryologist, Director of Lab Operations and Scientific Research at Avenues

Rabi Ahmed-Odia is an accomplished Clinical Embryologist with over 18 years of experience in the field of reproductive medicine. She received her training and held senior roles in leading fertility clinics in London. Renowned for her leadership, compassion and consistently high success rates, Rabi is committed to advancing laboratory technologies to improve clinical outcomes. Her key research interests include non-invasive embryo screening and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in selecting embryos with the highest implantation and live birth potential. She has co-authored multiple studies in the fertility field, focusing on Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A), Time-lapse monitoring and uninterrupted embryo culture, Morpho-kinetic profiling and Non-invasive embryo screening. Alongside her clinical and research work, Rabi is passionate about education and she teaches and supervises BSc and MSc students in embryology

Saturday 16th, 12:30pm - Behind the Embryo: The Science of Genetic Testing

Adoption Social Worker at PACT

Bridget McGeorge has been an Adoption Social Worker at PACT since January 2024 and greatly enjoys her role.  She is passionate about supporting adopters from the very beginning of their journey and finds it deeply rewarding to later see them flourish as families with their children. Grace has been a social worker for 23 years, with 12 of those spent working in adoption and fostering. Outside of work, Bridget is a parent to two teenage children. She loves walking her golden retriever, Rocket, and enjoys all things creative. Music is a big part of her life—whether listening, singing, or playing the piano and guitar (even if she insists she plays them badly!)

Sunday 17th, 11.30am - Adoption Explained

Consultant Gynaecologist/Fertility Specialist, Herts & Essex Fertility Centre

Dr Abha Bhat is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist with more than 14 years of experience dedicated exclusively to fertility care. She completed her medical education and postgraduate training in Mumbai, India, before undertaking further specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology across several NHS hospitals in the UK between 2001 and 2008. She later completed advanced training in assisted conception at King’s College Hospital, London, and has also undertaken additional training in clinical embryology to strengthen her understanding of the laboratory aspects of fertility treatment. Dr Bhat is known for her evidence-based, personalised approach to patient care. She carries out thorough assessments and works closely with individuals and couples to explore the most appropriate treatment pathways, ensuring they are fully informed about their options. With a strong focus on compassion, clarity and patient choice, she supports patients throughout every stage of their fertility journey, helping them feel informed, supported and confident as they pursue their path to parenthood.

Saturday 16th, 11:30am - Fertility Abroad or in the UK? A Practical Guide

Consultant Gynaecologist/Fertility Specialist, Herts & Essex Fertility Centre

Praveena Joglekar-Pai is a Consultant Gynaecologist & Fertility specialist. She finished her medical school and post-graduation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from prestigious institutes in India. Following this, she did her Specialist Registrar training in North West London Hospitals with advanced training at the busy hospitals of Northwick Park and Hillingdon. She has worked extensively in reproductive endocrinology and infertility across India and the UK. She has presented and published on various platforms and is an avid teacher and trainer. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and a member of the British Fertility Society, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Indian Fertility Society, and Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction. She understands that the road to parenthood is a difficult one for many. With a combination of the latest scientific evidence & clinical skills, she aspires to provide personalised care to her patients, making their arduous journey as pleasant and successful as possible.

Sunday 17th, 11:30am - Maximising Your Chances: What Really Makes a Difference

Mother, Egg Donor & Surrogate

I’m Rena, mum to three children, 15, 13 and 10. I’ve been married to Alex for 17 years. I work as an Assistant Headteacher in a specialist school. I donated my eggs anonymously in 2017 and three little girls have been born from that donation. I joined Surrogacy UK in 2018 and gave birth to my first surrogate baby in June 2020. I then gave birth to my second surrogate baby in February 2023. I am very passionate about ethical surrogacy.

Saturday 16th, 10:30am - Surrogacy Unpacked: The Legal, Emotional & Practical Implications

Consultant Gynaecologist, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Mr Tarek El-Toukhy, consultant gynaecologist and subspecialist in reproductive medicine and surgery. Mr El-Toukhy offers personalised fertility treatment plans and evidence-based care to offer the best outcomes to his patients. Recognised worldwide as a figure in the field of recurrent implantation failure, Mr El-Toukhy has published and lectured widely on this topic, both nationally and internationally.

Saturday 16th, 2:30pm - Fertility Treatment Plans & Add-Ons

Speaker, Ambassador, Co-Founder, The Intended Parent

Kreena Dhiman speaks about the moments life breaks us open.

After breast cancer left her facing infertility and an uncertain future, her path to motherhood was rewritten through surrogacy, egg donation and the power of acceptance. Told she would never carry a pregnancy, Kreena is now a proud mother of four, a daughter and triplet sons whose journeys into the world reflect the many ways families are created. An award-winning speaker, podcaster, writer and advocate, Kreena is committed to changing the narrative around fertility and motherhood, particularly within the South Asian community. Through her keynote The Art of Being Brave, she shares her story of loss, resilience and hope, equipping others with the tools they need to navigate adversity, and reminding audiences that even when the path to parenthood looks different than expected, it can still lead somewhere extraordinary.

Saturday 16th, 10:30am - Surrogacy Unpacked: The Legal, Emotional & Practical Implications

Founder, Fertility Life Raft® & Mindset & Manifesting Coach

Shortlisted for Best Fertility Coach and Best Fertility Service by the European Fertility Care Awards, Alice Rose is the founder of the Fertility Life Raft® a fertility coaching membership, for those ready to reclaim agency and their sense of self. Inside the Life Raft, members learn coaching tools to feel more positive and take ownership of the journey, with a supportive and constructive community who gets it at the deepest level. Alice has consulted for the BBC; Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ESHRE and Ferring Pharmaceuticals in global social campaigns and international workshops on better fertility patient care. She has written for and been mentioned in multiple books (No One Talks About This Stuff by Kat Brown, Ask me His Name by Elle Wright; Big Fat Negative by Emma Haslett and Gabriella Griffiths; The Worst Girl Gang Ever by Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham), featured Red magazine, The Telegraph, Harper's Bazaar and is the host of the podcast Fertility Life Raft. Alice's meditations are included for free on OVUM pregnancy test boxes for positive and negative results and Life Raft membership is included for all patients at Alma Fertility Clinic, London.

Saturday 16th, 1:30pm - Mental Health Matters

Fertility Counsellor

Tracey Sainsbury is a fertility counsellor with over 25 years experience, she supports individuals and couples navigating the emotional and practical complexities of fertility challenges. With a compassionate and thoughtful approach, she helps clients explore their options for building a family with clarity, understanding, and care. As a member of the advisory board for the Fertility Alliance and an expert panel contributor for several organisations, Tracey is deeply invested in advancing holistic, patient-centred approaches to women’s health and fertility, her work reflects a strong commitment to improving the quality of care and support available to those on a fertility journey. In addition to her advisory roles, Tracey is a highly regarded trainer for both the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS). Through her teaching, she shares her extensive expertise, helping to develop skilled professionals dedicated to delivering high standards in fertility and relationship care. Tracey’s dedication to empowering others is also evident in her work as co-author of Making a Baby, written with Sarah Rayner. This accessible and comprehensive guide combines practical advice with emotional insight, offering invaluable support to anyone facing the challenges of conception.

Saturday 16th, 1:30pm - Mental Health Matters

Expert in Fertility Treatment Abroad

Following her own journey with infertility which led to the birth of her son via IVF abroad Emma Haslam has become the go-to independent expert guide for fertility testing and treatment in Europe. Since 2019 Emma has helped over 200 clients globally struggling to conceive to start and grow their families. Emma has been featured in the national and international media, featured in a book and is an advocate, writer, podcaster for the infertility community. Emma was speaker at The Fertility Show in London 2025, and Judge at the European Fertility Care awards 2024/2025/2026. Emma is on a mission to make fertility testing and treatment globally more transparent, affordable, accessible, safe and supported for more people and she wants to put you firmly back in the driver’s seat of your fertility journey and give you the best chance of reaching your desired destination; growing your family.

Saturday 16th, 11:30am - Fertility Abroad or in the UK? A Practical Guide

Blogger, Author & Campaigner

Not a Fictional Mum (NFM) is a prominent blogger, author, and campaigner focused on adoption, fostering, and opening up discussions around a less conventional motherhood and what is it that makes you a mum? She advocates for the rights, visibility, and recognition of all family structures, particularly within the adoption and fostering community.

Sunday 17th, 11:30am - Adoption Explained

Donor Conceived Parent

Tia Brown is a proud mum of 4-year-old twins, conceived via egg donation after a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) in her late 20s. After five years of infertility and multiple IVF attempts, Tia and her husband Lee welcomed their longed for twins. Due to complications during birth, Tia underwent a total hysterectomy and can no longer carry another pregnancy. She is passionate about advocating for and raising awareness of POI and donor conception, with a focus on supporting families and children from ethnic minority backgrounds like her own.

Saturday 16th, 12:30pm - Understanding Donor Conception

Founder of Chasing Rainbows

Samantha Catanach founder of Chasing Rainbows infertility and baby loss support charity. The charity is dedicated to supporting families experiencing baby loss, infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Founded by Samantha, now a mother after 5 losses herself. The charity has become a beacon of hope for hundreds of families in their darkest moments. The charity offers support to all people that have suffered any pregnancy or baby loss at any gestation of pregnancy. The charity shines a light on the importance of all baby loss being recognised and that all loss matters. Chasing Rainbows is a peer support charity which offers a range of services including 121 support calls, in person peer support groups, a National pen pal initiative and preconception and infertility support too. Through its compassionate support and innovative programmes Chasing rainbows encourages woman and partners to advocate for better care and has created an understanding and supportive community for those facing the challenges of baby loss and infertility.

Sunday 17th, 3:30pm - Understanding Recurrent Miscarriage & Baby Loss: Science & Support

Donor Conceived Parent

Freya is a second generation queer parent, raised by two mums who used a sperm donor in the 90’s and raising two donor conceived daughters with her wife. Freya speaks online about raising donor conceived children and the importance of transparency and confidence as a queer parent, whilst sharing her own relationship with her donor and half siblings and the courage her mums had to create a family so intentionally.

Sunday 17th, 12:30pm - LGBTQ+ Parenthood

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Miss Karen Joash is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust with over 15 years of experience advancing women’s health across fertility, pregnancy, and long-term wellbeing. She is known for integrating evidence-based medicine with functional and nutritional science to help women optimise reproductive health. Dr Joash has a particular interest in egg quality, fertility after 35, and life-course health, supporting women to understand the biological factors influencing fertility and the practical steps that can improve outcomes. Alongside her clinical and academic work, she is the co-founder of an award-winning, doctor-led supplement company, Purervita at www.bepurer.com, focused on preventing nutritional deficiencies that impact fertility, pregnancy, and maternal health. She has developed the novel O capsule, designed to reduce ovarian ageing. Her mission is to empower women with clear scientific insight and practical strategies so they can make informed decisions about their reproductive future.

Sunday 17th, 3:30pm - Egg Quality Over 35: Facts, Options & Next Steps

UK Customer Support Manager, Fairfax Cryobank

Josie Bertello has been working for Fairfax Cryobank since June 2023. In her time as a Client Service Specialist, she has supported a large number of same sex couples, single mums by choice and couples with fertility difficulties on their journey of parenthood. She is passionate about helping patients find their perfect donor and guide them through the processes involved. Josie has recently been promoted to UK Customer Support Manger which enables her to work closely with fertility clinics all over the UK. By having an insight in the patients journey as well as the clinical processes, Josie is able to apply her knowledge and always strives for the happiness of the patient as well as the clinics she works with. When Josie is not working, she loves taking her Golden Retriever on walks or support her son on the sidelines of a muddy football field. 

Sunday 17th, 12:30pm - LGBTQ+ Parenthood

Solo Parent by Choice

Bryony is a solo mum by choice to two young children who were both conceived via IUI using donor sperm. She began her journey to solo parenthood in 2022 after being diagnosed with Adenomyosis in her early 20’s, and being told this could affect her ability to conceive. As well as juggling motherhood and her day job, Bryony also uses her social media presence to raise awareness of solo parenthood, and the joys and challenges it can bring!

Saturday 16th, 3:30pm - Going Solo: A Practical Guide

Head of International Development at Extraordinary Conceptions

Hilary is the Head of International Development at Extraordinary Conceptions, a surrogacy and egg donation agency based in Southern California. Living in the United Kingdom, she works with intended parents around the world to guide them through the complexities of international family building. Hilary brings over 15 years of experience, including nearly a decade specializing in reproductive health and third-party reproduction as a former surrogacy and egg donor nurse. Today, she focuses on expanding accessible global surrogacy pathways while providing compassionate guidance to intended parents pursuing parenthood through assisted reproduction.

Saturday 16th, 3:30pm - Going Solo: A Practical Guide

Head Doctor of Reprofit Brno (The Czech Republic)

Dr Pavel Otevřel graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University, where he specialised in oncogynecology and oncogynecological surgery, and now primarily focuses on the issue of reproductive ageing in women. He is the Head Doctor at Reprofit Brno in the Czech Republic and serves as the Scientific Secretary of the Assisted Reproduction Committee section in the Czech Republic. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys running and playing tennis.

Saturday 16th, 11:30am - Fertility Abroad or in the UK? A Practical Guide

Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon & Fertility Specialist & Founder and Medical Director of OVACY Egg Bank

Dr Andreas Mavrides is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon and Fertility Specialist, and Founder and Medical Director of OVACY Egg Bank. Trained in London at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and accredited by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), he specialised at leading centres across the UK, including Sheffield Fertility Centre and Hammersmith Hospital. Through his work, Dr Mavrides has helped thousands of women conceive and has personally delivered many of those babies, something he considers a true privilege. Widely recognised as a leading fertility expert, he is known for his compassionate, patient-centred approach, supporting both donors and recipients with expertise, transparency, and warmth. Under his direction, OVACY Egg Bank, has developed into a globally trusted egg donation programme, built on cutting edge science, offering rigorous donor screening and advanced genetic matching, alongside a strong commitment to ethics and donor welfare.

Saturday 16th, 12:30pm - Understanding Donor Conception

Global CEO, Fuse

Louise is the Global CEO of Fuse, Omnicom’s sport and entertainment marketing agency. Following her own fertility journey, she has recently founded a new charity called the Fertility Futures Project, with the ambition to champion greater awareness, education and openness around fertility and reproductive health.

Saturday 16th, 10:30am - Fertility in Your 40s: Options & Outcomes

Co-Founder Bio Mirco & Deputy Chief of Trustees at the Miscarriage Association

Natasha Necati spent over a decade trying to conceive enduring eight miscarriages, countless consultations, and the exhausting cycle of following expert advice, adjusting protocols, and hoping the next round of IUI or IVF would be the one. Along the way she became her own researcher working with consultants that focus on natural fertility, learning to ask harder questions and make more informed choices. That journey eventually led her to co-found Bio Mirco, a supplement brand with the focus on fertility born directly from that experience. She also serves as Deputy Chief of Trustees at the Miscarriage Association, channelling everything she went through into advocacy for others facing pregnancy loss. Natasha is now mum to two her IVF baby, five, and a natural conception at seven months old.

Sunday 17th, 3:30pm - Understanding Recurrent Miscarriage & Baby Loss: Science & Support

Egg Freezing Patient

My name is Charlotte and I am 30 years old, and I have a history of complex medical conditions, including endometriosis. As a result of this condition, I have undergone significant surgery, which has left me with one ovary and a stoma. Due to the potential impact on my fertility, I have proactively chosen to undergo private egg freezing. I am now planning to begin trying to conceive towards the end of this year.

Saturday 16th, 4:30pm - Egg Freezing 101

Reproductive Immunologist & Pathologist, Fertility Specialist, Head of the Infertility Research Clinic & CEO at Locus Medicus

Dr. Vassilis Tsilivakos, MD, PhD, Reproductive Immunologist and Pathologist, Fertility Specialist is the Head of the Infertility Research Clinic and CEO at Locus Medicus S.A. in Athens. He is an internationally recognised expert in male and female subfertility specialising in the investigation of the couples’ infertility and recurrent miscarriages, with extensive research since 1998. His work focuses on the individualised investigation of the diverse causes of couple’s infertility, followed by the appropriate targeted treatments in the correct order of priority. He maintains that both sperm and endometrial factors may carry significant lesions that constitute poor prognostic factors for both natural and assisted conception. Consequently, his top priority is the thorough identification and correction of all underlying causes, ensuring a truly personalised and effective fertility approach. He is the inventor of three related patents: The use of menstrual–period tissue for diagnostic purposes (Hidden C testTM), The detection of intracellular pathogens in sperm (SPI testTM), and a method for addressing the problem of sperm viscosity. Since 1997, Dr. Tsilivakos has served as Scientific Director of the Locus Medicus Polyclinic in Athens and as the Head of the center’s Cell Biology and Immunology Laboratory. He is the author of 21 scientific publications, the recipient of 6 congress awards and 2 innovation distinctions, and has contributed to more than 15 PhD projects—introducing both the research question and methodology in seven of them.

Sunday 17th, 11:30am - Maximising Your Chances: What Really Makes a Difference

Gynecology and Obstetrics / IVF Responsible Physician, British Cyprus IVF Hospital

Op. Dr. Eylem Piacentini, born in Karabük in 1975, graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1998, and completed her specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the same faculty in 2002. After graduating, she participated in a healthcare assistance project organised by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2003. From 2003 to 2009, she worked as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Istanbul Yıldıztabya Bilge Hospital. In 2009-2010, she received training in reproductive technology and ART at Istanbul Memorial Hospital and completed her certification in this field. She worked at Istanbul Bahçelievler Medicana Hospital from 2010 to 2012. From 2014 to 2016, she worked at Bahçeci Erbil IVF Center, and from 2018 to 2020, she worked at our center. Since 2022, Dr. Eylem Piacentini has been accepting patients at our center again.

Sunday 17th, 1:30pm - Going Abroad for Treatment: All You Need to Know

Laboratory Director, Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) part of the FutureLife Group

Jennifer Nisbett is the Laboratory Director at one of the UK's leading clinics, the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) part of the FutureLife Group, where she leads the delivery of high-quality, personalised fertility treatment. With over 15 years of experience in reproductive science, she has established a strong reputation for clinical excellence and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Alongside her clinical role, Jennifer is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Bristol and contributes actively to the profession through her involvement in ARCS committees. She also serves on The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service (HCPC) Fitness to Practise panels, supporting the maintenance of high professional standards across the field. Jennifer recently defended her doctoral thesis (DClinSci, award pending), with her research recognised nationally, including the Best Post-Registrant Presentation award at Fertility 2020. She is passionate about advancing best practice in fertility care and is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred treatment.

Saturday 16th, 4:30pm - Egg Freezing 101

Clinical Scientist, testhim

Shaun Rogers is a senior clinical scientist with a wealth of experience of laboratory management skills. A skilled Andrology scientist, since 1992, with the ability to perform and supervise protocols for all World Health Organisation primary andrology tests, including secondary and tertiary diagnostic assays.​ He is the lead clinical scientist for testhim andrology clinical services working in partnership with LogixX Fertility and Fitzrovia hospital.

Sunday 17th, 2:30pm - Male Fertility: New Concepts, Diagnostics & Treatments

Head of Nutrition, Wild Nutrition

Isabelle Nunn brings over 16 years’ expertise in the health and wellness industry. Blending clinical insight with a holistic, functional medicine philosophy, she supports women through every life stage. Her Food-Grown® approach informs innovative formulation, empowering feminine resilience, strength and overall wellbeing. A regular podcast guest, panellist and speaker.

Nutritional Therapist & Founder of The Fertility Nutrition Centre

Sandra Greenbank is an experienced fertility specialist, speaker and educator dedicated to supporting individuals and couples navigating their reproductive journeys. With a strong clinical background and a passion for evidence-based care, Sandra focuses on translating complex fertility science into clear, practical guidance. She is known for her engaging approach to topics such as reproductive immunology, implantation, miscarriage and holistic fertility support, helping people feel informed, confident and empowered in their decisions.

Saturday 16th, 3:30pm - Egg & Sperm Health: Nutrition, Science & Clinical Insight

Founder of Levent Kızılduman & Founding Partner of Clavis IVF Clinic & Ceres Fertility Agency

Levent Kızılduman is a leading international specialist in fertility and family law, based in Cyprus and the founder of Levent Kızılduman & Associates, established in 2004. With over two decades of experience in cross-border fertility arrangements, he advises Intended Parents, IVF clinics, and fertility agencies worldwide, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom and Ireland. Mr. Kızılduman is also a founding partner of Clavis IVF Clinic and Ceres Fertility Agency in North Cyprus. He is widely recognised for his commitment to ethical, transparent, and accessible fertility solutions, as well as for supporting Intended Parents through complex local and international legal processes.

Saturday 16th, 3:30pm - Going Solo: A Practical Guide

Reproductive Biologist, Founder in Reproductive Health, Author & Public Speaker

Grace Dugdale is a reproductive biologist and nutrition scientist with a background in molecular biology and genetics and an interest in environmental influences on reproductive health. Her current research focuses on modifiable factors affecting male and female fertility and integrated approaches to assessing reproductive health in men and women. Grace also runs a fertility and preconception service at The Nuffield Leeds Hospital, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, the founder of Balance Fertility and the co-author of ‘The Fertility Book: Your Definitive Guide to Achieving a Healthy Pregnancy’ along with her husband, Adam Balen. She also devised a fertility and preconception course for fertility patients at the IVF unit at Leeds NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust to encourage men and women to improve their preconception health, which is now available online. Grace is an accomplished science communicator and public speaker who has made numerous TV, radio and festival appearances including for the BBC, Sky News, LBC Radio, Latitude Festival, Festival No6 and Salon London, and is a regular contributor to media articles on fertility and reproductive health including for The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph, Marie Claire, Red Magazine and The Stylist Magazine. As a founding member of the Fertility Education Initiative, she works to promote good-quality education in sex, relationships and fertility, as well as gender equality and healthy attitudes towards sex and reproduction in young people. She is also a member of The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Saturday 16th, 1:30pm - Preconception Care: Support Your Fertility

Professor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility & Director of Koc University IVF Unit

Yigit Cakiroglu completed his primary and secondary school education in TED Ankara College. He graduated from the Gazi University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed the residency programme in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kocaeli University in 2009. He completed his compulsory Government Service in Afyon Suhut Hospital, and started working at Assisted Reproduction Unit of Kocaeli University as an assistant professor. He got the associate professor degree in 2015, professor degree in 2021 and had worked at Acibadem University School of Medicine in between 2018-2025. He is still working at Koc University Hospital IVF Unit as a Professor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and has been a member of faculty as a Professor at Koc University Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also the Director of Koc University IVF Unit. He has visited Northwestern university IVF Department as a scholar professor in 2017 with the award of scholarship by the Turkish-German Gynecology Association. His search focuses on ovarian reserve, stem cell, and genetics with over 100 publications. He is also on the editorial board of some national and international journals. He has been awarded as "Doctor of The Year" by Turkish Ministry of Health in 2010. He has also been honored as “Certificate of Appreciation” by Governorship of Afyonkarahisar, District Governor of Şuhut, Turkish Armed Forces, Air Force Command.

Saturday 16th, 2:30pm - "Unexplained Infertility" Explained

Sunday 17th, 12:30pm - The Future of IVF & Emerging Technologies

Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine

Dr Madhurima Rajkhowa, MD, FRCOG, has over 20 years of expertise in fertility and assisted conception. She has made significant contributions to the field through her roles in both the NHS and the private sector. Most recently, she served as the Medical Director of Care Fertility Birmingham and Care Fertility Tamworth. Dr Rajkhowa is highly regarded for her compassionate and personalised approach to managing subfertility, reproductive health, and complex cases of assisted conception. Her specialities include Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, recurrent implantation failure, recurrent miscarriage, pre-implantation genetic testing, and surrogacy management. Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr Rajkhowa is deeply committed to advancing reproductive medicine through teaching, research, and mentorship. She has served as a Subspecialty Training Program Director and is a Clinical Supervisor for PhD fellows. Her research contributions include an MD thesis on insulin resistance in PCOS and publications addressing patient management strategies, such as cumulative pregnancy rates and treatment discontinuation. Dr Rajkhowa’s dedication to patient care, education, and innovation continues to shape the future of fertility and assisted conception, offering hope and guidance to countless families.

Sunday 17th, 1:30pm - Going Abroad for Treatment: All You Need to Know

Consultant Gynaecologist & an Accredited Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery

Miss Srividya Seshadri is a highly experienced Consultant Gynaecologist and sub-specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, with dual accreditation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She holds multiple qualifications (MBBS, MD, FRCOG, MSc) and is a Fellow of Clinical Reproductive Immunology with the American Society for Reproductive Immunology. She completed her MD in Reproductive Immunology at the University of Liverpool and trained in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London. She also holds a Master’s in Medical Ultrasound from King’s College London, with expertise in advanced 3D imaging and specialised fertility procedures. Miss Seshadri currently works across Aria Fertility Clinic, Nuffield Health, and LycaHealth, and has been an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London since 2019. She is actively involved in the British Fertility Society as both an executive committee member and lead for the Embryo Transfer and IUI training module, and is also a trustee of the Endometriosis Foundation. Her clinical interests include recurrent miscarriage, implantation failure, reproductive immunology and endocrinology, fertility preservation, endometriosis, and male infertility. She is a widely published author, international speaker, and is recognised for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Saturday 16th, 4:30pm - Exploring the Unexplained: Understanding the Immune System’s Role in Fertility

Co-Founder & Medical Director of Fitzrovia Fertility & Consultant Gynaecologist at UCLH

Miss Shirin Khanjani is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of Fitzrovia Fertility and a Consultant Gynaecologist at UCLH. An accredited subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, she also holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor at UCL. With a PhD from Imperial College London and a background as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer, Miss Khanjani is a leading voice in IVF research. Her work is recognised globally, focusing on improving success rates for patients facing low ovarian reserve and recurrent implantation failure. Whether providing complex surgical interventions or outpatient care, she is highly regarded for her evidence-based, compassionate, and holistic approach to women’s health.

Saturday 16th, 3:30pm - Egg & Sperm Health: Nutrition, Science & Clinical Insight

Izzy Judd is a classically trained violinist who studied at Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. She gained public recognition as a semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent with her string quartet Escala, who later achieved a UK top 10 album. She met her husband, Harry Judd of McFly, in 2005, and they married in 2012. After experiencing fertility struggles, Izzy wrote Dare to Dream, a candid account of her IVF journey and path to motherhood, which became a chart-topping book. She also launched the Let’s Talk Fertility podcast, where she discusses real-life fertility experiences with guests. Her second book, Mindfulness for Mums (2020), offers practical tools for family wellbeing. Returning to music, she released her debut EP Moments in 2024 and began hosting the BBC’s Music & Meditation podcast. Alongside her creative work, Izzy continues to share aspects of family life with her 320,000 Instagram followers - her kind and empathetic nature has translated into a following that engage in supportive conversation and genuine care within her community.

Ruth is childless not by choice and has spent over 12 years navigating infertility. She made the deeply personal decision not to pursue treatment, instead turning towards understanding and living alongside the grief that can come with childlessness. Facing this loss head-on, she has learned how to carry it, make sense of it, and build a life that is rich, meaningful, and grounded, while still holding the natural sadness of not becoming a mum. Ruth is passionate about ensuring that people without children have a space at the table, and that their voices and stories are heard. Her story is one of honesty, resilience, and reclaiming space, because being without children does not mean being without a voice.

Speaker, Ambassador, Co-Founder, The Intended Parent

Kreena Dhiman speaks about the moments life breaks us open. After breast cancer left her facing infertility and an uncertain future, her path to motherhood was rewritten through surrogacy, egg donation and the power of acceptance. Told she would never carry a pregnancy, Kreena is now a proud mother of four, a daughter and triplet sons whose journeys into the world reflect the many ways families are created. An award-winning speaker, podcaster, writer and advocate, Kreena is committed to changing the narrative around fertility and motherhood, particularly within the South Asian community. Through her keynote The Art of Being Brave, she shares her story of loss, resilience and hope, equipping others with the tools they need to navigate adversity, and reminding audiences that even when the path to parenthood looks different than expected, it can still lead somewhere extraordinary.

Writer & Speaker

Vanessa Haye is a Ghanaian-British writer and speaker with a focus on Black women’s health. Her articles and personal story have been featured in The New York Times, Grazia, Refinery29, and Healthline. A recent graduate of the HarperCollins Author Academy, she is currently writing a book covering her experiences with infertility and baby loss. Vanessa lives in South-East London with her husband and their two sons, whom she lovingly refers to as her “rainbow babies.” She is currently working on projects that explore the intersection of health and well-being, identity, and systemic equity, by creating inclusive spaces that support people through every stage of their reproductive journeys.

Donor-conceived Person, Egg Donor & Author

Rebecca is the author of ‘Inconceivable’ a memoir about her experiences accidentally discovering she was donor conceived in her late twenties, deciding to donate her own eggs and then struggling with endometriosis and infertility herself. The book explores fertility through the lenses of history, religion and ethics as she interviews her own ‘anonymous’ sperm donor and the doctors who treated her parents in the 1990s. Rebecca is one of triplets and both a product and patient of IVF.

Donor Conceived Parent

Tia Brown is a proud mum of 4-year-old twins, conceived via egg donation after a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) in her late 20s. After five years of infertility and multiple IVF attempts, Tia and her husband Lee welcomed their longed for twins. Due to complications during birth, Tia underwent a total hysterectomy and can no longer carry another pregnancy. She is passionate about advocating for and raising awareness of POI and donor conception, with a focus on supporting families and children from ethnic minority backgrounds like her own.

Solo Parent by Choice

Bryony is a solo mum by choice to two young children who were both conceived via IUI using donor sperm. She began her journey to solo parenthood in 2022 after being diagnosed with Adenomyosis in her early 20’s, and being told this could affect her ability to conceive. As well as juggling motherhood and her day job, Bryony also uses her social media presence to raise awareness of solo parenthood, and the joys and challenges it can bring!

Freelance Coach, Writer & Speaker

Aisha spent ten years trying to conceive after a very late diagnosis of stage four endometriosis revealed the primary cause of her ongoing fertility struggles. She endured 11 unsuccessful IVF cycles and four miscarriages before ultimately leaving the process without a baby. When the outcome didn’t go the way she planned, Aisha became a certified coach and founded @mindbodyrevival_coach to support others on a similar journey. Alongside her coaching, Aisha is a passionate reproductive health advocate who writes and speaks about endometriosis, infertility, miscarriage, and navigating life without children.

Donor Conceived Parent

Lee Brown is a proud dad to twins, welcomed through egg donor conception after five years of infertility and multiple rounds of fertility treatment. As a Black British Jamaican man, Lee recognises that infertility and donor conception are topics rarely spoken about in his culture. Together with his wife, he is passionate about raising awareness, breaking stigma, and encouraging more open conversations about the realities of infertility and alternative paths to parenthood. Lee actively supports his wife’s platform and is committed to helping other families and men of colour feel seen, supported, and less alone on their journey. 

Blogger, Author & Campaigner

Not a Fictional Mum (NFM) is a prominent blogger, author, and campaigner focused on adoption, fostering, and opening up discussions around a less conventional motherhood and what is it that makes you a mum? She advocates for the rights, visibility, and recognition of all family structures, particularly within the adoption and fostering community.

Donor Conceived Parent

Freya is a second generation queer parent, raised by two mums who used a sperm donor in the 90’s and raising two donor conceived daughters with her wife. Freya speaks online about raising donor conceived children and the importance of transparency and confidence as a queer parent, whilst sharing her own relationship with her donor and half siblings and the courage her mums had to create a family so intentionally.

Advocate

Danielle is a UK-born creative professional with Jamaican heritage who has worked in photography and media since the age of 18, alongside supporting freelancers and speaking at industry events. She is actively involved in fundraising for children’s charities and is a passionate advocate for women’s health, particularly raising awareness of endometriosis and menstrual health. Through her work and personal outlook, Danielle promotes strong support networks and encourages others to define their own path and success when it comes to fertility, health, and alternative paths to parenthood.

Advocate

Donovan was born in Jamaica and later moved to the UK, where he grew up in a blended family and took on significant responsibility supporting his mother and siblings. He went on to build his own family and worked as an aerospace engineer before moving into hospitality. More recently, he has supported his daughter through her solo parenting journey, which has led him to reflect on his own roots and perspectives on family. Donovan offers a thoughtful, personal insight into cultural expectations, family responsibility, and modern paths to parenthood.

Founder of Don’t Tell Me To RELAX

Hannah is the founder of Don’t Tell Me To RELAX- the largest and most qualified specialist fertility acupuncture teams in London and across the UK. By combining Chinese and Western Medicine with holistic therapies, they provide comprehensive fertility investigations and highest standards of care to properly optimise health and improve fertility outcomes. With over 15 years of experience, Hannah holds a degree in Acupuncture, the Advanced Fertility Diploma, and is trained in both counselling and fertility awareness. She serves as the Chair of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, the largest professional network for fertility acupuncturists. Additionally, she teaches fertility acupuncture within her field and regularly contributes as a speaker and partner to various fertility organisations. Hannah is a passionate advocate for enhancing accessible fertility education and care. She hosts the award winning Don’t Tell Me to Relax podcast (voted top Fertility Podcast in Stylist and winner of The Highly Commended Award at The European Fertility Society) and leads a fertility support community by the same name to empower individuals on their journeys.

Adoptive Parents

We are Andy & Luke Merriman a married same-sex couple and proud dads to our adopted twins, Savannah and Theodore. Through our platform @the_merrimans, we share an honest and uplifting look into family life, adoption, and the realities of building a modern family.

Chair of The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists, Founder of Seren Natural Fertility & Author

Barbara Scott is Chair of The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists, founder of Seren Natural Fertility and author of Reflexology for Fertility, published in 2016. In 2017, she was awarded ‘Complementary Therapist of the Year’ by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and has been nominated for several awards within the field of complementary therapy. In 2019 she was awarded the Innovation in Reflexology Award by the Association of Reflexologists. Barbara speaks and lectures globally on her integrative approach to supporting couples having difficulties conceiving. She has spoken at many of the Fertility Shows and Fertility Fest. Alongside her own busy clinics, she also trains practitioners in providing this integrative, approach to fertility and reproductive healthcare and well-being.  The ARR (Association of Reproductive Reflexologists) has trained practitioners globally, from Australia, New Zealand, USA, Europe and most areas of the UK and Ireland. Her expertise and passion is in advocating a patient-centred and integrative approach to supporting both men and women on their journey to parenthood. She is currently undertaking a PhD to explore the effects of reflexology in supporting those experiencing difficulties in conceiving. The aim is that through research we are able to make this approach more widely available to those wishing to use this approach when trying to conceive.

Author of The Waiting Room

Audrey Ward worked as an editor and writer at The Sunday Times for the past 16 years before leaving last summer to work on her debut book, The Waiting Room: Stories of Love, Loss and Hope on the Path to Parenthood.The book, which will be published by HarperCollins on 21 May, was inspired by her struggles to conceive and is a collection of real-life stories of women and men dealing with fertility challenges. As an interviewer Audrey has spoken about infertility and baby loss with the likes of podcaster and author, Elizabeth Day, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black and Conde Nast's first Black publisher, Vanessa Kingori. Her interview with Queen Elizabeth's grand-daughter Zara Tindall, during which Zara revealed that she lost two babies following the birth of her eldest daughter, saw Zara become the first member of the royal family to speak publicly about miscarriage and the interview made headlines around the world.  Audrey is currently a freelance writer and editor for organisations including The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, The Daily Mail and Goalhanger. She is also a qualified solicitor, mediator and a former trustee of Surrogacy UK.

Me and my Fiancée had been trying to conceive for years before I was diagnosed with Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome in April 2024. Two years of self-funded IVF with Donor Sperm later, we are still trying to conceive. We’ve experienced three unsuccessful embryo transfers, the most recent in March 2026 which resulted in early pregnancy loss. I am here to raise awareness for loss of genetics from a male perspective and the hopes, fears and all other considerations of hopefully one day becoming a donor recipient parent. I’m very aware that whether you’re donor conceived or a donor recipient, there is not a one size fits all approach to this topic. I’m open to talking about my own experiences as well as listening to and engaging with others. 

Pregnancy Loss Consultant, Certified Coach & Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator

Ananya is a pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss specialist, certified coach and trauma-informed breathwork practitioner, with a PhD in Reproductive Biology and a background in medical writing. She supports individuals navigating the grief of pregnancy loss and the emotional complexity of pregnancy after loss through gentle, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive coaching, and breathwork. Alongside this, Ananya works as a workplace wellbeing consultant, partnering with organisations to review and strengthen their miscarriage and pregnancy loss policies. She helps employers to develop trauma-informed, inclusive approaches to resources, support and communication so individuals affected by loss feel understood and properly supported at work.

Consultant Perinatal Psychologist & Founder, Parenthood In Mind

Julianne is the Clinical Director and Founder of the Parenthood In Mind practice and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She is a passionate and highly experienced perinatal psychologist who has worked for 25 years in the NHS and private practice with individuals and couples struggling with fertility issues, miscarriage, stillbirth, reproductive loss and trauma. She specialises in supporting those pregnant and parenting following ART (IVF, ICSI, donor conception, surrogacy) or adoption. She also writes and lectures on these issues, and contributes regularly to press articles in The Telegraph, Daily Mail and Guardian on parenting and parental mental health. She has appeared on BBC4 Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 5 and Channel 5 to offer expert opinion on mothering after bereavement, infertility and donor conception, matresence and postnatal depression. She was a nominee for Best Fertility Psychologist awarded by the European Fertility Society in 2025, and was honoured with the Equity in Perinatal Mental Health award at the Women who Decolonise Event held in the House of Commons in 2026.

Head of Nutrition, Wild Nutrition

Isabelle Nunn brings over 16 years’ expertise in the health and wellness industry. Blending clinical insight with a holistic, functional medicine philosophy, she supports women through every life stage. Her Food-Grown® approach informs innovative formulation, empowering feminine resilience, strength and overall wellbeing. A regular podcast guest, panellist and speaker.

Nutrition Team Leader, Wild Nutrition

Gail Madalena is a fertility and cycle-health specialist and registered Nutritional Therapist, with deep expertise in IVF, recurrent miscarriage and unexplained infertility. Combining advanced functional medicine training with personal insight, she supports women through conception, pregnancy and postpartum with tailored, evidence-based guidance and compassionate, holistic care.

Founder, Fertility4Men

David Ireland is the founder of Fertility4Men, a pioneering platform dedicated to supporting men in taking charge of their reproductive health. After facing years of unexplained infertility himself, David experienced firsthand the emotional isolation, confusion and frustration associated with male infertility. Recognising that 50% of infertility cases involve male factors, yet remain widely misunderstood and rarely discussed, David is determined to shift the narrative. Driven by the lack of accessible, science-backed guidance for men facing infertility David created Fertility4Men. His platform offers the expert advice, practical tools and actionable insights he wished he had from the beginning. As a qualified executive coach, David uniquely combines his professional expertise in coaching and education with his deeply personal understanding of fertility struggles to empower men globally. Committed to breaking the silence surrounding male fertility David launched the "5-Day Fertility Kickstart Challenge," a free initiative providing men with simple, daily actionable steps to optimise their reproductive health. This challenge reflects David's core belief that men's fertility matters and deserves attention, understanding and practical support. Last October Fertilty4Men hosted the first Summit to focus solely on male fertility.   Spread over two days it featured interviews with twenty-one leading experts from around the world sharing their knowledge about fertility, sperm health, hormones and lifestyle.  The Summit is set to become an annual event with the next one happening in November during National Fertility Awareness Week 2026.

Coach, Theatre Director & Director of Envision Everything

Susannah is a mother of two - a natural conception and an IVF baby - with six unexplained lost pregnancies in between. A former BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour producer and international theatre director, Susannah channelled her experience with recurrent miscarriage and IVF into the gritty, practical work of hope: maintaining the engine when the batteries are low. She runs Envision Everything, a training and coaching organisation whose signature programme, Toolkit for Hope, supports people and organisations navigating life's hardest seasons.   She also founded Ariadne, a network of women who make theatre in conflict zones. The resilience, creativity and tenacity she witnessed in those women became the foundation for all her continuing work, and inspires it to this day.

I’m Paul, husband, Dad to 13 year old DS twins and a primary school head teacher. I love to get out to do cardio classes at the gym, hikes and the occasional half marathon to support various charities.

Alasdair and his wife went through seven failed rounds of ICSI before he travelled to London to investigate the root cause of his male-factor subfertility. With a background in biomedical engineering, he wasn’t satisfied that the underlying issues had been adequately explored. Following a specialist consultation and ultrasound, he was diagnosed with a varicocele; after an embolisation, he and his wife conceived their two daughters naturally. Alasdair is now an active member of the Nexys community, advocating for better diagnostic standards and honest support for men.

Sophie Sulehria is a presenter, podcaster and host for The Fertility Show. She is also a fertility patient and has documented her experience for the BBC, and across various platforms and articles. Sophie is proud to be hosting the Let’s all Talk Fertility Stage again this year, joined by our wonderful ambassadors and patient advocates. Sophie says; “it’s the real life experiences from our wonderful TTC community that will make you feel less alone, and more empowered. I urge you to attend these conversations and absorb their wisdom.”

Eloise Edington is the founder of The Ribbon Box, and a donor sperm IVF mother of five. She is passionate about breaking down stigma around infertility, amplifying patient voices and making fertility conversations more open and empowering. After receiving a male infertility diagnosis, Eloise and her husband went through multiple rounds of fertility treatment. In 2019, she launched The Ribbon Box, creating a space with expert-led, community-centred content that she had been looking for when she was going through it herself. Since then, The Ribbon Box has grown into a global media platform, helping millions feel more informed on their fertility, pregnancy, family, wellbeing and (peri)menopause journeys. She currently lives in Berkshire with her husband, their five children (a singleton, plus two sets of twins!) and a lively menagerie of pets.

Saturday 16th, 11:30am - Male Fertility Matters

Shaun Greenaway is a male fertility advocate and co-founder of NeXYs Fertility. After being diagnosed with azoospermia, he experienced first-hand the silence and stigma surrounding male infertility. Now a proud father to donor-conceived twins, Shaun shares his journey through @Knackered_Knackers, using honesty and humour to break the taboo and support others navigating similar paths. He also co-hosts The Male Fertility Podcast, listened to worldwide, and leads NeXYs Fertility - a platform transforming how men access fertility support. Shaun is dedicated to ensuring no man faces infertility alone or uninformed again.

Seetal Savla (@seetalsavla) is a fertility writer, speaker, advocate and ambassador. Having experienced multiple failed IVFs and losses before becoming mum to a daughter, she is passionate about sharing her story to support, educate and empower others, as well as challenging stigma - particularly within South Asian communities. Seetal is dedicated to creating space for honest, compassionate conversations around fertility, loss and hope. Through her writing and advocacy, which includes numerous articles (Times Weekend, HuffPost, Women’s Health, Stylist), book contributions (No One Talks About This Stuff), brand campaigns (Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Start with Ovum, The Medical Travel Company), speaking engagements (The Fertility Show, Make Birth Better) and online support groups (Fertility Network UK), she helps others feel less alone in their journeys. 

Ciaran Hannington is a men’s health and fertility advocate, co-founder of NeXYs Fertility, and co-host of The Male Fertility Podcast. Inspired by his own fertility journey, he is passionate about ensuring men feel supported and informed throughout the process. Through NeXYs Fertility, he provides education, community support and expert guidance, alongside his work as The Male Fertility PT, where he helps men improve their health, wellbeing and fertility through practical lifestyle and fitness advice.

Anya has over fifteen years of experience within the Fertility sector including seven overseeing patient support at the London Women’s clinic Harley Street and previously headed up the “Fertility in the workplace” initiative for the Fertility Network UK She is often in the media as a champion for the patient perspective on facing Infertility and is currently busy lobbying MPs and speaking in Parliament regarding Fair provision of IVF for all. She is also a local councillor for Hoxton East and Shoreditch, and Deputy speaker for Hackney. Anya is also is a mum of two children, which she had via IVF, plus has one adopted son also.

Ian is co-founder of testhim, alongside Michael Close and Toby Trice, with a mission to change how men understand and approach their fertility and overall health. With a background in fertility support, he saw first-hand how often men are overlooked in the conversation, despite playing an equal role. Through testhim, Ian focuses on raising awareness, improving education and providing access to advanced fertility testing and expert support—helping men better understand their fertility and make informed, empowered decisions.