ASPIRE 2026 Beijing: Gestational Surrogacy, IVF, and International Assisted Reproduction
Beijing, May 2026. Our managing partner, Santiago Martínez, represented Martínez Díaz & Asociados at ASPIRE 2026, the 15th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction, held from May 7 to 10, 2026 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China.
The congress brought together professionals in reproductive medicine, fertility, IVF, and assisted reproduction to examine the scientific, ethical, and clinical advances reshaping the way families are built around the world.
ASPIRE 2026: innovation, ethics, and international fertility
Under the theme "Journeying the Silk Road of Reproductive Care", ASPIRE 2026 underscored the importance of international cooperation in reproductive medicine. The program covered key topics including IVF, embryology, reproductive genetics, fertility preservation, artificial intelligence in assisted reproduction, psychosocial support, and ethical standards in fertility treatments.
For Martínez Díaz & Asociados, events like this are invaluable — they provide insight into the evolving medical and legal landscape that directly affects intended parents exploring international family-building options.
Martínez Díaz & Asociados' participation
At ASPIRE 2026, the firm focused on discussions around international assisted reproduction, genetic material transport, protection of the rights of children born through these processes, informed consent, and ethical standards in third-party reproduction treatments.
The firm's participation in Beijing reinforces its commitment to legal practice that is responsible, compassionate, and aligned with international standards in reproductive medicine.
"International gestational surrogacy must be approached from a comprehensive perspective: medical, legal, ethical, and human. Our commitment is to protect intended parents, surrogates, and above all, the children born through these processes."
— Santiago Martínez, Managing Partner of Martínez Díaz & Asociados
Colombia as a destination for international gestational surrogacy
As many families in Asia face legal restrictions or uncertainty around assisted reproduction and surrogacy, Colombia is emerging as a significant destination for international gestational surrogacy.
The country offers a compelling package for foreign intended parents:
- High-quality medical services
- More accessible costs compared to other destinations
- Proven experience in international surrogacy processes
- Specialized legal support throughout
While Colombia does not yet have specific surrogacy legislation, constitutional case law has recognized these processes and affirmed the need to protect the rights of all parties involved. This makes having a surrogacy attorney in Colombia essential — for drafting contracts, attending the birth, handling civil registry, recognition of parentage, apostilles, translations, and the newborn's departure from the country.
Next destination: SEEDS in Atlanta
Following ASPIRE 2026 in Beijing, Martínez Díaz & Asociados headed to the SEEDS 2026 Spring Conference in Atlanta, Georgia — a forum dedicated to ethical standards in egg donation, surrogacy, and third-party reproduction.
The firm's presence at these events reflects its commitment to a global, ethical, and professional approach to international surrogacy.
If you are considering surrogacy in Colombia or need legal guidance on assisted reproduction, contact us to schedule a consultation with our team.
