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Event overview
Overview
Wish for a Baby Sydney is a comprehensive event designed for those looking to start or expand their families. Attendees will have access to leading fertility experts, informative presentations, and a supportive environment to discuss various family-building options.
The event features a range of exhibitors, including fertility clinics and surrogacy agencies, providing valuable resources and insights. Wish for a Baby Sydney takes place in Sydney, Australia.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Wish for a Baby Sydney takes place on 15th May 2027 at Sydney Masonic Centre.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event connects families with leading fertility experts and resources.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Five Senses Media, known for health-focused events.
- 4Buyer Authority: Intended parents, surrogates, and fertility specialists will attend.
- 5Entry: Free admission with opportunities for private consultations.
Why visit
This event is a must for anyone considering starting a family or facing fertility challenges. Attendees will gain insights into IVF, surrogacy, and egg donation, and have the chance to ask questions directly to experts. The inclusive atmosphere ensures that everyone, regardless of their background, feels welcome and supported in their journey.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Wish for a Baby Sydney offers a unique opportunity to connect with a targeted audience of potential clients. Exhibitors can showcase their services, engage with attendees, and build valuable relationships in the fertility sector. This event is an ideal platform for fertility specialists and related businesses to increase visibility and impact.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Intended parents exploring fertility options
Surrogates seeking information and support
Fertility specialists and consultants
Legal advisors in reproductive health
Support groups for fertility journeys
Individuals interested in egg and sperm donation
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Fertility clinics offering IVF services
Surrogacy agencies providing matching services
Legal firms specializing in reproductive law
Counseling services for emotional support
Nutritionists focusing on fertility health
Wellness providers offering holistic approaches
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
IVF and assisted reproductive technologies
Surrogacy services and support
Egg and sperm donation programs
Fertility health supplements and nutrition
Legal services for surrogacy and adoption
Counseling and mental health support
Location & Facilities
Venue
Halls & areas
6Ionic RoomCorinthian RoomComposite RoomGrand LodgeBanquet HallMarble Foyer
Sydney Masonic Centre
66 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Facilities
Parking
Sydney Masonic Centre in Sydney typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Sydney Masonic Centre in Sydney typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Sydney Masonic Centre for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Who runs the show
Organisers
Five Senses Media
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Sydney, Australia
Why it matters
On 2027-05-15 to 2027-05-15, Wish for a Baby Sydney in Sydney covering IVF and assisted reproductive technologies, Surrogacy services and support, Egg and sperm donation programs, Fertility h gives construction buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · AUD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the main commercial gateway serving Sydney; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Sydney Masonic Centre
to venue
by car
Melbourne Avalon (regional alt)
Melbourne Avalon (regional alt) (AVV) is the main commercial gateway serving Sydney; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Sydney Masonic Centre
to venue
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney
hostel
Central Sydney, about 250 m from Sydney Masonic CentreUSD 45–85 / night
Budget beds and private rooms about 4 minutes on foot from the venue, with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and parking; 4.5 guest rating in the capture. Dorm and private-room rates vary widely, so treat this as an approximate per-night AUD band converted to USD.
The Great Southern Hotel Sydney
4-star
Haymarket / Central Sydney, about 470 m from Sydney Masonic CentreUSD 130–200 / night
Full-service option about 6-7 minutes on foot from the venue; 4.1 guest rating with paid breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bar, restaurant and accessible, smoke-free facilities. The capture showed a discounted rate quoted in INR rather than AUD, so the USD band here is an approximate city-level estimate to be rechecked at booking.
Azzurro Pod Hotel - Central Sydney
pod hotel
Central Sydney, walking distance to Sydney Masonic CentreUSD 60–110 / night
Pod-style rooms with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and parking; 4.3 guest rating in the capture. Compact rooms suit a single-night stay before or after a one-day event; band is an approximate AUD-to-USD conversion, confirm live availability.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
train / metro
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) T1/T2/T3 to Central Station on the Airport Link
About 13 minutes to Central, then an 8-12 minute walk up to 66 Goulburn Street. Airport stations charge an access fee on top of the distance fare, which makes this leg far more expensive than an ordinary city trip.
train / metro
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forCentral, Museum or Town Hall stations to Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street
Short CBD hop with a walk at the end; tap on and off with the same contactless card or phone. Central Station is the most convenient of the three for the Goulburn Street entrance.
light rail
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forL2/L3 CBD and South East Light Rail along George Street to Chinatown stop, then walk to 66 Goulburn Street
Useful if you are staying north of the CBD or coming from Circular Quay; the Chinatown stop leaves a short flat walk to the venue block.
bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forGoulburn Street and Elizabeth Street bus stops serving the venue block
The Moovit stop page for 66 Goulburn St lists bus, train and light rail options at the address; buses are the simplest fallback when the light rail is disrupted.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street
One captured travel-time source gives about 32 minutes from the airport into the city centre; allow 20-35 minutes outside peak and more during morning rush.
rideshare
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney Masonic Centre
Rideshare pick-up zones at SYD are signposted outside each terminal; compare the quoted fare with a metered taxi before booking during peak hours.
walking
Estimated costFree
Best forCentral Station and Haymarket hotels to 66 Goulburn Street
The closest captured hotels sit 160-470 m from the entrance, so a taxi is unnecessary on event morning for anyone staying in the Haymarket/Central cluster.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMelbourne Avalon (regional alt) (AVV) to Sydney Masonic Centre
Melbourne Avalon (regional alt) (AVV) is the main commercial gateway serving Sydney; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Sydney Masonic Centre.
Weather
Weather data for this run did not include a live forecast, so the figures below are late-autumn climate averages for Sydney rather than a prediction for 15 May 2027. Expect mild days around 19-20 °C and overnight lows near 10-11 °C, with May among the wetter Sydney months at roughly 120 mm spread over about 11-12 rain days. Rain tends to arrive in short showers rather than all-day downpours, so a compact umbrella and a light water-resistant layer cover most days. Check the Bureau of Meteorology outlook in the final week. Air quality from the Open-Meteo forecast near the venue showed US AQI around 52, with PM2.5 about 8.8 micrograms per cubic metre and PM10 about 13.2; that is a public API forecast rather than an on-site measurement, so sensitive travellers should check local advisories.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Australia's mobile networks (Telstra, Optus and Vodafone/TPG) cover central Sydney well, including 5G in the CBD; travellers on foreign SIMs should confirm roaming rates or pick up a prepaid eSIM or SIM on arrival, with airport and city retail options both available. Venue Wi-Fi for the 2027 event was not confirmed in this run, so plan to tether from a phone for anything business-critical. Power in Australia is 230 V at 50 Hz with Type I sockets, so visitors from Europe, the UK and North America need a plug adapter and should check that chargers accept 230 V input.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Registration
Confirm registration and venue access with the organiser before travelling to Sydney.
Arrival
Arrive early on the first show day for orientation and security screening.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: SYD
Captured economy fares are indicative for a 15 May 2027 departure: Singapore from about A$647, Tokyo from about A$945, Melbourne from about A$192, London from about A$1,723 and New York from about A$1,984, and Google Flights flagged prices as currently typical. The Singapore capture notes the cheapest booking window is usually later, Dec 31 to Mar 31, so hold seats early if arriving long-haul for a single-day event and compare one-stop routings via Auckland, Dubai, Singapore or Guangzhou against non-stops.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD): Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the main commercial gateway serving Sydney; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Sydney Masonic Centre; Melbourne Avalon (regional alt) (AVV): Melbourne Avalon (regional alt) (AVV) is the main commercial gateway serving Sydney; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Sydney Masonic Centre. Allow road or rail time to Sydney Masonic Centre; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Sydney Masonic Centre: Central Sydney, about 250 m from Sydney Masonic Centre: Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney; Haymarket / Central Sydney, about 470 m from Sydney Masonic Centre: The Great Southern Hotel Sydney; Central Sydney, walking distance to Sydney Masonic Centre: Azzurro Pod Hotel - Central Sydney.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Sydney; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Sydney Masonic Centre at 66 Goulburn Street is served by bus, train and light rail, according to the Moovit stop listing for the address. Plan door-to-door legs with the Transport NSW trip planner (transportnsw.info/trip) and pay with an Opal card or contactless tap-on; the NSW Government public transport page and Sydney.com transport guide cover ticketing and network basics.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Sydney Masonic Centre; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Packing: The free-source weather family did not return a forecast for this run, so no temperature band is published. Sydney's mid-May shoulder season is mild and changeable; monitor the Bureau of Meteorology outlook in the week before travel. Air quality from the Open-Meteo forecast around the venue showed U
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Wish for a Baby Sydney usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Arrive 20-30 minutes before the published opening time, bring ID and your confirmation, and allow time for registration and bag checks. — Morning peak on Sydney trains runs roughly 7-9 am; add buffer if crossing the CBD then.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Sydney Masonic Centre
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Wish for a Baby Sydney registration concourse
Sydney Masonic Centre
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Sydney Masonic Centre
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsA$190.00
- Per diem × 2A$150.00
Estimated totalA$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Wish for a Baby Sydney fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Wish for a Baby Sydney, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing IVF and assisted reproductive technologies and Surrogacy services and support solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Wish for a Baby Sydney in Sydney.
Min. budget
$847.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching IVF and assisted reproductive technologies and Surrogacy services and support products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,811.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Sydney show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where is the Wish for a Baby Australia Sydney event taking place?
The listing is for a single-day event on 15 May 2027 at Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street in the Sydney CBD. The venue sits on the Haymarket/Central edge of the city centre, within walking distance of Central Station and the Chinatown light rail stops. Because the official domain returned no crawlable pages for this run, confirm the published door times, session schedule and any access conditions on wishforababyaustralia.com before booking travel.
Which airport should I fly into, and how long is the transfer to Sydney Masonic Centre?
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the practical arrival airport, roughly 8-10 km by road from 66 Goulburn Street. Expect 20-35 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic, or about 13 minutes by Airport Link train to Central Station followed by an 8-12 minute walk. Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) is only a fallback if SYD fares spike, since it sits around 170 km north of Sydney and needs a 2.5-3 hour road or rail leg.
How do I reach 66 Goulburn Street by public transport?
The Goulburn Street block is served by trains through Central and Museum stations, the L2 and L3 light rail along George Street (Chinatown stop), and local bus routes on Goulburn and Elizabeth Streets. Plan the door-to-door legs on transportnsw.info/trip and pay by tapping a contactless bank card or phone at the Opal readers; a normal city single is in the region of A$3.20-4.50, while the airport line adds a station access fee of roughly A$19-21 in total from SYD.
Which hotels are within walking distance of Sydney Masonic Centre?
Captured hotel searches for the venue returned The Great Southern Hotel Sydney (about 470 m, 4-star), Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney (about 250 m, budget/hostel), Sydney Central Inn (about 160 m, 3-star) and Azzurro Pod Hotel - Central Sydney, all in the Haymarket/Central cluster. Walking distances are short enough that a single-day visitor can stay without needing a taxi on the day, though room inventory around 15 May 2027 should be rechecked in AUD before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel to Australia for this event?
Most international visitors need either an Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), an eVisitor (subclass 651) if eligible, or a Visitor visa (subclass 600). New Zealand citizens can travel and work without a visa. Check your passport's eligibility and current application times on the Australian Department of Home Affairs site (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) well before the 15 May 2027 date, and carry your approval reference when checking in for the flight.
What is the weather like in Sydney in mid-May, and what should I pack?
Mid-May is late autumn in Sydney: typically mild days around 19-20 °C with overnight lows near 10-11 °C, and May is one of the wetter months with roughly 11-12 rain days and about 120 mm across the month. Pack a light jacket or mid-layer for the morning, a compact umbrella, and comfortable shoes for the walk between Central Station, the hotels and the Goulburn Street entrance. Treat these as climatological averages and check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast in the final week.
Where can I park near the venue?
Sydney Masonic Centre advertises on-site parking, and the surrounding CBD blocks have several commercial car parks within a 5-10 minute walk. CBD day rates commonly sit in the region of A$30-60 and rise sharply for event days, so pre-book a bay if you are driving in. Confirm current rates and access hours directly with the venue or the car park operator before the event day.
Is one day enough for the visit, and when should I arrive in Sydney?
Because the programme is a single day on 15 May 2027, most visitors arrive the afternoon or evening before so that airport delays do not cost them the event morning. Staying within the Haymarket/Central cluster puts the venue within a 5-15 minute walk, which removes the need for a morning taxi and lets you arrive ahead of any registration or security queue.
Glossary
- Opal
- Sydney's public transport payment system covering trains, metro, light rail, buses and ferries. You can tap a contactless bank card or phone instead of buying a physical Opal card, and the fare is calculated automatically at the end of the journey.
- Contactless tap-on / tap-off
- The way you pay for a Sydney train, metro, light rail or bus trip: tap the same card or device on the reader at the start and end of the journey so the correct distance-based fare is charged.
- Transport NSW trip planner
- The state government journey planner at transportnsw.info/trip that combines trains, metro, light rail, buses and ferries into one door-to-door itinerary for a given time and date.
- SMC
- The abbreviation used by Sydney Masonic Centre on its own site and floor plans for its conference and function venue at 66 Goulburn Street in the Sydney CBD.
- Goulburn Street
- CBD street in the Haymarket/Chinatown edge of central Sydney where the venue sits at number 66, a short walk from Central Station and the surrounding hotel cluster.
- Haymarket
- The inner-city precinct south of the CBD core around Chinatown, Central Station and Darling Square; most of the hotels closest to the Goulburn Street venue are in or next to this area.
- Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
- Sydney's main commercial airport, with an international terminal (T1) and domestic terminals (T2 and T3) on the opposite side of the runway, both connected to the city by the Airport Link train line.
- Airport Link
- The rail line linking Sydney Airport stations to Central and the CBD; fares include a station access fee on top of the normal Opal fare, which makes the airport leg more expensive than an ordinary city trip.
- Light rail (L2 / L3)
- Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail, running along George Street through the city centre with stops at Chinatown, Town Hall and Circular Quay area, useful for reaching the Goulburn Street block on foot.
- Peak hour
- Weekday morning and late-afternoon windows when Sydney trains, buses and roads are busiest; if you are arriving from the airport for a same-day event, allow extra time or travel outside these windows.
- Wish for a Baby Australia
- The organiser and event brand behind the 15 May 2027 Sydney listing covered on this page; check wishforababyaustralia.com for the published programme and registration route.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Wish for a Baby Sydney 2027
- Wish 2027
- Wish Sydney 2027
- Sydney Australia
- Fertility and Alternative Parenting Expo Sydney 2027
- IVF and assisted reproductive technologies
- Surrogacy services and support
- Egg and sperm donation programs
- Fertility health supplements and nutrition
- Fertility and Alternative Parenting Expo Exhibition Sydney
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