Philadelphia Fashion Incubator
April 8, 2026
Moore College of Art & Design
Philadelphia, PA
About the Conference
Learn from Industry Leaders & Build Your Network
Unmatched Industry Knowledge
Q&A Opportunities
Incredible Networking
About the Conference
FashCon Philly is proudly presented by the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Philadelphia-area designers and creatives with the knowledge, resources, network, and exposure needed to grow and scale their businesses in the fashion and beauty industries.
Learn From Industry Leaders and Build Your Network
Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creative in fashion, beauty, or a related field, this conference is for you. Gain insights from top professionals across all stages of the industry, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn from entreprenuers who have successfully built and scaled their brands. Plus, take advantage of exceptional networking opportunities to connect with industry leaders, fellow creatives, and potential collaborators.
Unmatched Industry Knowledge
Q&A Opportunities
Incredible Networking
Speakers and Moderators
Elissa Bloom
Executive Director, Philadelphia Fashion Incubator
Robert Tagliapietra
Founder, JCRT
Kristen Schott
Deputy Editor, Philadelphia Magazine
Rachel Ungaro
GMM VP Apparel, QVC
Rachel Boesing
QVC Program Host
Ellen Shepp
Owner, Joan Shepp
Joseph Hancock
Author, Professor, and Strategist
Nova Lorraine
AI Innovator
Camille Avent
Associate Professor and Program Head, Fashion Design, Moore College of Art & Design
Jennifer Su
TV Host & Entertainment Reporter
Mary Gehlhar
Author, The Fashion Designer Survival Guide
Conference
Join Us and See Why Philadelphia is the Future of Fashion
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Mayor Parker's Message
Welcome Message
Elissa Bloom
From Idea to Incorporation: The Real Startup Toolkit for Fashion and Beauty Founders
How Fashion and Beauty Brands Win on TikTok and Instagram in 2026 - Content That Converts
Short Break
The New Supply Chain: Manufacturing, Tariffs & On-Demand Production
AI for Fashion and Beauty Founders: Tools That Save Time, Money & Mistakes
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Breaking Barriers & Building Resilience
Lunch and Award
Branding That Wins: Crafting Identity, Emotion & Customer Desire
From Showrooms to DTC: How Emerging Creative Brands Sell Today
Short Break
Keynote Presenter
Influencers, Press & Partnerships: Getting Your Brand Seen in 2026
Closing Networking Reception
CONFERENCE TICKETS
Don’t Wait… Limited Availability
Early Bird Standard Pass
$79
- Full Day Pass
- Lunch and Award Ceremony
- Networking Reception
Student Pass
$25
- Full Day Pass
- Lunch and Award Ceremony
- Networking Reception
- Only available to currently
- enrolled students
- Proof of enrollment neccessary
Our Event Sponsors
Thank you to those companies that financially support FashCon Philly and PFI. You are the true champions.
Community Sponsors
Thank you to those community sponsors that helped support FashCon Philly
