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
Amy and Leo Voloshin
PFI Alumni and Founders, Printfresh
Terri Conn
QVC, On Air Host
Sophie Heng
Senior Director Business Development, Creative Economy Initiatives at City of Philadelphia
Ruthie Davis
Ruthie Davis, Founder
Jane Winchester Paradis
Founder, Jane Win Jewelry
Jennaphr Frederick
Good Day Philadelphia Morning Team
Mally Roncal
BEAUTY/FASHION/LIFESTYLE BOSS // TV PERSONALITY // POSITIVITY PREACHER
Eleni McCready
Eleni McCready, Partner + Chief Marketing Officer, PWRHOUSE Collective
Robin Albin
FOUNDER, INSURGENTS * CONCEPTUAL INNOVATOR * BRAND STRATEGIST & SHERPA * CREATIVE CATALYST
Priscilla Carvalho
Founder, Priscilla Couture
Elizabeth Wellington
lifestyle columnist, essayist, and reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Stephanie Raible
Associate Professor, University of Delaware
Antonella Colella
Founder, Colella Legal Studios
Lisa Kunz
QVC
Jamie Lewin
Fashion Designer, Creative Director
Conrad Booker
Conrad Booker, Founder
Rachel Ungaro
Vice President of Buying for All Fashion and Jewelry at QVC
Abby Bizzarro
Marketing Leader, QVC
Sherrill Mosee
PFI Alumna and Founder, Minkee Blue
Emily Soloby
PFI Alumna and Founder, Juno Jones
Dana Donofree
Founder, Ana Ono
Craig Arthur von Schroeder
Founder, Commonwealth Proper
Bridgett Battles
PFI Board Member and Founder, BB Experience
Kristen Schott
Deputy Editor, Philadelphia Magazine
Barney Stacher
Retail and Consumer-goods Strategist
Joseph Hancock
Author, Professor, and Strategist
Jen Su
International Style Correspondent, The Sunday Times
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 and Emcee Introduction
Elissa Bloom
Conrad Booker
FashCon Philly Emcee: Terri Conn
Terri Conn
From Idea to Incorporation: The Real Startup Toolkit for Fashion and Beauty Founders
Sophie Heng
Jamie Lewin
Stephanie Raible
Antonella Colella
The Founder’s Journey: Turning Creative Vision into a Thriving Business In An Ever-Changing Industry
Dana Donofree
Emily Soloby
Mary Gehlhar
Short Break
Keynote Presenter: Ruthie Davis
Ruthie Davis
AI for Fashion and Beauty Founders: Tools That Save Time, Money & Mistakes
Sherrill Mosee
Barney Stacher
Lisa Kunz
Elizabeth Wellington
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Breaking Barriers & Building Resilience
Bridgett Battles
Lunch and PFI Alumni Award to Printfresh
Amy and Leo Voloshin
Elissa Bloom
Branding That Wins: Crafting Identity, Emotion & Customer Desire
Rachel Ungaro
Joseph Hancock
Robin Albin
Eleni McCready
How Creative Brands Sell Today
Kristen Schott
Craig Arthur von Schroeder
Priscilla Carvalho
Short Break
How Fashion and Beauty Brands Win on TikTok and Instagram in 2026 - Content That Converts
Abby Bizzarro
Jen Su
Fireside Chat with Jane Win and Mally Roncal Moderated by Jenn Fred
Jane Winchester Paradis
Jennaphr Frederick
Mally Roncal
Closing Networking Reception
CONFERENCE TICKETS
Don’t Wait… Limited Availability
Early Bird Standard Pass
$99
- Full Day Pass
- Lunch and Award Ceremony
- Networking Reception
Student Pass
$30
- 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
