Conference

8:00 am - 8:45 am Fox Commons

Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:50 am - 9:00 am Graham Auditorium

Mayor Parker's Message

9:00 am - 9:15 am Graham Auditorium

Welcome Message and Emcee Introduction

Elissa Bloom Elissa Bloom
Conrad Booker Conrad Booker
9:15 am - 9:20 am

FashCon Philly Emcee: Terri Conn

Terri Conn Terri Conn
9:20 am - 10:00 am Graham Auditorium

From Idea to Incorporation: The Real Startup Toolkit for Fashion and Beauty Founders

Sophie Heng Sophie Heng
Jamie Lewin Jamie Lewin
Stephanie Raible Stephanie Raible
Antonella Colella Antonella Colella
10:05 am - 10:45 am Graham Auditorium

The Founder’s Journey: Turning Creative Vision into a Thriving Business In An Ever-Changing Industry

Dana Donofree Dana Donofree
Emily Soloby Emily Soloby
Mary Gehlhar Mary Gehlhar
10:45 am - 11:00 am Graham Auditorium

Short Break

11:05 am - 11:40 am Graham Auditorium

Keynote Presenter: Ruthie Davis

Ruthie Davis Ruthie Davis
11:45 am - 12:20 pm Graham Auditorium

AI for Fashion and Beauty Founders: Tools That Save Time, Money & Mistakes

Sherrill Mosee Sherrill Mosee
Barney Stacher Barney Stacher
Lisa Kunz Lisa Kunz
Elizabeth Wellington Elizabeth Wellington
12:25 pm - 12:35 pm

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Breaking Barriers & Building Resilience

Bridgett Battles Bridgett Battles
12:35 pm - 1:30 pm Graham Auditorium

Lunch and PFI Alumni Award to Printfresh

Amy and Leo Voloshin Amy and Leo Voloshin
Elissa Bloom Elissa Bloom
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm Graham Auditorium

Branding That Wins: Crafting Identity, Emotion & Customer Desire

Rachel Ungaro Rachel Ungaro
Joseph Hancock Joseph Hancock
Robin Albin Robin Albin
Eleni McCready Eleni McCready
2:15 pm - 2:55 pm Graham Auditorium

How Creative Brands Sell Today

Kristen Schott Kristen Schott
Craig Arthur von Schroeder Craig Arthur von Schroeder
Priscilla Carvalho Priscilla Carvalho
2:55 pm - 3:10 pm Graham Auditorium

Short Break

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm Graham Auditorium

How Fashion and Beauty Brands Win on TikTok and Instagram in 2026 - Content That Converts

Abby Bizzarro Abby Bizzarro
Jen Su Jen Su
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Fireside Chat with Jane Win and Mally Roncal Moderated by Jenn Fred

Jane Winchester Paradis Jane Winchester Paradis
Jennaphr Frederick Jennaphr Frederick
Mally Roncal Mally Roncal
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm Graham Auditorium

Closing Networking Reception

  • Date : April 11, 2025
  • Time : 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (Europe/London)
  • Venue : Moore College of Art and Design