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Fashion

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 - 9:55 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
10:00 am - 10:40 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
Jovan O'Connor Jovan O'Connor
10:40 am - 10:50 am Graham Auditorium

Short Break

10:55 am - 11:30 am Graham Auditorium

Keynote Presenter: Ruthie Davis

Ruthie Davis Ruthie Davis
11:35 am - 12:15 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 - 1:25 pm Graham Auditorium

Lunch and PFI Alumni Award and Interview

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
Elena Brennan Elena Brennan
Stacey Straughter Stacey Straughter
2:55 pm - 3:05 pm Graham Auditorium

Short Break

3:10 pm - 3:20 pm

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Breaking Barriers & Building Resilience

Bridgett Battles Bridgett Battles
3:25 pm - 4:05 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
Alayna Giovannitti Alayna Giovannitti
Davida Lovelace Davida Lovelace
4:10 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