The ICON360 x Pensole HBCU Professor Summit returns for its fourth year, bringing together HBCU fashion educators and industry leaders for a solutions-focused convening dedicated to advancing HBCU fashion education and expanding pathways into the fashion industry.
Taking place June 15–16 in Detroit, the retreat will be hosted at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design—the only HBCU in Michigan and the nation’s only HBCU dedicated to design. Through dialogue, workshops, and industry engagement, professors and brand partners will collaborate on strategies to strengthen HBCU fashion programs and create more equitable opportunities for students pursuing careers in fashion.
By tackling systemic barriers and fostering meaningful partnerships between academia and industry, the retreat continues to empower the next generation of fashion talent emerging from HBCUs.
Who Should Attend
This retreat is designed specifically for HBCU fashion programs. We welcome professors and administrators from HBCUs, including but not limited to:
- Academic advisors
- Career advisors
- Internship coordinators
- Department chairs
- Deans
- Program directors
- Any HBCU faculty who support students interested in fashion careers
Invited guests and professionals outside of HBCUs who are committed to advancing HBCU fashion education, talent development, and early-career opportunities are also welcome to register and attend the Summit.
Registration
Secure your spot today. A non-refundable $49 registration fee is required to confirm participation.
Travel Assistance
Travel assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible attendees. To qualify, registrants must:
Be a professor, faculty member, or academic administrator at an HBCU with an active fashion program and be teaching or serving in that role during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Reside outside of the Metro Detroit area.
Travel assistance is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Questions?
Please contact office@hfricon360.com if you have any questions.