Beyond The Runway: Global Fashion Summit

“Defining the Future of Fashion Together”

Feb. 12th 

11am-5pm (50 Seats Only) | 45 W. 29th St. 

11:00 – 11:30 AM — Arrival & Networking Brunch

A warm, elevated welcome experience with light bites, curated seating cards, and ambient

music. Guests begin meeting their table groups for the day.

11:30 – 11:45 AM — Opening Remarks

Presented by Noir Fashion Week Global. A powerful welcome framing the Summit’s mission:

Collaboration is the new currency. Creativity is global. Ownership is essential.

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM — Keynote: “Beyond The Runway”

A global industry leader delivers an inspiring address on fashion as culture, power, and

economic force.

12:15 – 1:00 PM — Panel 1: Ownership & Equity

How BIPOC designers, creators, and innovators build power, protect IP, secure investment,

and scale globally.

1:00 – 1:45 PM — Power Lunch: Leadership Circles

A curated lunch with themed tables: Ownership & Equity, Sustainability & Innovation,

Creativity & Culture, Global Exchange & Policy, Tech & The New Consumer.

1:45 – 2:30 PM — Panel 2: Sustainability & Innovation

Exploring next-gen materials, circular design, ethical manufacturing, and community-rooted

sustainability.

2:30 – 3:00 PM — Speed Collab: The Global Power Exchange

A high-energy, structured networking session where guests rotate every 4 minutes to spark

new partnerships and collaborations.

3:00 – 3:15 PM — Coffee & Recharge Break

Networking, content capture, media interviews, and sponsor touchpoints.

3:15 – 4:00 PM — Panel 3: The Global Exchange

Fashion diplomacy, cross-border partnerships, economic development, and the creative

economy across continents.

4:00 – 4:45 PM — Leadership in Action Workshop

A collaborative session where all attendees define the Summit Commitments — three

actionable global-impact initiatives.

4:45 – 5:00 PM — Closing Reflection & Global Toast

A celebratory close highlighting shared vision, new alliances, and the announcement of next

year’s Noir Global Exchange.