No Permission Brunch — Women in Sustainable Leadership at CSW70 | Fusion Fashion Tech Society & Man Up
No Permission Brunch — Women in Sustainable Leadership at CSW70
CSW70 Side Gathering
March 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
New York City
"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." - Audre Lorde
Women in Sustainable Leadership is an intimate, curated lunch gathering taking place in New York City during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70).
Designed as a high-trust, solutions-oriented space, this intimate convening brings together a select group of leaders, innovators, advocates, and policymakers to explore how women are redefining leadership through sustainability, equity, and systemic transformation.
As global stakeholders convene for CSW70 to accelerate progress toward gender equality, this gathering offers something different: depth over scale, alignment over optics, and measurable action over surface dialogue.
This is not a traditional panel.
It is an intentional, intimate leadership convening.
The No Permission Series
Founded by Ambriel Pouncy under the Fusion Fashion Tech Society banner, the No Permission series brings together changemakers in fashion, technology, sustainability, and culture to engage in bold dialogue and connection without waiting for approval.
From Davos, Switzerland, Climate Week NYC, to Cannes and NYFW, these curated brunches and dinners fuse creative resistance with purpose-driven networking — championing the belief that meaningful innovation does not require permission to begin.
Each gathering is intentionally intimate, designed to cultivate authentic connection, strategic alignment, and cross-sector collaboration.
Hosts
Fusion Fashion Tech Society
A global platform advancing innovation at the intersection of fashion, technology, sustainability, and inclusion. The organization champions future-focused leadership models that prioritize ethical systems, climate responsibility, and equitable economic participation. www.fusionfashiontechsummit.com.
Man Up Campaign
An international movement mobilizing youth and communities to end gender-based violence and advance gender justice. Through education, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration, Man Up Campaign works to transform harmful norms and build equitable leadership cultures. www.manupcampaign.org/landing/
Community Partner
Davos Club
A very special thanks to our community partner, Davos Club, for standing in solidarity with us and advocating for the advancement of women globally.
Davos Club is an exclusive global community and network that brings together visionary leaders, innovators, founders, investors, and change-makers to spark collaboration and drive impact across industries. As a dynamic hub for high-level networking, thoughtful dialogue, and strategic partnerships, Davos Club hosts several events during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and supports initiatives that foster innovation and meaningful global connection.
Your registration includes:
Three-Course Curated Meal
A thoughtfully designed three-course brunch experience featuring seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients. Each course reflects the values of conscious consumption, climate responsibility, and community-centered hospitality, creating space for meaningful conversation around the table.
Purpose
This intimate lunch convening will:
Elevate women leaders advancing sustainability across sectors
Explore how gender equity strengthens sustainable development outcomes
Foster cross-sector dialogue between advocates, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs
Generate actionable commitments aligned with CSW70 priorities
The event emphasizes leadership that is not only ambitious, but regenerative, centering justice, wellbeing, and long-term systems change.
Our Featured Speakers
🎤 Welcome Convocation 🔹Ambriel Pouncy Founder, Fusion Fashion Tech Society
🎤Opening Remarks: 🔹Upasana Chauhan, Deputy Executive Director- Man Up Campaign🔹Fred Sullivan, Executive Director, Blue Ocean Future; Executive Director, Man Up Campaign
🔹 Anika Subah Ahmad Upoma Director of Sustainable Development, Man Up Campaign; Founder, Evolution 360
🔹 Dr Sumera ShamsChairperson, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW)
🔹 Ann Lee-Jeffs Founder & CEO, Sustainability Women in the World (SW2)
🔹 Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya Founder & CEO, African Women in STEM
🔹Jean Criss Founder, Jean Criss Media
🔹 Navroop K. Sahdev (Closing Remarks) CEO & Founder, The Digital Economist
When extraordinary women gather, permission is not required, but progress is inevitable.
Program Agenda
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Welcome & Opening Context
Framing sustainable leadership within the global CSW70 agenda
Host remarks from Fusion Fashion Tech Society and Man Up Campaign
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Featured Leadership Dialogue
Women leaders share insights on sustainability, equity, and systemic transformation
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Curated Sustainable Lunch & Roundtable Conversations
Facilitated small-group discussions focused on:
• Embedding gender equity into sustainability strategies
• Transforming leadership cultures
• Cross-sector collaboration for impact
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
Collective Commitments Session
Participants identify tangible next steps aligned with CSW70 goals
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Strategic Networking
Key Themes
Women as architects of sustainable systems
Gender equity as a foundation for climate and economic resilience
Regenerative leadership models
Cross-generational and cross-sector collaboration
Accountability and measurable impact
Who Should Attend
Women from all sectors and backgrounds and our male allies
Sustainability executives, researchers, technologists
Gender equity advocates and NGO leaders
Circularity advocates and climate innovators
Social entrepreneurs and impact investors
Corporate leaders advancing ESG and DEI initiatives
Emerging women leaders, students, and youth advocates
This is an intimate gathering with limited seating to preserve depth of dialogue and meaningful engagement. Registration is required, and space is available on a first-confirmed basis.
Expected Outcomes
Strengthened partnerships between sustainability and gender justice leaders
Intergenerational sustainability impact pathways optimization
New cross-sector collaboration opportunities
Shared action commitments aligned with CSW70
Amplified visibility for women driving systemic change
Hosted during CSW70, Women in Sustainable Leadership is a strategic, intimate space where global priorities meet practical action.