A-TO-A Connect | New York Chapter
October 15, 2025 | A-TO-A CONNECT Stage, New York City
✨ Where Global Meets Local. Where Action Become Acceleration. ✨
About A-TO-A Connect
A-TO-A Connect is presented by bcdW Magazine (former Stepintocity), which for over 11 years has built more than 5,000 connections between local organizations and global companies.
Our work has brought together leaders from:
- New York City & Brooklyn Borough Hall
- Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
- Hyundai Motors & SK
- Mount Sinai Hospitals
- KAIST & NYU
- …and countless startups and innovators
This new initiative was created to deepen direct ties between true locals and global organizations—driving local job creation powered by expats and immigrants, while strengthening bridges with their homelands.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This
Until now, New York’s local communities and global initiatives have lacked direct connections and opportunities
We believe that funding, job creation, and innovative solutions can be unlocked through collaboration with global brands, companies, and institutions.
On October 15, the A-TO-A Connect Stage will bring together:
- 🌐 Global brands, companies, and institutions
- 🏙️ Local leaders and nonprofit representatives
- 🚀 Innovators, startups, and investors
- 🎭 Creatives in SPG industries, arts & culture
- 💡 Career builders and change makers
This is more than an event—it’s your chance to be part of A-TO-A CONNECT shaping the future of New York and beyond.
Featured Stage Categories
- Anywhere TO America — Building bridges for global innovators to thrive in the U.S.
- Action TO Acceleration — Scaling projects into real economic impact.
- Anyone TO A.I. — Exploring opportunities where technology meets community.
- America TO America — Strengthening ties between communities across the nation.
Confirmed Speakers 🎤
We are proud to welcome our first lineup of voices for A-TO-A ConnectStage:
- 🌐 CPG Brand: Haeun Jang (CEO of Ourw.kr) brings top Korean brands to New York—discover how they’ll shape local partnerships and opportunities.
- 🏙️ Startups: Won Jang (Investment Manager & Representative) of Venture Square connects AI-driven content companies to New York while seeking new investment opportunities.
- 🎓 Academia: Eric Kim (Founder of One Degree Labs) brings Yonsei University’s project and will share the vision for a cross-border Vibe Coding Hackathon and more.
- 🌍 Cross-Border Commerce: Ashwin and Ken (Co-founder of Bulk Magic) bring Micro Warehouse Solutions to help global companies enter the U.S. more easily and create local jobs.
- 🌍 Festival: Paul Joseph J. Kang at bcdW Magazine presents Can Can Container Pop-up Festival plan in Dumbo, aiming to bring global funding for next year’s international festival.
👉 More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks!
Want to Speak?
We are curating a diverse and inspiring stage.
If you’d like to share your story as a speaker, please contact Vignan Ganji at vignan.ganzi@bigc.works to be considered.
🔹 Speaker Benefits
Presenters at A-TO-A Connect Stage gain unique opportunities to showcase, connect, and expand their projects:
- Global Exposure 🌍
- Present your ideas and projects to more than 100K - a curated audience of global brands, local institutions, investors, and media.
- Professional Recognition 🏆
- Featured in official event materials, press releases, website, bcdW Magazine (https://bigc.works), Wepick newsletter (25K subscribers), VentureSquare Newsletter (50K), Silicon Valley Podcast Special Episode and social media channels.
- Partnership Opportunities 🤝
- Directly connect with potential collaborators, investors, and local/global partners.
- Project Expansion Support 🔗
- Access A-TO-A Connect’s Get Connected network for follow-up collaborations, funding, or project development.
🔹 Attendee Benefits
Those attending the event will experience networking, learning, Job / Gig Opportunities and actionable opportunities:
- Direct Connections 🌐
- Meet global brands, companies, institutions, local leaders, and nonprofit representatives.
- Connection Opportunities 💼
- Explore collaboration, funding, and career opportunities.
- Inspiration & Learning 🎓
- Gain insights from global initiatives, innovation trends, and best practices.
- Community Participation 🤝
- Engage with local and global communities, fostering lasting connections.
Event Details
📅 Date: October 15, 2025
📍 Location: To be announced soon, New York City
🌐 Website: www.a-to-a.com
⚡ Don’t just watch change—be part of it.
A-TO-A Connect is waiting for your connection.
🌍 A-TO-A Connect New York Chapter Launch with CONNECT STAGE
Host
Wed, Oct 15, 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (EDT)
To be shared on approval (New York)
100 attendees
A-TO-A Connect | New York Chapter
October 15, 2025 | A-TO-A CONNECT Stage, New York City
✨ Where Global Meets Local. Where Action Become Acceleration. ✨
About A-TO-A Connect
A-TO-A Connect is presented by bcdW Magazine (former Stepintocity), which for over 11 years has built more than 5,000 connections between local organizations and global companies.
Our work has brought together leaders from:
This new initiative was created to deepen direct ties between true locals and global organizations—driving local job creation powered by expats and immigrants, while strengthening bridges with their homelands.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This
Until now, New York’s local communities and global initiatives have lacked direct connections and opportunities
We believe that funding, job creation, and innovative solutions can be unlocked through collaboration with global brands, companies, and institutions.
On October 15, the A-TO-A Connect Stage will bring together:
This is more than an event—it’s your chance to be part of A-TO-A CONNECT shaping the future of New York and beyond.
Featured Stage Categories
Confirmed Speakers 🎤
We are proud to welcome our first lineup of voices for A-TO-A ConnectStage:
👉 More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks!
Want to Speak?
We are curating a diverse and inspiring stage.
If you’d like to share your story as a speaker, please contact Vignan Ganji at vignan.ganzi@bigc.works to be considered.
🔹 Speaker Benefits
Presenters at A-TO-A Connect Stage gain unique opportunities to showcase, connect, and expand their projects:
🔹 Attendee Benefits
Those attending the event will experience networking, learning, Job / Gig Opportunities and actionable opportunities:
Event Details
📅 Date: October 15, 2025
📍 Location: To be announced soon, New York City
🌐 Website: www.a-to-a.com
⚡ Don’t just watch change—be part of it.
A-TO-A Connect is waiting for your connection.