​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 & more than 10 organizations

• ​Hyundai Motors & Mount Sinai Hospitals

• ​KAIST & NYU

• ​Brooklyn & Seong Dong (Brooklyn in Korea)

• ​Create the future summit & Global Sponsors

• ​SK Company & Fiverr Platform

• ​SK Innovation & MIT Emtech, London A.I Expo

• ​…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.

​A-TO-A CONNECT STORY

​You can see more stories at the website - https://www.a-to-a.com/get-connected

​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 [email protected] 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.