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Our friends at The Glasshouse have an opportunity for London companies to take part in the World to NYC programme, run by the NYC Economic Development Corporation.

A delegation of Singapore start-ups will be visiting New York as part of the World to NYC programme May 9-13 May 2011, and they're inviting a London delegation to join them. As with their previous trips, this exciting five day programme will provide valuable contacts to: investors, clients, press and investor peers in the NYC business environment.

‘London to NYC’, is part of New York City Economic Development Corporation’s ‘World to NYC’ programme, which promotes trade and investment between New York City and London who have also supported the Digital Mission to New York.

Brought to you by the Guardian newspaper, Activate New York will be taking place 28th April at The Paley Center for Media, New York.

The Activate Summit is the Guardian's gathering place for leaders of a new global network focused on harnessing and employing technological and social innovation for human betterment.

We're delighted the organisers have offered two lucky Chinwaggers the chance to win a free conference ticket worth $844.99 (£1013.19 to us Brits). 

Entering the competition could not be easier, simply fill in the form below by Monday 18th April and a ticket could be yours.

Chinwag's Digital Missions, hosted with the help of UK Trade & Investment, have been running for over 3 years, and have included 7 trips to the USA, as well as helped promote and recruit for trade missions to Japan and China.

The missions have been a huge success with dozens of companies finding new business, setting up offices in the US and finding long-term business partners and friends amongst the mission companies.

We're continually looking to improve the missions and look at new destinations, and this is where you come in.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 fantastic, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

This mini-interview is with Matthew Scherba from Plancentric, based in London.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 leading, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

This mini-interviews is with Nathan McDonald from We Are Social, based in London.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 leading, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

This mini-interview is with Julian Ehrhardt from ustwo, based in London.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 fantastic, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

This mini-interview is with Danielle Dalkie from Waspit, based in London.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 fantastic, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories

This mini-interview is with Leon Tong from BrightLemon, based in London.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 fantastic, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

This mini-interview is with Dean Fankhauser from Nuji, based in London.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 fantastic, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

This mini-interview is with Christian Arno from Lingo24, based in Scotland. 

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 fantastic, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

This mini-interview is with Craig Bedworth from Huzutech, based in Scotland.

Digital Mission went to New York from 1st - 5th November, along with 19 leading, UK-based digital companies.

As part of the 'Inside Digital Mission NYC' series, each company was asked if they would like to go into a bit more detail and share their individual stories.

The first of these mini-interviews is with Barnaby Cook from Casual Films, based in London.

The third Digital Mission to New York took place between 1st and 5th November and saw 19 of the UK's leading digital firms tackle the Big Apple.

In amongst the presentations, masterclass and networking events we got to spend time with and get to know the people behind the companies. It's amazing how much you can learn about someone during a taxi ride across New York.

Having many a short converstation, and learning a little about the background of each company only increased our curiousity.  Each story was unique and generally more interesting than what's included in the average company blurb.