James Lancaster

James Lancaster

Editorial Director

AMI editor James Lancaster is a familiar face in the meetings industry and international association community. Since joining AMI in 2010, he has gained a reputation for asking difficult questions and getting lost in convention centres. Proofer, podcaster, and panellist - in his spare time, James likes to walk, read, listen to music, and drink beer.

The Latest From James Lancaster

windfarm in ScotlandNovember 7, 2023Conferences ‘vital’ to Scotland’s blue economyBy James LancasterBusiness events have a vital role to play in creating a marine environment that benefits wellbeing,...Katherine Maher Web Summit CEOOctober 31, 2023New Web Summit CEO: ‘Connection more urgent now than ever’By James LancasterKatherine Maher, the former boss of Wikipedia, has been appointed CEO of Europe's largest technology...Executive Chef Gavin Robertson & GM Martin Radcliffe with the ACC's new WastemasterOctober 17, 2023“Obsessive” managers help venue achieve world-first environmental statusBy James LancasterAdelaide Convention Centre achieves EarthCheck's Master status after 15 years' of sustainable best...Alon AlroyOctober 17, 2023Israeli tech entrepreneurs boycott Web SummitBy James LancasterRemarks made by founder Paddy Cosgrove on X about Israel's response to Hamas atrocities draw ire of...ICCA adds governmental meetings to its databaseOctober 12, 2023ICCA adds governmental meetings to its databaseBy James LancasterMeeting suppliers' association has added governmental meetings to its database in a bid to add member...Edinburgh launches ambassador programmeOctober 9, 2023Edinburgh revives its Ambassador Programme after years of turmoilBy James LancasterConvention Edinburgh, Edinburgh’s convention bureau, has relaunched its Ambassador Programme, bringing...James Latham Unbroken October 6, 2023Video: 'It's the least we can do' - James Latham on the Unbroken SummitBy James LancasterAMI editor James Lancaster caught up with James Latham, producer, The Iceberg, to discover how...A tram glides through GothenburgOctober 4, 2023Gothenburg is 'most sustainable' meeting destination – againBy James LancasterGothenburg has been named the most sustainable destination for the seventh time, topping the GDS Index...Dr Lee ParryOctober 4, 2023Life science associations target of Welsh meeting leadersBy James LancasterMeet in Wales, the country's convention bureau, wants to attract conferences aligned to its burgeoning...A wind turbine on the beach in DenmarkOctober 2, 2023Denmark's renewable energy gains boosting conference sectorBy James LancasterDenmark's renewable energy strategy is putting the wind beneath its conference industry....Sydney Opera HouseSeptember 28, 2023Australia: research shows more interest from association plannersBy James LancasterAssociation meetings are helping to drive sustained recovery in the Australian business events sector,...Conference in darkened roomSeptember 27, 2023Cooling economic growth threatens faster business events recoveryBy James LancasterThe business events industry’s recovery gathered pace in the first half of the year, but an economic...Green tech usbSeptember 25, 2023Events industry puts faith in technology with new climate conferenceBy James LancasterA conference to explore ‘ground-breaking climate-friendly technologies’ that can make business events...Delegates at KLCCAugust 24, 2023Kuala Lumpur attracts flurry of international association meetingsBy James LancasterKLCC, arguably Malaysia's most recognisable meeting venue, has won a string of international...SEC GlasgowAugust 23, 2023Association uses Glasgow conference to showcase career optionsBy James LancasterAMEE - The International Association for Health Professions Education - will use the occasion of its...Transplant surgeonsAugust 21, 2023Sydney to host international transplant experts for third timeBy James LancasterAn international meeting of transplantation experts is meeting in Sydney for the third time...dublin grey dayAugust 3, 2023Dublin to host event for Irish association professionalsBy James LancasterAssociation executives in Ireland will be able to discuss common challenges and share advice at a new...virtual event meetingAugust 3, 2023Hopin sells core events assets to RingCentralBy James LancasterLondon-based Hopin, once valued at $7.7bn has sold its core events assets to California-based...virtual eventAugust 2, 2023EventMobi snaps up virtual event specialist Run The WorldBy James LancasterEventmobi have acquired darling of virtual event space Run The World for an undisclosed sum....The World Urban Forum in KatowiceJuly 24, 2023Silesia - Poland's former COP host - joins ICCABy James LancasterSilesia Convention Bureau has become a member of the International Congress and Convention Association...Load More from James Lancaster
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"You can lose control of the story in minutes"
Venues
Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
Destinations
KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
Destinations
Arnott strengthens SEC's association team
Leadership
Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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