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

Sydney Harbour BridgeJanuary 31, 2023More life sciences conferences heading to SydneyBy James LancasterBusiness Events Sydney wins two more health and life science conferences...Hamburg Messe und CongressJanuary 26, 2023Hamburg venue finance chief: 'Challenges will last beyond 2023'By James LancasterThe operator of one of Europe’s newest convention centres has offered a glimpse into the tough trading...Robotic factoryJanuary 25, 2023Dancing robots prompt IEEE to choose ViennaBy James LancasterAIM Group and Vienna Convention Bureau got creative to land a major robotics conference...Dubai Business Events at IMEXJanuary 24, 2023Associations choosing Dubai as gateway to Middle EastBy James LancasterDubai Business Events won 57 bids to host association meetings last year...Adelaide, South AustraliaJanuary 13, 2023Major conference win ‘recognises Australia’s energy transition’By James LancasterAdelaide wins bid to host biennial renewable energy conference in 2024...Associations merge as PCMA starts 2023 on acquisition trailJanuary 11, 2023Associations merge as PCMA starts 2023 on acquisition trailBy James LancasterPCMA announces acquisition of the Event Leadership Institute and the Event Marketing Association - UK...Jason Young and Tom KempJanuary 5, 2023Jason Young joins Northstar as CEO as Kemp remains chairmanBy James LancasterJason Young is named Northstar CEO as Tom Kemp steps down after 14 years...Washington, DCJanuary 5, 2023Conference planners want ‘more efficient’ visa processing in 2023By James LancasterExhibitions and Conferences Alliance wants return to pre-pandemic levels of visa processing...EICC's Academic Advisory PanelDecember 13, 2022Academics to lure association meetings to EdinburghBy James LancasterManagers at the EICC in Edinburgh have launched an academic advisory panel to win more international...Greek meetings industry forms historic allianceDecember 8, 2022Greek meetings industry forms historic allianceBy James LancasterThree of Greece's largest meetings industry organisations form alliance...Auckland celebrates WIPCE 2025 congress winDecember 5, 2022New Zealand to host world's largest indigenous education congressBy James LancasterTāmaki Makaurau Auckland has been selected to host WIPCE 2025 – the World Indigenous Peoples’...Mark Cooper, CEO of IACCNovember 30, 2022Short-term outlook positive for smaller meeting venues, says CooperBy James LancasterOutlook for conference centres positive, says head of IACC, but staffing issues remain a challenge....CNCCII's LEF screen, artists impression.November 22, 2022China’s (vast) new convention centre promises techno wizardryBy James LancasterAn enormous venue which served as the media centre for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and...Alex Wyatt from August Robotics together with Lionel the robot and Natalie Sykes Sustainability Manager at ExCeLNovember 22, 2022Lionel the floor-marking robot makes UK debut at Event Tech LiveBy James LancasterA robot called that marks out exhibition space and eliminates the need for single-use carpet was used...International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) Congress 2022 at the KLCC November 22, 2022Association meetings aid KLCC's post-pandemic recoveryBy James LancasterThe KLCC, in Kuala Lumpur, has enjoyed a post-Pandemic bounce with revenues for the year expected to...The Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde in GlasgowNovember 16, 2022How a healthcare association made its RfP more sustainableBy James LancasterThe Guidelines International Network went through the GDS-Index to source a responsible city and...Bizzabo SmartBadge technology in actionNovember 14, 2022“Shall we press buttons?” – Bizzabo launches new smart badgeBy James LancasterBizzabo enters wearable event tech race with launch of SmartBadge...Marta ComesNovember 8, 2022Sense of purpose grips ICCA Congress in KrakowBy James LancasterThe association meetings industry is facing tough economic headwinds with a renewed sense of purpose...carbon from light switchesNovember 2, 2022How we're making our academic conference more sustainableBy James LancasterHow the International Council of Monuments and Sites is making its 2023 conference in Sydney more...Members of the Asia Convention AllianceOctober 25, 2022Asian alliance flags new event for international associationsBy James LancasterMembers of the Asia Convention Alliance have floated preliminary details of a new event aimed at...Load More from James Lancaster
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Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
Destinations
KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
Destinations
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Leadership
Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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