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

Conference on ‘atypical interaction’ heads to NewcastleApril 26, 2022Conference on ‘atypical interaction’ heads to NewcastleBy James LancasterA conference in Newcastle is capitalising on the city's expertise in interaction amongst dementia...Hybrid meeting provider announces strategic investmentApril 14, 2022Hybrid meeting provider announces strategic investmentBy James LancasterConvene, the US-based provider of hybrid meetings, events, and workspaces, has announced the...Abu Dhabi: Biggest exhibition hall in Middle East making rapid progressApril 13, 2022Abu Dhabi: Biggest exhibition hall in Middle East making rapid progressBy James LancasterWork on the biggest exhibition hall in the Middle East is running ahead of schedule....GM of Adelaide convention centreApril 12, 2022Former bureau man appointed GM of Adelaide convention centreBy James LancasterMartin Radcliffe has been appointed general manager of Adelaide Convention Centre....Study: air quality well within safe limits at Messe Frankfurt trade fairsApril 12, 2022Study: air quality well within safe limits at Messe Frankfurt trade fairsBy James LancasterThe air quality at three trade fairs held at Messe Frankfurt in the second half of 2021 was found to...Post-pandemic challenges focus of IMEX association programmeApril 7, 2022Post-pandemic challenges focus of IMEX association programmeBy James LancasterAssociation Focus – the conference for not-for-profit executives that precedes the IMEX tradeshow in...IC Image 1April 6, 2022Cologne: XDW to explore interface of tourism, digital and creative industriesBy James LancasterCologne will showcase its creative prowess when it hosts X Design Week (XDW) later this year....I can barely hide my tears - how Lviv CVB is helping Ukraines war effortApril 5, 2022I can barely hide my tears - how Lviv CVB is helping Ukraines war effortBy James LancasterSofiya Kayinska, acting director of Lviv Convention Bureau, talks to AMI editor James Lancaster about...Hybrid events but people opt for in personApril 4, 2022Hybrid: Lure of Sydney sees delegates opt for the real thingBy James LancasterA professional congress organiser (PCO) said in-person registrants were out numbering their online...Martin Sirk PodcastApril 1, 2022Deep Dive S4Ep5: Smart associations are happy with smaller audiences Martin SirkBy James LancasterFor the final episode of Season 5, Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster caught up with regular...Copenhagen launches new seven-step approach to legacyMarch 31, 2022Copenhagen launches new seven-step approach to legacyBy James LancasterCopenhagen Legacy Lab (CCL) has published a new 7-step model to help destinations maximise and measure...Meetings: Vancouver and university begin legacy researchMarch 30, 2022Meetings: Vancouver and university begin legacy researchBy James LancasterDestination Vancouver, the tourism and convention bureau, has teamed up with Capilano University to...Sebastian Coe to keynote first TEAMS Europe conferenceMarch 29, 2022Sebastian Coe to keynote first TEAMS Europe conferenceBy James LancasterTEAMS Europe, the first international event produced by the TEAMS (Travel, Events and Management in...Birmingham, UK, skylineMarch 29, 2022Englands second city launches ambassador programmeBy James LancasterThe Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau has launched a new Conference Ambassador...Covid: Madrid venue hails return of in-person with busy scheduleMarch 25, 2022Covid: Madrid venue hails return of in-person with busy scheduleBy James LancasterA major European congress centre has hailed the return of face-to-face meetings as it prepares to host...Dutch conference centre joins rainwater harvesting schemeMarch 22, 2022Dutch conference centre joins rainwater harvesting schemeBy James LancasterA conference centre in Rotterdam is hoping to use harvested rainwater for cleaning as part of a...Melbourne: survey hails return of face-to-face as AIME returnsMarch 21, 2022Melbourne: survey hails return of face-to-face as AIME returnsBy James LancasterAsia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the largest meetings and conventions tradeshow in...Academic journal to focus on legacy of business eventsMarch 16, 2022Academic journal to focus on legacy of business eventsBy James LancasterA new international journal documenting the wider societal benefits of international association...Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bidMarch 15, 2022Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bidBy James LancasterScientists involved in the study of vehicle dynamics will meet in Ottawa next year for a conference...ICCA and UFI ban all Russian members cancel activities in the countryMarch 10, 2022ICCA and UFI ban all Russian members cancel activities in the countryBy James LancasterRussian members of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) will not be able to...Load More from James Lancaster
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"You can lose control of the story in minutes"
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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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