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

Paris expo signsJuly 2, 2026ISTH set for Paris surge following disappointment in WashingtonBy James LancasterISTH set for Paris surge following Washington dip 33368 0 74 Sponsored by A medical association is on...Gdansk scoops the Innovation Award at the 2026 GDS-AwardsJune 22, 2026City changemakers honoured at sustainability awardsBy James LancasterLeading destinations and tourism professionals from across the world have been recognised for their...Gothenburg at duskJune 17, 2026VIDEO: Less travel, better decisions: Gothenburg's formula for event planningBy James LancasterVIDEO Less travel, better decisions: Gothenburg's new formula for event planning 33368 0 74 Sponsored...An aerial view of DarwinJune 5, 2026Now Darwin scoops international women's conferenceBy James LancasterDarwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World...Said Al Shanfari, UFI presidentJune 5, 2026Oman meeting leader is new UFI presidentBy James LancasterSaid Al Shanfari, CEO of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), has been elected as...global conflictMay 20, 2026Instability having increasing impact on event plannersBy James LancasterConflict, policy shifts and socio-political instability are increasingly disrupting the international...SEG launchMay 20, 2026'Unified' sustainability framework launched for business events industryBy James LancasterThe Sustainable Event Goals (SEGs), unveiled during IMEX Frankfurt, are designed to translate the...Vienna in the gloaming May 8, 2026Another association shifts flagship congress out of USBy James LancasterThe Academy of Management took another eye-catching step in its internationalisation drive, after...Cape Town replaces Dubai as host of anniversary BestCities meetingMay 6, 2026Cape Town replaces Dubai as host of anniversary BestCities meetingBy James LancasterBestCities Global Alliance has confirmed that its flagship Global Forum will take place in Cape Town,...Prof. Juraj Kosek, collects the award on behalf of Prof. Drahos who was abroadApril 30, 2026Politician-scientist Jiří Drahoš honoured for lifetime contribution to meetingsBy James LancasterA leading Czech scientist has been honoured for his decades-long contribution to international...ICE officersApril 23, 2026Number of mathematicians boycotting US conference hits 2,300By James LancasterThousands of mathematicians are calling for a boycott of the 2026 International Congress of...Jason Gerwitz, NorthstarApril 3, 2026Gewirtz takes on combined meetings and sports role at NorthstarBy James LancasterNorthstar Travel Group has announced the promotion of Jason Gewirtz to Senior Vice President/Content,...Alexander Alles ICCA April 2, 2026Net zero champion takes new advocacy role at ICCABy James LancasterICCA is strengthening its commitment to sustainability and advocacy with the appointment...Business handshakeMarch 31, 2026RFPs waste a lot of time. Could ‘RFIs’ be the answer?By James LancasterA white paper from the World PCO Alliance is calling for a fundamental rethink of...EHA winning at EAAMarch 30, 2026Who were the winners at European Association Awards?By James LancasterExcellence across various fields of association management was recognised at the European Association...moody shot of BrusselsMarch 26, 2026Visit Brussels staff launch petition to overturn huge budget cutsBy James LancasterVisit Brussels, the organisation tasked with attracting visitors to the city, including through...generic conferenceMarch 24, 2026Membership bodies bid for glory in European Association AwardsBy James LancasterAssociations from across Europe will be recognised for excellence in innovation, digital...Washington March 12, 2026Goodwin named CEO as ECA 2.0 unveiledBy James LancasterTommy Goodwin was named president and CEO of the Exhibitions & Conference Alliance (ECA) on...TMR reformFebruary 27, 2026How events could suffer if Reform UK follow TrumpBy James LancasterJames Lancaster and Paul Harvey ask what a Reform UK government might mean for the UK's...Shipping containers at sea againFebruary 20, 2026Business events leaders welcome Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffsBy James Lancaster Business events industry leaders were celebrating today after the US Supreme Court ruled against...Load More from James Lancaster

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