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

Biennial conference on colon disease returns to MalaysiaJanuary 13, 2022Biennial conference on colon disease returns to MalaysiaBy James LancasterMalaysia will host a major conference on stoma care and diseases of the colon and rectum for the...It’s hybrid - but allergy association itching for personal contactJanuary 12, 2022It’s hybrid - but allergy association itching for personal contactBy James LancasterThe European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) has announced that its 2022 Congress...GainingEdge enters 5-year partnership with CNCC-IIJanuary 11, 2022GainingEdge enters 5-year partnership with CNCC-IIBy James LancasterEntrepreneurs head to Melbourne for global conferenceJanuary 11, 2022Entrepreneurs head to Melbourne for global conferenceBy James LancasterMelbourne will host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in 2023....MPI cancels European conference due to OmicronJanuary 10, 2022MPI cancels European conference due to OmicronBy James LancasterMeeting Professionals International’s (MPI) European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) is the...Tech companies merge in bid to become dominant providerJanuary 6, 2022Tech companies merge in bid to become dominant providerBy James LancasterUS-based meeting technology companies MeetingPlay and Aventri have merged....Destinations International appoints Cunningham to drive European engagementJanuary 6, 2022Destinations International appoints Cunningham to drive European engagementBy James LancasterA US-based trade association for convention bureaux and destination marketing organisations (DMOs) has...New Year new restrictions but milder variant gives hopeJanuary 4, 2022New Year new restrictions but milder variant gives hopeBy James LancasterOrganisers of international association meetings will start 2022 grappling with more restrictions as...Rob Spalding AMI editor 1989-2014 dies 85January 4, 2022Rob Spalding AMI editor 1989-2014 dies 85By James LancasterRob Spalding, the former editor of AMI, has died following a stroke. He was 85....Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacyDecember 22, 2021Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacyBy James LancasterThe crucial role played by meetings in developing economies was underscored when Business Events...Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedulesDecember 21, 2021Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedulesBy James LancasterThe spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing havoc for meeting planners, with major...Vaccine luminary made meetings ambassador for KoreaDecember 20, 2021Vaccine luminary made meetings ambassador for KoreaBy James LancasterOne of the most distinguished figures in the field of vaccines and infectious diseases has been made...Ta pae opens with 50 multi-day conferences in the pipelineDecember 17, 2021Ta pae opens with 50 multi-day conferences in the pipelineBy James LancasterA new convention centre already has 50 ‘multi-day conferences’ on its books....Wellington signs multi-year event deal with developers associationDecember 16, 2021Wellington signs multi-year event deal with developers associationBy James LancasterThe New Zealand Game Developers Association has collaborated with Wellington in a multi-year...Climate change among topics at scientific conference in ItalyDecember 15, 2021Climate change among topics at scientific conference in ItalyBy James LancasterHow the earth’s shape, gravitational field, and orientation in space affect major issues, such as...New date confirmed for association forum in BrusselsDecember 15, 2021New date confirmed for association forum in BrusselsBy James LancasterA new date has been set for the inaugural Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF)....Covid passes for large events come into law in EnglandDecember 15, 2021Covid passes for large events come into law in EnglandBy James LancasterAdults in England have to show Covid passes to enter large events after parliament approved the...UK: Three jabs needed for Covid pass – and £10k fine for fakesDecember 14, 2021UK: Three jabs needed for Covid pass – and £10k fine for fakesBy James LancasterPeople may need three jabs to use Covid passes for entry to large venues in England by next month, the...Mason heads strong speaker line-up at Dubai association eventDecember 13, 2021Mason heads strong speaker line-up at Dubai association eventBy James LancasterAn impressive roster of international speakers has been lined up for the next edition of the Dubai...Hong Kong hosts conference on traditional Chinese medicine for first timeDecember 6, 2021Hong Kong hosts conference on traditional Chinese medicine for first timeBy James LancasterOne of the world's largest academic conference on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was held in Hong...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
Arnott strengthens SEC's association team
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Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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