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.

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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...Deep Dive S3EP3: John Martinez CEO ShocklogicDecember 1, 2021Deep Dive S3EP3: John Martinez CEO ShocklogicBy James LancasterJohn Martinez, CEO of event management software company Shocklogic, grew up in the slums of Caracas,...Numbers add up for The Hague with 2027 maths congressNovember 29, 2021Numbers add up for The Hague with 2027 maths congressBy James LancasterThe Hague will showcase its numerical dexterity when it hosts 3,500 mathematicians....Malaysia in training for post-pandemic bidding warNovember 25, 2021Malaysia in training for post-pandemic bidding warBy James LancasterMembers of the Malaysian meetings industry have been developing their skills and knowledge in...Associations planning for in-person but hybrid not going awayNovember 24, 2021Associations planning for in-person but hybrid not going awayBy James LancasterMost associations are planning a return to in-person meetings between now and the end of next year...Northern Ireland puts knowledge at heart of events strategyNovember 23, 2021Northern Ireland puts knowledge at heart of events strategyBy James LancasterLeaders in business and academia will help bring international conferences to Northern Ireland....Cities not measuring environmental impact of eventsNovember 19, 2021Cities not measuring environmental impact of eventsBy James LancasterMost destination marketing organisations (DMOs) are not measuring the environmental impact of business...Perth targets delegate spend to build economic recoveryNovember 18, 2021Perth targets delegate spend to build economic recoveryBy James LancasterPerth’s convention bureau has secured 67 national and international business events as the city in...IBTM World announces first details of online eventNovember 16, 2021IBTM World announces first details of online eventBy James LancasterIBTM has announced first details of its online meeting industry trade show ,IBTM World Online, which...European disease specialists to meet in BathNovember 15, 2021European disease specialists to meet in BathBy James LancasterUp to 400 disease specialists will attend an international conference in England next year....Green meetings: choosing the right suppliersNovember 15, 2021Green meetings: choosing the right suppliersBy James LancasterPhil McMichael, managing director at JLLive, on why accredited suppliers can help associations play...New Zealand launches agrifood climate challenge summit at APECNovember 12, 2021New Zealand launches agrifood climate challenge summit at APECBy James LancasterA new business event in New Zealand aiming to address the world’s agrifood climate challenge has drawn...Load More from James Lancaster
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