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

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...COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international eventNovember 11, 2021COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international eventBy James LancasterIn terms of what it means for the planet, it’s not hyperbole to say that COP26 is far and away the...Bauer hails return of IMEX as ‘tipping point’ for industryNovember 11, 2021Bauer hails return of IMEX as ‘tipping point’ for industryBy James LancasterThe international business events community has shown strength in numbers by gathering at IMEX America...UFI Congress: exhibition industry face to face againNovember 9, 2021UFI Congress: exhibition industry face to face againBy James LancasterAn association representing the exhibition industry convened 350 members in-person at its annual...Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net ZeroNovember 8, 2021Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net ZeroBy James LancasterThe international meetings industry took a giant step towards recovery this week when the United...Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returnsNovember 5, 2021Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returnsBy James LancasterA meeting of associations executives, destination managers, and meeting industry thought-leaders will...Weve gone back to doing events the old way. That has to stop.November 3, 2021Weve gone back to doing events the old way. That has to stop.By James LancasterGuy Bigwood, chief changemaker, GDS Movement, spoke to The Iceberg at this year's ICCA Congress in...First look: What will the ExCeL London expansion includeNovember 2, 2021First look: What will the ExCeL London expansion includeBy James LancasterExCeL London has released a first look at what the venue’s expansion will look like....IMEX America billed as a ‘very special reunion’November 2, 2021IMEX America billed as a ‘very special reunion’By James LancasterMarking the 10 year anniversary of IMEX America and the first since the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s...Milan to push diversity and inclusion at space congressNovember 1, 2021Milan to push diversity and inclusion at space congressBy James LancasterMilan will be the centre of the space industry universe when 6,000 delegates land in the city for the...Load More from James Lancaster
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Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
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KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
Destinations
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Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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