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

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...Events industry leaders to present Net Zero pledge at COP26October 28, 2021Events industry leaders to present Net Zero pledge at COP26By James LancasterLeaders from the meetings and events industry will present the sector’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge...COP what Uniting the world to tackle climate changeOctober 27, 2021COP what Uniting the world to tackle climate changeBy James LancasterJust what is COP26 – and why does it matter for event professionals? Sustainability not-for-profit...Wellington wins international sedimentology congress in 2026October 26, 2021Wellington wins international sedimentology congress in 2026By James LancasterNew Zealand has built upon its earth science strengths to win the 22nd International Sedimentological...The Meetings Show sets dates for 2022 editionOctober 26, 2021The Meetings Show sets dates for 2022 editionBy James LancasterThe Meetings Show, the UK-based meeting trade show,  will return to ExCeL London on 29 and 30 June...Copenhagens legacy project wins coveted environmental awardOctober 26, 2021Copenhagens legacy project wins coveted environmental awardBy James LancasterA project examining and promoting the value of 'meeting legacy' and its benefits for associations and...AIPC and IAPCO: meeting industry associations forge closer tiesOctober 26, 2021AIPC and IAPCO: meeting industry associations forge closer tiesBy James LancasterTwo meetings industry associations have agreed to work more closely together....Maastricht puts knowledge at heart of meetings strategyOctober 25, 2021Maastricht puts knowledge at heart of meetings strategyBy James LancasterMaastricht is positioning itself as a home for large scale association meetings by focusing on its...Karen Brady to lead Liverpools conference ambassadorsOctober 20, 2021Karen Brady to lead Liverpools conference ambassadorsBy James LancasterKaren Brady, director of fundraising at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, will chair the...Deep Dive S2EP1: We need purpose Geneviève LeclercOctober 18, 2021Deep Dive S2EP1: We need purpose Geneviève LeclercBy James LancasterGeneviève Leclerc, managing director of the International Society of Limnology, talks to AMI editor...November 8th - when US opens borders to fully vaccinated travelOctober 15, 2021November 8th - when US opens borders to fully vaccinated travelBy James LancasterFully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to travel to the US from November 8th – ending a 21- month...On demand: legacy - a new dawn or another false startOctober 15, 2021On demand: legacy - a new dawn or another false startBy James LancasterLegacy after Covid: a new dawn or another false start?...Load More from James Lancaster
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