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

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?...IBTM World reports strong sales ahead of in-person returnOctober 14, 2021IBTM World reports strong sales ahead of in-person returnBy James LancasterIBTM World Barcelona, the meetings industry trade show, which will take place in-person between 30...Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention potOctober 13, 2021Organisers rush to take advantage of Viennas €4m subvention potBy James LancasterA €4m subvention fund was hailed a ‘huge success’ after hundreds of event organisers took advantage of...Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidenceOctober 12, 2021Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidenceBy James LancasterExCeL London, the docklands events venue, is returning to ‘pre-pandemic business levels’ after...HK event organisers thrown a lifeline after policy changeOctober 12, 2021HK event organisers thrown a lifeline after policy changeBy James LancasterEvent organisers in Hong Kong who rely on international exhibitors and buyers have been thrown a...What a night! M&IT Awards 2021 reunites sector in styleOctober 11, 2021What a night! M&IT Awards 2021 reunites sector in styleBy James LancasterThe M&IT Awards 2021 saw the industry come together in celebration of event professionals on an...Eight in 10 planners are sourcing in‐person events CventOctober 8, 2021Eight in 10 planners are sourcing in‐person events CventBy James Lancaster80 per cent of event planners across the UK and Europe are currently sourcing in‐person events,...Dunedin, NZ, 'excellent fit' for science and technology conferenceOctober 6, 2021Dunedin, NZ, 'excellent fit' for science and technology conferenceBy James LancasterA meeting of academics studying the history of science and technology will be held in the South...AMI Summit #1 - The Future of Association MeetingsOctober 5, 2021AMI Summit #1 - The Future of Association MeetingsBy James LancasterThe cancellation of in-person meetings has forced association meeting planners to tear up the script...New chapter for Hungexpo after €170m makeoverOctober 4, 2021New chapter for Hungexpo after €170m makeoverBy James LancasterA convention centre has reopened after a €170m refurbishment....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
Arnott strengthens SEC's association team
Leadership
Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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