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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Melbourne hopes conference will inform mental health strategyAugust 2, 2021Melbourne hopes conference will inform mental health strategyBy James LancasterBusiness event leaders in Melbourne hope a meeting of 5,000 psychologists will have a lasting positive...Malaysia vows to boost awareness ahead of major blood congressJuly 27, 2021Malaysia vows to boost awareness ahead of major blood congressBy James LancasterA meeting of haemophiliac experts will return to Southeast Asia for the first time in 20 years....Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goersJuly 26, 2021Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goersBy James LancasterDelegates hoping to attend an association conference in Europe could be asked to produce a ‘Covid...Deep Dive S2: There are incredibly powerful arguments for meetings Martin Sirk.July 24, 2021Deep Dive S2: There are incredibly powerful arguments for meetings Martin Sirk.By James LancasterIn this episode of Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster catches up with Martin Sirk, International...The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the sameJuly 22, 2021The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the sameBy James LancasterIn the end it was a formality, but that didn’t stop the celebratory firework display or the...Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM WorldJuly 22, 2021Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM WorldBy James LancasterHosted buyers can now register for the in-person element of this year’s hybrid instalment of IBTM...Sarawak event leaders target Q4 reopening after vaccine pushJuly 20, 2021Sarawak event leaders target Q4 reopening after vaccine pushBy James LancasterBusiness events leaders in Sarawak have slated a possible reopening of the industry in October after...Road to recovery: Darwin to host ecological restoration conferenceJuly 19, 2021Road to recovery: Darwin to host ecological restoration conferenceBy James LancasterScientists, practitioners, and policy makers involved in the restoration of the world’s damaged...Associations and suppliers to discuss inclusivity at Global ForumJuly 14, 2021Associations and suppliers to discuss inclusivity at Global ForumBy James LancasterInclusivity will be the overarching theme when association executives meet industry thought leaders in...Road to recovery: 20 000 delegates attend MWC (in-person!)July 12, 2021Road to recovery: 20 000 delegates attend MWC (in-person!)By James LancasterIt was one of the first high-profile casualties of the coronavirus pandemic, but Mobile World Congress...Do more earlier! Meeting planners told ahead of COP26July 12, 2021Do more earlier! Meeting planners told ahead of COP26By James LancasterMeetings and event professionals are being encouraged to take more, and earlier, action on climate...Membership: how to choose the right management systemJuly 9, 2021Membership: how to choose the right management systemBy James LancasterMost restrictions lifted on events as Austria welcomes radiologistsJuly 1, 2021Most restrictions lifted on events as Austria welcomes radiologistsBy James LancasterAustria has lifted almost all restrictions on events as infection rates plummet across the country....Penny Lion leaves Tourism AustraliaJune 29, 2021Lion departs as Tourism Australia focuses on local recoveryBy James LancasterTourism Australia has announced the departure of its executive general manager Penny Lion in a wider...ESAE elects visionary Morrissey as new presidentJune 29, 2021ESAE elects visionary Morrissey as new presidentBy James LancasterMike Morrissey, CEO of the European Cancer Organisation, was elected president of the European Society...Host cities: will the pandemic change the rules of engagementJune 25, 2021Host cities: will the pandemic change the rules of engagementBy James LancasterThe relationship between international associations and the cities who host their meetings has never...Malaysia: events industry rallies behind vaccine rolloutJune 22, 2021Malaysia: events industry rallies behind vaccine rolloutBy James LancasterBusiness events industry leaders in Malaysia have met online to help coordinate support for the...Jeff de ~Cagna deep diveJune 18, 2021Deep Dive S1: Jeff De Cagna on the problems of membershipBy James LancasterMembership is not going away, but it should not define how international associations build...Hybrid City Alliance: white paper explores multi-hub hybrid eventsJune 15, 2021Hybrid City Alliance: white paper explores multi-hub hybrid eventsBy James LancasterThe Hybrid City Alliance has released a white paper exploring the design, sustainability and risks of...Close up of business man buttoning suit June 14, 2021Dragons den New investment vehicle targets associationsBy James LancasterAssociation leaders might balk at the idea of ‘pitching’ for private investment, but a new vehicle...Load More from James Lancaster
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