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 S1: I fear a turn back to complacency Jeff De CagnaApril 22, 2021Deep Dive S1: I fear a turn back to complacency Jeff De CagnaBy James LancasterIn this episode of Deep Dive, we talk to new AMI columnist Jeff De Cagna about how contrarian thinking...Australian money April 19, 2021Perth offers $25 000 to secure keynote speakers anywhere in AustraliaBy James LancasterA convention bureau in Australia is offering up to AUD25,000 to help event planners book...Joey CnsunyoApril 18, 2021Australia puts another $3million into conference subvention potBy James LancasterBusiness Events Australia, the national convention bureau, has put another AUD3million into the...The Association Contrarian: on being contrarianApril 9, 2021The Association Contrarian: on being contrarianBy James LancasterExclusive to AMI, this new column from Jeff De Cagna, has one, overarching mission: to provoke...Vaccine passports ‘a red herring’ says medical association chiefApril 8, 2021Vaccine passports ‘a red herring’ says medical association chiefBy James LancasterThe leader of a European medical association has dismissed calls for a vaccine passport as a ‘red...Sector unites for sixth annual Global Meetings Industry DayApril 7, 2021Sector unites for sixth annual Global Meetings Industry DayBy James LancasterOne year after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, meetings industry professionals will come together...April can be cruel but there are reasons to be cheerfulApril 7, 2021April can be cruel but there are reasons to be cheerfulBy James LancasterThe sun has been shining on my little corner of rural England. When the wind relents the days already...UK schedules pilot events for safe reopening of conferencesApril 6, 2021UK schedules pilot events for safe reopening of conferencesBy James LancasterThe UK government has announced details of pilot events to be held in Liverpool that will decide how...Deep Dive S1: We need a viable model for hybrid Ori LahavApril 1, 2021Deep Dive S1: We need a viable model for hybrid Ori LahavBy James LancasterWhile the vaccine rollout slowly gathers momentum, many countries are now entering the third wave of...Webinar: why associations should embrace sustainabilityMarch 26, 2021Webinar: why associations should embrace sustainabilityBy James LancasterOrganisers widen delegate profile as AWC goes online onlyMarch 24, 2021Organisers widen delegate profile as AWC goes online onlyBy James LancasterThis year’s Associations World Congress (AWC) will now be held entirely online....Collaboration key as more cities join expanding hybrid movementMarch 24, 2021Collaboration key as more cities join expanding hybrid movementBy James LancasterA network of cities working together to promote hybrid meetings has welcomed eight new members in the...London skylineMarch 23, 2021London seen as ‘safer bet’ thanks to pace of vaccine rolloutBy James LancasterThe pace of the UK’s vaccine rollout is making London a ‘safer bet’ for international meetings and...Tallinn joins GDS-Index with plastic ban and 8-mile insect corridorMarch 22, 2021Tallinn joins GDS-Index with plastic ban and 8-mile insect corridorBy James LancasterAlready renowned for its world class digital infrastructure, Tallinn is now forging a reputation as...Certificate could give green light for travel inside EuropeMarch 19, 2021Certificate could give green light for travel inside EuropeBy James LancasterMovement inside the European Union could be made easier if proposals to issue travellers with a...Supplier view: bureaux are getting the crumbs from the tableMarch 16, 2021Supplier view: bureaux are getting the crumbs from the tableBy James LancasterInternational associations like to think ahead. Some will issue a request for proposals (RFPs) from...Dubai’s conference ambassadors triumph in adversityMarch 8, 2021Dubai’s conference ambassadors triumph in adversityBy James LancasterThe key role conference ambassadors can play in a city’s fortunes was highlighted after Dubai Business...Deep Dive S1: Being a volunteer is not about your CV Jeffers MirukaMarch 3, 2021Deep Dive S1: Being a volunteer is not about your CV Jeffers MirukaBy James Lancaster"Being a board member is not about your CV. It's about your legacy. When you see strong associations...London is ‘intellectual capital’ for association board membersMarch 2, 2021London is ‘intellectual capital’ for association board membersBy James LancasterLondon is the ‘intellectual capital’ of the world, according to a report, which ranks cities by the...AustralasiaMarch 1, 2021Australasia names 13 most influential association leadersBy James LancasterAustralia and New Zealand have honoured their most influential association leaders....Load More from James Lancaster
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