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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Associations: how to make friends and influence peopleMarch 1, 2021Associations: how to make friends and influence peopleBy James LancasterThe coronavirus pandemic has changed everything: so how can associations help shape the policies that...AMI Webinar: Face-to-face in the shadow of Covid-19March 1, 2021AMI Webinar: Face-to-face in the shadow of Covid-19By James LancasterWebinar: How to create online events that will excite sponsors and exhibitorsMarch 1, 2021Webinar: How to create online events that will excite sponsors and exhibitorsBy James LancasterThe coronavirus pandemic has forced associations to make the switch from in-person to virtual events,...The road to recovery: borders bubbles and beachesFebruary 19, 2021The road to recovery: borders bubbles and beachesBy James LancasterBorder crossing...Deep Dive S1: We need clearer objectives Mike van der VijverFebruary 16, 2021Deep Dive S1: We need clearer objectives Mike van der VijverBy James LancasterThe art of meeting design has been neglected for too long, argues Mike van der Vijver, co-founder of...UK: historic cities form new joint convention bureauFebruary 10, 2021UK: historic cities form new joint convention bureauBy James LancasterTwo neighbouring cities in the southwest of England have joined forces to attract conference business...‘Doing nothing’ not an option as Adelaide commits to events showcaseFebruary 5, 2021‘Doing nothing’ not an option as Adelaide commits to events showcaseBy James LancasterThe head of an Australian convention bureau has told event organisers to get used to the ‘new normal’...Deep Dive S1: It was a bad year for digital dinosaurs Giuseppe MarlettaFebruary 3, 2021Deep Dive S1: It was a bad year for digital dinosaurs Giuseppe MarlettaBy James LancasterThe last twelve months have challenged association leaders to respond quickly to unfolding events and...Inclusion: could hybrid worsen the ‘digital divide’February 2, 2021Inclusion: could hybrid worsen the ‘digital divide’By James LancasterAt what point does an idea someone floated on LinkedIn calcify into received wisdom?...Ambitious roadmap proposed for events sector carbon targetFebruary 1, 2021Ambitious roadmap proposed for events sector carbon targetBy James LancasterAn ‘ambitious’ roadmap to create a carbon reduction target for the business events sector was...Meetings: How design thinking can transform virtual eventsJanuary 27, 2021Meetings: How design thinking can transform virtual eventsBy James LancasterFocus on engagement as RefTech enters membership managementJanuary 25, 2021Focus on engagement as RefTech enters membership managementBy James LancasterAn event software company best known for managing registrations for conferences and exhibitions has...Beleaguered ICC Wales secures seven-figure support packageJanuary 21, 2021Beleaguered ICC Wales secures seven-figure support packageBy James LancasterA newly built convention centre whose event schedule was brought to a sudden halt by the coronavirus...Green planet: for business events the stakes have never been higherJanuary 19, 2021Green planet: for business events the stakes have never been higherBy James LancasterThere is broad scientific consensus that for the world to reduce its carbon emissions steeply enough...Meetings: We have vaccines. Are we back to normal yetJanuary 18, 2021Meetings: We have vaccines. Are we back to normal yetBy James LancasterDeep Dive S1: Online cant mean free Damian HuttJanuary 15, 2021Deep Dive S1: Online cant mean free Damian HuttBy James LancasterIn this fascinating edition of Deep Dive, Ami editor James Lancaster talks to Damian Hutt, executive...Pioneering association meeting organiser dies aged 88January 11, 2021Pioneering association meeting organiser dies aged 88By James LancasterThe Israeli founder of a company responsible for organising thousands of international association...Londons medical venues show unity during times of crisisJanuary 8, 2021Londons medical venues show unity during times of crisisBy James LancasterThree meeting venues in London have joined forces to weather the coronavirus crisis by promoting their...Historic bid to unite the business events industry collapsesJanuary 6, 2021Historic bid to unite the business events industry collapsesBy James LancasterEXCLUSIVE by James Lancaster...Further blow to meetings as UK plunges back into lockdownJanuary 5, 2021Further blow to meetings as UK plunges back into lockdownBy James LancasterPrime minister Boris Johnson has announced a third national lockdown in England, expected to remain in...Load More from James Lancaster
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