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

Rotterdam experiments with the future of meeting designNovember 30, 2020Rotterdam experiments with the future of meeting designBy James LancasterA series of hybrid ‘experiments’ will explore the possibilities of future events....Melbourne CVB ‘confident’ after ‘most challenging year’November 26, 2020Melbourne CVB ‘confident’ after ‘most challenging year’By James LancasterA ‘swift response’ to the coronavirus pandemic meant Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) was able to...After lockdown PM Johnson moves England to tiersNovember 24, 2020After lockdown PM Johnson moves England to tiersBy James LancasterUp to 1,000 people will be allowed to attend conferences and other indoor business events in England...PCMA set to acquire association of corporate event marketersNovember 20, 2020PCMA set to acquire association of corporate event marketersBy James LancasterTwo meetings industry associations have announced plans to merge....IBTM Asia Pacific moves show dates to June 2021November 19, 2020IBTM Asia Pacific moves show dates to June 2021By James LancasterMeetings and events industry trade show IBTM Asia Pacific has announced it will take place in...AIM Group strengthens partnership with medical app companyNovember 16, 2020AIM Group strengthens partnership with medical app companyBy James LancasterAIM Group International, the professional congress organiser (PCO) has sought to strengthen its...Kaohsiung Protocol reimagines the future of business eventsNovember 12, 2020Kaohsiung Protocol reimagines the future of business eventsBy James LancasterAn association’s hub-and-spoke event promised a new dawn for international meetings with the launch of...Vaccine: the future looks brighter let’s not blow itNovember 11, 2020Vaccine: the future looks brighter let’s not blow itBy James LancasterNews that a safe and effective vaccine may be given approval for use in a matter of weeks has raised...IBTM World Virtual unveils keynotes and content programmeNovember 10, 2020IBTM World Virtual unveils keynotes and content programmeBy James LancasterMeetings industry trade show IBTM World has announced Cecilia MoSze Tham and Mike Wittenstein as the...Hope for in-person meetings as vaccine shows 90% success rateNovember 9, 2020Hope for in-person meetings as vaccine shows 90% success rateBy James LancasterA vaccine that can prevent more than 90 per cent of people from getting Covid-19 could mean the return...Covid-19: Safe Dubai poaches several business eventsNovember 5, 2020Covid-19: Safe Dubai poaches several business eventsBy James LancasterDubai’s business events sector continues to lay the groundwork for a sustainable post-Covid recovery,...Empathetic speaker line-up unveiled for Cvent CONNECT EuropeNovember 4, 2020Empathetic speaker line-up unveiled for Cvent CONNECT EuropeBy James LancasterMeeting software giant Cvent has announced an 'empathetic' line up of speakers for its Cvent CONNECT...Meetings: climate change and COVID-19 push case for legacy report findsNovember 3, 2020Meetings: climate change and COVID-19 push case for legacy report findsBy James LancasterClimate change and the threat of more pandemics are two of the biggest factors driving the legacy...Rapid antigen testing key to Viennas hybrid successNovember 2, 2020Rapid antigen testing key to Viennas hybrid successBy James LancasterViennese tourism chiefs have made the shift from virtual to hybrid with a meeting format they are...Learning to grow: why now is the right time to experimentOctober 22, 2020Learning to grow: why now is the right time to experimentBy James LancasterAngela Guillemet explores how fostering a growth mindset, where ideas are never fixed, could help...Venues: Bob Heile wi-fi champion and awards chair dies 75October 21, 2020Venues: Bob Heile wi-fi champion and awards chair dies 75By James LancasterBob Heile, a longstanding advocate of Wi-Fi excellence in the meetings and events industry has died,...Science in the spotlight as Melbourne wins two international conferencesOctober 21, 2020Science in the spotlight as Melbourne wins two international conferencesBy James LancasterMelbourne will have the chance to showcase its scientific know-how after winning bids for two...Time to redesign event model says IMEX nature reportOctober 20, 2020Time to redesign event model says IMEX nature reportBy James LancasterFor the industry to recover post pandemic, event professionals need to redesign the event model, using...Malaysia announces flurry of bid wins despite Covid disruptionOctober 20, 2020Malaysia announces flurry of bid wins despite Covid disruptionBy James LancasterMalaysia has been proving the show must go on after winning several major association meetings....Covid-19: owner of major UK convention centre to slash 450 jobsOctober 16, 2020Covid-19: owner of major UK convention centre to slash 450 jobsBy James LancasterThe owner of one of the UK’s largest convention centres has detailed plans to make 450 redundancies...Load More from James Lancaster
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