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

Scotland hosts almost a third of association meetings in UKMay 29, 2020Scotland hosts almost a third of association meetings in UKBy James LancasterScotland’s meetings industry leaders were in celebratory mood after the latest ICCA rankings revealed...Virtual reality: how to give sponsors what they wantMay 28, 2020Virtual reality: how to give sponsors what they wantBy James LancasterAngela Guillemet, executive director of INCON, the international network of congress organisers and...Associations pool expertise in safety guideMay 27, 2020Associations pool expertise in safety guideBy James LancasterThree of the meetings industry’s biggest associations have pooled their expertise to produce a how-to...New Christchurch venue ‘secures dozens of events’ during lockdownMay 27, 2020New Christchurch venue ‘secures dozens of events’ during lockdownBy James LancasterDozens of new conferences have been booked into Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre during the...Interprefy raises another €1.7m as clients move conferences onlineMay 26, 2020Interprefy raises another €1.7m as clients move conferences onlineBy James LancasterInterprefy, the Zurich-based remote interpreting provider, has secured an additional CHF 1.8 million...Micebook launches Covid-19 recovery initiative for freelancersMay 22, 2020Micebook launches Covid-19 recovery initiative for freelancersBy James LancasterFreelance event professionals can now load a free profile on micebook.com where they can add their...EICC offers virtual option in plans for ‘phased return to business’May 21, 2020EICC offers virtual option in plans for ‘phased return to business’By James LancasterA convention centre is offering clients the chance to go virtual as it maps out a route to reopening...IFEMA designing ‘new normal’ for events targets Autumn reopeningMay 20, 2020IFEMA designing ‘new normal’ for events targets Autumn reopeningBy James LancasterIFEMA, the consortium behind Spain’s largest exhibition complex Feria de Madrid, wants to reopen in...ICCA and ASAE announce 18-month educational collaborationMay 20, 2020ICCA and ASAE announce 18-month educational collaborationBy James LancasterTwo international associations whose members share similar goals and challenges have agreed to...Estonia launches social media campaign to kick-start conference sectorMay 20, 2020Estonia launches social media campaign to kick-start conference sectorBy James LancasterEstonia has laid out tentative plans to reopen its conference sector with a social media campaign...Coronavirus: associations focus of first in three-part webinar seriesMay 19, 2020Coronavirus: associations focus of first in three-part webinar seriesBy James LancasterMeetings suppliers’ association ICCA and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) have put...Chwin promises to navigate ‘new normal’ in Vancouver roleMay 18, 2020Chwin promises to navigate ‘new normal’ in Vancouver roleBy James LancasterDestination marketing organisation (DMO) Tourism Vancouver has appointed Royce Chwin as its new CEO...Sponsors want engaged online audiences not boring old webinarsMay 14, 2020Sponsors want engaged online audiences not boring old webinarsBy James LancasterThe vast majority of drug and biomedical companies would sponsor a virtual event – but they want...May 12, 2020Paris still associations favourite as it claims top spot in ICCA RankingsBy James LancasterParis shrugged off the disruptive gilets jaunes protests to host more international association...Flexible mindset key to industry’s Covid-19 recovery says CventMay 12, 2020Flexible mindset key to industry’s Covid-19 recovery says CventBy James LancasterEvent professionals will need to adopt a flexible mindset and be prepared to adapt and evolve their...Congress win for Copenhagen named World Capital of ArchitectureMay 11, 2020Congress win for Copenhagen named World Capital of ArchitectureBy James LancasterUp to 15,000 architects will descend on Copenhagen in 2023 when the Danish capital, renowned for its...Deep Dive S1: COVID-19 crisis is a chance for cities to tap into their intellectual networks.May 11, 2020Deep Dive S1: COVID-19 crisis is a chance for cities to tap into their intellectual networks.By James LancasterIn the first episode of our new Deep Dive podcast series, AMI editor James Lancaster caught up with...Computing association shares know-how on virtual conferencingMay 7, 2020Computing association shares know-how on virtual conferencingBy James LancasterScience and technology conferences are engines of innovation—essential to the incubation of new ideas,...Associations will lead us out of lockdown says Jennifer JenkinsMay 5, 2020Associations will lead us out of lockdown says Jennifer JenkinsBy James LancasterJennifer Jenkins, association champion, PCO lead and director at Worldspan shares her thoughts on why...CTICC to become hospital as planners predict bed shortageMay 4, 2020CTICC to become hospital as planners predict bed shortageBy James 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