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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FLR surveyBudgets and know-how main barriers to sustainability pushBy James LancasterKH Deep DiveYou have to walk the walk - Kai Hattendorf on Net Zero Carbon EventsBy James LancasterYou have to walk the walk - Kai Hattendorf on Net Zero Carbon Events 0 0 74 Sponsored by [--video...Venue winning conferences aligned with Malaysia's development goalsJuly 31, 2025Venue winning conferences aligned with Malaysia's development goalsBy James LancasterThe Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has secured six major international conferences for 2026 and...Bogota, Colombia July 30, 2025Association explores ‘huge potential’ for meetings in Latin AmericaBy James LancasterUFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has opened registration for its Business...Robert GilbertJuly 25, 2025Revealed: Who’s made it into this year’s Hall of Leaders?By James LancasterFive meeting and events heavyweights have been inducted into the Hall of Leaders, including a...Pic caption: Dirk Hoffmann (CEO Messe Berlin), Franziska Giffey (Senator for Economy, Energy and Public Enterprises), and Dr. Mario Tobias (Chairman of the Management Board Messe Berlin) present planJuly 25, 2025Berlin plans new conference centre to meet surging demandBy James LancasterPlans for a new 5,000 capacity conference centre in Berlin have been unveiled, after a report found an...London Bridge in the morning reflected off buildings July 14, 2025‘More with less’ – overstretched DMOs fear further budget cutsBy James LancasterAttempts by cites to attract business tourism – including meetings and events – will be undermined by...TMS Rob EveleighJuly 8, 2025"You have to adapt. If you don't you will die ..."By James LancasterIn this episode of The Meeting Room Out of Office, Rob Eveleigh, founder of Brightelm, explains why...IUCN World Parks Congress 2014July 4, 2025How a conference held in 2014 is still having a positive impactBy James LancasterAn event held in 2014 is offering more evidence that the benefits of conferences can ripple outwards...Delegates at the 2024 edition of IACJuly 4, 2025Association leaders to address AI and advocacy at IAC 2025By James LancasterAssociation leaders and policy makers will gather in India for a two-day conference that will...Left to right are Lezley Marion Cameron (Chair) and Amanda Wrathall (CEO) of the EICC (by Stewart Attwood)July 2, 2025Wrathall wants 'performance with purpose' as she takes helm at EICCBy James LancasterAmanda Wrathall, previously the EICC's sales and marketing director, has been appointed as the new...Politics illustrationJune 30, 2025Associations must be more 'resilient' in face of mounting pressureBy James LancasterSome 85 per cent of associations are already experiencing the impact of global instability, from visa...Gianluca Scavo, CEO of AIM Group InternationalJune 20, 2025AIM and Fandango tie-up promises logistical acumen with creative flairBy James LancasterAIM Group International and Fandango Club have announced a strategic partnership aimed at offering...depressed man graphicJune 18, 2025World Indigenous suicide prevention conference heads to New ZealandBy James LancasterAn international conference will aim to tackle some of the underlying causes of suicide in the...Dandelion SeedJune 11, 2025Achoo! Conference invites residents to explore latest research on allergiesBy James LancasterGlasgow residents will get the chance to learn how allergies are changing in a warming world, as the...ICCA and ESAE sign MOUJune 10, 2025Associations unite to inspire students to join not-for-profit sectorBy James Lancaster ICCA and the European Society of Association Executives have signed a new Memorandum of...Gloomy prognosis for Net ZeroMay 27, 2025NZCE: Snapshot report shows huge gap between words and actionsBy James LancasterA new report has laid bare the scale of the challenge facing the meetings and industry as it seeks to...Lesley PincombeMay 22, 2025Pincombe to take helm at Rogers Centre OttawaBy James LancasterLesley Pincombe has been appointed President and CEO of The Rogers Centre Ottawa, effective July...Geopolitics imageMay 15, 202560 per cent of event planners say work affected by geopoliticsBy James LancasterA report has revealed the stark toll of geopolitical instability on the international meetings and...People holding cogs to come together for common purposeMay 15, 2025Associations rethinking value of meetings amid financial pressuresBy James LancasterAs associations grapple with rising costs, a report has revealed a growing hunger for ‘purpose-driven...Load More from James Lancaster
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Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
Destinations
KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
Destinations
Arnott strengthens SEC's association team
Leadership
Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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