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

Image of computer generated avatars floating on a laptop to represent membershipSeptember 12, 2025Pressure on membership as associations grapple with value propositionBy James Lancaster Membership growth across associations is slowing, with fewer organisations reporting increases...Generic international conferenceSeptember 11, 2025International conferences in the spotlight at ABPCO AwardsBy James Lancasterhe Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has unveiled the finalists for...Vet inspecting chickensSeptember 8, 2025Ministers hope congress will help transform Malaysia's food systemBy James LancasterGovernment ministers in Malaysia hope an international conference being held in the country for the...Students on a bench aerial shotSeptember 5, 2025Degrees of success: event students to graduate with professional qualificationBy James LancasterEvent management students at a Singaporean university will graduate with a professional qualification,...Rio Ferdinand signs autographs at the World Football SummitSeptember 4, 2025World Football Summit seeks 'legacy' after Hong Kong debutBy James LancasterThe World Football Summit held its first Asian edition in Hong Kong this week, bringing together...Autism-Europe aims to set new benchmark in accessibility September 2, 2025Autism association wins $5,000 seed grant as Incredible Impact finalists revealedBy James Lancaster Autism-Europe, an international association championing the rights of autistic people and their...Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre – Busy events programme providing significant economic impact for Christchurch city during off-peak tourist seasonAugust 20, 2025Conference goers flock to Christchurch as venue enjoys record seasonBy James LancasterNew exam includes extended section on AI August 19, 2025Updated event planner exam includes AI and carbon measurementBy James LancasterThe Events Industry Council (EIC) has launched an updated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam to...AnnaAislaCEOAugust 18, 2025Isla ditches membership to focus on carbon measurement platformBy James LancasterIsla, the business events sustainability organisation, is closing its membership programme at the end...Steen Jakobsen - 'strategic insights'August 14, 2025Former Dubai man Jakobsen appointed CEO of Gaining EdgeBy James LancasterBusiness events industry consulting firm GainingEdge has announced that former Dubai trailblazer Steen...Illustration showing a group of people being excluded from a white groupAugust 13, 2025Silenced voices: the politics of conference visa denialsBy James LancasterInternational meetings are held up as paragons of cooperation - where scientists, policymakers,...Meaningful connections at a business conferenceAugust 12, 2025‘Relevance’ and ‘connection’ are key to event success, report showsBy James LancasterDespite increasing pressure on budgets and the prevalence of remote working, face-to-face meetings and...Kristin Miodonski HSMAIAugust 12, 2025Miodonski to lead hospitality association’s research armBy James LancasterKristin Miodonski has been appointed executive director of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing...Ottawa at duskAugust 7, 2025Ottawa ploughs $1.5bn into events infrastructure as visitors shun USBy James LancasterOttawa, Canada’s capital city, is spending $1.5billion on its ‘event infrastructure’ as cities south...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...Load More from James Lancaster
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