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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WONCA wins 2025 ICCA BestCities Incredible Impact AwardNovember 16, 2025Rural doctors conference scoops $20,000 impact prizeBy James LancasterAn association whose conference led to a string of initiatives to improve healthcare in remote areas...AI voice translation imageNovember 6, 2025Wordly doubles workforce to meet 77% spike in demand for AI translationBy James LancasterWordly, a provider of real-time translation and captioning services, has doubled its workforce to meet...Associations clash over (almost) matching logosNovember 5, 2025Associations clash over (almost) matching logosBy James Lancaster  An association that organisers peer-to-peer events for association executives has issued a...KH 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...FLR surveyBudgets and know-how main barriers to sustainability pushBy James LancasterNet Zero journey illustratedOctober 9, 2025NZCE signatories to have work ‘independently verified’ as progress remains slowBy James LancasterNet Zero Carbon Events, the industry body tasked with wiping out the sector’s carbon emissions by...The keynote speaker, Gitanjali Rao, delivered an inspiring address to highlight the forum.October 1, 2025Asian MICE Forum celebrates 20th year, launches MEET TAIWAN rebrandBy James LancasterTaiwan marked a milestone in its business events sector with the 20th edition of the Asian MICE Forum...Still from isla podcastSeptember 25, 2025"We're completely blind to what's coming"By James LancasterIn this episode of The Meeting Room, Anna Abdelnoor, founder and CEO of isla, the industry...Image to suggest green subventionSeptember 25, 2025Subvention: 'Cities aren't offering what associations want'By James LancasterDestinations have long offered financial incentives to attract conferences, but a mismatch has...Destination marketing imageSeptember 25, 2025ICCA partnership to identify skills gaps in destination marketingBy James LancasterICCA and the Strategic Alliance for the National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE) have launched...IAPCO CEO Martin BoyleSeptember 25, 2025Congress organisers launch 'Dear Association' campaign targeting not-for-profitsBy James LancasterThe four-month campaign will throw a spotlight on how IAPCO members can help associations through...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...Load More from James Lancaster
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