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

Conference business boosts a universitys income by £2mJanuary 13, 2020Conference business boosts a universitys income by £2mBy James LancasterUniversities that host conferences can expect to boost their annual sales by around £2m, according to...2020s: how AI will change the face of association meetingsJanuary 13, 20202020s: how AI will change the face of association meetingsBy James LancasterAMI technology writer Corbin Ball examines how Artificial Intelligence will transform the way we...Jennifer Jenkins joins Worldspan with association remitJanuary 10, 2020Jennifer Jenkins joins Worldspan with association remitBy James LancasterJennifer Jenkins has joined the board of directors of communications and events agency Worldspan,...Meeting suppliers officially open door to associationsJanuary 8, 2020Meeting suppliers officially open door to associationsBy James LancasterAn association of meeting industry suppliers has formally welcomed its customers into the fold, more...Is your keynote speaker worth a media gagging clauseJanuary 8, 2020Is your keynote speaker worth a media gagging clauseBy James LancasterWould you accept a media blackout clause issued by your keynote speaker?...Associations forge strategic alliance to boost education offerJanuary 7, 2020Associations forge strategic alliance to boost education offerBy James LancasterInternational member-based organisations PCMA, the Professional Convention Management association, and...Japans cultural capital to open new convention centre in springJanuary 6, 2020Japans cultural capital to open new convention centre in springBy James LancasterFamous for it’s giant Buddha and historic temples,  the ancient city of Nara will open a new...Out of the box: five extraordinary venues fit for the 2020sJanuary 3, 2020Out of the box: five extraordinary venues fit for the 2020sBy James LancasterConvention centres allow architects to push the limits of creative design while pioneering innovative...Association society names 2022-2027 host cities for flagship eventDecember 23, 2019Association society names 2022-2027 host cities for flagship eventBy James LancasterThe American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced which cities will host its...How slow meetings could help quell the sound and furyDecember 20, 2019How slow meetings could help quell the sound and furyBy James LancasterIf Shakespeare was right when he described life as ‘a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,...‘More to be done’ as meetings industry leaders meet at COP25December 20, 2019‘More to be done’ as meetings industry leaders meet at COP25By James LancasterMeetings and events leaders addressed some of the big sustainability challenges facing the industry...Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetingsDecember 19, 2019Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetingsBy James LancasterHow cities are using their own medical experts to win international association meetings and leave a...Associations put faith in Christchurch ahead of centre openingDecember 18, 2019Associations put faith in Christchurch ahead of centre openingBy James LancasterA raft of associations have signed up to hold their flagship meetings at the Te Pae Christchurch...TEDSummit highlight of record-breaking year for Edinburgh venueDecember 16, 2019TEDSummit highlight of record-breaking year for Edinburgh venueBy James LancasterEdinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) bosses say they are ‘on track’ to achieve ‘record...Association society unveils new look to usher in 2020sDecember 13, 2019Association society unveils new look to usher in 2020sBy James LancasterThe European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) has unveiled a new look to usher in the 2020s....Community building in spotlight as destinations woo association plannersDecember 11, 2019Community building in spotlight as destinations woo association plannersBy James LancasterThe Destinations Alliance annual lunch attracted more than 50 guests, including representatives from...Lawyers’ associations accused of ‘whitewashing’ China’s human rights recordDecember 11, 2019Lawyers’ associations accused of ‘whitewashing’ China’s human rights recordBy James LancasterDelegates attending an international meeting of lawyers in China this week have been accused of...‘Academic and scientific collaboration’ lure associations to GlasgowDecember 10, 2019‘Academic and scientific collaboration’ lure associations to GlasgowBy James LancasterThree european associations have chosen the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), in Glasgow, for their...Williams to take helm at BestCities as organisation pushes legacyDecember 9, 2019Williams to take helm at BestCities as organisation pushes legacyBy James LancasterPaul Levee is stepping down as managing director of BestCities Alliance, the international network of...Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hostsDecember 9, 2019Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hostsBy James LancasterCongress organisers at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) expect host...Load More from James Lancaster
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