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

Tiny Luxembourg has big ambitions for international associationsNovember 26, 2019Tiny Luxembourg has big ambitions for international associationsBy James LancasterThe newly created Luxembourg Convention Bureau wants to become a leading destination for international...Rheumatism meeting back in Frankfurt following joint effortNovember 25, 2019Rheumatism meeting back in Frankfurt following joint effortBy James LancasterThe European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) is taking its mega congress to Frankfurt, for the first...IOC’s Airbnb deal highlights accommodation conundrumNovember 22, 2019IOC’s Airbnb deal highlights accommodation conundrumBy James LancasterDelegate housing has become a rather vexed issue and it was given a fresh twist this week when the...Voice recognition interpretation app wins meetings tech awardNovember 20, 2019Voice recognition interpretation app wins meetings tech awardBy James LancasterSilicon Valley-based start-up ‘wordly’, which uses voice recognition and artificial intelligence to...Virtual experience economy set to grow says IBTM Trends WatchNovember 19, 2019Virtual experience economy set to grow says IBTM Trends WatchBy James LancasterThe virtual experience economy is set to be the next big area of growth for the meetings and events...‘Inspiring’ Heike Mahmoud receives JMIC Profile and Power AwardNovember 19, 2019‘Inspiring’ Heike Mahmoud receives JMIC Profile and Power AwardBy James LancasterHeike Mahmoud, chief operating officer of Congress Center Hamburg, has won the JMIC Profile and Power...Meeting professionals: sentiment at lowest level since crashNovember 19, 2019Meeting professionals: sentiment at lowest level since crashBy James LancasterMeeting professionals are feeling less optimistic about the future, a new report shows....First Global Happiness Conference leaves delegates smilingNovember 19, 2019First Global Happiness Conference leaves delegates smilingBy James LancasterStudents from all over the world took part in a conference designed to spread happiness...‘Friendly’ cities attract more association headquarters claims GAHPNovember 18, 2019‘Friendly’ cities attract more association headquarters claims GAHPBy James LancasterCities that create a ‘business-friendly’ environment for international associations will find more of...Associations and suppliers head to the Alps for meetings summitNovember 18, 2019Associations and suppliers head to the Alps for meetings summitBy James LancasterThe Association Meeting Programme (AMP) a flagship event of the International Congress Convention...IBTM World 2019 sees surge of new exhibitors for Barcelona showNovember 15, 2019IBTM World 2019 sees surge of new exhibitors for Barcelona showBy James LancasterMeetings industry trade show IBTM World 2019, taking place in Barcelona between 19 and 21 November,...ACC Liverpool announces multiple new and returning association congressesNovember 12, 2019ACC Liverpool announces multiple new and returning association congressesBy James LancasterArena and Convention Centre (ACC) Liverpool has announced major bid wins to host new and...Adelaide digs deep to land World Potato CongressNovember 8, 2019Adelaide digs deep to land World Potato CongressBy James LancasterAdelaide, South Australia, has been named as the host city for the 2023 World Potato Congress (WPC),...Case history: Saving lives in Prague at the 13th EUSEM CongressNovember 7, 2019Case history: Saving lives in Prague at the 13th EUSEM CongressBy James LancasterDoctors and rescue workers dealing with life-threatening scenarios met in record numbers at the 13th...Corbin Ball gives the lowdown on IBTM World Tech WatchNovember 5, 2019Corbin Ball gives the lowdown on IBTM World Tech WatchBy James LancasterEstablished in 2000, The IBTM World Technology & Innovation Watch is the longest running and arguably...Access all areas Why people with disabilities shun conferencesNovember 5, 2019Access all areas Why people with disabilities shun conferencesBy James LancasterIf people with disabilities aren’t bothering to register for your meetings and events, there’s...Delegates arrive in Basel for European AIDS ConferenceNovember 5, 2019Delegates arrive in Basel for European AIDS ConferenceBy James LancasterAround 3,500 delegates were arriving in Basel, Switzerland, for the bi-annual European Aids...Gothenburg most sustainable meetings city for fourth yearNovember 1, 2019Gothenburg most sustainable meetings city for fourth yearBy James LancasterGothenburg, in Sweden, has been named the most sustainable city in the meetings industry for the...Melbourne secures International Congress on Obesity in 2022October 30, 2019Melbourne secures International Congress on Obesity in 2022By James LancasterThe Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) will welcome the International Congress on...Protesters disrupt International Mining and Resources Conference in MelbourneOctober 29, 2019Protesters disrupt International Mining and Resources Conference in MelbourneBy James LancasterClimate protesters are aiming to disrupt the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)...Load More from James Lancaster
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