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

Virtual conferencing firm Virtway raises €4m for UK expansionJuly 12, 2019Virtual conferencing firm Virtway raises €4m for UK expansionBy James LancasterVirtway, which claims to be the world’s largest 3D virtual conferencing platform, has raised €4m to...AIM Group posts double-digit growth as sales near EUR100mJuly 11, 2019AIM Group posts double-digit growth as sales near EUR100mBy James LancasterAIM Group International, the Milan-based professional congress organiser, posted double-digit growth...Innovation hub London secures IEEEs flagship robotics conferenceJuly 11, 2019Innovation hub London secures IEEEs flagship robotics conferenceBy James LancasterLondon has been selected to host IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s (RAS) flagship International...Planners invest in Dubai as emirate prepares to host Expo 2020July 10, 2019Planners invest in Dubai as emirate prepares to host Expo 2020By James LancasterDubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has secured 118 business events in...Climate activist to lead agenda at IACC Europe Knowledge FestivalJuly 9, 2019Climate activist to lead agenda at IACC Europe Knowledge FestivalBy James LancasterNic Balthazar, the environmental activist and broadcaster, will give the keynote speech at this year’s...Mind altering: turning your congress into a festivalJuly 5, 2019Mind altering: turning your congress into a festivalBy James LancasterFestivalisation may sound like a gimmick, but there’s a serious side to it, which might determine...Bordeaux aims to be ‘powerful driver’ in greening of events industryJuly 4, 2019Bordeaux aims to be ‘powerful driver’ in greening of events industryBy James LancasterBordeaux Convention Bureau has become the latest destination marketing organisation to join the...Innovative Cape Town centre is delegates favourite venueJuly 3, 2019Innovative Cape Town centre is delegates favourite venueBy James LancasterThe Cape Town International Convention Centre has been awarded the 2019 Delegate Choice Award for...Meet the chef: David Pugh Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreJuly 3, 2019Meet the chef: David Pugh Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreBy James LancasterWhat do you have for breakfast?...Glasgow announces £150m revenue from conference businessJuly 2, 2019Glasgow announces £150m revenue from conference businessBy James LancasterGlasgow Convention Bureau has reported its best-ever year-end results with conference business...Why are industry associations so scared of competitionJuly 1, 2019Why are industry associations so scared of competitionBy James LancasterThe huge number of international trade associations serving the meetings and events industry does not...MASTERCLASS: What to ask when booking an historic venueJune 29, 2019MASTERCLASS: What to ask when booking an historic venueBy James LancasterGoing for old...Six in the mix: how to create the perfect meeting spaceJune 28, 2019Six in the mix: how to create the perfect meeting spaceBy James LancasterDesigning the perfect face-to-face meeting space for delegates demands a delicate balance of six basic...Thrombosis gearing up for 50th anniversary congress in MelbourneJune 28, 2019Thrombosis gearing up for 50th anniversary congress in MelbourneBy James LancasterThe International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) is gearing up to hold its landmark 50th...VIDEO: Ottawa woos international association executives at GleneaglesJune 28, 2019VIDEO: Ottawa woos international association executives at GleneaglesBy James LancasterOttawa Tourism entertained 50 clients, including association meeting planners, at the iconic...World Petroleum Congress ‘critical to fuelling Calgary’s economy’June 26, 2019World Petroleum Congress ‘critical to fuelling Calgary’s economy’By James LancasterCalgary will welcome 5,000 professionals from the oil and gas industry when it hosts the World...Industry associations say Global Alliance ‘in interest of members’June 25, 2019Industry associations say Global Alliance ‘in interest of members’By James LancasterThree international meetings industry associations have agreed to work together after admitting they...Ottawa eyes long-term returns after glorious weekend at GleneaglesJune 24, 2019Ottawa eyes long-term returns after glorious weekend at GleneaglesBy James LancasterOttawa Tourism will be hoping for more return on investment following a successful reprise of last...MCI Group acquires Chicago-based association management companyJune 20, 2019MCI Group acquires Chicago-based association management companyBy James LancasterMCI Group, the professional congress organiser, has snapped up Chicago-based association management...Barcelona hosts most international association delegates in 2018June 18, 2019Barcelona hosts most international association delegates in 2018By James LancasterBarcelona hosted more international association delegates than any other city last year....Load More from James Lancaster
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