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

IUCN World Parks Congress 2014July 4, 2025How a conference held in 2014 is still having a positive impactBy James LancasterAn event held in 2014 is offering more evidence that the benefits of conferences can ripple outwards...Delegates at the 2024 edition of IACJuly 4, 2025Association leaders to address AI and advocacy at IAC 2025By James LancasterAssociation leaders and policy makers will gather in India for a two-day conference that will...Left to right are Lezley Marion Cameron (Chair) and Amanda Wrathall (CEO) of the EICC (by Stewart Attwood)July 2, 2025Wrathall wants 'performance with purpose' as she takes helm at EICCBy James LancasterAmanda Wrathall, previously the EICC's sales and marketing director, has been appointed as the new...Politics illustrationJune 30, 2025Associations must be more 'resilient' in face of mounting pressureBy James LancasterSome 85 per cent of associations are already experiencing the impact of global instability, from visa...Gianluca Scavo, CEO of AIM Group InternationalJune 20, 2025AIM and Fandango tie-up promises logistical acumen with creative flairBy James LancasterAIM Group International and Fandango Club have announced a strategic partnership aimed at offering...depressed man graphicJune 18, 2025World Indigenous suicide prevention conference heads to New ZealandBy James LancasterAn international conference will aim to tackle some of the underlying causes of suicide in the...Dandelion SeedJune 11, 2025Achoo! Conference invites residents to explore latest research on allergiesBy James LancasterGlasgow residents will get the chance to learn how allergies are changing in a warming world, as the...ICCA and ESAE sign MOUJune 10, 2025Associations unite to inspire students to join not-for-profit sectorBy James Lancaster ICCA and the European Society of Association Executives have signed a new Memorandum of...Gloomy prognosis for Net ZeroMay 27, 2025NZCE: Snapshot report shows huge gap between words and actionsBy James LancasterA new report has laid bare the scale of the challenge facing the meetings and industry as it seeks to...Lesley PincombeMay 22, 2025Pincombe to take helm at Rogers Centre OttawaBy James LancasterLesley Pincombe has been appointed President and CEO of The Rogers Centre Ottawa, effective July...Geopolitics imageMay 15, 202560 per cent of event planners say work affected by geopoliticsBy James LancasterA report has revealed the stark toll of geopolitical instability on the international meetings and...People holding cogs to come together for common purposeMay 15, 2025Associations rethinking value of meetings amid financial pressuresBy James LancasterAs associations grapple with rising costs, a report has revealed a growing hunger for ‘purpose-driven...Austria Center ViennaApril 24, 2025Subvention helps Vienna strengthen role as medical meeting hubBy James LancasterVienna’s international congress market soared to new heights in 2024, with medical meetings emerging...Wide-angle shot of lovely, Baroque ViennaApril 10, 2025Vienna puts conference goers at heart of 'better tourism' strategyBy James LancasterVienna is redefining urban tourism with a strategy aimed at benefiting both residents and visitors...ABEA and IAPCO unite on research and knowledge sharingApril 10, 2025ABEA and IAPCO unite on research and knowledge sharingBy James LancasterThe Australian Business Events Association and the International Association of Professional Congress...Maori man and child in seaApril 9, 2025Rural health conference to address health disparities in New ZealandBy James LancasterIn a major win for New Zealand’s rural health community, Wellington has been selected to host the 21st...Tariffs in America ImageApril 7, 2025Tariffs signal ‘America is closed for business’ - ECABy James LancasterA slew of reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners will signal to international exhibitors and...Event planning accessibilityMarch 12, 2025Accessibility and business models main concerns for event professionalsBy James LancasterThe international business events industry is at a crossroads, facing a wave of transformational...Penang BE resultsMarch 11, 2025Delegate numbers up 87% - Penang celebrates record-smashing yearBy James LancasterPenang enjoyed an astonishing year of hosting conferences and business events last year - boosting...An exhibition at DWTCMarch 7, 2025Dubai cements meetings ‘powerhouse’ status with $700m Informa link-upBy James LancasterDubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa Group are joining forces to create a business events...Load More from James Lancaster
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