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

Under-represented association leaders compete for scholarshipsJanuary 7, 2019Under-represented association leaders compete for scholarshipsBy James LancasterAssociation executives from under-represented groups are being urged to apply for a scholarship to...New convention centre helps Hamburg attract neurosurgeonsJanuary 3, 2019New convention centre helps Hamburg attract neurosurgeonsBy James LancasterThe long-awaited re-opening of the Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH) in 2020 was one of the main factors...Geena Davis to give keynote speech at Convening LeadersJanuary 2, 2019Geena Davis to give keynote speech at Convening LeadersBy James LancasterOscar-winning actor Geena Davis has joined the roster of keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders,...Durban to host Association Meetings ProgrammeDecember 31, 2018Durban to host Association Meetings ProgrammeBy James LancasterAssociation executives and meetings industry suppliers will gather in Durban after the city was chosen...Criticise COP24 if you will but meeting mattersDecember 21, 2018Criticise COP24 if you will but meeting mattersBy James LancasterCOP24 was hailed by organisers as a ‘success’, but for many the UN climate talks were an example of...Historic freshwater society chooses Brisbane for overseas debutDecember 20, 2018Historic freshwater society chooses Brisbane for overseas debutBy James LancasterA group of scientists who study the ecology of ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams will hold its annual...ACC Liverpool celebrates milestone with a little helpDecember 19, 2018ACC Liverpool celebrates milestone with a little helpBy James LancasterACC Liverpool celebrated its 10th birthday year with a little help from its friends at its annual...Boost for NZ as Wellington centre gets green lightDecember 18, 2018Boost for NZ as Wellington centre gets green lightBy James LancasterNew Zealand’s status as a destination for business events has been bolstered after city leaders gave...Boyle takes top job at organisers’ associationDecember 17, 2018Boyle takes top job at organisers’ associationBy James LancasterThe International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) has appointed Martin Boyle,...Lausanne signals shift in focus for energy allianceDecember 14, 2018Lausanne signals shift in focus for energy allianceBy James LancasterA city perhaps best known as the seat of the Olympics movement has become the latest member of the...Competing realities: virtual v augmentedDecember 13, 2018Competing realities: virtual v augmentedBy James LancasterThe twisting of reality is becoming common practice in the meetings industry, writes Corbin Ball. By...Be emotional and don’t glorify the leader’ PR expert tells associationsDecember 12, 2018Be emotional and don’t glorify the leader’ PR expert tells associationsBy James LancasterAssociations should focus on eliciting an emotional response from their audience, rather than just...Design conference heads home to NewcastleDecember 12, 2018Design conference heads home to NewcastleBy James LancasterA womb with a view to end sleepless first nightsDecember 10, 2018A womb with a view to end sleepless first nightsBy James LancasterNothing acts as a greater hindrance to sleep than its conscious pursuit....Fast-growing Toulouse plans for France’s third largest venueDecember 10, 2018Fast-growing Toulouse plans for France’s third largest venueBy James LancasterThe new Toulouse Exhibition and Convention Centre is under construction and will offer three venues in...Association executives urged to take cybersecurity seriouslyDecember 7, 2018Association executives urged to take cybersecurity seriouslyBy James LancasterFormer White House chief information officer Theresa Payton challenged association executives to get...“Social media is a hollow human interaction” - Clark GrueDecember 6, 2018“Social media is a hollow human interaction” - Clark GrueBy James LancasterJames Lancaster talks face-to-face, tax-payer dollar, and economic development with Clark Grue, CEO at...Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company launches the ‘meeting room of the future’December 5, 2018Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company launches the ‘meeting room of the future’By James LancasterA new meeting space concept called the Hive has been unveiled by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions...MCI opens new Florence office extends Italy footholdDecember 4, 2018MCI opens new Florence office extends Italy footholdBy James LancasterMCI Group, the professional congress organiser (PCO) and association management company, has increased...Favourable business conditions for events while budgets remain flat says Meetings Outlook reportDecember 3, 2018Favourable business conditions for events while budgets remain flat says Meetings Outlook reportBy James LancasterMeeting Professionals International (MPI) released its Meetings Outlook report at IBTM in November,...Load More from James Lancaster
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