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.

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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,...Buyer beware: calling time on fake meetingsNovember 30, 2018Buyer beware: calling time on fake meetingsBy James LancasterSwallowing fake news can be an ego-bruising experience, especially if you’ve shared it on social...Are you a slave to technologyNovember 30, 2018Are you a slave to technologyBy James LancasterCorbin Ball asks how we can become masters of the devices we use and not the other way round…...Facial recognition reigns as IBTM World unveils 2018 Tech Watch Awards winnersNovember 30, 2018Facial recognition reigns as IBTM World unveils 2018 Tech Watch Awards winnersBy James LancasterZenus and Fielddrive have been named as joint winners of IBTM World’s Tech Watch Award – with Kubify...ICC Sydney uses creative thinking to boost legacy programmeNovember 28, 2018ICC Sydney uses creative thinking to boost legacy programmeBy James LancasterInternational Convention Centre Sydney’s efforts to help delegates engage ‘meaningfully’ with the...Convention bureau aims to kickstart Russian events industry over next five yearsNovember 27, 2018Convention bureau aims to kickstart Russian events industry over next five yearsBy James LancasterThe Russian Convention Bureau is looking to kickstart the industry in Russia over the next five years....Matthias Schultze wins Power and Profile awardNovember 27, 2018Matthias Schultze wins Power and Profile awardBy James LancasterMatthias Schultze, managing director of the German Convention Bureau, has won this year’s JMIC Profile...Microscopy congress wins award for collaborationNovember 27, 2018Microscopy congress wins award for collaborationBy James LancasterThe organisers of the 19th International Microscopy Congress have won a prestigious award....Obituary: AMI contributor Robin Anderson diesNovember 23, 2018Obituary: AMI contributor Robin Anderson diesBy James Lancasterby Rob Spalding...INFOGRAPHIC: what’s a medical congress actually worthNovember 22, 2018INFOGRAPHIC: what’s a medical congress actually worthBy James LancasterHow much work goes into producing a scientific programme for a medical congress and what do...Pitch perfect: ESGE and the pop star AMCNovember 22, 2018Pitch perfect: ESGE and the pop star AMCBy James LancasterHilary Hamilton-Gibbs, half of eighties pop duo Inker and Hamilton, wowed members of the European...IACC and World Obesity Federation publishes healthy eating guideNovember 21, 2018IACC and World Obesity Federation publishes healthy eating guideBy James LancasterA guide created by the IACC in collaboration with other organisations aims at assisting meeting and...SEC submits £200m application for ‘world class’ expansionNovember 19, 2018SEC submits £200m application for ‘world class’ expansionBy James LancasterThe owners of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), in Glasgow, are planning another major expansion of its...Load More from James Lancaster
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