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

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...Athens wins €1m in European Capital of Innovation awardsNovember 19, 2018Athens wins €1m in European Capital of Innovation awardsBy James LancasterThe city of Athens collected prize money to the tune of €1m after being named European Capital of...Reality check: meetings are still a safe betNovember 16, 2018Reality check: meetings are still a safe betBy James LancasterOutgoing Vienna Convention Bureau chief Christian Mutschlechner might not have been entirely serious...Destinations recognised for sustainability effortsNovember 14, 2018Destinations recognised for sustainability effortsBy James LancasterCopenhagen, Gothenburg and Goyang were the winners at this years GDS-Index Awards, which recognise...Low-budget campaign wins high-profile marketing awardNovember 14, 2018Low-budget campaign wins high-profile marketing awardBy James LancasterVisitScotland Business Events has won an award for its Ideas Become Legends campaign....New ‘industrial revolution’ needs new approach from suppliersNovember 14, 2018New ‘industrial revolution’ needs new approach from suppliersBy James LancasterThe new or 'fourth'  industrial revolution, characterised by a fusion of technologies blurring the...Sirk sacking and CRM costs will lead to ICCA loss of €354 000November 14, 2018Sirk sacking and CRM costs will lead to ICCA loss of €354 000By James LancasterThe sacking of CEO Martin Sirk and the spiralling costs of a new CRM system will lead to a trading...November 12, 2018Paris ‘most competitive city’ in attracting international meetingsBy James LancasterParis has topped a new index which ranks cities in terms of their competitiveness in attracting...Montréal honours its $73m conference ambassadorsNovember 12, 2018Montréal honours its $73m conference ambassadorsBy James LancasterAmbassadors who helped bring a dozen international meetings to Montréal have been honoured by the city...Load More from James Lancaster
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