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

Associations win US$7 500 Incredible Impact grants for legacy projects

October 9, 2018Associations win US$7 500 Incredible Impact grants for legacy projectsBy James LancasterThree international associations have each won US$7,500 to put towards legacy projects after...

Tech entrepreneur announced as keynote for IBTM World

October 8, 2018Tech entrepreneur announced as keynote for IBTM WorldBy James LancasterTech entrepreneur Charlotte Pearce is the third keynote speaker for IBTM World 2018, which will take...

Value of knowledge at medical congress ‘close to €1bn’ report finds

October 8, 2018Value of knowledge at medical congress ‘close to €1bn’ report findsBy James LancasterThe monetary value of information presented at this year’s European Congress of Radiology, in Vienna,...

Business events big guns converge on Wales

October 7, 2018Business events big guns converge on WalesBy James LancasterConvention bureau Wales Business Events held its inaugural The Business of Events Wales conference in...

PCMA unveils ‘20 in their Twenties’ class of 2019

October 5, 2018PCMA unveils ‘20 in their Twenties’ class of 2019By James LancasterIf you were wondering who the business events leaders of the future might be, look no further....

Beleaguered Istanbul joins ICCAs ARP programme

October 4, 2018Beleaguered Istanbul joins ICCAs ARP programmeBy James LancasterThe bureau tasked with bringing international association meetings to Istanbul has signed a two-year...

Irony of ICC Birmingham lost on conference Brexiters

October 4, 2018Irony of ICC Birmingham lost on conference BrexitersBy James LancasterThose still following The Brexit, with its protracted cliff-hangers and tortured subplots, were left...

Buoyant Dundee sees future in business events

October 1, 2018Buoyant Dundee sees future in business eventsBy James LancasterCity leaders in Dundee want to ‘open its doors to the world’ through business events....

Bureaux chiefs get a warm welcome in Iceland

September 28, 2018Bureaux chiefs get a warm welcome in IcelandBy James LancasterConvention bureaux from across Europe met in Iceland to discuss how best to maintain the continent’s...

Why online communities are not an open and shut case

September 28, 2018Why online communities are not an open and shut caseBy James LancasterThe emergence of online communities was meant to be a ‘game-changer’ for associations, making...

Chemistry points way to ‘post-Brexit economy’

September 26, 2018Chemistry points way to ‘post-Brexit economy’By James LancasterDublin will host 1,500 delegates at the biennial International Conference on Coordination Chemistry...

Kuala Lumpur to host international associations’ round table

September 26, 2018Kuala Lumpur to host international associations’ round tableBy James LancasterMalaysia is set to host the UIA Associations Round Table Asia Pacific for the first time....

NYC & Company brings roadshow to Europe

September 25, 2018NYC & Company brings roadshow to EuropeBy James LancasterNew York City’s official destination marketing organisation NYC & Company has kicked off its 2018...

ICCA Mediterranean Chapter vows closer ties with members

September 21, 2018ICCA Mediterranean Chapter vows closer ties with membersBy James LancasterThe ICCA Mediterranean Chapter Summit in Athens has pledged to commit to a period of closer...

Anti-terrorist drill tests security at Prague venue

September 21, 2018Anti-terrorist drill tests security at Prague venueBy James LancasterSecurity at the Prague Congress Centre (PCC) was put to the test during the largest anti-terrorist...

AIM signals international ambitions with new Barcelona office

September 20, 2018AIM signals international ambitions with new Barcelona officeBy James LancasterAIM Group International, the professional congress organiser, is opening a new office in Barcelona....

Ambitious Auckland puts business events centre stage

September 19, 2018Ambitious Auckland puts business events centre stageBy James LancasterAuckland has increased its share of New Zealand’s business events market as it launches a concerted...

Goalsetting at heart of IACC’s Knowledge Festival

September 18, 2018Goalsetting at heart of IACC’s Knowledge FestivalBy James LancasterThe IACC (International Association of Conference Centres) has revealed details of the education on...

Mutschlechner: retirement would be industrys loss

September 17, 2018Mutschlechner: retirement would be industrys lossBy James LancasterThe departure of Christian Mutschlechner from Vienna Convention Bureau in February next year may, or...

Mutschlechner: Vienna’s leading man announces retirement

September 17, 2018Mutschlechner: Vienna’s leading man announces retirementBy James LancasterThe man who established Vienna’s position as a leading destination for international association...Load More from James Lancaster