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

James Rees to lead ICCA through time of change and innovationNovember 12, 2018James Rees to lead ICCA through time of change and innovationBy James LancasterExCel London’s James Rees was voted president of the International Congress & Convention Association...European Association Summit 2019 reveals sharing themeNovember 9, 2018European Association Summit 2019 reveals sharing themeBy James Lancaster‘Share and co-create’ will be the theme of the European Association Summit (EAS) 2019....SmithBucklin acquires experience design agency 360 Live MediaNovember 8, 2018SmithBucklin acquires experience design agency 360 Live MediaBy James LancasterSmithBucklin, the Chicago-based association management company, has snapped up 360 Live Media, the...Online communities: too much informationNovember 7, 2018Online communities: too much informationBy James LancasterA thriving online community can help turn the most out-of-touch association into a vital and relevant...Why Maria’s wrath isn’t the end of the storyNovember 6, 2018Why Maria’s wrath isn’t the end of the storyBy James LancasterPuerto Rico’s disaster that killed around 3,000 people might yet have a happy ending. Martin Lewis met...Indonesia unveils $1million meeting fundNovember 6, 2018Indonesia unveils $1million meeting fundBy James LancasterIndonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced US$1 million bid fund in 2019 to increase its market...Are we bored of TED Talks yet (Pause)October 28, 2018Are we bored of TED Talks yet (Pause)By James LancasterA broadcaster of modest repute – a BBC man, but not a household name – was due to present a chamber of...Association meetings: ignore the doom-mongersOctober 24, 2018Association meetings: ignore the doom-mongersBy James LancasterSometimes the best theories are just that: theories....Cape Town hails bridge to meetings successOctober 12, 2018Cape Town hails bridge to meetings successBy James LancasterA striking new ‘sky bridge’ connecting separate parts of the Cape Town International Convention Centre...Growing revenues at the heart of PCMA’s Knowledge ExchangeOctober 11, 2018Growing revenues at the heart of PCMA’s Knowledge ExchangeBy James LancasterPCMA's next Knowledge Exchange in London will explore innovative ways to grow revenue beyond...Meetings: the one billion euro questionOctober 10, 2018Meetings: the one billion euro questionBy James LancasterCan the knowledge imparted at a congress really be worth €1bn?...Quick fix: turn your association around in 48 hoursOctober 9, 2018Quick fix: turn your association around in 48 hoursBy James LancasterStuck in a rut? Association consultant Genevieve LeClerc reveals how you can design your way out of a...Associations win US$7 500 Incredible Impact grants for legacy projectsOctober 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 WorldOctober 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 findsOctober 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 WalesOctober 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 2019October 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 programmeOctober 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 BrexitersOctober 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 eventsOctober 1, 2018Buoyant Dundee sees future in business eventsBy James LancasterCity leaders in Dundee want to ‘open its doors to the world’ through business events....Load More from James Lancaster
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