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

Space satellite October 21, 2024Boldly go! convention bureaux collaborate on space missionBy James LancasterFour space-focused cities have come together to form an international network focused on the...confused peopleOctober 19, 2024Glass ceiling? The truth about women in eventsBy James LancasterIt's widely held that although women dominate the events industry, men fill most of the leadership...Man up stepladder painting smiley faceOctober 8, 2024Revealed: Associations in running for $20,000 impact grantBy James LancasterThree international associations who used their events to create a legacy will compete for $20,000...Net zero balancing actOctober 7, 2024NZCE moves to increase ‘transparency and accountability’By James LancasterNet Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the event industry’s initiative to slash its carbon emissions, has...People mingling at a conference October 2, 2024‘Impact Day’ to show how conferences can benefit communitiesBy James LancasterEvent aims to provide a framework that will help conference organisers design and plan conferences...Hong Kong skyscrapersSeptember 18, 2024RX Global cancels APAC version of IBTM WorldBy James LancasterRX Global, organisers of Barcelona-based meetings and events trade show IBTM World, has scrapped plans...climate change heat graphic handSeptember 9, 2024Climate change: Is it time for NZCE to join the race?By James LancasterThe business events industry's light-touch approach to carbon reduction is damaging its credibility....Close up of police officer dealing with rioters in distanceSeptember 9, 2024European destinations must prepare for more frequent crisisBy James LancasterEurope’s national tourism organisations (NTOs) should carry out long-term risk planning in light of...Cvent CEO and founder Reggie AggarwalSeptember 5, 2024Cvent target event marketing with Splash takeoverBy James LancasterCvent, the meetings and events technology provider, is back on the acquisition trail – this time...Association Forum IBTMAugust 19, 2024Associations 'won’t shy away from big issues’ in BarcelonaBy James LancasterGeopolitics, AI, and how to prevent staff burnout will be just a few of the topics on the table for...Melbourne Club Ambassador Awards 1August 19, 2024Metz honoured as Melbourne celebrates its conference ambassadorsBy James LancasterA gastroenterologist who helped to bring four international conferences to Melbourne has been honoured...Delegates enjoy Newcastle in the UKAugust 14, 2024Meeting destinations could benefit as 'blended travel' takes offBy James LancasterConferences destinations, like Newcastle, in the UK, are enjoying a tourism boom from delegates who...An exhibitionAugust 8, 2024Exhibition industry ‘bullish’ as revenues hit record highsBy James LancasterResults show exhibition organisers, venues and suppliers achieving record revenues in 2024 - moving...Pennsylvania CC July 31, 2024Venue behemoth signs events industry's net zero pledgeBy James LancasterASM Global, the Los Angeles-based venue management company, has become the latest events industry...Mount Victoria New ZealandJuly 29, 2024New venue will be first in Southern Hemisphere to host building conferenceBy James Lancaster An international conference dedicated to improving the built environment will be held in the...George RR MartinJuly 19, 2024Speaker management: putting procedure before celebrity appealBy James LancasterGeorge RR Martin clearly felt snubbed by organisers of sci-fi convention Worldcon, but organisers say...Adelaide targets international growth with personnel changesJuly 17, 2024Adelaide targets international growth with personnel changesBy James LancasterA convention bureau responsible for attracting international association conferences to the capital of...Facial recognition softwareJuly 15, 2024Deal could see more AI-powered facial analysis in EuropeBy James LancasterEvent attendees across Europe could find their facial expressions coming under scrutiny more often...cloud formation questionJuly 5, 2024Analysis: will industry’s net zero ambitions come to nought?By James LancasterWas it expecting too much to get a sector as many-tentacled as ‘meetings and events’ to rub out its...Confused person scribblesJuly 1, 2024Manifesto provides clarity on value of meetingsBy James LancasterThe eight-page priority-list exorcises some of the demons that have beset the industry over the years...Load More from James Lancaster
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