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

Claus Raasted TMSJune 26, 2024"People are afraid AI is intelligent. It isn't" - Claus RaastedBy James LancasterJames Lancaster caught up with overpaid rockstar consultant (and founder of the College of...KCC in Rwanda June 24, 2024Rwanda CVB says goodbye to Murangwa after meteoric 10 yearsBy James LancasterThe team behind Rwanda’s meteoric rise in the meetings and events industry is celebrating ten years in...Delegates in the Investor Lounge at Web Summit 2023 in LisbonJune 18, 2024Web Summit takes flagship event to Vancouver, retires CollisionBy James LancasterWeb Summit, the company behind some of the world's best-known technology conferences, has announced...Presidential trio UFI 2024-25June 17, 2024Buri part of presidential trio to lead exhibition industryBy James LancasterPanittha Buri, vice-chairperson of Bangkok-based Bhiraj Buri Group, has been elected president of UFI,...Taylor Swift FansMay 22, 2024Liverpool swots up on Taylor Swift to showcase events prowessBy James LancasterCity is harnessing the pulling power of the world’s biggest pop star - Taylor Swift - to host a...Sarah Goldfinch, Adelaide Convention Centre, general managerMay 17, 2024Adelaide hopes commitment to green future will sway associationsBy James LancasterAdelaide is doubling down on its sustainability efforts in a bid to win more international association...Paris bridgeMay 14, 2024Associations prefer Paris, according to ICCA RankingsBy James LancasterParis is the number one meetings destination in the world for international associations, according to...Left to right: IAEE President & CEO Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM; UFI President Geoff Dickinson; IAEE Chairperson Marie Browne; and UFI Managing Director & CEO Kai HattendorfMay 3, 2024Associations sign MOU to help advance the exhibitions industryBy James LancasterTwo international associations representing the interests of exhibition organisers have agreed to work...Conference goers at TMS APAC May 2, 2024Conference education captured in ‘amazing’ AI-generated white paperBy James LancasterA sophisticated transcription tool using AI has produced a detailed white paper based on the...An event at Te Pae Christchurch Convention CentreMay 2, 2024New Christchurch venue paying dividends after devastating earthquakeBy James LancasterA convention centre built in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake has hosted 200,000 people since...Marina Bay SandsApril 11, 2024APAC gets ready to shine at The Meetings ShowBy James LancasterA new trade show will debut in Singapore next week, firmly establishing the Asia Pacific region as one...A bicycle in the colourful fishermen's quarter of RiminiApril 10, 2024Cycling body chooses 'incredible' Rimini for flagship meetingBy James LancasterPolicymakers in Rimini hope their efforts to get people moving around more sustainably will be given...Business people on athletic track start lineApril 8, 2024Cities target ‘synergy’ between association meetings and sportBy James LancasterCity convention bureaux - usually focused on winning conference and exhibition business - are...Sustainability professionals around a tableApril 5, 2024Updated ISO ‘event sustainability’ standard launched ahead of Paris 2024By James LancasterA revised version of the international standard for sustainable event management has been published,...Eco-conscious person on laptopApril 4, 2024It’s official – European planners do care more about sustainability than American peers!By James LancasterEuropean meeting planners are more than twice as likely to have a sustainability policy than their...ICC Sydney DIAPApril 4, 2024Sydney venue launches four-pronged disability inclusion planBy James LancasterManagers of one of Australia’s most recognisable convention centres have taken steps to make the venue...Rodin's The Thinker with VR headset onApril 3, 2024Meetings: research aims to provide roadmap for futureBy James LancasterA year-long project to understand the trends that will shape the future of the business events...Messe Stuttgart joins climate allianceMarch 22, 2024Messe Stuttgart joins climate coalitionBy James Lancasterthe convention centre and trade fair organiser has joined a coalition of companies supporting each...Graphic illustrating remote working with laptopsMarch 19, 2024Meeting professionals have fallen in love with WFH, survey showsBy James LancasterEvent professionals say the shift to hybrid working has made them more productive and improved company...Melbourne skyline at duskMarch 14, 2024Melbourne to host UFI Asia Pacific in 2025By James LancasterThe event will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 13-14 February,...Load More from James Lancaster
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