1: The events business -- An introduction to events -- The market demand for events -- The events business: supply and suppliers -- Social, economic, political and development implications, 2: Managing events -- Making a start and planning the event -- Financial management and the budget -- Event logistics and supplies -- Marketing and public relations for events -- Risk management and legalities -- Event project management and set up issues -- The organization manager and the team: during the event -- Close-down, evaluation and legacies.