This course aims to provide students with the principles and practices of planning and staging events. It covers essential topics like event design, logistics, marketing, technology, human resource management, financial planning, risk management, evaluation, and reporting. Additionally, it explores contemporary concepts such as social capital, soft power and events, social inclusion, equality, accessibility, diversity, and legal frameworks. It also offers an overview of the events industry, including festivals, meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and sports. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with practical skills to organize successful events.