This class provides a critical examination of the key issues of importance within the context of international events management. While recognizing that these key issues might change in keeping with a dynamic global environment, the class intends to discuss topics that have relevance for events management and contemporary trends that might affect the future development of this industry. The content of this class will be tailored to a specific theme that is topical at the time of teaching, and that is not covered in other classes. The theme of the class will be announced at the time of registration.