1. Introduction1.1 Definition and DescriptionAn event manager/planner is a person who plans, executes and evaluates a corporate, association, non-profit, government or social event such as a wedding, business meeting important, a fundraiser, a promotion, a fair, a conference, a festival or party. They are responsible for studying the markets, making detailed proposals for deadlines, locations, suppliers, personnel and budgets, as well as securing and organizing speakers, guests, tickets, parking, security, first aid and equipment rental. Other roles that event managers/planners typically have extend up to and after the event, where they must oversee the removal of the event (such as trash collection, stage dismantling) and post-event evaluation.1.2 ObjectivesExplain to peers/teachers what a career as an event manager/planner entails as well as the roles, qualifications, skills, salary, outlook and opportunities that they have. The objective is also to briefly explain the story.2. Discussion2.1 HistoryEvent management and planning as an industry is relatively new, it only became popular in the last two decades and before that this work was not taken very seriously. Event planning in general has been around for hundreds of years – from the royal wedding of Alexander the Great to that of William and Kate. In 1999, there were only about 33,000 meeting planners and by 2012, that number had more than doubled. Event management originated from the discipline of public relations, when it was necessary to have people with special talents to manage the activities that organizations used to gain publicity and build. their corporate image. The term "special events" which is often used to refer to events organized by managers/planners was coined by Rober...... middle of paper ......reer might be for you.4. RecommendationsIt is recommended that to be an event manager/planner you are able to handle a lot of stress and be under time restrictions. You must also be able to deal with exhausted and rude customers respectfully and without lashing out. If you cannot work long hours and commit to overtime, this job may not be acceptable for you.BibliographyOpen University – open.edu.auJob Guide – jobguide.thegoodguides.com.auProspects – www .prospects.com.ac.ukEventplanning. about.comPrenhall.comVault.comEn.wikipedia.org/wiki/event_managementEntreprenaur.comBibliographyOpen University – open.edu.auJob Guide – jobguide.thegoodguides.com.auProspects – www.prospects.com.ac.ukEventplanning.about.comPrenhall.comVault. comEn.wikipedia.org/wiki/event_managementEntreprenaur.com