1. A method for graphically representing events at runtime in an event management system, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of: receiving a plurality of events including a first event defining a state of a networked device and a second event defining a state of a networked device; responsive to receiving the first event and the second event, identifying an event relation between the first event, the second event and a projected event; and generating a runtime visualization output that includes a graphical representation of the first event, the second event, the projected event and the event relation.