Hopefully at some point there will be a way to create instances for special events. It's a simple concept:
- "Create Event Instance" at the top of the change instance list.
- Show both event and automatic instances in the list.
- Events only joined manually, not automatically.
- Options to block joining unless in the same team, fleet, friends list, and/or invited.
With the current system and player caps automatically filling up in instances, it's difficult to hold get-togethers or events in actual world environments (spacedocks, Memory Alpha, Vulcan, etc).