What We Do

EvolveCon is the bridge that connects clients, our mutual hotel partners, and event participants.  Our expert and tenured team of unyielding and dedicated professionals care about the success of your event and will deliver an unmatched level of service to our clients.  Allow us to create and deliver your “Event Master Plan” and you will benefit from innovative approaches that drive event loyalty, reduce costs, deliver gains in revenue, and provide solutions to the event industry’s most challenging problems.

As the event’s industry landscape is changing, it is important to entrust your event to a team with experience navigating the most turbulent crises that have affected our industry over the last two decades – a team with proven success in providing savings and profitability directly to your bottom line by employing our industry expertise, fierce negotiating skills, unyielding professionalism, steadfast honesty, and thoughtful care. 

EvolveCon is the right team at the right time.  Together we can do more than pivot, we can EVOLVE!

Suzanne Stigers and EvolveCon have handled the housing for Los Angeles Comic Con for the last two years.  In that time, I can say that the customer service and attention to detail I have received has far surpassed anything that I had with previous housing vendors.  Her negotiation skills and willingness to go the extra mile is reflected in the significant growth we have seen in our housing numbers since partnering with EvolveCon.  Her flawless execution of our staff and VIP housing is so critical to the success of our event along with the incredible value that her negotiated rates provide to our attendees and exhibitors.  Suzanne also created a contract template on our behalf that has made the overall contracting process much easier for both Comikaze Entertainment, Inc., and our hotel partners.  I always appreciate Suzanne’s thinking outside the box, and I have such a high level of confidence in the Event Master Plan that she has created for Los Angeles Comic Con.  From a financial perspective, Suzanne has minimized our financial exposure, increased revenue, and generated significant savings.  Suzanne is a true partner and one that we look forward to working with for years to come.

— Jade Silverman
Head of Marketing Los Angeles Comic Con

Suzanne has helped grow our blocks after the Great Recession which has not only added value for our own return on investment, but also increased the value of savings to our bottom line. Suzanne is an extension of our team and I know many others that would say the same within our organization.

— Debbie Guthrie
Vice President, Housing, Customer Success Team, Informa Markets

In these unchartered times, it gives me comfort to know you are in the industry to help guide organizations once they are ready to start meeting again.

— Dawn Recicar
Citywide Sales Executive, Orlando Marriott International

Suzanne understands the Hotels’ ever-changing business models with revenue management’s involvement and is able to negotiate in a way that both sides feel good about.

— Shelly Cruz, CMP
Vice President of Global Sales, MGM Resorts International

Suzanne played a key role in the rebounding of the New Orleans Convention Market. Suzanne brought many of her clients to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and was a vital force in the recovery of the city.

— Kathie B. Jacobs
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hampton Inn Hotels and Suites of New Orleans

Here are examples of what EvolveCon can do for your Corporate Event, Live Event, Association Conference, Trade Show & Expo, Regional or Citywide event.

Site Selection

Suzanne knows more about the Las Vegas meeting industry than some salespeople here and I appreciate that she understands it so well”. I know when I see Suzanne’s name on an event that it is going to be handled with care, honestly and professionally and we appreciate that she is an ambassador for our city.

— Shelly Cruz, CMP
Vice President of Global Sales, MGM Resorts International

Suzanne is invaluable. Her industry knowledge, many years of Las Vegas contracts, excellent understanding of our attendee profile, and willing to think outside the box to make a successful program.

— Debbie Guthrie
Vice President, Housing, Customer Success Team, Informa Markets

Your knowledge of the Orlando market is evident, and your relationships give you the leverage to negotiate the best overall concession package for your clients.

— Yamile Rivera
Assistant Director of Sales, Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention Center & DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Orlando Disney Springs Area

Suzanne’s incredible tradeshow/housing expertise and keen market experience, even in the most difficult of markets, is her winning combination.

— Peggy Limon
Citywide Sales Executive, Marriott International, Las Vegas, NV

When Suzanne is faced with a challenging situation or an unusual market, she develops creative solutions to create a win-win for the hotel and her client.

— Leigh Ann Runyan, CMP
Director, Americas Events, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Contracting Expertise

I think you wrote the book on successful contracting. If not, you should.

— Shelley Thrower
Regional Sales Manager, Hilton Grand Vacations

Suzanne produces the most comprehensive contracts with the most concessions leaving no stone unturned. She includes clauses that no one else thinks of and anticipates almost every situation.

— Leigh Ann Runyan, CMP
Director, Americas Events, Society of Petroleum Engineers

I have learned so many things over the years under the “Suzanne Stigers” School of Contract Management” and as a hotelier, I have always greatly valued her expertise and ability to look at both sides of the spectrum while striving to reach the most favorable outcome for all parties involved.

— Therese Jankovsky
Senior Sales Executive, Sheraton Grand, Chicago, IL

I have worked with Suzanne Stigers for several years. She is a top-notch negotiator and has a sharp eye for detail. She has given me a great “peace of mind” when working on my hotel agreements. I strongly recommend her services to my fellow planners in the hospitality industry. I know you will enjoy working with her as much as I have.

— Lena L. Timmons, CMP
Conference Manager, Strategic Communications & Outreach,

Suzanne is a seasoned professional who has been a strategic partner for our organization for many years, negotiating city-wide hotel contracts for an international tradeshow. Her strong negotiating skills, attention to detail, and good relationships within the hotel industry have been invaluable to our event’s hotel contracting process.

— Catherine Lyons
Chief Financial Officer, International Sleep Products Association (ISPA EXPO)

I have always enjoyed her professionalism and expeditious manner. I know that when I work on a contract with Suzanne, it will be correct and will be finalized in short order.

— Diane M. Riche
Senior Sales Manager, Higgins Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Suzanne has always demonstrated a commitment to excellence to her clients, her hotel partners, and city delegates. A solid and calm demeanor, she brings cohesion, thought-provoking challenge, and collaboration to the table when planning, negotiating, and executing contracts and program details for the benefit of all. She displays great communication skills, patience, perseverance, and would represent any organization well.

— Michele Marsee
Director of Sales & Marketing, Embassy Suites Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

I can tell you from first-hand knowledge that Suzanne is the consummate professional.  From the beginning of the contracting phase to the execution of flawless events, Suzanne out-performs the competition.  Her reputation for executing the best conferences is well known within the industry.

— Kathie B. Jacobs
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hampton Inn Hotels and Suites of New Orleans

“Having been in hotel sales for over 15 years I have worked with MANY 3rd parties, Suzanne is hands down one of the best 3rd party partners I have ever worked with. I have had the pleasure of working with her on 2 annual citywide conventions, 1 of them being Anaheim’s largest convention each year. Suzanne makes the contracting process easy! She is fair with her negotiations and quick with her response times. Her attention to detail and prompt turnaround time truly makes ME look good! She is in constant contact, not allowing anything to slip through the cracks. She absolutely is an integral part of making her client’s events a success. I wish I could work with her on all my citywide conventions!”

— Destiny Musil
Senior Sales Manager HYATT REGENCY ORANGE COUNTY

When you entrust your business to EvolveCon, you will receive a “true service”.  We genuinely become an extension of your staff, freeing you to attend to other critical event planning tasks. And as we travel with you from city to city, we will assist you with strategic planning for the future, and ensure you maximize your benefits and drive gains in revenue in every market.

Event Management

“From the moment we began planning our event, Suzanne’s expertise and guidance were invaluable. Her creativity and flexibility in accommodating our specific needs and requests made the entire process a pleasure. Her commitment to delivering high-quality services truly shone through in every aspect of her work. Suzanne’s contributions to our event were instrumental in creating a memorable experience for our delegates. I also appreciate how smoothly everything ran on the day of the event, thanks to Suzanne’s quick thinking and level head. Suzanne’s professionalism and ability to handle unexpected challenges ensured that our event went off without a hitch. It was clear that she was as invested in the success of our Convention as we were, and for that, GBTA is truly grateful.”

— Nicole Seely, CMP
Senior Manager, Event Operations GBTA – Global Business Travel Association

Suzanne’s personality is extremely well suited to interacting with people and has obtained wonderful feedback from our customers. I can vouch for her unique way of dealing with people and the fantastic results obtained. She handles herself with a professional style and obtains results.

— Dr. Richard S. Danchik
Former President and Negotiation Chairman, The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, A PA Non-Profit Corporation (PITTCON)

Super savvy, fair and relatable, Suzanne has brought an unprecedented level of expertise and passion to every trade show she has ever managed.  Simply put, she is the best in the business.

— Peggy Limon
Citywide Sales Executive, Marriott International, Las Vegas, NV

Very seldom have I run across a person as dedicated, honest, responsive and who genuinely cares about the people she does business with as Suzanne Stigers.

— Steve Blanner
Executive Director of Convention Sales & Services, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore

I can think of very few industry colleagues who measure up to Suzanne; she is a true leader, a respectful partner and has always been in a league of her own.

— Therese Jankovsky
Senior Sales Executive, Sheraton Grand, Chicago, IL

Suzanne provides a smooth contracting process and she really knows her customers’ needs inside and out.

— Gina Farris
Hilton Worldwide

Suzanne is strategic in her thought process and innovative in challenging situations.

— Christine Bunzol
Senior Sales Manager, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

I have worked with Suzanne Stigers for several years. She is a top-notch negotiator and has a sharp eye for detail. She has given me a great “peace of mind” when working on my hotel agreements. I strongly recommend her services to my fellow planners in the hospitality industry. I know you will enjoy working with her as much as I have.

— Lena L. Timmons, CMP
Conference Manager, Strategic Communications & Outreach,

I highly recommend Suzanne! I have worked with her on many different accounts and she is always a pleasure to work with. She understands all sides of the business and looks for a win/win situation for both her clients and the hotel.

— Steve Walker
Executive Director, City Wide Sales – MGM Resorts International

I worked closely with Suzanne as she handled large multi-million-dollar convention blocks in the New Orleans market.  Her events were planned flawlessly with a keen attention to detail and dedication to her clients.

— Kathie B. Jacobs
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hampton Inn Hotels and Suites of New Orleans

“I was introduced to EvolveCon by a former colleague who had worked with the company’s founder Suzanne Stigers for many years on his very large Las Vegas portfolio of events. Our events were struggling with steep attrition penalties due to previously negotiated contracts that no longer fit the scope of our events. My former colleague told me that Suzanne and the team at EvolveCon was the solution we were looking for.

From minute one, the EvolveCon team has been protective of our bottom line, flexible, quick to respond to our every need, and willing to go the extra mile to make Naylor’s events successful. EvolveCon, powered by HotelMap, has also boosted our hotel pick up by 40%! This level of growth is unprecedented and attributable to the unrivaled contracting expertise and event management experience of the EvolveCon team, combined with the unparalleled functionality of HotelMap’s global technology platform.

EvolveCon’s Event Master Plan has been Naylor’s Master Solution!”

— Debbie DesRoches, CEM, DES
Sr. Director, Event Services & Operations Naylor Association Solutions

EvolveCon transformed our hotel booking process for the 2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition. Their seamless platform delivered a much-appreciated upgrade in the booking experience for both individual attendees and large groups. The intuitive interface, coupled with their responsive customer support, streamlined what has historically been a complex logistical challenge.

EvolveCon’s innovative group booking app allowed us to efficiently manage room blocks, making it easier than ever to accommodate our diverse attendees from around the globe. The real-time availability updates and customizable options empowered our members to make informed decisions quickly.

Their solution not only saved us countless hours of administrative work but also enhanced the overall experience for our attendees.

For any organization looking to elevate their event’s accommodation management, EvolveCon is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. They don’t just meet expectations; they evolve the entire concept of event housing management.

— Denise S. Streszoff
CAE, Chief Operating Officer International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research – American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

On-Site Support

Suzanne does it all never losing her drive or determination.  She is 100% committed to her clients until the end and is, hands down, the best in the business.

— Leigh Ann Runyan, CMP
CMP, Director, Americas Events, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Suzanne’s scope of experience and ability to navigate complex negotiations is unparalleled…. she will support your cause as if it’s her own.

— Therese Jankovsky
Senior Sales Executive, Sheraton Grand, Chicago, IL

I believe your success in growing events stems from your instinct as a problem solver.  In listening to the customer’s current issues, you can propose innovating ways to overcome the obstacle and grow the attendance.

— Dawn Recicar
Citywide Sales Executive, Orlando Marriott International