Conferences
Opening ceremonies that set the tone for the entire agenda.
International Keynote Speaker
I lead Opening Joynotes that create attendees who return every year because they know they'll form valuable relationships at your event.
Jacques W. Martiquet — The Party Scientist. Interactive openings that replace boring welcoming remarks with genuine human connection.
Opening Joynotes
How do you maximize the value of coming together?
Not with boring welcoming remarks...
Imagine young and old, introverts and extroverts engaging, putting down their phones, and connecting in ways they haven't before.
Imagine them telling you this, like I was told after one of my keynotes:
“You felt like you knew everyone in the room, you did a really nice job.”
Speaker Reel
See a Joynote in motion
Event Types
Where I open the room
Corporate Events
LUSH, Chevron, Google and Accenture teams, connected in minutes.
Festivals
20,000-person crowds moving, cheering and celebrating together.
Community Events
Neighbourhood block parties where strangers become friends.
Marathons
Start-line rituals that turn nerves into collective adrenaline.
Universities
Orientation experiences that beat first-week loneliness.
Leadership Retreats
Intimate sessions built for trust, candour and follow-through.
Team Offsites
Play-driven bonding that outlasts the trust fall.
Past Clients
I've led Opening Joynotes for thousands of events—from 20,000-person marathons to corporate conferences to music festivals.
I have led experiences for the young and old, English and non-English audiences, corporate and non-corporate groups. I adjust every experience to the comfort level of your audience.
Cover Story
Read My Cover Story
My name is Jacques W. Martiquet.
I'm known as The Party Scientist.
I don't know everything, but I do know a lot about igniting joy.
My obsession is helping people overcome their social fears and become charismatic Joymakers—people loved for uplifting everyone around them.
I discovered this mission after saving countless teenagers' lives as a festival medic.
Interviews
Podcasts, panels and virtual stages
From Masters of Community to broadcast news desks, I'm regularly invited to unpack the science of connection — live, remote, and everywhere in between. Virtual sessions are prepped with the same rigour as a mainstage keynote.
- Masters of Community podcast
- CBC News
- Global News
- Smart Meetings
News Features
People have found my ideas worth sharing.
Since becoming The Party Scientist, over 40 stories have been published.
Reviews
What planners say afterwards
I was really impressed with how interactive his session was.
MPI
You changed our entire conference. The impact was tremendous. I have already asked that they bring you back, no joke.
MPI New Jersey Chapter
I was lucky enough to attend the Party Scientist's session.
IMEX
His expertise in bringing people together is world-class.
acme
We left feeling happier, stress-free & with a buzz that lasted the week.
Accenture
That was five years ago and people still talk about it.
LUSH
Wow, what an incredible impact you had! On behalf of MPI, thank you for bringing so much energy, love, and excitement to the room. You were truly the life of the party, and it's no surprise that you were a big hit with everyone. We're grateful for your contagious enthusiasm and for helping make this year's event so memorable.
Meeting Professionals International
Contact
Let's make your opening unforgettable.
Tell me about your event, your audience and your date. I'll reply personally.
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