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.
See a Joynote in motion
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.”
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
Trusted by the world's most demanding audiences
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 bringing rooms to life.
My obsession is helping people overcome their social fears and become high-impact 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 40+ podcasts & shows 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.
- 40+ podcasts & shows
- CBC News
- Global News
- Smart Meetings
News Features
People have found my ideas worth sharing.
Since becoming The Party Scientist, over 50 stories have been published.
Reviews
What planners say afterwards
I was really impressed with how interactive his session was.
Meeting Professionals International
You changed our entire conference. The impact was tremendous. I have already asked that they bring you back, no joke.
Meeting Professionals International New Jersey Chapter
I was lucky enough to attend the Party Scientist's session.
IMEX Global Meetings Trade Show
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 Meeting Professionals International, 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.
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