Be prepared to be surprised and delighted by The Party Scientist's newest immersion in the science of interpersonal joy. You'll leave feeling more energized, confident and socially-intelligent. Jacques will equip you with practical skills to ignite 'joy neurotransmitters' in your brain and the brains of others. The Party Scientist is on Earth to spread the health benefits of interpersonal joy. His message is simple. Joy multiplied by connection equals = the greatest antidepressant. And you'll feel it. In his educational sessions disguised as parties, he equips attendees with tools to catalyze interpersonal joy in their social interactions, meetings, and relationships. But don't expect a normal classroom, because The Party Scientist is known for his energy! In 2015, he discovered his life purpose while saving the lives of intoxicated young people as a frontline festival medic. This led him to start a sober partying organization, which was eventually featured in VICE, Elle, Macleans & Global News.Quickly thereafter, he realized that his degree in pharmacology was not going to be used in the conventional sense. Instead, he wanted to educate people about the natural drugs within their body, which are accessible through human connection, music, and a healthy lifestyle. Since 2017, he has been leading thousands of celebratory experiences across 15+ countries, on the stages of international festivals, and in the offices of companies like Accenture & LUSH Cosmetics. To this day, he still leads sober parties in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada.

When surveyed, companies acknowledge that a lack of belonging threatens employee engagement, retention, and overall performance. Leaders at all levels are seeking ways to foster a culture where every individual can bring their full self to work. Is there a secret to creating this environment? A proven approach to humanize and connect? Yes. The answer lies in harnessing the power of belonging. Denise's approach to belonging is practical, impactful, and immediately actionable. Drawing from her rich background in media and filmmaking, she illustrates how everyday interactions can revolutionize workplace culture. The heart of this keynote introduces a groundbreaking idea: understanding and bridging competing value systems—collective vs. individualist mindsets—that often impede belonging. Denise shares her compelling concept of "the bridge," offering an intentional, actionable alternative to judgment. Attendees leave empowered to create "Belonging Moments," navigate diverse cultural landscapes. Award-winning activist filmmaker, top 100 podcaster and international speaker Denise Soler Cox uses her lived experience to produce Project Enye, movement to transform how we think and speak about culture, identity and what it means to belong. Simon & Schuster will publish her debut book, “What Will They Say” in 2026.

Join Tahira Endean, MSc, CITP, CMP, CED, head of programme for IMEX and author of Intentional Event Design and Jacques W. Martiquet “The Party Scientist” for a quick activation to enhance meaning, engagement and connections at any event. This will connect the affirmation dots and leave everyone smiling.