Frequently asked questions

Millennium hosts meetings, seminars, training sessions, conferences, general meetings, congresses, exhibitions, product launches, ceremonies, galas, corporate parties, business meals and cocktails. Its range of spaces makes it possible to tailor each event to the guest count, programme and desired atmosphere.

The choice depends on the number of guests, the event format, the desired atmosphere and the different stages of the programme. Millennium offers meeting rooms, an auditorium, reception spaces, a club and several more intimate venues. Our specialists will recommend the configuration best suited to the experience you wish to create.

Located in Crissier, near Lausanne, Millennium offers easy access by car via the A1 motorway and by public transport from Renens railway station. With 500 indoor parking spaces and electric vehicle charging stations, the venue ensures a convenient arrival experience. Our concierge team can also arrange taxis, shuttles, coaches or private transfers to facilitate your guests’ journeys.

The service includes welcome coffees, refreshments, packed lunches, pre-dinner drinks, cocktail receptions, buffets, sit-down meals and multi-course menus. Our chefs prioritise seasonal produce and can offer alternatives tailored to guests’ dietary requirements. The format is tailored to the pace and requirements of the event.

The spaces can be tailored to your company’s brand identity through digital displays, lighting, furniture, décor and guest-facing elements. A 3D preview can also be produced, allowing you to visualize the layout and atmosphere ahead of the event.

Millennium offers a fully integrated audiovisual package, suitable for all formats. Conference centres are equipped with digital signage, touchscreens, video conferencing cameras, microphones, sound systems and streaming solutions. Event venues feature state-of-the-art equipment enabling spectacular staging and professional video recordings.

A dedicated project manager oversees every aspect of your event, from venue selection and programming to audiovisual production, catering, décor, entertainment and logistics. Enjoy a single point of contact and tailored support from concept through to flawless execution.

You can bring every stage of your event together at Millennium. Meetings, conferences, workshops, cocktail receptions, dinners, entertainment and evening celebrations flow seamlessly from one space to another, each tailored to the moment, with centralized coordination and a smooth guest experience throughout.

The Business Centre, comprising 8 rooms with a combined capacity of 300 participants, is ideal for training sessions, workshops and flexible meetings. The Executive Centre, comprising four rooms with a combined capacity of 100 participants, offers a more prestigious setting, with high-end furnishings, natural light, private terraces and views of the Alps.

Rooms can be arranged theatre-style for presentations, classroom-style for training, U-shaped for discussion, boardroom-style for small groups or cabaret-style for a mix of listening and teamwork. Selected rooms can also be set up for a cocktail reception.

The conference rooms include wireless video-conferencing, an automatic camera, microphones, integrated sound and interactive displays. A PC or Mac connects quickly and wirelessly. For a larger live broadcast, La Scène provides a complete audiovisual production setup.

Depending on the room, equipment includes Wi-Fi, a large interactive display with whiteboard features, microphones, integrated sound and an automatic video-conferencing camera. A tablet makes it easy to manage lighting, projection and the main audiovisual functions.

Conference packages can combine drinks, morning and afternoon breaks, plus lunch as a buffet, meal tray or menu at the Brasserie. The Business Centre lobby and Executive Centre terraces also provide pleasant settings for conversation between sessions.

Its four spacious rooms are designed for board meetings, executive committees and important presentations. Bespoke furniture, wood finishes, natural daylight and private terraces create a calm, comfortable and impressive setting for strategic conversations.

Millennium is located in Crissier near Lausanne, close to the A1 motorway and Renens railway station. The venue has a 500-space indoor car park with EV charging points. For groups, the concierge team can also arrange transfers or a shuttle.

A meeting can continue with a cocktail reception, tasting, dinner, artistic entertainment or team activity. Bringing work, catering and entertainment together on one site creates a smoother day and avoids unnecessary travel.

La Scène accommodates up to 500 people in an 800 m² auditorium, making it ideal for a large annual meeting or conference. For 60 to 200 attendees, L'Espace or the Montreux Jazz Club Millennium provide a more flexible setting. The Business and Executive centres suit smaller meetings.

La Scène combines multiple cameras, wireless microphones, confidence monitors and two audiovisual control rooms. A conference can be filmed, broadcast live, followed remotely or shown simultaneously in other Millennium spaces.

La Scène features a giant LED screen measuring 22 by 4 metres, a cinema-grade projector, immersive sound, wireless microphones and automated lighting. This combination enables the creation of a clear and dynamic conference experience, for both the audience in the hall and remote participants.

Millennium coordinates guest reception, wayfinding, cloakrooms and smooth movement through the venue. Registration and voting can be organised to suit the meeting format, with members attending in person or joining remotely.

L'Espace is directly connected to La Scène, so guests can move easily from the conference to a cocktail reception, buffet or banquet. It accommodates up to 320 banquet guests and 350 cocktail guests. For a more intimate, music-led atmosphere, the Club offers lounges, a bar, a stage and a VIP mezzanine.

Five dressing rooms with showers and audio/video monitoring are connected to the auditorium and directly accessible from the car park. Executives, speakers and performers can prepare in comfort and follow the event before going on stage.

Screens, digital signage, lighting and décor can reflect the company's colours and messages. Millennium can also feature a logo or message in the Aqua Graphic fountain display, creating a memorable welcome from the moment guests arrive.

The venue is close to the A1 motorway and Renens railway station, with a 500-space indoor car park. Digital signage guides guests through the building, while the concierge team can arrange transfers, taxis, buses or limousines.

La Scène accommodates up to 500 people for the main conference. The Business and Executive centres host workshops and parallel sessions, while L'Espace can combine exhibition, networking and catering. Every key part of the congress therefore remains on one site.

The Business and Executive centres offer rooms in different sizes for workshops, training sessions, round tables or partner meetings. Their presentation and video-conferencing equipment can also open selected sessions to remote participants.

L'Espace provides 450 m² of flexible floor area for stands, demonstrations, meetings, reception or catering. A 3D model helps visualise the installation, give each exhibitor the right presence and create smooth visitor circulation.

The main conference can be filmed and broadcast live to other Millennium spaces. This makes it possible to welcome more participants, connect several rooms or let backstage teams follow the session.

Reception areas, hosts, cloakrooms and digital signage make arrival and wayfinding easy. The programme, timings, room names and organiser branding remain visible throughout the building, helping everyone move smoothly between sessions.

The spaces provide practical access for installing stands, décor and equipment. La Scène even has direct vehicle access, which is particularly useful for an automotive presentation or large-scale demonstration. The Millennium team supports the installation to make preparation simpler and smoother.

The programme can include welcome coffee, refreshment breaks, meal trays, buffets, business lunches, cocktails or seated dinners. Served directly within Millennium's event spaces, catering reduces travel and maintains a pleasant pace throughout the congress.

A dedicated project lead centralises the schedule and coordinates the spaces, audiovisual production, stage design, catering, hospitality and logistics. The organiser saves time and has one main contact from the first conversation through to the event itself.

La Scène suits a high-impact reveal, major presentation or screening for up to 500 guests. The Montreux Jazz Club Millennium offers a more immersive atmosphere for a launch, fashion show or cocktail. L'Espace is ideal for demonstrations, product displays and branded receptions.

La Scène has direct vehicle access and a 120 m² stage with motorised platforms. It can create an impressive automotive presentation or large-scale reveal using a panoramic screen, lighting and immersive sound.

A motorised LED screen, adjustable platforms, reveal curtain, automated lighting, immersive sound and video can create a memorable unveiling. Every effect supports the brand message and keeps the product at the centre of attention.

Screens, digital signage, lighting, furniture, table linen, décor and content can reflect the brand identity. L'Espace's illuminated bar and the Club's animated ceiling enhance the effect, while a 3D preview shows the atmosphere before the event.

The Club accommodates up to 100 guests in a fashion-show layout. Its flexible stage, LED screen, animated illuminated ceiling, lounges, bars, dressing rooms and VIP mezzanine create an elegant setting for presenting a collection or brand universe.

La Scène welcomes up to 500 guests for a ceremony combining speeches, videos and trophy presentations. Large screens, a flexible stage, lighting, dressing rooms and video recording showcase presenters and winners. The evening can then continue with a cocktail reception or dinner in L'Espace.

La Scène and the Club provide solutions for filming, live broadcasting and recording the event. The launch can reach a remote audience and create content to share afterwards with the press, partners or on social media.

After the presentation, guests can enjoy a demonstration, cocktail reception, chef-led experience, dinner, concert or DJ set. Millennium coordinates the full programme to extend the brand experience and encourage conversation.

L'Espace welcomes up to 320 banquet guests or 350 cocktail guests in an elegant, customisable setting. For a more intimate evening, the Montreux Jazz Club Millennium combines dinner, cocktails, a stage, lounges, bars and a VIP mezzanine in a music-inspired atmosphere.

A seated dinner suits a formal evening or awards programme. A buffet offers choice and a relaxed pace, while a cocktail dinner encourages conversation and dancing. Millennium recommends the format that best matches the atmosphere and guest numbers.

The chefs create seasonal menus for a multi-course dinner, buffet or cocktail. Dishes can reflect the theme of the evening and include suitable alternatives for guests' dietary preferences.

Musicians, singers, DJs, comedians, magicians or dancers can set the tone for the evening. The Millennium Live Band ranges from 3 to 15 musicians and performs several styles, from jazz and pop to rock or disco.

Lighting, screens, bar, furniture, table linen, flowers and signage can reflect the company's theme or colours. A 3D preview shows the arrangement of tables, stage, dance floor and buffets before the event.

La Scène and L'Espace are directly connected. Guests can attend a ceremony, concert or show and then move easily to a cocktail reception or banquet. The evening flows naturally as one experience, from the stage through to the celebration.

The spaces make it possible to combine dinner, speeches, a concert, DJ set and dancing in one consistent atmosphere. The Millennium team creates a smooth programme that keeps the evening lively until guests leave.

The 500-space indoor car park makes arrival by car straightforward and includes EV charging points. For the return journey, the concierge team can arrange taxis, buses, limousines or shuttles, allowing every guest to enjoy the evening fully.

An aperitif welcomes guests or precedes the meal. A cocktail dinner encourages conversation, a buffet offers choice and freedom, while a seated meal creates a more elegant and structured atmosphere. Millennium recommends the format that best suits the pace and spirit of the event.

The quantity depends on the duration and whether the cocktail accompanies or replaces a meal. Millennium creates a balanced selection of cold bites, hot items, desserts and, if desired, a chef-led station. The aim is to provide a generous and varied meal that is easy to enjoy while standing.

L'Espace, the Montreux Jazz Club Millennium, the Verrière, the Art Gallery, L'Épicerie and La Cave can host different formats. La Cave suits small groups and tastings, the Club offers a lounge and music-led atmosphere, while L'Espace welcomes larger receptions.

The chefs can provide vegetarian, vegan and other dietary alternatives. Guests' needs are considered in advance to create a menu that remains inclusive, enjoyable and consistent for the whole group.

Meal trays served in conference rooms, buffets, business lunches, seated meals or a menu at the Brasserie adapt to the pace of the day. A meeting remains efficient, while a client meal can place greater emphasis on the setting, service and food-and-wine pairing.

The chefs can cook in front of guests and create a gourmet experience around seasonal ingredients, seafood or desserts. La Cave and L'Épicerie also host wine and Champagne tastings accompanied by regional products.

The service can bring together furniture, tables, chairs, cocktail tables, tableware, glassware, linen, setup and hospitality. Special furniture, themed colours, flowers or a personalised welcome can then adapt the reception to the company's image.

The wine list highlights Swiss wines, notably from Vaud and Valais, alongside international references and Champagnes. The sommelier can create pairings for the menu or host a convivial tasting in La Cave.