200 Women who will change the way you see the world

39 portraits. Extraordinary stories. One invitation to see the world differently

Exclusive vernissage 18 November 2026

Glion Hospitality & Luxury Business Education is proud to be the first institution in Switzerland to host the tenth-anniversary exhibition of 200 Women: who will change the way you see the world.

Celebrating the voices, experiences and perspectives of extraordinary women from around the globe, this international exhibition invites us to explore what connects us beyond cultures, backgrounds and generations.

Created by Geoff Blackwell and Ruth Hobday, with photography by Kieran E. Scott, 200 Women brings together women from more than 40 countries, each answering the same five universal questions about life, identity, purpose and hope.

For this special Swiss presentation, 39 portraits will be exhibited across two Glion locations:

27

portraits at the Bulle Campus, displayed throughout the Academic Center.

12

12 portraits at the Glion/Montreux Campus, presented at Maison Décotterd.

From Nobel Peace Prize laureates and pioneering entrepreneurs to artists, scientists, activists and community leaders, each portrait reveals a unique personal story.

Through powerful photography, biographies and filmed interviews, visitors are invited to discover the women behind the images and reflect on the experiences that shape our shared humanity.

Join us for the vernissage

We are delighted to invite Glion students, faculty, staff, alumni, local authorities, industry partners and members of our wider community to celebrate the opening of this exceptional exhibition.

The evening will take place in the presence of Dr. Craig Vezina, Founding Head of The Spaceship Academy, and Philippe Vignon, Managing Director of Glion Hospitality and Luxury Business Education.

Wednesday, 18 November 2026 17:00–19:00 Glion Bulle Campus, Academic Center

Program

17:00–18:00 Welcome, opening remarks and exhibition discovery with Dr. Craig Vezina.

18:00–19:00 Cocktail reception and networking.

Registration deadline: Monday, 16 November 2026.

Register for the vernissage →

Meet our guest speaker

Dr. Craig Vezina

Founding Head, The Spaceship Academy

Dr. Craig Vezina is the Founding Head of The Spaceship Academy, an educational initiative bringing the 200 Women exhibition to schools, colleges and cultural institutions.

Through this work, he champions the power of personal stories to inspire reflection, empathy and meaningful dialogue, particularly among young people.

At Glion, he will share the vision behind the project and introduce guests to the remarkable women and stories featured in the exhibition.

Discover the exhibition beyond the vernissage

200 Women will be presented at Glion's Bulle Campus and Maison Décotterd until 30 January 2027 from Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.

The exhibition will also welcome external visitors on Friday afternoons, from 20 November to 18 December 2026, 14:00–17:00, on our Bulle Campus – Academic Center, Ch. De Bouleyres 22 with guided discovery opportunities led by Glion Student Ambassadors.

Please register by 16 November 2026.