Events
If you think our calendar is missing an event, please contact Oliver Dubois du Bellay, Projects and Member Services Coordinator.
January 2025
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Bretagne’s Regional Competition
29-31 January 2025
Saint-Brieuc, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
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Grand Est’s Regional Competition
30 January to 1 February 2025
Metz, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
March 2025
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Pays de la Loire’s Regional Competition
7-8 March 2025
Angers, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
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Bourgogne Franche Comté’s Regional Competition
19-20 March 2025
Dijon, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
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WorldSkills Thailand National Competition 2025
22-23 March 2025
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Nonthaburi, Thailand
The 30th Thailand National Skills Competition 2025 is set to be an electrifying showcase of talent, innovation, and determination. Featuring 27 diverse skill areas and bringing together over 400 of the nation’s most skilled competitors, this event is more than just a contest—it's a celebration of excellence. The competition aims to identify and nurture top-tier professionals, empowering them to proudly represent Thailand on the global stage.
Beyond the competition, this event plays a pivotal role in inspiring the workforce to elevate their skill levels while fostering awareness of the importance of professional development. It also serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration, uniting the public sector, private enterprises, and educational institutions in their shared mission to enhance skills, boost labor productivity, and shape the future of Thailand’s workforce. Whether you're a participant, a supporter, or an industry leader, this competition is a milestone in driving progress and innovation across the nation.
April 2025
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WorldSkills Africa Livingstone 2025
7-12 April 2025
Livingstone, Zambia
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National Competition of Vocational School Students – WorldSkills Croatia
9-11 April 2025
Zagreb, Croatia
National Competition of Vocational School Students – WorldSkills Croatia will be held for the sixth time from 9th to 11th April 2025 at Zagreb Fair, Zagreb, Croatia. Over 350 competitors will compete in 44 skills. International competitiors will also have the opportunity to take part in the competition.
Competition will be open for the public and covered by the media. Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education continues to promote vocational skills, innovation and excellence through this event, and also international cooperation, especially with Member Countries from WorldSkills International and WorldSkills Europe.
May 2025
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Taitaja2025 Turku - Finnish National Skills Competition
5-8 May 2025
Turku, Finland
Almost 50 skills, over 400 competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland. In 2025, the event is organised by Turku Vocational Institute together with Skills Finland and their partners. Taitaja aims to promote vocational education, improve connections between vocational schools and companies, and increase the awareness of vocational education and professional skills. The event is free of charge and open for public.
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EmiratesSkills National Competition 2025
26-29 May 2025
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The National Competition is the UAE premier event that celebrates the outstanding Emirati talents in technical and vocational skills inspiring the young generation to get passionate about new trades and embrace technology based career pathways. Annually the Competition attracts UAE Nationals, both young men and women, to compete in the field of craftsmanship and technology and be evaluated by a technical committee and internationally accredited experts based on the standards and judging criteria of WorldSkills organization.
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Skills Canada National Competition
28-31 May 2025
REAL District, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
www.skillscompetencescanada.com
The Skills Canada National Competition is an ideal way for tomorrow’s workforce to discover new and exciting careers. The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. Each year, more than 550 competitors from all regions of Canada come to SCNC to participate in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions.
At SCNC, thousands of students visit the competition floor and discover the exciting and rewarding careers that are available in the skilled trades and technologies through interactive Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities, by visiting exhibitor booths, and engaging with industry professionals. Join us in #CreatingPossibilities for our country’s youth.
June 2025
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2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships & Skills Show
12-14 June 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Description, Queensland, Australia
Witness the greatness, discover the potential, and explore the skills excellence on display at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships!
The National Championships is Australia’s biggest vocational education and excellence competition. Held over three days, 500 National competitors showcase and benchmark their skills on the national stage competing against their industry peers from around the country. The Nationals Championships will be held in conjunction with the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo and will showcase over 60 skills in 16,500sqm of exhibition space at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. -
SkillsUSA's National Leadership & Skills Conference
23-27 June 2025
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga., United States of America
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) is the largest gathering of America’s future skilled workforce and the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education. Held in Atlanta each June, the NLSC is a week-long celebration of the skilled trades and the accomplishments of career-ready leaders from across the United States. The event brings together more than 17,500 attendees, including students, instructors, industry partners, government officials, administrators and more. The highlight of the NLSC is the SkillsUSA Championships, where more than 6,500 state champions compete for national gold, silver and bronze medals in 114 skilled and leadership competitions.
September 2025
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EuroSkills Herning 2025
8-14 September 2025
MCH Messecenter, Herning, Denmark
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is the ninth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe.
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is scheduled to take place from 8 to 14 September 2025 at MCH Messecenter Herning, Denmark. The event will welcome more than 700 skilled young professionals under the age of 25 from 32 countries to participate in competitions and demonstrations in 40 different skills and trades. Around 100,000 visitors from across Denmark and abroad are expected to attend.
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is organized in partnership by Denmark’s Ministry of Children and Education, Herning Municipality, the Central Jutland Region, the Danish Employers' Association, the Trade Union Movement's Main Organization, WorldSkills Denmark, and WorldSkills Europe. -
SwissSkills 2025
17-21 September 2025
Bernexpo, Bern, Switzerland
SwissSkills 2025, the fourth Swiss National Skills Championships, will take place at BERNEXPO in Bern from September 17 to 21, 2025! For five days, we’ll celebrate the diversity and excellence of Swiss vocational training, with over 1,000 young professionals showcasing their skills. Featuring 150 trades and 95 competitions, the event will bring together Switzerland's best apprentices and recent graduates to compete for the title of Swiss Champion. The top performers will qualify for WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai.
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WorldSkills South Tyrol, Italy 2025 – National Competition
18-20 September 2025
Fiera di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
The National Competition is the qualification for Team South Tyrol, Italy for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
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Washington Leadership Training Institute
20-24 September 2025
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Va., United States of America
Held in Washington, D.C., each September, SkillsUSA’s Washington Leadership Training Institute conference (WLTI) offers students and advisors from across the country unique opportunities to advocate for the skilled trades while receiving advanced leadership training.
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German National Competition 2025 "Deutsche Meisterschaft 2025"
22-26 September 2025
Hanover Fairground, Hannover, Germany
After training at the DMG MORI Academy, the top 6 participants based on the preliminary selection results will take part in the national championship of Germany. The competition will be held at the EMO Hannover trade fair. The winners of the competition will have the opportunity to become members of the national WorldSkills Germany team.
Skill: 06 CNC Turning
October 2025
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WorldSkills General Assembly Dubrovnik 2025
12-17 October 2025
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia
WorldSkills General Assembly 2025 (GA2025) will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from 12th to 17th October at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel.
It will host many Delegates from WSI Member Countries, as well as many Partners.
GA2025 will feature one main event and two side events.
The main event, General Assembly (GA) will be a platform for different discussions on the issues of future direction of WorldSkills International, key policy-making and organizational strategies.
Two side events will also take place during GA2025:
- WorldSkills Croatia Conference 2025, which will host speakers from industry, education and government who will share their expertise and experiences on various topics related to best practices and innovations in skills development,
- WorldSkills Champions Trust promotions of vocational skills, it will be organized with local authorities, VET schools and WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives for the public and students in primary schools with the purpose of promoting importance of vocational education and skills training among students.
GA2025 will also give participants an opportunity to enjoy in ancient city of Dubrovnik through different organized social events and activities.
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French National Competition 2025
16-18 October 2025
Marseille, France
The 800 regional champions from over 60 skills will be competing over 2 days at Marseille's Parc Chanot. WorldSkills France is delighted to be organizing this competition in the South Region of France. This exceptional event will focus on sustainable development, inclusion and artificial intelligence.
November 2025
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9th National Competition of Technical Skills
3-8 November 2025
Santiago, Chile
WorldSkills Chile project the participation of more than 80 national educational institutions, the participation of 500 competitors is projected, in more than 15 technical skills.
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6th Regional Competition of Technical Skills WorldSkills Americas 2025
3-8 November 2025
Santiago, Chile
We project the participation of more than 20 countries in the region, the participation of 400 competitors, in more than 20 technical skills.
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AustrianSkills 2025
November 2025
Austria
AustrianSkills are the Austrian State Championships of Professions where almost 50 competitors qualify for EuroSkills and WorldSkills. The competitions are open to all young professionals of dual education as well as vocational schools. The event is organized by SkillsAustria in cooperation with the professional organizations of each trade, vocational schools and more than 250 partners. During three days around 500 young professionals will show their skills and visitors will get their chance to participate in several “try-a-skill” areas. The nationals are open for public.
• takes place every two years
• 3-day competition
• based on the level of international competitions
• qualification for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027
Approximately:
• 50 skills
• several try-a-skill areas
• 500 young professionals
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WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2025
September 2026
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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
22-27 September 2026
Shanghai, China
May 2027
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Taitaja & Abilympics Helsinki 2027
3-7 May 2027
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Finland
International Abilympics competition for people with special needs or disabilities will be organised for the first time in Finland. Skills Finland and its partners organise the event simultaneously with national skills competition Taitaja.
September 2027
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EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 - SKILLS! Shape Your Future
22-26 September 2027
Düsseldorf, Germany
This time – and for the first time ever – two countries, Germany and Luxembourg, are working together to create something major. With this partnership we want to break new ground, cross boundaries and drive innovation forward. EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 shall inspire more young people all over Europe to think about their futures and leave a lasting positive impression on their attitudes towards skill-based education. We are keen on international exchange, on the development and training of educational centres and educational personnel. We want everyone involved to learn from and with each other.
November 2028
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WorldSkills Aichi 2028
15-20 November 2028
Aichi, Japan