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WorldSkills Conference 2026 includes field trips to Shanghai’s premier training facilities
Delegates at this year’s WorldSkills Conference will step outside of the NECC halls for exclusive access to some of China’s leading industry training facilities.
18 June 2026
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China Eastern unveils WorldSkills-themed aircraft for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
The aircraft from China Eastern Airlines brings the colours and mascots of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 to domestic and international routes as a flying ambassador for the event in September.
16 June 2026
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100 days to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
The global countdown has begun! In just one hundred days, Shanghai will welcome the world to the 48th WorldSkills Competition.
14 June 2026
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Ambassadors gather in Beijing to celebrate WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Diplomats from across the globe met in Beijing in May to celebrate the young skilled talent who will compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 later this year.
12 June 2026
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Global industry and TVET leaders to headline WorldSkills Conference 2026
Presenting the speakers and session details of WorldSkills Conference 2026: Shaping a skills-driven future, taking place in Shanghai, 23–25 September.
11 June 2026
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In memoriam – Simon Bartley
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Simon Bartley, Past President of WorldSkills International, whose boundless enthusiasm for skills and young people left a lasting mark on our community.
9 June 2026
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Skills innovation at Skills CoLab
The 30 projects selected for the Skills CoLab at WorldSkills Conference 2026 have been revealed.
8 June 2026
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Kyrgyzstan selects Competitors for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Following its National Championship in April, WorldSkills Kyrgyzstan has chosen the young Competitors who will represent the country at the 48th WorldSkills Competition this September.
5 June 2026
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The skill-driven economy: building a workforce for a changing world
As technology reshapes industries and climate change accelerates the demand for green solutions, Technical and Vocational Education and Training has never been more needed or more valuable.
5 June 2026
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BeChangeMaker 2026: Top 15 teams progress to next phase
Participants in this year’s edition of our social entrepreneurship programme are developing their social business ideas in preparation for their second pitch.
4 June 2026