WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
What’s ON #4: Explore innovation in skills
24 September 2026
We’re halfway through WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with so much more to see, do, and learn.
What has been happening so far?
What looks like magic, we call excellence!
Yesterday the NECC was filled with sparks of imagination. Students and visitors marvelled at the mastery of Competitors in the skill competition workshops. Then they explored new careers and put their own talents to the test at the Expo and Try-a-Skill stands. Be inspired.
Day two of WorldSkills Conference 2026
Panels talked about how to increase access to TVET and give all young people the chance to enter the workforce with future-proofed skills. Learn more about the discussions.
Ruruka wins BeChangeMaker 2026
The final of the social entrepreneurship programme was won by a team from Paraguay whose innovation transforms industrial sludge into sustainable bricks. Read what Carmen Paredes, CEO and founder of Ruruka, had to say when she won.
WorldSkills and ILO sign a Memorandum of Understanding
As the skills community comes together in Shanghai, so new connections are made and existing partnerships strengthened. Find out more about the important work of WorldSkills and ILO.
What is coming up?
Third and final day of WorldSkills Conference 2026
The premier platform for skills will reach its climax in Shanghai. Panels will examine ways to accelerate the green transition, advance skills development in Africa, and unite around a global strategy for TVET. It will close with speeches from youth changemakers and skills leaders. Check out the sessions.
The Competition intensifies!
Competitors are now halfway and are making strong progress on their Test Projects. If you want to get an idea of what is happening in each of our workshops, take a look at our photos on Flickr. Then, head over to the event app to plan your day
Take a trip to WorldSkills Museum
Don’t forget, free shuttle buses leave four times a day from the NECC North Square bus parking area to the spectacular WorldSkills Museum. Find out travel times and details.
Latest news and useful links
- If you can’t make it in person, get ready to livestream the Closing Ceremony on 27 September
- Take home a memory from WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with our official merchandise
- Check out our latest news, photos, and videos