Events
If you think our calendar is missing an event, please contact Oliver Dubois du Bellay, Projects and Member Services Coordinator.
April 2025
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EmiratesSkills National Competition 2025
28-30 April 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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WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2025 (WHKC 2025)
April to June 2025
Hong Kong, China
The WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition is a local skills event, jointly organized by Vocational Training Council (VTC), Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA), to provide a platform for young people to challenge themselves against professional standards and skills.
A total of 36 skills competitions will be organised at WHKC 2025. Upon further training and selection, winners of this competition may have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
Application : Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
Briefing and Training : Mar – Apr 2025
Skills Competitions : End Apr – Jun 2025
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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SkillsLatvia2025 - Latvian National Skills Competition
7-10 May 2025
Riga, Latvia
In May 2025, 8th National Young Professionals Competition SkillsLatvia 2025 will gather around 120 competitors, who will showcase their talents and skills in 20 different skills competitions. During two days competitors will show their skills by performing tasks created by industry experts whilst visitors will also have a chance to participate in different activities, such as “Try a skill” and others.
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Skills Festival "Young master 2025“ – Estonian National Skills Competition
14-16 May 2025
Kuressaare Sports Center, Kuressaare, Estonia
From May 14 to 16, 2025, the Skills Festival "Noor Meister" ("Young Master“) will be held in Kuressaare, featuring the Saaremaa Youth Information Fair "Future Compass."
The Skills Festival is organized by the Estonian Education and Youth Board in cooperation with Kuressaare Regional Training Centre.
The program includes ten nationwide skills competitions. Festival visitors will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, follow the festival program, explore Estonian vocational schools, and learn about further education and extracurricular activities, among other things.
For the first time, festival is moving out of Tallinn and plan to travel across Estonia in the future. As a result, the festival is smaller than usual but provides better access for young people from different parts of Estonia. The event is free of charge. -
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.
August 2025
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WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025
26-28 August 2025
World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City, Philippines
The 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition will be hosted by the Philippines in 2025, bringing together the best young skilled professionals from ASEAN member countries to compete in 32 trade areas. This prestigious event aims to promote technical and vocational education and training (TVET), foster regional cooperation, and showcase the skills excellence of ASEAN youth. The competition will feature skills competition, technology exhibitions, and networking opportunities to highlight industry innovations and workforce development. The event underscores the region’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and skills advancement in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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 and a prequalification 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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WorldSkills Americas Santiago 2025
3-8 November 2025
Santiago, Chile
In 2025, the 25 Member countries of WorldSkills Americas will gather in Santiago, Chile, to celebrate the achievements and future of Vocational Technical Education with 400 Competitors in 20 skill competitions.
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Startech's Days 2025
16-19 November 2025
WEX, Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium
A - Startech’s Days – November 16, 17 & 18
o 25.000m2 event area dedicated to technical, technological & scientific skills:
o Finals in 30 skills - Qualification for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
o International Challenge – 15-20 International competitors in 10 Skills
o 100 “try a Skills” in 10 areas: Technical; Technological & Digital; STEAM; Horeca; Food Industry; Transports; Defense; Heritage; Sciences; Services
o 5-10 conferences
o 1 Orientation, Guidance area
o International Delegation
o Ministerial Visits
o 10.000 (2023) – 11.000 ( 2024)
B - Closing Ceremony – November 19
o Medal Ceremony
o 30 Belgian podium + International Podium
o 700 guests
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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
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WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025
27-29 November 2025
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei is proud to host the 3rd WorldSkills Asia Competition, a prestigious event that will serve as a platform to enhance vocational education, boost economic growth, promote tourism, and strengthen international collaboration.
The competition will bring together over 500 participants from 40 member and guest countries across Asia, including Experts, Competitors, and industry professionals. Participants will showcase their talents across multiple technical and vocational skill categories, fostering knowledge exchange, innovation, and skill development on a global scale.
May 2026
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Taitaja2026 Keski-Uusimaa - Finnish National Skills Competition
May 2026
Tuusula, Finland
Around 50 skills, over 400 competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland. In 2026, the event is organised by Keuda, Vocational Education and Training 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.
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
Two competitions under one roof: the Finnish national skills competition Taitaja and the international skills competition Abilympics for professionals with special needs. Together, they form Skills Games - a major event featuring up to 80 skills. Skills Games highlights the potential of vocational professionals requiring special support and provides young people with a broad view of the diverse opportunities in vocational education. The competition event is organised by Skills Finland and Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo region, together with 20 vocational institutes in Finland. The event is free of charge and open for public.
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