Events
If you think our calendar is missing an event, please contact Oliver Dubois du Bellay, Projects and Member Services Coordinator.
October 2024
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WorldSkills Norway NationalChampionship
22-25 October 2024
Førde, West coast region, Norway
National Championships, Education fairs, Try a Skill, Seminars.
November 2024
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46th National Skills Competition – SkillsPortugal Norte 2024
12-16 November 2024
EuroParque, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
From the 12th to the 16th November 2024, Portugal will held the 46th edition of Portugal's National Skills Competition, SkillsPortugal Norte 2024. These Skills Competitions are held every 2 years, rotating between the various regions of the country.
In 2024, Santa Maria da Feira, in the North region, will host the event. The 46th National Skills Competition takes place under the theme: “Where there´s a skill, you find your North”, with around 600 highly qualified young people who will compete with each other in 64 skills.
SkillsPortugal Norte 2024 aims to raise awareness of young people, families, companies and other employers, and citizens in general, to the importance of excellent professional qualification as a highly promoter of employability and as a driving force for productivity and economic growth.
The young medalists at this national stage will be able to represent Portugal in the 9th edition of EuroSkills, in September 2025, in Herning, Denmark and in the 48th edition of the WorldSkills, in Shanghai, China, in September 2026. -
LKDF Forum 2024
13-14 November 2024
Kitwe, Zambia
The LKDF Forum 2024 will focus on "Skills for Sustainable Raw Materials: Creating Jobs for the Green and Digital Transition." The forum is a unique opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, explore the latest industry trends, and connect with experts and peers. Together, we will delve into sustainable practices and the future of mining, working to shape a sustainable future for the industry.
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Startech's Days 2024
17-20 November 2024
WEX, Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium
Startech’s Days – November 17, 18 & 19
- 20.000m2 event area dedicated to technical, technological & scientific skills:
- Finals in 30 skills - Qualification for EuroSkills Herning 2025
- International Challenge – 15-20 International competitors in 10 Skills
- 100 “try a Skills” in 5 areas: Technical Area; Technological & Digital Area; STEAM Area, Horeca Area; Transports Area
- 5-10 conferences
- 1 Orientation, Guidance area
- International Delegation
- Ministerial Visits
- 8200 visitors (2022) - 10.000 (2023)
Closing Ceremony – November 20
- Medal Ceremony
- 30 Belgian podium + International Podiums
- 700 guests
- Minister of Education and Training
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WorldSkills Asia 8th General Assembly Chinese Taipei 2024
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 in Zagreb, Croatia. Over 350 competitors will compete in more than 40 skills. International Competitors will also have the opportunity to take part in the Competition.
Competition will be open for public and media covered. 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.
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.
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.
October 2025
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WorldSkills General Assembly Dubrovnik 2025
13-16 October 2025
Dubrovnik, Croatia
November 2025
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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
• 21.000 m² competition area
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.