Competition Preparation Week sets the stage for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
With a clear goal to coordinate logistics and move planning forward across 64 skill competitions, Competition Preparation Week (CPW) brought together over 400 delegates from more t
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With a clear goal to coordinate logistics and move planning forward across 64 skill competitions, Competition Preparation Week (CPW) brought together over 400 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions to advance the operational framework for the event. Delegates — including Skill Competition Managers, Workshop Managers, Skill Advisors, Members, Event Sponsors, and Global Partners — joined the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau and WorldSkills International for an intense week of collaborative meetings.
“We can all feel that the momentum for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 is growing very quickly. This week, we experienced impressive Chinese hospitality from WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS), WorldSkills China, and the city of Shanghai,” said Francis Hourant, WorldSkills President.
Referring to the remaining work and milestones that will need to be completed over the next eight months before the event, Mr Hourant stated, “We accomplished a lot. But we know that the entire WorldSkills community will continue to invest their time and expertise to ensure that when the eyes of the world are on us in September, WorldSkills will be ready.”
Key achievements during CPW included the advancement of Infrastructure Lists across all skill competitions. Workshop layouts were developed, incorporating specific technical and safety requirements. Teams confirmed workforce needs, reviewed Skill Management Plans, advanced Test Project development, and prepared Standards and Assessment Guides for the next phase of Expert consultation.
Beyond technical preparations, CPW included a Sponsors Forum and Marketing and Communications meeting to align partners and Members on engagement opportunities.
The Sponsors Forum briefed Global Partners and Event Sponsors on competition logistics, venue details, and marketing resources, recognizing the valued contributions Global Partners make to the WorldSkills movement. Presentations detailed information on the WorldSkills Expo space at the event venue, showcasing collaboration opportunities to engage young people and national audiences. The meetings offered a space to network and coordinate technical aspects with both WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and WorldSkills International.
In parallel, the Marketing and Communications meeting shared the communications strategy and marketing resources available to support Members, Global Partners, and Event Sponsors, outlining how they utilize WorldSkills to attract more young people to develop personal skills excellence.