WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opens visitor registration

The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The event will feature over 1,400 competitors from more than 70 countries and territories competing across 64 different skill categories.

Registration for individual visitors is now open and free of charge. International visitors can register via the official website, the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 app, or through WeChat and Alipay. Domestic visitors should use the official Chinese website. Registrations must be completed online by September 14, 2026.

Participating nations are expanding their presence at the event. India plans to compete in 63 of the 64 skills, including 11 new categories such as unmanned aerial systems, aircraft maintenance, and digital interactive media design. Vietnam will be represented by 12 contestants competing in 11 skill groups, with participants hailing from various regions including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and others.