# WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/worldskills-competition-in-shanghai
> Updated: 2026-09-30T15:41:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 48th WorldSkills Competition, referred to as the ‘Skills Olympics’, was held in Shanghai, featuring approximately 1,400 competitors from 68 countries across more than 60 skill categories. The event included diverse disciplines such as robotics, renewable energy, and IT Network Systems Administration.

A notable addition to this year’s competition was the debut of an Unmanned Aerial Systems event. This new category requires participants to assemble a drone from over 200 parts and program its flight-control system for autonomous flight within 18 hours. The introduction of this event aligns with the rapid expansion of China’s drone industry and addresses a significant talent shortage in the sector.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: WorldSkills introduces new drone competition in Shanghai

The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai has introduced a new Unmanned Aerial Systems event, highlighting the rapid growth and technical demands of China’s expanding drone industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worldskills-introduces-new-drone-competition-in-shanghai

### 2026-09-27: WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai

The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai hosted 1,400 global competitors across 60+ skill categories, including Team UK participants in IT and engineering disciplines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worldskills-competition-held-in-shanghai

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