# WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/worldskills-shanghai-2026-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-11T13:39:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3. Preparations are progressing for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to take place in Shanghai from September 22 to 27, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. The event, described as the ‘Olympics of Skills’, is expected to host approximately 1,400 young competitors from roughly 70 countries and regions across 64 skill categories. In the lead-up to the event, the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau announced its second cohort of “Dream Ambassadors,” featuring “Great National Craftsmen” to promote vocational careers. International participation is also being finalized, with Austria preparing a delegation of 48 professionals and Hong Kong organizing its largest delegation to date, which includes 41 contestants participating in new categories such as ‘Software Testing’ and ‘Furniture Making’. India has announced an expansion of its participation, with Team Skill India planning to field nearly 70 competitors across 63 of the 64 available skills. This includes debuting in 11 new categories, such as dental prosthetics, unmanned aerial systems, and aircraft maintenance. Visitor registration for the competition is now open and free of charge via the official website or designated mobile applications. Organizers have noted that on-site registration will not be available, and international visitors must present their original passports alongside an E-Pass for entry. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 to host 1,400 competitors The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai (Sept 2026) will feature 1,400+ competitors. India will debut in 11 new skill categories, including drone technology and digital design. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worldskills-shanghai-2026-to-host-1400-competitors ### 2026-08-24: WorldSkills Competition to be held in Shanghai with record Hong Kong delegation Hong Kong will send a record 41 contestants to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai this September, competing in 37 categories including its debut in software testing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worldskills-competition-to-be-held-in-shanghai-with-record-hong-kong-delegation ### 2026-08-16: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 preparations advance with new ambassadors and international delegations WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 is preparing for its upcoming competition, featuring new Dream Ambassadors in China and a 48-member delegation from Austria representing various technical trades. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worldskills-shanghai-2026-preparations-advance-with-new-ambassadors-and-international-delegations --- Cite as: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/worldskills-shanghai-2026-preparations