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WorldSkills Conference 2026 September 2026

“The green transition requires systemic changes in production processes and the adoption of resource-efficient technologies to achieve inclusive and sustainable industrial development," said Juan Pablo Dávila with UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

Dávila is speaking at the Conference 2026 session Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the Green Transition: Building policy coherence around skill demand.

To mark Earth Day 2026 this week, WorldSkills is sharing perspectives on the TVET and the green transition from global industry leaders.

Conference 2026 takes place alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 this September, bringing together leaders in education, government, business, and industry from around the globe to share best practice and learn about global trends and issues found in Vocational Education and Training (VET), skills demand, skills of the future as well as skills excellence and development.

Learn more: https://worldskillsconference2026.com/news/from-dialogue-to-action-skills-powering-the-green-transition-at-worldskills-conference-2026/

“Skills development is critical for ensuring the green transition is inclusive and supports well-being," said Malgorzata Kuczera, Project Manager with OECD.

Kuczera is speaking at the Conference 2026 session Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the Green Transition: Building policy coherence around skill demand.

To mark Earth Day 2026, taking place 22 April, WorldSkills is sharing perspectives on the TVET and the green transition from global industry leaders.

WorldSkills Conference 2026 takes place alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 this September, bringing together leaders in education, government, business, and industry from around the globe to share best practice and learn about global trends and issues found in Vocational Education and Training (VET), skills demand, skills of the future as well as skills excellence and development.

Learn more and register: https://worldskillsconference2026.com/

"Skilled workers are central for the green transition because they turn policy, technology and investment into real-world, reliable, safe and efficient outcomes," said Andy Hurst, Head of Global Sales with Festo.

Hurst is speaking at the Conference 2026 session Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the Green Transition: Building policy coherence around skill demand.

To mark Earth Day 2026, taking place 22 April, WorldSkills is sharing perspectives on the TVET and the green transition from global industry leaders.

WorldSkills Conference 2026 takes place alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 this September, bringing together leaders in education, government, business, and industry from around the globe to share best practice and learn about global trends and issues found in Vocational Education and Training (VET), skills demand, skills of the future as well as skills excellence and development.

Learn more and register: https://worldskillsconference2026.com/



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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! 📣 For the first time, Conference 2026 will feature an interactive marketplace for attendees to trade practical experience, learn from innovative programmes, and connect with peers around the world.

Sign up to present insights from a skills project as part of Skills CoLab, a dynamic forum for idea-sharing at .

Projects at different stages are welcome, from proven programmes to promising pilots, especially those that are:

- Addressing real skills development challenges
- Ready to share practical insights
- Open to collaboration and knowledge exchange
- Demonstrating impact or strong potential

WorldSkills Conference 2026, the biggest global conversation around skills, takes place 23-25 September alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the world's biggest skills competition.

Learn more and register: https://worldskillsconference2026.com/news/worldskills-conference-2026-will-be-a-platform-for-global-knowledge-exchange/

APPLY FOR BECHANGEMAKER 2026! 📣 The popular social entrepreneurship programme presented by and HP LIFE Program (HP Foundation), and supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET, is back with a landmark tenth edition, celebrating a decade of helping young entrepreneurs accelerate their business ideas and turn their bold visions into real-world impact.

Thirty finalists will receive world-class business development coaching, mentoring, training, and the top five teams will present a live pitch at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 during WorldSkills Conference 2026 for a chance to win cash prizes.

Learn more and apply by 27 March: https://worldskills.org/media/news/applications-open-bechangemaker-2026-celebrating-decade-social-entrepreneurship/

SHAPING A SKILLS-DRIVEN FUTURE. invites you to register for WorldSkills Conference 2026, taking place 23-25 September alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

"Whether you're shaping policy, designing training systems, supporting learners, or preparing for the future of work. The need for high-quality skills systems is something we all share. WorldSkills Conference 2026 is the premier platform to access the very latest thinking and best practice in Technical, Vocational Education and Training," says David Hoey, CEO of WorldSkills International.

See the early conference programme and register:
https://worldskillsconference2026.com/news/a-first-look-at-worldskills-conference-2026-programme/

PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT! is pleased to share the WorldSkills Conference 2026 programme, an early preview of core themes, priority topics, enhanced experiences and the depth of discussion and collaboration participants can expect at the unmissable skills event of the year in Shanghai, China 🇨🇳 this September.

Join policy makers, industry, educators and more at WorldSkills Conference 2026 23-25, September, taking place alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the world's biggest skills competition.

See the early programme and register:
https://worldskillsconference2026.com/news/a-first-look-at-worldskills-conference-2026-programme/