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WorldSkills Conference wraps up with the launch of the declaration.

Conference delegates were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the innovation driving China’s TVET system.

Speakers at the Conference discussed how AI can be a powerful tool for skills training, as long as humans stay in the loop.

Every day, WorldSkills Members and Partners are shifting mindsets and shaping policy so young people can unlock the potential of skills.

On day one of the WorldSkills Conference 2026, thought leaders, employers, policymakers and young changemakers from around the world gathered to shape a skills-driven future.

China’s Premier supports the world’s largest gathering of the skills community, where international ministers, thought leaders, and influencers will shape a skills-driven future.

Running side by side in Shanghai, WorldSkills Conference 2026 explores what a skills-driven future looks like, while WorldSkills Competition 2026 shines a spotlight on the talent needed to build it.

Innovation will centre discussions in Shanghai, addressing AI’s transformative effect on TVET to help systems adapt faster, become more inclusive, and open pathways to opportunity.

WorldSkills Conference 2026 will unite TVET leaders from around the world to strengthen international cooperation.