Competition Overview

The WorldSkills Competition is a competitive event held every two years that provides the opportunity for Competitors
who win qualifying rounds held in countries and regions worldwide to gather in one place and compete in meticulously honed skills.
The competition is intended to promote vocational training and international friendship
among young skilled workers in the participating countries and regions.

Background to Japan's Selection as Host

Japan (Aichi) was chosen to host the 49th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled for 2028, following voting
by member countries and regions at the WorldSkills International General Assembly held on September 9, 2024 in France (Lyon).
It will be 21 years since Japan last hosted the WorldSkills Competition,
and Japan's fourth time as host following Tokyo in 1970, Osaka in 1985, and Shizuoka in 2007.

Competition Dates

15–20 November 2028

Competition Venue

Aichi International Exhibition Center: Aichi Sky Expo

Expected Number of Participating Countries or Regions

65 or more

Expected Number of Participants

Competitors: Approx. 1,600

Other representatives: Approx. 3,400

Visitors: Approx. 300,000

Official competition website:

(The website will be available from around fall of 2025)