One year to go until EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027
As the WorldSkills Competition 2026 in Shanghai gets underway, following a summer of world-class sport and entertainment at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the excitement is set to continue into 2027 as preparations for EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 enter full swing.
As international teams and delegations kick-off the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China this week, the Organising Team of EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027, together with WorldSkills Europe and its 36 Member Countries, are celebrating the monumental one year to go milestone until the opening of the tenth edition of EuroSkills next year.
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 is scheduled to take place from 22-26 September 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf. It is set to be the biggest and best EuroSkills Competition yet, bringing together around 800 young professionals from 36 countries, who will participate in 51 skill competitions and demonstrations for the chance to become the Best in Europe in their chosen areas of expertise. 150,000 visitors from across Germany and abroad are expected to attend the event.
Germany and Luxembourg – EuroSkills 2027 co-hosts
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 marks the first time that two countries – Germany and Luxembourg – are jointly hosting a EuroSkills Competition. Under the motto ‘Skills! Shape Your Future’, Germany and Luxembourg want to motivate young people to shape their professional future and discover the diversity of professions – both in Düsseldorf and in the run-up to EuroSkills through cross-border activities.
Visitors to EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 will be able to watch the Competitors in action and can try hands-on job-related skills at the many ‘Try-a-Skill’ demonstrations. The tens of thousands of school-aged young people who visit will be encouraged to turn their passions into a profession.
Celebrating 20 years of WorldSkills Europe
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 will also mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of WorldSkills Europe, reflecting two decades of inspiring young professionals, raising skills standards, and fostering vocational excellence across Europe.
Laurence Gates, Chief Executive Officer, WorldSkills Europe, said: “EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 will be the unmissable skills event of 2027, showcasing the importance of international cooperation in strengthening TVET systems, and shaping the future of skills development in Europe. The countdown has started and the entire WorldSkills Europe community is excited.”
Spurred on by the energy and excitement of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 Organising Team’s preparations are gaining momentum as technical, operational, partnership, and marketing and communication work continue to gather pace.
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027: first look
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 is supported and endorsed by a number of key partners, including the German Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs and the State’s Ministry of Economics, Innovation, Digitization and Energy, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, the City of Düsseldorf, and Messe Düsseldorf.
Düsseldorf is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, and is renowned as an international business and financial hub with a broad mix of industries. Luxembourg will complement the EuroSkills event through cross-border initiatives, workshops, and educational programmes, further strengthening vocational education and training across Europe.
For more information, visit: euroskills2027.com