From 18 to 23 August, the “WorldSkills on the Go” pop-up exhibition opened at Wanda Plaza, Wujiaochang, Shanghai. The exhibition, themed “The Spectrum of Skills: From Starlight to the Universe,” made its second stop after debuting at Pudong Library. Organized by the WorldSkills Museum and centered on WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the exhibition presents the overall profile of the world’s most prestigious, largest, and most influential skills competition, together with related content from the WorldSkills Museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the transformative power of skills. Looking ahead, the mobile museum will continue to travel to communities and campuses, inviting audiences to interact with WorldSkills Champions, explore the world of skills, ignite enthusiasm for craftsmanship, and celebrate the spirit of mastery.

The exhibition is divided into four main zones, presenting the WorldSkills Competition from different perspectives: an overview of the competition, the competition categories, China’s journey in WorldSkills, and the WorldSkills Museum itself. By offering a comprehensive presentation of the competition and showcasing the appeal of skills, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate their diverse value and experience how skills can transform lives. It also helps create a vibrant skills atmosphere ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai next September.

Curious about the WorldSkills Competition and its history? The first zone introduces visitors from the ground up. Beyond its origins and general overview, visitors can learn about the organizing bodies, participation methods, eligibility requirements, cultural exchange programs, and audience engagement activities—experiencing the driving force behind human progress.

What exciting competitions take place on the global stage for skills? In the second zone, visitors will discover the 64 competition categories at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, organized into six major sectors. These sectors—Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing and Engineering, Creative Arts and Fashion, Construction and Building Technology, Information and Communication Technology, and Social and Personal Services—encompass a wide range of practical skills covering clothing, food, housing, and transportation. In addition, seven proposed new competition categories will make their debut at next year’s event.

China’s journey in WorldSkills over the past decade is on display in the third zone. Visitors can trace the rapid growth of China’s medal count, discover stories of WorldSkills Champions such as Song Biao and Yang Denghui, and learn about prestigious awards like the Albert Vidal Award and Best of Nation/Region Award. Local “skills stars” from Shanghai further demonstrate the city’s exceptional talent.

The fourth zone showcases the WorldSkills Museum as a global skills exhibition center, international collaboration platform, youth skills education base, and skills documentation center. Since opening, the Museum has hosted themed exhibitions on topics including Yuanmingyuan’s architecture, Chinese heritage fashion, and ceramics, facilitated domestic and international skills exchange, and developed signature experiential programs such as youth education, study tours, and skills markets. The Museum has also been exploring diverse pathways for cultural and creative development. Here, visitors can explore how different skills are positioned within the “Skills Spectrum”.