What is WorldSkills London 2011?

WorldSkills London 2011 will be the world's largest, international skills competition with young people from across the globe competing to be the best of the best in their chosen skill.

The competition takes place at ExCeL London from 5-8 October 2011.

150,000 expected visitors will see 1,000 competitors from 50 countries/regions competing in 45 skill areas over four exciting days of competition.

Visitors can Have a Go at dozens of skills ranging from electronics to plumbing, creative arts and fashion to cabinet making.

This is our opportunity to inspire future generations of skilled, high-quality professionals.

Have a Go

WorldSkills London 2011 Have a Go provides a fun, interactive, engaging way of getting people involved in skills across the UK, culminating in a three-week skills festival from 19 September to 9 October.

Volunteers needed!

From greeting competitors on arrival to escorting special guests around the event and helping to manage the media our volunteers will make the event happen.

WorldSkills Premiere Experience

Book your package today for our conference and event programme and get a 10% Early Bird discount.

This year's most inspiring event

Find out what students can get out of a visit to WorldSkills London 2011

School Bursaries Available

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WorldSkills London 2011, will not only show the world our brilliance in staging great events, but also the great pool of talent in our country and in our capital."

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Bursaries are now available for schools and sixth form groups - register before the 15 July to qualify. Our allocated group visiting slots are running out fast, so make sure you don't miss this year's most inspiring day out.

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Our Sponsors

City & Guilds
As the UK’s largest vocational education organisation, over 1.7 million learners work towards City & Guilds qualifications every year.
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Samsung
For over 70 years, Samsung has been deciated to making a better world through diverse businesses.
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Cisco
Cisco is the world's leading supplier of networking, voice, and communications technology and services.
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Honda
Honda is the sixth largest automobile manufacturer in the world. Aside from their automobile businesses, Honda also manufacture garden equipment, marine engines and much more.
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Mori Seiki
Mori Seiki is a pioneer in machine tool building. In total more than 200.000 machines have been produced.
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Snap-on Industrial
Snap-on is a global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics and tool control systems used across industry.
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Geberit
Geberit UK & Ireland provides innovative system solutions in the fields of sanitary and piping systems.
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Kunzmann
Kunzmann is a leading manufacturer of machine tools.
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learndirect
learndirect uses technology to transform lives through learning. We've helped 2.8m+ people to get the skills they need for work
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Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is a leading manufacturer and supplier of welding products. They also provide training and support to education bodies.
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L'Oréal Professionnel
L'Oréal Professionnel offers exclusive education courses and the most innovative products.
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Mitutoyo
Starting out in UK in 1980 Mitutoyo has grown from strength to strength, helping to ensure they are at the top of the metrology industry worldwide.
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XMA
XMA have been the leading supplier of IT products, services and solutions to the public and private sector for over 20 years.
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3M
3M - the diversified technology company which, since 1902, has been creating innovative products that help make the world healthier, safer and more productive.
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Acer
Acer's is a leading manufacturer of PC notebooks and desktops, smartphones, monitors and TVs.
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Autodesk
Autodesk is a world leader in 3D design software for manufacturing, building, construction, engineering, and entertainment.
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BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defence and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces.
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BT
BT is the UK's largest supplier of broadband, phone lines, digital TV, mobile, security and networked IT services for home, businesses and public sector.
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Fluke
Fluke Corporation is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software.
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Irwin Tools
Irwin Tools manufactures and distributes professional grade hand tools and power tool accessories worldwide.
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Kennametal
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions
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HSBC
HSBC are the world's local bank. Headquartered in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world.
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Nova Verta
Nova Verta Spray Booths and Refinishing Solutions are the ideal soluction for the car manufacturing industry and other industrial sectors which make them the leading experts in their field.
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Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins have been supplying building materials to the trade for over 200 years and we are now one of the largest suppliers to the UK’s building and construction industry.
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Exhibit at WorldSkills London

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150,000 visitors will be attending the event - a huge opportunity for exhibitors.

150,000 visitors will be attending WorldSkills London 2011 making it a unique opportunity for exhibitors.

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What is WorldSkills London 2011?

Have a Go

Volunteers needed!

WorldSkills Premiere Experience

This year's most inspiring event

School Bursaries Available

Our Sponsors

City & Guilds

Samsung

Cisco

Honda

Mori Seiki

Snap-on Industrial

Geberit

Kunzmann

learndirect

Lincoln Electric

L'Oréal Professionnel

Mitutoyo

XMA

3M

Acer

Autodesk

BAE Systems

BT

Fluke

Irwin Tools

Kennametal

HSBC

Nova Verta

Travis Perkins

Social Media

Latest News

Exhibit at WorldSkills London