WorldSkills Shanghai 2026has published a guide to its official app ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in China. The event’s organizers say theWorldSkills Shanghai appbrings competition information, Expo activities, conference planning and visitor services into one bilingual platform. The guide was posted on September 19, while WorldSkills International lists the broader competition for September 22–27. The app is intended for competitors, visitors, exhibitors and media preparing to navigate the National Exhibition and Convention Center and the surrounding host city.
The app’s Skills section covers64 competitions across six sectors, pairing competition information with venue details and directions. For the Expo, scheduled for September 23–26, visitors can browse 64 interactiveTry-a-Skillstations, check live wait times and use in-app navigation. The platform also lists the Cloud Exhibition Hall, performances and the Next-Gen Makers Workshop, where people aged 10 to 18 can reserve one-hour practical sessions. These functions make the app a planning tool for attendees, rather than simply a news or registration portal.
Visitors can also use the app for an on-siteStamp Collectionactivity spanning 80 designated checkpoints. The official guide says participants can scan QR codes, use an NFC wristband or complete checkpoint tasks to collect stamps and unlock WorldSkills souvenirs. The app’s Conference section covers theWorldSkills Conference 2026from September 23–25, with session information for discussions on technical and vocational education, industry trends and skilled youth. Its map provides venue layouts, facility searches and route guidance, while Bluetooth positioning is described on the official app page.
The official app page lists native downloads forApple, Samsung and Xiaomi, alongside Alipay and WeChat mini programs that do not require a separate installation. It also advertises Chinese-English support, a bilingual AI assistant and city information covering transportation, tourism and other local services. Apple’s US listing confirms the app is available as a free iPhone utility and supports English and Simplified Chinese. However, the sources reviewed do not confirm a Philippines-specific launch, local registration channel or Philippine service coverage; this is an international event announcement, not a confirmed PH availability claim.
