Mastercam, a leading provider of CAD/CAM software, and Global Industry Partner of
WorldSkills International, is sponsoring the CNC Milling and CNC Turning competitions at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the world’s largest international gathering of skills talent.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition takes place this week (September 22–27), 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China. The partnership puts Mastercam technology at the centre of one of the world’s most prestigious showcases of vocational excellence. More than 1,400 competitors from over 70 countries are competing across 62 skill areas, with an estimated 250,000 visitors expected to attend.
Often described as the “Olympics of Skills,” WorldSkills brings together the world’s best young professionals to compete across a wide range of trades and technologies. Most competitors are under 24 years old. The competition serves as a global benchmark for vocational excellence and draws government leaders, employers, and education policymakers from around the world to demonstrate the skills that will shape the future workforce.
Mastercam’s involvement with WorldSkills spans over 10 years. As a Global Industry Partner of WorldSkills International, Mastercam provides the CAM technology used in the CNC Turning and CNC Milling competitions. Competitors program and machine precision components against international quality standards, judged on accuracy, efficiency, and process decisions under competition conditions.
“WorldSkills showcases the talent, dedication, and technical excellence of skilled professionals from around the globe,” said Nicolas Le Moigne, Senior Vice President, Commercial of Mastercam. “We are honoured to continue supporting competitors with the technology and resources they need to succeed. Investing in skills development is critical to the future of manufacturing, and WorldSkills provides an unparalleled platform to inspire the next generation.”
Preparation for a WorldSkills machining competition often begins years before the event. Mastercam’s worldwide network of Channel Partners and education partners supports competitors throughout that training, providing software access, technical guidance, and coaching alongside national training programs. The same resources reach students and instructors in over 30 countries through Mastercam’s education program year-round.
For more information about WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, visit worldskills.org.
Pic: Courtesy of WorldSkills