What WorldSkills Lyon 2024 does

WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is the temporary French nonprofit organizing committee that delivered the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France from September 10-15, 2024, operating under WorldSkills International (the global nonprofit foundation that has governed the movement since 1958) and WorldSkills France (an association of public utility active since 1953). Its core product is the biennial international vocational-skills competition itself, featuring 1,500 competitors from 65+ countries across 62 trades grouped into six sectors — Creative Arts and Fashion, Construction Technology, Social Services, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, and Transportation and Logistics — staged primarily at Eurexpo Lyon with ceremonies at LDLC Arena and OL Stadium.

The supporting technology and product surface includes a cross-platform mobile application (iOS and Android), live streaming of ceremonies and competitions via YouTube and Facebook, and a Try-a-Skill zone portfolio that integrates third-party experiential tools such as the Vrtex 360 Compact welding simulator, Autodesk Fusion CAD challenges, an Airbus H160 helicopter maintenance trainer, and the AWS Cloud Quest 3D role-playing game. Adjacent programs include the One School One Country cultural-exchange initiative (60 Lyon-area schools, ~1,400 visiting competitors), the WorldSkills Conference on vocational training, the WorldSkills Expo exhibition, the Sports & Skills program with LOU Rugby and LDLC ASVEL Féminin, and the Village des Métiers city-center activation co-organized with Métropole de Lyon.

The revenue and go-to-market model is event-based and sponsorship-driven rather than transactional: general public admission to the competition at Eurexpo Lyon was free, with tickets sold only for the Opening Ceremony at LDLC Arena and Closing Ceremony at OL Stadium. Operating funds are anchored by six flagship-tier corporate sponsors (Samsung, Autodesk, DeWalt, DMG MORI, Festo, GL Events) plus core-tier sponsors (Airbus Helicopters, AWS, EDF, Legrand, Lincoln Electric & American Welding Society, Renault Trucks, DHL Global) and significant public-sector support, including 'Grande Cause Nationale' designation from the French Ministry of Sports and partnerships with Métropole de Lyon and Ville de Lyon.

Name

WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Legal name

WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Website

https://worldskills2024.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is a French nonprofit organizing committee that hosted the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon from September 10-15, 2024, featuring 1,500 competitors from 65+ countries across 62 skilled trades, with free public admission and sponsorship-driven funding.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The competition was free and accessible to all visitors. Ticket sales were only required for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies at LDLC Arena and OL Stadium respectively.
2. Sponsorship and Partnership: Major sponsors including Samsung, Autodesk, DeWalt, DMG MORI, Festo, and GL Events provided financial and in-kind support. Partners included government institutions, industry associations, and private companies across various sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

WorldSkills Lyon 2024 organized the 47th WorldSkills Competition, a six-day international vocational skills competition held in Lyon, France from September 10-15, 2024. The event featured 62 skills/trades across six sectors, with approximately 1,500 competitors from 65+ countries and 250,000 visitors. Supporting offerings included Try-a-Skill interactive zones, the WorldSkills Expo exhibition, the WorldSkills Conference, One School One Country cultural exchange program, and live streaming of ceremonies and competitions.

Product overview

WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is the 47th WorldSkills Competition, a major international vocational skills competition held from September 10-15, 2024 in Lyon, France. The event features 62 different trades and specialties organized across six major sectors (Creative Arts and Fashion, Construction Technology, Social Services, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, and Transportation and Logistics). The core offering is the live skills competition where approximately 1,500 competitors from 65+ countries compete. Supporting this are the mobile application (iOS/Android), live streaming of ceremonies and competitions, Try-a-Skill interactive zones for hands-on demonstrations, the WorldSkills Expo exhibition space, the WorldSkills Conference, and the One School One Country cultural exchange program. The event welcomes over 250,000 visitors and is held at Eurexpo Lyon with ceremonies at LDLC Arena and OL Stadium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One School One Country (OSOC): Cultural exchange program connecting international competitors with local Lyon schools.
• Sports & Skills
• WorldSkills Expo
• Try a Skill
• WorldSkills Conference

Products and services

• WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Mobile Application Official mobile application for the 47th WorldSkills Competition, providing event information, schedules, venue maps, and competition updates for attendees. Available on iOS and Android platforms.
• Live Streaming of Ceremonies and Competitions Real-time broadcasting of ceremonies and competition events via YouTube and Facebook platforms, providing global remote access to the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 event.
• Try-a-Skill Zones Hands-on skill demonstration areas where visitors can try various trades including welding (VR Welding Simulator), plumbing, electronics, web technologies, floristry, hairdressing, patisserie, automotive technology (VR tire service), cloud computing (AWS Cloud Quest), and more. Features VR-based training simulators for realistic practice.
• WorldSkills Expo Exhibition space showcasing member countries, institutions, sponsors, and partners with dedicated stands and innovation displays across Eurexpo halls.
• WorldSkills Conference Biannual conference bringing together decision-makers, policymakers, education leaders, and professionals to discuss vocational training and workforce development themes.
• WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Skills Competition The main vocational skills competition featuring 62 different trades across six sectors: Creative Arts and Fashion, Construction Technology, Social Services, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, and Transportation and Logistics. Approximately 1,500 competitors from 65+ countries participated.
• One School One Country (OSOC) Program Program pairing schools with WorldSkills member countries for cultural exchange between international competitors and local students. Approximately 60 Lyon schools participated with 1,400 competitors visiting schools.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• SamsungflagshipTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Major sponsor of WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Samsung logo featured prominently on official materials and expo halls. Provided technological expertise and equipment for ICT-related skill competitions.
• AutodeskflagshipTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Major sponsor providing CAD software technology for Try-a-Skill zones including Autodesk Fusion experience challenge. Supported Digital Construction skill competition.
• DeWaltflagshipTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Major sponsor providing power tools and equipment for Carpentry Try-a-Skill zone. Supported Construction and Building Technology sector at DEWALT Hall 2.
• DMG MORIflagshipTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Major sponsor hosting DMG MORI Hall 4 for Manufacturing and Engineering Technology sector. Provided advanced manufacturing equipment for competitions.
• FestoflagshipTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Major sponsor providing automation technology for Mechatronics Try-a-Skill zone. Sponsored robotics integration demonstrations.
• GL EventsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024Major sponsor and venue services provider. Operated exhibition venue logistics and services for Eurexpo Lyon competition site.
• French Government (Gouvernement Français)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024National government supporter. Event labeled 'Grande Cause Nationale' by Ministry of Sports. Supported via Préfecture du Rhône.
• Métropole de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024Regional government partner. Co-organized Village des Métiers at Place Bellecour and provided local support services.
• Ville de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024City government partner. Supported city animations and provided access to public spaces for WorldSkills events.
• EDFcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Energy partner supporting Industrial Production and Renewable Energies Try-a-Skill zones. Provided demonstrations on nuclear maintenance and solar installation supervision.
• Airbus HelicopterscoreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Supported Aerospace Maintenance Try-a-Skill zone. Provided H160 helicopter virtual maintenance trainer and flight simulation experiences.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Cloud Computing sponsor providing AWS Cloud Quest 3D role-playing game for hands-on cloud skills training.
• LegrandcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Supported Very High Bitrate Network Cabling and Electrical Installations Try-a-Skill zones with connected Netatmo products.
• Lincoln Electric & American Welding SocietycoreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Sponsored Welding Try-a-Skill zone with Vrtex 360 Compact welding simulator for realistic welding practice.
• DHL GlobalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 September 2024Logistics partner supporting Freight Logistics and Transport competition. Referenced in sponsor testimonials.
• WorldSkills FranceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024National member organization coordinating French team participation, regional selections, and national competition since 1953.
• MEDEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024French business federation partner. Featured at Expo passage PA34.E44.
• LDLC ASVEL FémininminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024Women's basketball club partner in Sports & Skills program promoting connections between athletic and professional skills excellence.
• LOU RugbyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024Rugby club partner in Sports & Skills program celebrating shared values of discipline, teamwork and excellence.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SkillsUSA: SkillsUSA is the US national organization for skilled trades competitions serving over 400,000 students and workers annually. It is comparable as a national-level vocational skills competition body operating with similar sponsor, education, and government partnership models.
• WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 is the 48th edition of the biennial WorldSkills Competition, the direct successor event to Lyon 2024 in the same biennial cycle. It is comparable as the next host organizing committee operating under the same WorldSkills International framework.
• Skills Canada: Skills Canada organizes the Canadian national Skills Competition and Team Canada for WorldSkills participation. It is comparable as a national vocational competition organizing body with similar sponsor and education sector engagement models.
• WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017: WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 was the 44th WorldSkills Competition held in the UAE. It is comparable as a prior host organizing committee operating the same international skills competition format with similar sponsor and government partnership structures.
• WorldSkills Kazan 2019: WorldSkills Kazan 2019 was the 45th WorldSkills Competition, the predecessor biennial edition before Lyon 2024. It is comparable as a prior host organizing committee operating the same event format at similar scale with similar sponsor and government engagement models.
• EuroSkills: EuroSkills is the regional European vocational skills competition organized under WorldSkills Europe, featuring similar skill categories, competitor formats, and youth engagement programs. It is comparable as a direct counterpart event for the same competitor demographic in a different geography.

Others

• WorldSkills France: WorldSkills France is the French national member organization (recognized as being of public utility since 1953) that coordinated the French team and national competitions for Lyon 2024. It is comparable as the affiliated national body operating under the WorldSkills movement.
• WorldSkills International: WorldSkills International is the parent organization of WorldSkills Lyon 2024, operating the global biennial vocational skills competition movement since 1950 across 70+ member countries. It is comparable as the governing body whose platform Lyon 2024 executed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/worldskills
• Facebookfacebook.com/worldskillslyon2024
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/worldskills-lyon-2024
• Instagraminstagram.com/worldskillslyon2024
• TikToktiktok.com/@worldskillslyon2024

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