EuroSkills - European competition for young robot experts

Europe's top young robot programmers will gather in Herning, Denmark, from September 9 to 13, 2025, as part of the EuroSkills Competition. They will demonstrate their skills in implementing practical robot applications. Participants will come from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania and Slovenia.

The EuroSkills 2025 will feature competitions in 38 different disciplines, ranging from traditional crafts to web development, with 600 young people from 33 countries taking part. The event is expected to attract around 100,000 visitors.WorldSkills Europe is part of the global WorldSkills movement – a group of people and organisations, including WorldSkills International and sponsors, that together advance the shared social objective of increasing the provision and development of skills. Since 2018, FANUC, the world's largest robot manufacturer, has been a Global Industry Partner for WorldSkills, supporting the "Robot Systems Integration" competition at both European and international levels.

As automation continues to advance and robots enter industries as diverse as food manufacturing, crafts and aerospace, the demand for robotics experts is growing. By organising competitions and collaborating with universities and schools, FANUC aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in automation and robotics. This year’s competition in Herning will emphasise sustainability, highlighting the crucial role skilled professionals play in implementing green technologies and driving global environmental transformation. Robot system integrators contribute to these efforts by designing efficient automation concepts, using digital twins to ensure maximum production efficiency, installing quality checks, and reducing energy consumption through optimised programming. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robots support 13 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Among other things, the robotics sector contributes to building resilient infrastructure, promoting innovation, minimising energy consumption, supporting waste recycling and ensuring the economic viability of renewable technologies.