LuxSkills 2026 came to a close on 22 April 2026, marking the end of four intense and truly inspiring days of competition at the Schoulfoire, hosted at LuxExpo – The Box. Organised by WorldSkills Luxembourg, this year’s edition once again showcased the remarkable excellence, dedication and technical mastery of young professionals from across the country.

This biennial competition brought together 111 finalists under the age of 25, competing across 25 different skills. Over the course of 22 demanding hours, each candidate was challenged to perform under real competition conditions — demonstrating not only precision and creativity, but also resilience, focus and true professionalism in front of nearly 20,000 visitors.

More than a competition, LuxSkills 2026 confirmed its role as a flagship moment for vocational education and training in Luxembourg. It is where passion meets purpose, where talent becomes visible, and where young people dare to show what they are capable of. Throughout the event, it also served as a powerful bridge between education and the professional world — offering students, families and companies a unique and authentic insight into skilled professions in action.

The national finals officially concluded on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, as expert juries in each skill finalised their assessments. The medal ceremony, held in the afternoon, brought together a full and vibrant audience in the presence of Claude Meisch, Minister of Education, Children and Youth, alongside representatives from professional chambers, the education sector, businesses, and the families who have supported these young talents every step of the way.

Winners of LuxSkills 2026

#07 – CNC Milling : Pit Stein
#12 – Wall and Floor Tiling : Nico Lutze
#14 – Aircraft Maintenance : Jonah Gasper
#15 – Plumbing & Heating : Bastien Schoer
#17 – Web Technologies / Web Development : Anton Hryhevich
#19 – Industrial Control : Jim Schroeder
#20 – Bricklaying : Nicolas Kronenberger
#25 – Joinery : Joé Jaas
#26 – Carpentry : Uli Nottinger
#27 – Robot Systems Integration : Ornel Kovaci & Vincent Del Sordo
#28 – Floristry : Julie Baulisch
#29 – Hairdressing : Najiba Ashori
#30 – Beauty Therapy : Adriana Ferreira Ramos
#33 – Automobile Technology : Mikka Schoer
#34 – Cooking : Patrizia De Vries
#40 – Graphic Design Technology : Natacha Dos Reis Gomes
#42 – Metal Construction Work : Philippe Blitgen
#46 – Entrepreneurship / Business Development : Alexandre Orlov & Felix Ostrowicz
#49 – Metal Roofing : Dino Simoes & Colin Heiderscheid (hors concours)
#51 – Landscape Gardening : Max Oesch & Bjarne Weber
#54 – Cyber Security : Diogo José Carvalho Fernandes & Rodrigo Marques Sa
#57 – Hotel Reception : Théo Thein
#58 – Digital Construction : Philippe Evan Laschette
#70 – Forestry : Marc Frieden
#71 – Roof Tiling : Fidelis Jost

A special distinction was awarded to Bastien Schoer, winner in Plumbing and Heating, who achieved the highest overall score across all skills at LuxSkills 2026.

The LuxSkills 2026 winners will now go on to represent Luxembourg at EuroSkills 2027, the European Championships of Skills, which will take place in Düsseldorf from 22 to 26 September 2027. For this edition, Luxembourg will proudly take on the role of co‑organiser alongside Germany, underlining the country’s strong commitment to vocational excellence in Europe.

LuxSkills is organised by WorldSkills Luxembourg, a unit of the Vocational Training Department of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, in close collaboration with the professional chambers. Its mission is to promote technical and manual professions, valorise vocational pathways, and shine a spotlight on young people who choose to pursue excellence through skills.