FAQ's

 

1. What will there be to see at WSI 2024?

• The Heroes Stage – Find out what more here
• 30 National Competition Finals – Find out what more here
• #ThisisFET Zone – Find out what more here
• Educators’ Zone – Find out what more here
• Careers’ Zone – Find out what more here

2. How will I get there?

There is comprehensive traffic management plan in place for WorldSKills Ireland 2024 and for The Irish Times Higher Options, which will run concurrently with our event.  This plan involves input from the RDS, Security Suppliers and the Gardai. More informaiton on this will be made available closer to the event.

In order to accommodate the high number of student visitors attending on coaches, we have no visitor car parking onsite. Therefore, the recommended mode of the travel to the RDS each day is by Public Transport.

 

Where can I see the layout/Floorplan of the event?

The floorplan of the event can be found on the link here 

4. Who is exhibiting at the event?

The full exhibitor list can be found on the floorplan link here 

5. Once registered, what are the next steps?

You will receive a confirmation email with the barcode. When
you arrive to the RDS, one member of your group (group leader) should enter and
register your group by scanning this barcode at the registration area.
Wristbands will then be provided for the quantity on your registration booking.
You can then return to your group to distribute. Once wristbands are secured,
your group can queue up to enter the event. If you are attending as an
individual, please queue up and scan your barcode to receive your badge to
enter. 

6. What catering is available at WorldSkills Ireland 2024?

There will be a range of food trucks and a café for visitors to purchase food at the event as well as a dedicated lunchroom upstairs provided for any students with a packed lunch.

7. Can I attend The Irish Times Higher Options with my WorldSkills Ireland registration?

No, your (free) WorldSkills Ireland visitor registration is only valid for our event (WorldSkills Ireland), you would need a separate (paid) ticket to enter The Irish Times Higher Options event. 

8. Can I attend Worldskills Ireland with my Higher Options registration?

No, your (paid) Higher Options visitor ticket is only valid for the Higher Options event, you would need to (free) register separately for Worldskills Ireland 2024 which can be completely easily on our website.

 

9. Where can visitors park?

There will be no visitor parking at the RDS, the parking available is dedicated to only coach parking. Our recommendation is to travel via Public Transport but if you are travelling by car, you will need to find alternative parking beside or around the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

10. Are there any slots left to register for?

We will be opening registration for WorldSkills Ireland 2024 shortly. Please register as soon as possible as time slots fill up quickly.

11. What do students need to do before attending WSI?

WorldSkills Ireland 2024 put together a pre-event activity document which highlights some activities we recommend students complete before attending WorldSkills Ireland. This document will be distributed 2 weeks before the event to all registered group leaders.

If we didn’t answer you question here, please email us on info@worldskillsireland.ie