Watch live what promises to be a spectacular opening ceremony to EuroSkills 2018 in Budapest, Hungary.
Flying the flag for Team UK will be 22 young people representing the length and breadth of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The location for the extravaganza is the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena, named after a famous Hungarian boxer. The prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, is also due to give a speech at the opening ceremony.
You can watch the opening ceremony here.
Timeline of events
18:30 - Gate opens
18:30-19:30 - Warm-up
19:30-19:40 - Attraction shadow theatre
19:40 - Welcome
19:45-20:00 - Speeches
- László Parragh, president of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Dita Traidas, president of WorldSkills Europe
- Viktor Orbán, prime minister of Hungary
20:00 - Parade of nations
20:30 - Competitors and experts oath and surprise guest
