The WeldArt World Championship, powered by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), is set to debut the world’s first international creative welding competition, with its championship tour kicking off from November 12-13, 2025, at the USR – Urban Steel Rockstars convention in Frankfurt. The grand finale will be streamed live from April 20-23, 2027, at USE – The Ultimate World of Cutting and Welding at Messe Düsseldorf.
The WeldArt World Championship is designed to bring together participants from six global regions, including North America and Southeast Asia. It’s more than just a competition—it’s a platform for creativity, technical skill, design, and precision, where the art of welding takes center stage. Competitors will be judged on their craftsmanship, creativity, and safety.
Interactive features like fan and jury voting, live streams, and social media campaigns will bring global attention to the event, supported by IIW, industry partners, and digital welding communities. Messe Düsseldorf’s Urban Steel Expo (USE) 2027 offers the perfect international platform for the thrilling conclusion of this spectacular event.
WeldArt is where welding technology meets creativity, transforming heat, precision, and metal into extraordinary sculptures, installations, and design pieces. The competition showcases welding as an art form, far beyond its mechanical engineering roots, with an emphasis on pieces that stand out for their creativity and character.
The WeldArt World Championship kicks off on November 12-13, 2025, at Urban Steel Rockstars in Frankfurt. The final competition will take place at USE 2027 in Düsseldorf from April 20-23, 2027. A distinguished jury composed of expert welders, popular content creators, and TV personalities will decide the winners.
Participation is open to all—whether you’re an apprentice, a seasoned welder, or a creative individual with a passion for welding. It’s a global stage for anyone who wants to showcase their skills and push the boundaries of welding art.
