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Inspiring the future of laboratories
The only UK event where the lab community comes together to shape the future of science
Lead the charge in scientific innovation and stay one step ahead in a fast-moving industry.
Discover the latest technologies up close, hear ideas you can put into practice, and make the connections that could shape what comes next.
Alongside 4,700+ scientists, lab managers, R&D professionals and quality specialists, you’ll leave with fresh thinking, new opportunities and solutions to help you work smarter.
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Who attends Lab Innovations?
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What makes the show so important?
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Learn from 60+ experts across 5 free-to-attend conference theatres across lab sustainability, digitalisation, quality, safety, in addition to practical demos and a theatre entirely on biotech and life sciences.
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Reduce consumption, cut waste and create a sustainable supply chain
Explore greener science
Making science sustainable is no longer optional, so explore how you can make your lab and processes greener for a better future (and a more resilient supply chain!).
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Enter the Lab Awards
Showcase your brilliance
Celebrate with the best and brightest of the lab community, and showcase your achievements at the Lab Awards ceremony on 4 November.
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Meet innovators like you
Network with your peers
Meet the scientists and trailblazers defining the future of research and discovery, and colLABorate face-to-face on the big issues shaping modern labs.
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Source from 200+ suppliers
Source new lab tech
Build valuable connections with laboratory suppliers and exhibitors across analysis, digital, design and operational support, and have the conversations that could help move your work forward.
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Get hands-on with lab tech
Browse the biggest UK selection of laboratory analysis technologies and instruments, consumables and reagents, digital tools, services for lab design, and quality, safety and sustainability support.
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Industry News
Here you’ll find a collection of news, opinion pieces and other content from our exhibitors, partners and wider community.
Regenerus Laboratories secures £8m to revolutionise diagnostic testing in the UK and beyond
Regenerus Laboratories just secured £8 million to transform diagnostic testing with faster, smarter, and more accessible health insights worldwide. Discover how their cutting-edge platform is set to revolutionize personalized care and early detection across the UK and beyond!
Cracking the code of drug resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer
Unlock the secrets behind why EGFR-mutant lung cancer outsmarts targeted therapies like osimertinib—and discover how cutting-edge CRISPR-engineered models are paving the way for smarter, longer-lasting treatments. Join the race to outwit cancer’s resistance and transform patient outcomes forever!
Watches of Switzerland taps into lab-grown diamond boom to boost luxury jewellery sales
Discover how Watches of Switzerland is sparkling brighter than ever, riding the lab-grown diamond wave to a dazzling 76% profit surge! Luxury meets innovation as ethical gems redefine the future of high-end jewellery.
Europe’s quantum leap: industrialising neutral atom technology
Europe is pioneering the quantum revolution with Q-PLANET, a €250 million initiative turning delicate neutral atom experiments into reliable, industrial-scale products. Discover how this bold move is setting the stage for scalable quantum computing and sensing across the continent!
Royal Society of Chemistry welcomes new President to support the future of chemistry
Professor Robert Mokaya begins his presidency at the Royal Society of Chemistry, supporting collaboration, innovation and progress across the chemistry community.
Call for speakers now open
Share your expertise, raise your profile and connect with the lab community at Lab Innovations 2026.
The biggest breakthroughs unveiled at ASMS 2026
ASMS 2026 brought a wave of new mass spectrometry instruments, software and accessories, with suppliers focusing on greater sensitivity, faster workflows and easier data analysis.
AI and the gut microbiome could open the door to new therapies
Researchers are using AI to understand the gut microbiome more deeply, helping identify patterns that could support the development of more targeted and effective therapies.
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Lab Innovations is proudly co-located with Advanced Engineering and UK Metals.
Lab Innovations takes place alongside Advanced Engineering and UK Metals at the NEC Birmingham, bringing multiple areas of UK industry together under one roof. With Advanced Engineering in Halls 3 and 3a, and UK Metals in Hall 4, visitors can connect with a wider network of engineers, manufacturers, and materials specialists.