The UK's leading Laboratory exhibition

The only UK event for the lab community to discover, connect and collaborate face-to-face.

Sustainability

Does your work inspire a greener future? Or are you working towards net zero?
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AI & Automation

Are you looking to work with others on smarter, more integrated solutions?
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Quality & Compliance

Want to understand how to build resilient supply chains, or stay ahead of changing regulations?
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Applied innovation

Looking to understand how to work together to apply true innovation in industry?
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Skills & Development

Looking to work together to find a solution to the skills gap?
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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.

We're trusted by the UK's top scientists and lab professionals

4500 +

Attendees

150 +

Suppliers

2

conference streams

Who should visit LAB Innovations?

  • Director of engineering / manufacturing / operations
  • Head of manufacturing or production
  • Plant manager or site leader
  • Engineering manager or chief engineer
  • Senior manufacturing / production / process engineer
  • Continuous improvement manager
  • Operations director
  • Managing director or owner (manufacturing SME)
  • Machine builder, OEM or integrator lead

Free entry. 200+ exhibitors, 5 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges – all in one venue.

What solutions will you discover?

Explore hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest machinery, automation, tooling and production technologies, including:

  • CNC machine tools & forming equipment
  • Industrial robotics & automation systems
  • Additive & hybrid manufacturing
  • Tooling, workholding & fixturing
  • Metrology, test & quality control
  • Maintenance technologies & condition monitoring
  • Safety systems & controls
  • Materials & process technologies

who is attending the lab innovations exhibition?

Meet with other UK scientists from:

The UK's leading Laboratory exhibition

Discover how to solve challenges across:

Learn from the experts

Attend the conference

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.

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!).

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.
Enter the Awards

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.

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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See cutting edge tech up close

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.

Take a look at this year's speaker lineup so far

Don't take our word for it - hear from the community

Who attends Lab Innovations?

Hear from Oliver Winship, Avantor

What makes the show so important?

Hear from Andrew King, AstraZeneca

What can you expect when visiting?

Hear from Lauren Schembri, GSK

Have your 'Eureka!' moment

Lab Innovations aims to bring as many innovative thinkers together as possible – and why should you be there? Because events like this are where research comes to life, where you meet exactly the right person for your project and where you might just spark your ‘Eureka!’ moment.

Collaborate in-person at Lab Innovations 2026

Meet suppliers, hear from experts and discover practical solutions