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

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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.
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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!).
Explore sustainability

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.
Discover networking opportunities

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.
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who is attending the lab innovations exhibition?

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What people say

Find out why professionals across the industry consider Advanced Engineering a must-attend

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?

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One Badge, Three Shows.

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.

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When and where does Advanced Engineering take place?

  • Venue details - NEC Birmingham, UK
    4th & 5th November 2026
    Venue details - NEC Birmingham, UK
    4th & 5th November 2026
  • Getting there - Train, car, bus, airport
  • Parking - On-site, nearby, costs, pre-booking links
  • Hotels nearby - Partner hotels
  • Accessibility - Wheelchair access, assistance, dietary info
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