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What can you expect from the Lab Innovations conference?

Lab Innovations conference is the leading free CPD accredited laboratory conference in the UK, where professionals gain practical insight from sector experts. Across five focused stages, the 2026 agenda examines AI and automation, sustainability, quality and operational practice, biotech innovation and helping laboratory teams apply new ideas and stay current with sector developments.

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CPD Accredited

All content at Lab Innovations 2026 is CPD accredited by The CPD Group. Attendees can download their CPD certificate, evidence of professional learning and development, onsite at the event. 

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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.

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What is the Lab Innovations Conference and what does it cover?

The Lab Innovations Conference is a free and CPD accredited practical learning programme for laboratory professionals. Across five focused stages, it covers sustainability, robotics and automation, quality and compliance, biotech innovation, technical product advice and professional development, with sessions designed for application in everyday laboratory work.

The conference is relevant to scientists, technicians, laboratory managers, researchers, quality specialists, engineers, procurement teams and senior leaders. It serves professionals across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, clinical testing, academia, food and drink, chemicals, environmental science, industrial R&D and public-sector laboratories.

Sessions address changing laboratory priorities, including automation, AI, sustainability, quality, compliance, risk management, biotech innovation and workforce development. Visitors can also explore technical product advice and demonstrations, helping them assess solutions and approaches relevant to research, testing, operations and laboratory management.

The conference combines scientific, technical and operational content across five stages, making it relevant to roles from laboratory technicians and researchers to quality leaders and decision-makers. Its themes address shared challenges across research, healthcare, testing, academia, industry and regulated laboratory environments.

This free CPD lab conference UK programme offers access to practical insight from laboratory experts without a separate conference fee. Sessions focus on real-world case studies, honest lessons learned and implementation advice, so visitors can identify approaches that are relevant to their own laboratory environment.

Speaker information is published in the Conference section of the Lab Innovations website as the programme develops. The laboratory conference speakers 2026 lineup includes scientists, researchers, laboratory managers and technology specialists sharing practical experience, case studies and implementation advice.

The Lab Innovations Conference agenda 2026 is available through the Conference section of the Lab Innovations website. It provides programme updates, stage information and session details as they are announced, helping visitors plan content around their laboratory priorities before attending.

Register for a free Lab Innovations visitor ticket to access the conference programme, five stages and the wider event. Lab Innovations takes place on 4 and 5 November 2026 at NEC Birmingham, allowing visitors to combine conference learning with supplier meetings and technology discovery.

When and where does Lab Innovation 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