The UK's leading Laboratory exhibition

Why is networking important at Lab Innovations?

Lab Innovations creates space for meaningful professional connection. Alongside the exhibition and conference, the event encourages conversation, collaboration and knowledge sharing across the laboratory community.

It provides the opportunity to step outside daily routines and engage with peers facing similar challenges.

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Meet your peers

Connect with professionals from biotech, pharma, academia and industry.

Visitors attend to:

  • Explore partnerships
  • Benchmark suppliers
  • Share operational challenges
  • Exchange best practice

The environment supports open discussion.

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Enhance your networking at the VIP Lounge

Have you been invited as a VIP?

The VIP Lounge is designed to optimise networking with industry leaders, influencers, and decision-makers.

You’ll get exclusive access to the VIP lounge throughout the 2 days. Collect your free parking pass, pick up breakfast pastries and coffees in the morning, attend happy hour drinks 2-3pm on Day 1, and connect as easily as possible.

Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 6 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges – all in one venue.

Collaborate in-person at Lab Innovations 2026

Meet suppliers, hear from experts and discover practical solutions

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Cheer on winners together at the Lab Awards

Celebrate the laboratory industry with industry leaders. The Lab Awards gives you the perfect opportunity to invite your peers, colleagues and friends to celebrate your achievements 

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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 Lab Innovations 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