The UK's leading Laboratory exhibition

What's on at Lab Innovations?

Lab Innovations brings together suppliers, content and live features designed to support the modern laboratory. Across two focused days, visitors can explore new technology, attend expert-led sessions and connect with peers from across the UK science community.

Everything is built to be practical, relevant and easy to navigate.

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Conference programme

Five content stages run across two days, covering automation, sustainability, AI and laboratory best practice.

Sessions are designed to deliver:

  • Practical insight
  • Real case studies
  • Actionable takeaways

 

You leave with ideas that can be applied immediately.

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Innovation Trail

The Innovation Trail highlights the very best and future-facing solutions that our exhibitors have to offer. Follow along with one of the guided tours and hear exclusive insights into each product!

Sustainable Lab

One of the biggest features at Lab Innovations is the Sustainable Lab, hosted and run by Green Light Laboratories over the 2 days.

Take a guided tour around the showcased equipment and hear the simple changes you can make to improve the energy efficiency of your lab, and how best to reduce waste.

Meet the Distributor

Are you on the lookout for new suppliers and Manufacturers working on optimising their channel partner network?

Book on to 5 minute ‘Speed Pitching’ sessions to meet potential partners and exchange contact details.

Registered participants will have a year’s Premium Member upgrade in the BCP Partnering Portal.

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Innovation features

Dedicated areas highlight emerging technology and sector priorities.

These include:

  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Innovation trails
  • Interactive demonstrations

 

They focus on real implementation, not theory.

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Exhibition floor

Meet hundreds of suppliers showcasing equipment, software and laboratory services.

Get ready to:

  • Compare solutions side by side
  • See live demonstrations
  • Speak directly with technical experts
  • Explore new product launches

 

It’s efficient sourcing in one place.

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VIP experience

Have you been invited as a VIP or had your badge upgraded? There is so much more in store for you! As a VIP you can take advantage of:

  • Networking drinks 
  • Exclusive meet and greets
  • Access to the VIP lounge, including lunch and refreshments
  • Free parking voucher
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Lab Awards

The Lab Awards is the annual celebration for the lab community, powered by Lab Innovations and Laboratory News. It recognises achievements and successes in individuals, labs and suppliers in the past year.

14 categories highlighting individual excellence through to pioneering innovation and sustainability. The leading lights in the industry will be recognised and celebrated at the ceremony.

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Exhibitor news

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Bruker Technology Supports Manufacturing Research

Bruker technology features in a new manufacturing dataset designed to improve laser-track prediction and...
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Thermo Fisher Launches Vitiligo Registry

Thermo Fisher has launched a new clinical registry to generate long-term real-world evidence and...
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Agilent Recognises PFAS Research

Agilent has recognised Professor Zongwei Cai's research into PFAS detection, supporting the development of...
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Thermo Fisher Scientific highlights the next generation of laboratory innovation

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Adam Equipment expands weighing capabilities with launch of new inline checkweigher

Adam Equipment launches its first dynamic inline checkweigher, expanding precision weighing solutions to support...
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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,...
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Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives

The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists have pledged...

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Lab Automation and the Role of Automated Centrifuges in the Modern UK Laboratory

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Collaborate in-person at Lab Innovations 2026

Meet suppliers, hear from experts and discover practical solutions

Collaborate for the future of science

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