Lab Innovations 2017

Lab Innovations, the UK’s dedicated show for laboratory technology, analytical and biotech equipment, returns for its sixth consecutive year from 1–2 November 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham. 

Claimed to be the largest gathering of laboratory suppliers in the UK, the free-to-attend show has lots on offer for professionals across a wide range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to food and drink. 

Lab Innovations continues its strong links with the scientific community, with partners including GAMBICA, the Science Council, the Royal Society of Chemistry, Innovation DB and UKSPA for 2017.

The event will cover the latest trends in laboratory science across three live theatres, including the new Insights and Innovations theatre, which will feature debates about the latest advances in food and drink technology, life sciences and pharma. 

The Royal Society of Chemistry theatre will focus on the analysis of illicit substances — including cannabis, so-called ‘legal highs’ and counterfeit pharmaceuticals — as well as laboratory automation, in-process analysis and, new for this year, sessions from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s careers service.

Speaking about last year’s show, Leo Daly, laboratory supervisor at Lagan Cement, said: “It’s great to see so many exhibitors that are experts in the field and to have them all in one place.” Tim Daniels, marketing manager at Autoscribe Informatics, agreed, saying, “It’s a must-attend event in the UK calendar.”

New exhibitors for 2017 will include Microlit, Thermo Fisher Scientific, VWR International, GS Biotech, Alphatech and LabVantage Solutions. There will be over 150 exhibitors in total, including Eppendorf, Shimadzu and Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS).