Dates

    30 Jun 2027

    City / country

    Hannover, Germany

    Venue

    CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.

    Time

    9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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    Event overview

    Overview

    Lab-Supply Hannover 2027 is the regional trade fair for instrumental analysis, laboratory technology, laboratory chemicals, and life science, taking place on June 30, 2027.

    This event will be held at the CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.

    in Hannover, Germany, and is expected to attract a diverse audience of professionals from the laboratory sector.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Event Date: June 30, 2027
    2. 2Location: CongressCentrum Wienecke XI., Hannover, Germany
    3. 3Free admission for all visitors
    4. 4Focus on laboratory technology and life sciences
    5. 5Networking opportunities with industry professionals

    Why visit

    Visitors will benefit from free admission, access to expert-led lectures, and the opportunity to network with leading suppliers and industry professionals.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors gain visibility among a targeted audience of laboratory professionals, opportunities for direct engagement with potential clients, and the chance to showcase their latest products and innovations in a competitive market. Lab-Supply Hannover serves as a crucial platform for professionals in the laboratory sector to explore the latest technologies, network with peers, and gain insights into industry trends. The event's focus on practical applications and innovations.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Laboratory technicians and scientists
    Research and development professionals
    Quality control and assurance specialists
    Procurement managers in the laboratory sector
    Academic researchers and educators
    Healthcare professionals in clinical laboratories

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Manufacturers of laboratory equipment
    Suppliers of laboratory chemicals
    Providers of laboratory automation solutions
    Consultants in laboratory design and planning
    Distributors of laboratory supplies
    Service providers for laboratory maintenance and support

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Laboratory instruments and equipment
    Analytical and testing devices
    Laboratory chemicals and reagents
    Sample preparation tools
    Laboratory safety equipment
    Laboratory automation technologies

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.

    Hildesheimer Str. 380, 30519 Hannover, Germany

    Facilities

    Parking

    300 spaces ·

    Charging points

    Food options

    Catering available on-site

    On-site dining

    Parking: Parking available with 300 spaces and 6 charging points for electric vehicles.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Free registration

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    9:00 AM –3:30 PM
    Register

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Vogel Communications Group

    Product Manager Events

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    This edition

    2027

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Lab-Supply Hannover 2027 is the regional trade fair for instrumental analysis, laboratory technology, laboratory chemicals, and life science, taking place on June 30, 2027. This event will be held at the CongressCentrum Wienecke XI. in Hannover, Germany, and is expected to attract a diverse audience of professionals from the laboratory sector. Lab-Supply Hannover serves as a crucial platform for professionals in the laboratory sector to explore the latest technologies, network with peers,.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Laboratory technicians and scientists, Research and development professionals, Quality control and assurance specialists, Procurement managers in the laboratory sector. Event Date: June 30, 2027. Location: CongressCentrum Wienecke XI., Hannover, Germany. Free admission for all visitors. Focus on laboratory technology and life sciences. Lab-Supply Hannover 2027 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors gain visibility among a targeted audience of laboratory professionals, opportunities for direct engagement with potential clients, and the chance to showcase their latest products and innovations in a competitive market. Lab-Supply Hannover serves as a crucial platform for professionals in the laboratory sector to explore the latest technologies, network with peers, and gain insights into industry trends. The event's focus on practical applications and innovations.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Hannover, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany — serving the northern German lab, life-science, analytical and process-industry cluster

    Why it matters

    Lab-Supply Hannover is a compact, regional one-day marketplace for laboratory equipment, consumables, analytics and lab services, organised by Vogel Communications Group and staged at CongressCentrum Wienecke XI. Because admission is free for visitors, the show functions as a low-friction sourcing and supplier-meeting day for lab managers, R&D teams and procurement staff across Lower Saxony and the wider north German life-science and industrial laboratory base — including the concentration of pharma, food, materials and contract-lab organisations between Hannover, Braunschweig, Goettingen and Hamburg. For suppliers it is a low-cost way to meet regional buyers, for buyers it is a single-day alternative to travelling to the large national shows.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Lab automation and digital workflows

    Buyers increasingly specify automated liquid handling, plate readers and instrument-to-LIMS connectivity to cope with staff shortages and rising sample volumes.

    02

    Lab sustainability and energy efficiency

    Energy-efficient freezers, solvent recovery and consumable recycling are moving from CSR topic to procurement criterion, driven by lab running-cost pressures.

    03

    Growth in single-use and consumables

    Single-use bioreactor bags, pipette tips, filters and reagents remain the most frequently restocked lines, which suits a regional show focused on repeat consumable purchasing.

    04

    Lab informatics, data integrity and AI

    LIMS/ELN replacement cycles, audit trails and AI-assisted data analysis are increasingly part of instrument purchasing decisions, especially for regulated labs.

    05

    Supply-chain resilience and EU procurement rules

    After recent disruption, labs are dual-sourcing key reagents and instrument service contracts, and paying closer attention to EU procurement, customs and ATA carnet handling for cross-border equipment.

    European laboratory and analytical trade-fair circuit

    Plan 6-12 months ahead: analytica in Munich and ACHEMA in Frankfurt are biennial/triennial and require early stand and hotel booking, while regional one-day shows such as Lab-Supply are booked a few months out.

    Lab-Supply Hannover sits at the regional end of a European lab calendar bookended by the large national and international events. Use the larger shows for full equipment portfolios and the regional shows such as Lab-Supply for specific northern-German supplier meetings and consumable reorders.

    Late June (single day)

    Lab-Supply Hannover

    Spring, even years (March/April)

    Analytica

    June, triennial cycle

    ACHEMA

    October/November (annual)

    Lab Innovations

    Peer events identified from public European trade-fair calendars; confirm current dates and venues on each event's official website before booking travel.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    HAJ

    Hannover Airport

    Primary gateway for Hannover Messe.

    ~12 km

    to venue

    20–25 min

    by car

    HAM

    Hamburg Airport

    Secondary long-haul option via Hamburg.

    ~150 km

    to venue

    1 h 30 min by ICE

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Hannover city centre / Hauptbahnhof and Laatzen-Messe corridor

    USD 70–110 / night

    Chain budget rooms; 20-30 min to the venue by tram/taxi. Book early — late June is peak season.

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    Mid-range
    Maschsee / Altstadt and Döhren-Wülfel (closest to CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.)

    USD 110–180 / night

    Best balance of price and proximity; Döhren/Maschsee hotels are roughly 10-20 min from the venue.

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    Premium
    City centre (Hauptbahnhof / Luisenhof) and Maschsee lakefront

    USD 180–300 / night

    Full-service and business-class properties with meeting space; 15-25 min to the venue by taxi.

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    S-Bahn (suburban rail)

    Estimated costEUR 3.70-4.30 (GVH single ticket, zone A/B)
    Best forHannover Airport (HAJ) to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, line S5

    About 20 minutes, roughly every 30 minutes; then continue to the venue by tram or taxi.

    Taxi

    Estimated costEUR 45-60 (metered taxi estimate)
    Best forHannover Airport (HAJ) to CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.

    30-40 min off-peak; allow 45-60 min in morning and evening rush hours.

    Ride-hailing

    Estimated costEUR 35-50 (app-based rideshare estimate)
    Best forAirport or city centre to CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.

    Uber and similar apps operate in Hannover; availability at the airport can be tighter than the taxi rank at peak times.

    Tram / light rail (UESTRA)

    Estimated costEUR 3.70-4.30 (GVH single ticket, zone A/B)
    Best forHannover Hbf to the Hildesheimer Strasse corridor near the venue

    Roughly 20-25 min; the venue sits on Hildesheimer Strasse in Döhren-Wülfel with tram stops along the corridor.

    Day / multi-day transit pass

    Estimated costEUR 6-9 (day ticket, zone A/B); EUR 58 per month for the Deutschland-Ticket
    Best forHannover city network (UESTRA buses, trams and S-Bahn)

    Deutschland-Ticket covers regional trains, trams and buses across Germany for a calendar month — good value if you are combining Lab-Supply with other German lab events.

    Car and parking

    Estimated costEUR 5-12 per day (typical trade-fair parking estimate)
    Best forOn-site parking at CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.

    A2/A7 motorway access to Hannover is good; confirm current daily parking rates and hall access with the venue or organiser before travelling.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 35–50 (taxi estimate)
    Best forHamburg Airport (HAM) to CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.

    Hamburg Airport serves northern Germany trade fairs.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    Schengen Type C short-stay visaNationals of countries without a visa-waiver agreement with the Schengen states (for example India, China, Nigeria, Turkey, South Africa) travelling for business, trade-fair attendance or meetings—Typically 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days in individual cases
    Visa-free entry (90 days in any 180-day period)EU/EEA citizens and nationals of the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and other Schengen visa-waiver countries—Not applicable — no advance application required
    Schengen business visitor documentationAll business travellers, including visa-free nationals, when questioned at the border—Prepare before departure

    EU/EEA, UK, US, Canadian, Japanese, South Korean, Australian and New Zealand passport holders can attend visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; other nationalities generally require a Schengen Type C visa.

    Germany accepts ATA carnets for the temporary admission of exhibition and professional goods; confirm the specific handling procedure with the organiser and your local chamber of commerce before shipping stand equipment.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    Late June in Hannover is mild and changeable: daytime highs typically 20-24 C with overnight lows of 11-14 C, and around 50-70 mm of rain spread over roughly 9-11 days of the month. Expect long daylight (sunset near 21:45) but be ready for sudden showers.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Germany has extensive 4G/5G coverage in Hannover and at the venue area. EU/EEA SIM cards roam at domestic rates under 'Roam Like at Home'; visitors from outside the EU can buy a prepaid data SIM from Telekom, Vodafone or O2 in the city centre (photo ID/passport required for registration). Venue Wi-Fi is normally available in the exhibition and conference areas — confirm the access code at registration.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Tipping

    Service charges are included by law in German restaurant bills, but rounding up by about 5-10% is customary — state the total you want to pay when handing over cash or card.

    Punctuality and business etiquette

    Meetings start on time. A firm handshake and use of titles (Herr/Frau plus surname) is standard until a German counterpart offers the informal 'du'. Bring business cards for stand meetings.

    Cash, cards and Sundays

    Cards are widely accepted in Hannover, but some smaller bakeries, kiosks and taxis still prefer cash — carry EUR 20-50. Most shops close on Sundays, so buy essentials on Saturday.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: HAJ

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Hannover; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    Germany is part of the Schengen area. Holders of EU/EEA, UK, US, Canadian, Japanese, South Korean, Australian and New Zealand passports may enter visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Most other nationalities need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa: EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children 6-11, free under 6), typically decided within 15 calendar days and up to 45 days in individual cases. Apply at the German embassy/consulate or an authorised visa centre in your country of residence, several weeks before travelling, with travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    EUR 45 for children aged 6-11, free for children under 6 and certain categories (students, researchers under EU rules). Apply at the German embassy/consulate or an authorised visa centre in your country of residence; biometrics and travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 medical cover are required. Trade-fair visitors should carry an invitation or registration confirmation. Passport valid for at

    Official

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Hannover Airport (HAJ): 20–25 min; Hamburg Airport (HAM): 1 h 30 min by ICE. Allow road or rail time to CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.: Hannover city centre / Hauptbahnhof and Laatzen-Messe corridor: B&B Hotel Hannover-City, ibis budget Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Ibis Hannover City; Maschsee / Altstadt and Döhren-Wülfel (closest to CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.): Motel One Hannover-Altstadt, Courtyard by Marriott Hannover Maschsee, Novotel Hannover; City centre (Hauptbahnhof / Luisenhof) and Maschsee lakefront: Kastens Hotel Luisenhof, DORMERO Hotel Hannover, Me and All Hotel Hannove

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Hannover; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to CongressCentrum Wienecke XI..

    Parking: On-site parking is available at CongressCentrum Wienecke XI.; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: June 2027

    Temperature: Daytime highs 20-24 C, overnight lows 11-14 C (late June, Hannover)

    Seasonality: Changeable and showery: roughly 50-70 mm of rain over about 9-11 days in June. Pack a light waterproof jacket and an umbrella, plus layers for cool mornings.

    Packing: Changeable and showery: roughly 50-70 mm of rain over about 9-11 days in June. Pack a light waterproof jacket and an umbrella, plus layers for cool mornings.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day for qualified buyer meetings: 2027-06-30 (the event runs a single day)

    Lab-Supply Hannover is a one-day regional trade fair (30 June 2027), so the whole programme — exhibition floor and supporting seminar slots — happens on that date. Plan to be at CongressCentrum Wienecke XI. from opening (around 09:00) to cover the floor while suppliers are fully staffed, and pre-arrange meetings because there is no second day to fall back on.

    Side trips

    2

    Celle

    Goslar (Harz)

    Networking spots

    3

    Exhibition stand aisles and supplier B2B zones

    Venue conference / lecture area

    Catering and lounge area

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visitor_ticket

    visitor · general_admission

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    official

    visa_fee

    visitor · schengen_type_c_adult

    EUR 90 / per adult applicant

    official

    hotel

    visitor · budget

    USD 70–110 / per room per night

    estimate

    hotel

    visitor · mid_range

    USD 110–180 / per room per night

    estimate

    hotel

    visitor · premium

    USD 180–300 / per room per night

    estimate

    per_diem

    visitor · standard

    USD 75 / per person per day

    estimate

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You need to evaluate or buy lab equipment/consumables and can travel within Germany or from a neighbouring country for one day.

    Best for

    Lab managers, R&D and procurement buyers from northern Germany sourcing instruments, consumables, analytics and lab services in a single day.

    Min. budget

    $490.00

    Timeline

    2-6 weeks (free visitor registration; book hotel and rail/flight early as late June is peak German trade-fair season)

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Single-day format — pre-book supplier meetings or you will only skim the floor.

    June hotel demand in Hannover can push mid-range rates above the estimate.

    exhibit

    You have an existing northern-Germany lab customer base and want a low-cost regional presence instead of a large national exhibition stand.

    Best for

    Suppliers of lab instruments, consumables, analytics, lab furniture and lab services targeting Lower Saxony / northern Germany buyers.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    3-6 months (stand booking, stand build/logistics, ATA carnet or customs paperwork, staff travel and accommodation)

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Stand, sponsorship and shell-scheme pricing is not published on the organiser domain — request a quote from Vogel Communications Group.

    Regional one-day audience; ROI depends on qualified lead volume and pre-booked meetings.

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    skip

    Your target buyers are concentrated outside northern Germany, or you already meet them at analytica, ACHEMA or another larger lab exhibition.

    Best for

    Teams with no lab, life-science or analytical procurement remit, or those already covering these buyers at a national show.

    Timeline

    n/a

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

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