Co:Lab is Aotearoa New Zealand's annual gathering for the pathology laboratory sector, bringing together leaders, clinicians, partners and innovators to explore how labs can continue to evolve, collaborate and contribute across the wider healthcare ecosystem.
About Co:Lab
Why attend
Don’t miss out on this sell-out event
A regular foothold in the annual event calendar, Co:Lab sells out each year. Don’t miss your chance to collaborate with the leaders of New Zealand’s pathology lab sector and join us for an interesting and content packed two days in Wellington.
2026 theme:
Reimagining pathology: Our role in the future of healthcare
Healthcare is evolving rapidly, bringing new expectations, technologies, and models of care. At the centre of this change sits pathology, an essential foundation of modern medicine and a critical enabler of better clinical decision-making.
At Co:Lab 2026, we will explore how the laboratory sector can continue to evolve and lead in this changing environment. Through expert perspectives, real-world case studies, and thought-provoking discussions, the programme will examine the emerging opportunities and challenges shaping the future of pathology.
Built for the people shaping the sector
Co:Lab is designed for:
- Laboratory and pathology leaders
- Healthcare professionals and clinicians
- Industry partners and sponsors
- Technology, data and innovation specialists
- Policy and system-level stakeholders
Whether you're shaping strategy, delivering care, building tools or supporting the system around it, Co:Lab offers space to connect, learn and look ahead.
Our sponsors
Co:Lab 2026 sponsorship
Partner with Co:Lab. Co:Lab offers a highly engaged audience and meaningful sponsorship opportunities.
Our digital sponsorship prospectus outlines:
- Sponsorship tiers and benefits
- Audience insights
- Engagement opportunities before, during and after the event
Our speakers
Speakers announcing soon
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Habourside Function Centre, Wellington
Co:Lab 2026 will be held in the iconic Wellington wharf warehouse known formerly as Shed 22. What used to house wool, wood and flax in one of its working lives, and now a brewery and function space, this New York loft feel venue gives a relaxed vibe to this face-to-face meeting. It is also a perfect location to access almost anything in Wellington including the waterfront bars and surrounding cafes.
2—3 September 2026
Wellington, NZ
