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2026

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You’re invited to New Zealand’s annual lab sector forum for leaders

Co:Lab is New Zealand’s annual forum for the laboratory sector, bringing together leaders, innovators, clinicians, and industry partners to explore the future of pathology and healthcare.

Two speakers on stage at the Co:Lab event

Each year the event attracts decision-makers and influencers from across the laboratory ecosystem, creating a unique environment where ideas are shared and collaborations are formed.

For suppliers and industry partners, Co:Lab offers an opportunity to be part of these conversations. By sponsoring the event, your organisation can connect directly with the people driving change in New Zealand’s laboratory sector.

Following another sold-out year, Co:Lab 2026 returns bigger and better than ever, with new engagement opportunities, and new ways for sponsors to interact with attendees.

Our sponsorship packages are designed to provide meaningful brand exposure, opportunities for engagement, and the ability to align your organisation with the ideas and innovations shaping the future of pathology.

Co:Lab is proudly hosted by Awanui, New Zealand’s leading provider of laboratory and pathology services.

Programme of events

Our programme offers ample opportunity to join and connect with the sector’s leaders and decision makers at this annual event. Your brand will be exposed to a national audience with interest in the New Zealand laboratory and health sector.

Pre-event
Tuesday 1 September

Sponsor Meet & Greet

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Location: QT Hotel Wellington

Hosted by Awanui

Day 1
Wednesday 2 September

Day One of Co:Lab

Time: 8.30am – 5pm

Location: Harbourside Function Centre

Co:Lab Networking Function

Time: 5.30pm

Location: Harbourside Function Centre

Dinner Function

Time: 6.30pm

Location: Harbourside Function Centre

Day 2
Thursday 3 September

Day Two of Co:Lab

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Location: Harbourside Function Centre

Wrap Up Catch Up – Closing Networking Drinks

Time: 3pm

Location: Shed 22 (Formerly known as Macs Brew Bar)

Harbourside Function Centre in Wellington

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.

Enquire

Sponsorship enquiry form

Interested in sponsoring Co:Lab for 2026? Complete the form to request access to the sponsorship prospectus.