London Tech Week
A week of technology industry events each June, with an expo at Olympia London and fringe events across the city.
Global Wind Day
Celebrated on 15 June to raise awareness of wind energy and its role in clean power, with events and site visits.
International E-Waste Day
Held on 14 October to encourage people to repair, reuse and properly recycle old electrical and electronic items.
World Backup Day
Marked on 31 March to remind people to back up their photos, documents and other data before something goes wrong.
National Engineering Day
A UK day in November that celebrates engineers and their work, aimed at inspiring young people to consider engineering careers.
World Hydrography Day
Marked on 21 June to raise awareness of hydrography, the survey and charting of seas and waterways that keeps shipping safe.
Computer Science Education Week
A US week in December that celebrates computer science and the teachers who teach it, with classroom activities for students.
World Metrology Day
Marked on 20 May each year to highlight the science of measurement and the anniversary of the Metre Convention of 1875.
Data Protection Day
Marked on 28 January to raise awareness of personal data protection and privacy rights, and known in some countries as Privacy Day.
World Standards Day
Held on 14 October each year to recognise the experts who write the international standards used by business and government.