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Over the course of the competition, chat sessions will be hosted, in which experts from Phoenix Contact will answer all questions regarding automation technology. In addition, local xplore meetings are planned for the implementation phase. The dates will be announced in good time.

February 6, 2004 Launch of the New Automation Award 2005       February 7, 2004 Start of the competition entry period       March 8, 2004 1. xplore chat (organisation & AUTOMATION) - 14.00 to 16.00 o'clock       April 1, 2004 2. xplore chat (organisation & AUTOMATION) - 14.00 to 16.00 o'clock       May 4, 2004 3. xplore chat (organisation & AUTOMATION) - 14.00 to 16.00 o'clock       May 24, 2004 4. xplore chat (organisation & AUTOMATION) - 14.00 to 16.00 o'clock       September 21, 2004 5. xplore chat (organisation & AUTOMATION) - 14.00 to 16.00 o'clock       November 04, 2004 6. xplore chat (organisation & AUTOMATION) - 14.00 to 16.00 o'clock       December 9, 2004 7. xplore-Chat (organisation & AUTOMATION) - 10.00 to 12.00 o'clock       February 15, 2005 Submission deadline for documentation       March 1, 2005 Announcement of groups for the presentation in Blomberg, Germany       March 17/18, 2005 Presentation of the projects in Blomberg, Germany - Awards ceremony       11th of April, 1.00 p.m. Awards ceremony for the winners of each category at the Hanover Fair presented by Mrs Edelgard Bulmahn, Federal Minister for Education and Research