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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>The ReX&GG2013 Conference will build on the foundations of the previous four Conferences through a Program which will explore the latest information and current research in our field.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our speakers will foster meaningful discussion and debate amongst delegates which will, in turn, further the objectives of </FONT><A name=_GoBack></A><FONT face=Arial>those involved in the fields of recrystallization and grain growth.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>The ReX&GG2013 plenary and invited speakers are drawn from a range of disciplines from within the research field.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This ensures that delegates gain practical and relevant information that will have a significant positive impact on their ongoing work and research.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>To assist delegates plan their attendance you will find the plenary and invited speakers’ biographies on the website <A href="http://www.rex-gg2013.org">www.rex-gg2013.org</A>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>The organising committee for the 5<SUP>th</SUP> International Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth 2013 would like to invite you to submit an abstract for the conference. The conference will be held at the Novotel Manly Pacific from 5 to 10 May 2013. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 0.7pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>In response to the high volume of requests from those who wish to participate in the ReX&GG2013 program but missed the original call for abstracts the committee has opened a 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Call for Abstracts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>The abstract submission form is now open on the ReX & GG 2013 website </FONT></SPAN><A href="http://www.rex-gg2013.org"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT color=#800080 face=Arial>www.rex-gg2013.org</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>. Abstracts will be considered for both oral and poster presentations. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>The closing date for the submission of abstracts is midnight 11 December 2012 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 0.7pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>Before submitting your abstract for the conference, please ensure that you have carefully read the abstract preparation guidelines contained on the website. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 0.7pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>Please Note:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Authors will not have the opportunity to submit a full paper for inclusion in the Materials Science Forum.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>The Organising Committee would like to invite you to consider securing exposure as a sponsor or<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>The 5th ReX & GG Conference in 2013 will garner international attention and be the perfect place for both international and domestic Australian organisations to showcase the latest products and services<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>now available to those working in the fields of recrystallization, grain growth, material characterization and related material processing industries.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>Please see here a link to our </FONT></SPAN><A href="http://www.rex-gg2013.org/media/REXGG_Spon_prospectus.pdf"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial>sponsorship and exhibition prospectus</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> for further information on the opportunities for exposure and costs. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Registration Opens</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>3 September 2012</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>2nd Round of Call for Abstracts Opens</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>24 September 2012</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Abstract Submission Deadline</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>11 December 2012</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Notification of Acceptance of Abstract</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>21 January 2013</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>End of Early Bird Registration</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>31 January 2013</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Conference</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face=Arial>5-10 May 2013</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></o:p></SPAN></P>
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