The ICANN unofficial timeline for the launch of the new gTLDs seems to be on track. A planned teleconference between ICANN's Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) and the Board happened yesterday (Friday May 20) on schedule.
Unofficial reports say the meeting was very positive, although differences of opinions are still said to exist on trademarks.
The next major milestone will be May 30, when the final Applicant Guidebook is scheduled to be posted.
An extra GAC/Board meeting, not featured on the timeline, has been confirmed for June 19, in Singapore. The day before the planned final meeting of the Board to give the program its official green light.