ICANN finally confirms target dates

Events:

• 30 May 2012: New gTLD application window closes;
• 8 June 2012: Batching process begins (what is batching?);
• 13 June 2012: Announcement of applied-for Top-level domains ("Reveal Day"):
• Application comment period begins (what are public comments?);
• Formal objection period begins.
• 24-29 June 2012: ICANN's 44th Public Meeting; Prague, Czech Republic (more here);
• 28 June 2012: Batching process ends;
• 11 July 2012: Batching results announced;
• 12 July 2012: Initial evaluations begin;
• 12 August 2012: Application comment period ends;
• 14-19 October 2012: ICANN's 45th Public Meeting; Toronto, Canada (more here);

More on the ICANN new gTLD web site.