Social networking site, Facebook, are said to be preparing to launch an IPO (initial public offering) roadshow. The roadshow is expected to start on May 7, with a projected start of share trading two weeks later on May 18.

Zuckerberg is expected to play a role within the IPO roadshow, but what role exactly is unknown. Zuckerberg has reportedly skipped all the pre-roadshow meetings in April, and will not attend the roadshow in any capacity.

Typically, IPO roadshows are scheduled for company management to present business strategies to prospective investors, and usually span across two weeks over multiple venues. We should hear more about the IPO roadshow over the coming fortnight or so.