Rogz Grinz ball by Porky Hefer
Amongst the gazillions of conferences taking place across the globe on every subject under the sun, there are not all that many that offer insightful information in an atmosphere of intelligence and good humour. This year's gathering of clever minds and spirited characters threw up some succulent snippets to chew on, from presentations involving a dead duck to the ins and outs of a recycling plant, accompanied by an anecdote about Beckham's sneakers and grated cheese.