On November 11 and 12, 2024, this year's Berlin Sewage Sludge Conference took place. The event focused primarily on the legally mandated phosphorus recovery set to take effect in 2029. Key discussions addressed the legal framework, challenges related to the storage of sewage sludge ash, and questions of responsibility. Additionally, promising innovations from Germany were showcased, ranging from processes utilizing sewage sludge ash to the reduction of iron phosphate from untreated sewage sludge. The conference highlighted the ongoing need for dialogue, education, and development on the topic of phosphorus recovery.