Innovation of education is no longer a topic that only a small group of believers address while playing in a playground. Everybody, literally everybody in higher education, proponent, indifferent or opponent, has experienced that IT has been the key to ensure student success as much as possible in these pandamic times. Because of this unique situation, the dialogue on the future of education will be richer and broader than we ever could have imagined six months ago. Everybody has felt and experiences their pro’s and con’s of online education, both staff and students. We need to foster this discussion, because it will give direction to our innovation agenda. I will share some lessons we have learned in the Netherlands these past six months, and give some thoughts on how these lessons will of should change our way of working and collaborating within universities, at a national level and internationally. The main lessons are: 1. Create a place for sharing and building knowledge 2. Establish new connections 3. Innovation of education is not only about technology, but also about politics 4. Protect public values 5. Create a common narrative of the future of education