The ITU-Academia Partnership Meeting brings together representatives from universities and higher education institutions from all over the world who have an interest in the topic of digital technologies. The event covers debates around the digital transformation and required skill sets, the role of universities in shaping the digital agenda, as well as challenges academic institutions are facing in moving towards 21st century universities. A major objective of the event is to identify ways and means to strengthen collaboration between ITU and the academic community in developing capacities and skills for the digital future.