Between September 18-20, 2023, 40 stakeholders in the field of international cultural relations (ICR) gathered in Certosa di Pontignano, Siena (Italy) to exchange and reflect on ICR and its future role in light of global challenges. Organised jointly by CREDO/University of Siena and the Cultural Relations Platform, the fourth edition of the Siena Cultural Relations Forum brought together academics, policymakers and practitioners from 30 countries for three days of intensive dialogue and collaboration. Under the overarching theme “The Future of International Cultural Relations - Global Approaches and Perspectives”, the Forum provided an enriching platform for exploring the connections between theory, policy, and practice in ICR.