Ulysses from Ghana: Special AI Version for UNESCO



Ulysses from Ghana: Special AI Version for UNESCO

Docufiction Ulysses from Ghana draws inspiration from the play Slaves by Ghanaian author Mohamed Ben Abdallah, exploring the transatlantic slave trade and its enduring impact. The film incorporates contemporary Ghanaian perspectives on modern slavery and global racial discrimination, including the Black Lives Matter movement, while promoting hope for a prejudice-free world.

Featuring interactive AI elements, viewers can click on icons to deepen their understanding and engage with an AI-powered professor for questions about Ghana or the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Enjoy the journey of discovery and reflection.

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The film Ulysses from Ghana brings the IV UNESCO Forum Against Racism and Discrimination in Barcelona to a powerful conclusion.


IQ Hall proudly showcased its groundbreaking AI technology through the Ulysses from Ghana docufiction film, which closed the IV UNESCO Forum Against Racism and Discrimination, held in Barcelona from December 9th to 11th, 2024. This AI-enhanced film was specifically designed for access to UNESCO members, demonstrating IQ Hall's commitment to fostering inclusivity and cultural diplomacy through innovative technology.

The screening, held at the prestigious Cinemes Girona, highlighted the power of IQ Hall’s AI capabilities to amplify meaningful narratives addressing racism and discrimination. The event served as a key moment for IQ Hall’s leadership team to engage with global influencers and showcase its technological advancements.

Mark “Neko” Sparks, IQ Hall Principal and SSCC Corporate Board Member, Bernd Alder, SSCC Academic Board Member, Director, and Casey Koenig, IQ Hall Principal

Mark Sparks with ADG Gabriela  Ramos

Global Collaboration and Strategic Discussions

The Forum provided a unique platform for IQ Hall to engage with key global leaders, including ministers from Timor-Leste and Cape Verde, ombudsmen from Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Serbia, and UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Social Sciences, Gabriela Ramos. These discussions opened doors for future collaborations aimed at extending the impact of IQ Hall’s technology on a global scale.

  • Ombudsmen from Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Serbia,

  • Simona-Mirela Miculescu, Ambassador of Romania to UNESCO, representing all UNESCO member states until the end of 2025,

  • Deputy mayors of London and The Hague,

  • A representative of the Italian Presidency of the Republic,

  • Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Social Sciences and Chair of the UNESCO Forum.

  • Ministers from Timor-Leste and Cape Verde

  • Congressman Cesar Mantilla

Mark "Neko" Sparks, Corporate Board Member of the South-South Cooperation Council (SSCC) and co-founder of IQ Hall, along with IQ Hall Principal, Michael J. Flight jointly played a prominent role at the Forum. Both participated in a distinguished panel discussion alongside UNESCO members, Viktor Sebek, Chairman of SSCC, Hedva Ser, SSCC Policy Advisory Board Member and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural Diplomacy, and Bernd Alder, SSCC Academic Board Member, film director, and head of Alderart Studios, further underscoring their leadership in leveraging AI to advance UNESCO’s mission.

The IQ Hall team’s insights into the intersection of AI, education, and cultural diplomacy captivated the audience, further establishing IQ Hall as a trailblazer in merging technology with human-centric solutions.

SSCC Chairman, Viktor Sebek, Hedva Ser and Mark “Neko” Sparks with minister for equality of Timor Leste and minister for youth and sport of Cape Verde

Advancing Education through the power of AI

At the UNESCO Forum Against Racism and Discrimination in Barcelona, IQ Hall showcased its commitment to advancing education through AI. Highlighting tools like the AI-powered Tutor and the upcoming Magic Board, IQ Hall demonstrated how AI fosters inclusivity, breaks barriers to learning, and delivers personalized education. Already collaborating with UNESCO, IQ Hall solidified its position as a leader in using cutting-edge AI to address global educational challenges.

Óttar Kolbeinsson Proppé, Icelandic Center for Language Technology and Michael J. Flight

The Transformative Power of Ulysses from Ghana

The AI-enhanced Ulysses from Ghana is more than a film; it is a call to action, inspiring audiences to confront racism and discrimination through a lens of empathy and cultural understanding. Its closing of the Forum signifies its critical alignment with UNESCO’s goals of promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities worldwide.

IQ Hall is honored to have been part of this landmark event, demonstrating how cutting-edge AI technology can bridge cultural divides and empower global communities.