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EKALI is a prevention and safety consultancy for events and the music industry. Drawing on co-founder Francisca's 25+ years of experience in the live event ecosystem, we work across organizers, venues and institutions to address drink spiking and improve safety in event environments.
We design approaches that combine awareness, tools and partnerships , adapted to real event conditions.
We work across three areas , events, education and partnerships , to make prevention real, visible and effective.
We work with event organizers and venues to define and implement effective drink spiking prevention. Each event is different. We focus on what works in practice.
Prevention only works when it is built into the event itself. Without structure, risks are ignored or addressed too late. Well-designed prevention reduces harm and improves the overall experience.
Get in touchWe deliver sessions in schools, universities and youth environments to raise awareness around drink spiking. Led by Francisca, these sessions combine lived experience with practical education.
Education is the first step to prevention. Most people don’t recognize the risks until it’s too late. Awareness changes behavior in real situations.
Get in touchWe structure collaborations between brands and events to fund and activate prevention. Events often lack budget. Brands are looking for meaningful impact. We make the collaboration work in a way that is relevant and effective.
Prevention often doesn’t happen due to lack of resources. Partnerships unlock funding and make implementation possible. When aligned properly, they create both impact and visibility.
Get in touchWe work with selected prevention tools that we have chosen for their practicality and effectiveness. We do not promote products. We integrate solutions that support prevention where they are needed.
Drink spiking is the act of adding a substance to someone’s drink without their knowledge or consent. It is far more widespread than official statistics suggest , and it can happen to anyone, anywhere.
What it is
Adding a substance to someone’s drink without their knowledge or consent , with or without criminal intent.
How it happens
At the bar, at a table, from a stranger or someone known. 80% of cases involve an acquaintance.
Substances used
Warning signs
Sudden dizziness, confusion, nausea, difficulty speaking, or feeling far more intoxicated than expected.
Stay safe
Tell a trusted person immediately. Seek medical help. You do not have to report it to the police, but you can.
Never leave a friend behind.
Want to go deeper into the research?
Explore our resourcesUseful websites on drink spiking
We’ve had the privilege of working with some of Switzerland’s most respected events and organizations.
Founder
Francisca founded EKALI following her personal experience as a victim of drink spiking. She has led prevention initiatives for over five years, working with events, institutions and public audiences. She previously co-founded UPTAK. With over 25 years in the music and live event industry, she leads EKALI’s consulting and education work.
Co-Founder
Growing up immersed in the music and festival world, Lilou knows how events really work from the inside. At EKALI, she bridges that experience with prevention , identifying the right tools, building the right partnerships, and making sure solutions are integrated in a way that actually works on the ground. She leads operations, partnerships and product integration, turning strategy into something real.
Whether you’re organizing a festival, running a venue, or building something new , let’s talk.
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