/* --- Fix for overflowing hero buttons on small screens --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-btns .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-btns {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero-btns .btn {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }
}
/* --- Custom Responsive Fixes for Hero Section, Buttons, Sponsors --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-content, .hero-right {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
  .hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-btns .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-partner-btns {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    overflow-x: visible;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .partner-chip, .partner-chip-media, .partner-chip-publishing {
    min-width: 140px;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-content, .hero-right {
    padding: 1.2rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .hero-btns {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .partner-chip, .partner-chip-media, .partner-chip-publishing {
    min-width: 100px;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 6px;
  }
  .hero-partner-btns {
    gap: 6px;
  }
}
/* ===== ICABB 2027 — Botanical Scientific Design System ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --deep-green: #0D3B2E;
  --forest: #1B5E20;
  --leaf: #2E7D32;
  --mid: #388E3C;
  --mint: #66BB6A;
  --light: #A5D6A7;
  --pale: #C8E6C9;
  --frost: #F1F8F1;
  --white: #FDFFFE;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-light: #E8C96D;
  --text: #1A2E1A;
  --text-mid: #3D5A3D;
  --text-light: #6B8F6B;
  --border: rgba(46,125,50,0.15);
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,59,46,0.12);
  --shadow-deep: 0 12px 48px rgba(13,59,46,0.2);
  --nav-h: 76px;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 17px; }

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; line-height: 1.2; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); }
p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
#navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(253,255,254,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: rgba(253,255,254,0.98);
}
.nav-inner {
  width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.nav-logo-jiit {
  padding: 6px 0 0 0; 
  height: 55px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.nav-logo-text { line-height: 1.1; }
/* keep logo text on one line to avoid overlap with nav links */
.nav-logo-text { white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-logo-text strong {
  display: block; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--deep-green);
}
.nav-logo-text span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); letter-spacing: 0.3px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(46,125,50,0.95);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  line-height: 1;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* animated underline that grows from center */
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  height: 3px;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -7px;
  width: 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transition: width 260ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1), left 260ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1), background 220ms ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a:focus {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(13,59,46,0.08);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a:focus::after {
  width: calc(100% - 8px);
  left: 4px;
}

/* active link style: persistent underline + subtle green gradient */
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--leaf);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46,125,50,0.12), rgba(46,125,50,0.06));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,59,46,0.06);
}
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: calc(100% - 8px);
  left: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest), var(--leaf));
}
.nav-links a.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--leaf));
  color: white; padding: 11px 20px; margin-left: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(46,125,50,0.28); font-weight: 700; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 1rem;
}
.nav-links a.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(46,125,50,0.38); }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.2);
  background: rgba(241,248,241,0.92);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1102;
}
.hamburger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--forest); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Make each link an intrinsic-size item in the nav row */
.nav-links a { flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* keyboard / focus visibility for links */
.nav-links a:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(46,125,50,0.25);
}

/* Responsive: hide the full nav on narrower screens to prevent overlap and show hamburger */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .nav-inner { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .nav-logo-jiit { height: 38px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(var(--nav-h) - 2px);
    right: 0.75rem;
    left: auto;
    width: min(340px, calc(100vw - 1.5rem));
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(253,255,254,0.99);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1101;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13,59,46,0.18);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
    transform-origin: top right;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
}

/* Collapse into hamburger a bit earlier to avoid link overlap on medium screens */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-inner { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .nav-logo-jiit { height: 42px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(var(--nav-h) - 2px);
    right: 0.75rem;
    left: auto;
    width: min(340px, calc(100vw - 1.5rem));
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(253,255,254,0.99);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1101;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13,59,46,0.18);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
    transform-origin: top right;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
}

/* ===== MARQUEE ===== */
.marquee-bar {
  position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: #c9a84c;
  padding: 6px 0; overflow: hidden;
  /* removed edge fade to avoid light/white shadow artifacts on the sides */
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 0; align-items: center;
  animation: marquee 36s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-track span {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 0 1.25rem;
}
.marquee-track span.dot {
  color: var(--forest); font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 0 0.6rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ===== PAGE OFFSET ===== */
.page-body { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 32px); }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - 32px);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green) 0%, var(--forest) 40%, var(--leaf) 100%);
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='4'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='0' cy='0' r='2'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='60' cy='0' r='2'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='0' cy='60' r='2'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='60' cy='60' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero-content {
  padding: 4rem 4rem 4rem 5rem; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 16px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--pale); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.hero-badge::before { content: '🌿'; }
.hero h1 { color: white; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-conf-name {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: white; line-height: 0.9; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-year { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-subtitle { color: var(--pale); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 500; }
.hero-location {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--light); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
}
.hero-location::before { content: ''; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: all 0.25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-green);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: white;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--forest);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--forest);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--forest); color: white; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--leaf));
  color: white; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(46,125,50,0.3);
}
.btn-green:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46,125,50,0.4); }

/* ===== HERO RIGHT (Stats + Countdown) ===== */
.hero-right {
  padding: 4rem 5rem 4rem 2rem; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
}
.countdown-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem; backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--light); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.countdown-label::before { content: '⏱'; }
.countdown-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.attractions-rotator {
  padding: 0;
}
.attractions-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.attraction-point {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--pale);
  animation: attractionFadeIn 0.35s ease;
}
.attraction-point::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  margin-right: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232,201,109,0.18);
}
.attraction-point.active {
  display: flex;
}

.attractions-next {
  margin: 0.45rem auto 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.attractions-next span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.attractions-next:hover,
.attractions-next:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(1px);
  color: #fff;
}

.attractions-next:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(232, 201, 109, 0.4);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@keyframes attractionFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.cd-item { text-align: center; }
.cd-num {
  display: block; font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: white;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.cd-num,
.stat-num,
.price,
.archive-year,
.about-stat .num,
.hof-year-num {
  /* unified boxed treatment for mono/numeric elements */
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  /* subtle border that works on both light and dark backgrounds */
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,59,46,0.06);
  /* gentle lift for separation */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13,59,46,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.cd-num { /* keep original sizing for countdown */
  padding: 8px 6px; font-size: 2rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.cd-num:hover,
.stat-num:hover,
.price:hover,
.archive-year:hover,
.about-stat .num:hover,
.hof-year-num:hover,
.cd-num:focus,
.stat-num:focus,
.price:focus,
.archive-year:focus,
.about-stat .num:focus,
.hof-year-num:focus {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(13,59,46,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(46,125,50,0.18);
  outline: none;
}
.cd-unit { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--light); letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }

.hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; }
.stat-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding: 1rem 0.8rem; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.stat-item:first-child { border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px; }
.stat-item:last-child { border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; }
.stat-num { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); display: block; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--light); margin-top: 2px; }

.conf-dates-card {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.conf-dates-card .dates-text strong { display: block; color: white; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.conf-dates-card .dates-text span { color: var(--light); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.conf-dates-card .dates-icon { font-size: 2rem; }

/* ===== SVG BOTANICAL DECORATION ===== */
.botanical-svg {
  position: absolute; opacity: 0.06; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.section { padding: 3rem 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 2rem 0; }
.container { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.container-wide { max-width: 1500px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }

.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--leaf); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  padding: 4px 14px; background: var(--frost); border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--pale);
}
.section-header h2 { color: var(--deep-green); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.section-header p { color: var(--text-light); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ===== THEMES GRID ===== */
.themes-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.theme-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s; cursor: default; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.theme-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.theme-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep); border-color: var(--pale); }
.theme-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.theme-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; display: block; }
.theme-card h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--deep-green); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.theme-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ===== SPEAKERS GRID ===== */
.speakers-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.speaker-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.speaker-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep); border-color: var(--light); }
.speaker-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 0.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem; border: 3px solid var(--pale);
}
.speaker-photo {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 0.8rem; display: block;
  object-fit: cover; border: 3px solid var(--pale); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13,59,46,0.06);
}

.speaker-card .bio {
  display: none; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 0.6rem; text-align: left;
}
.speaker-card:hover .bio,
.speaker-card:focus-within .bio {
  display: block;
}
.speaker-card .tag {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--frost); color: var(--leaf); border: 1px solid var(--pale);
}
.speaker-card h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--deep-green); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.speaker-card .inst { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.speaker-card .field {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 3px 10px;
  background: var(--frost); color: var(--leaf); border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--pale); font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== TIMELINE ===== */
.timeline { position: relative; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--forest), var(--mint), var(--pale));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.tl-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 40px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; align-items: center;
}
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-content { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; margin-right: 0.1rem; }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-dot { grid-column: 2; }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-empty { grid-column: 3; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-empty { grid-column: 1; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-dot { grid-column: 2; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-content { grid-column: 3; text-align: left; margin-left: 0.6rem; }
.tl-dot {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--leaf);
  justify-self: center;
}
.tl-content {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.tl-content:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--pale); }
.tl-content .date { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--leaf); letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.tl-content h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--deep-green); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.tl-content p { font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ===== REGISTRATION CARDS ===== */
.reg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.reg-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem; text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.3s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
}
.reg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep); }
.reg-card.featured { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green), var(--leaf)); border: none; }
.reg-card.featured * { color: white !important; }
.reg-card.featured .price { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.reg-card:not(.featured) { background: var(--white); }
.reg-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.reg-card.featured .reg-tag { color: var(--light); }
.price { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--deep-green); }
.price-unit { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 400; }
.reg-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 1rem 0; text-align: left; }
.reg-card ul li { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-mid); padding: 4px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.reg-card ul li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--leaf); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.reg-card.featured ul li::before { color: var(--gold); }
.reg-card.featured ul li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ===== AWARDS ===== */
.awards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.award-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s; position: relative;
}
.award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }
.award-medal { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.award-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--deep-green); }
.award-card .award-name { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--leaf); letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.award-card .topic { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); font-style: italic; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.award-ribbon {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep-green); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 0 12px 0 12px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ===== GALLERY ===== */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 1rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/3; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.gallery-item.tall { grid-row: span 2; aspect-ratio: unset; }
.gallery-item:hover { transform: scale(1.02); box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep); }
.gallery-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(13,59,46,0.7);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; color: white; font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* ===== LIGHTBOX ===== */
.lightbox {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92); align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox.open { display: flex; }
.lightbox-inner { max-width: 700px; width: 90%; position: relative; }
.lightbox-img {
  width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute; top: -40px; right: 0; color: white; font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; opacity: 0.7; transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ===== COMMITTEE ===== */
.committee-section { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.committee-section h3 { color: var(--deep-green); margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 1rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--leaf); }
.committee-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0.8rem; }
.member-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.member-card:hover { border-color: var(--light); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.member-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-size: 1rem;
}
.member-info h4 { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--deep-green); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
.member-info span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ===== ARCHIVES ===== */
.archive-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.archive-tab {
  padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-mid); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.archive-tab.active, .archive-tab:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--leaf));
  color: white; border-color: transparent;
}
.archive-panel { display: none; }
.archive-panel.active { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.archive-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.archive-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--pale); }
.archive-year { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--leaf); }
.archive-card h3 { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--deep-green); margin: 0.3rem 0; }
.archive-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.contact-item h4 { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--deep-green); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.contact-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; }
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.8rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--deep-green); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  padding: 10px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--leaf);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.map-placeholder {
  height: 200px; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--frost), var(--pale));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE ===== */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }
.about-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.about-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green), var(--leaf));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem; color: white;
}
.about-highlight h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--pale); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.about-highlight p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.8rem; }
.about-stat {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem; text-align: center;
}
.about-stat .num { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--leaf); font-weight: 700; }
.about-stat .lbl { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.info-block {
  background: var(--frost); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
}
.info-block h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--deep-green); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
.info-block p { font-size: 0.82rem; }

.about-conference-block h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; }
.about-conference-block p { font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===== PUBLICATIONS PAGE ===== */
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--frost);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--deep-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.feature-card h3 a,
.pub-journal-card h4 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-card h3 a:hover,
.feature-card h3 a:focus-visible,
.pub-journal-card h4 a:hover,
.pub-journal-card h4 a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--leaf);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
}

.medplants-link-group {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.medplants-link-preview {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.45rem);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(13, 59, 46, 0.14);
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.medplants-link-preview-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--leaf);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.medplants-link-preview-url {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  word-break: break-word;
}

.medplants-link-group:hover .medplants-link-preview,
.medplants-link-group:focus-within .medplants-link-preview {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

.feature-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ===== SPONSORS ===== */
.sponsors-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 0.8rem; }
.sponsor-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem; text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 2/1; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 500;
}
.sponsor-card:hover { border-color: var(--light); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: scale(1.03); }

/* ===== PAGE HERO ===== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green), var(--leaf));
  padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='40' height='40' viewBox='0 0 40 40' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Ccircle cx='20' cy='20' r='3'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.page-hero.hero-slideshow {
  background: none;
  isolation: isolate;
  --hero-image-a: url('../assets/images/navbar/pic1.jpg');
  --hero-image-b: url('../assets/images/navbar/pic2.jpg');
}

.page-hero.hero-slideshow::before,
.page-hero.hero-slideshow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: none;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-hero.hero-slideshow::before {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6, 28, 21, 0.42), rgba(10, 45, 33, 0.28)),
    var(--hero-image-a);
  opacity: 1;
}

.page-hero.hero-slideshow::after {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6, 28, 21, 0.42), rgba(10, 45, 33, 0.28)),
    var(--hero-image-b);
  opacity: 0;
}

.page-hero.hero-slideshow.show-alt::before {
  opacity: 0;
}

.page-hero.hero-slideshow.show-alt::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.page-hero.hero-slideshow .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { color: white; }
.page-hero p {
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: #fff; opacity: 1; font-weight: 700; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.breadcrumb span { opacity: 1; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.homepage-hero-slideshow {
  min-height: clamp(240px, 48vh, 520px);
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Homepage: lift slideshow framing and remove extra gap below page hero */
body.homepage .page-hero {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

body.homepage .page-hero.hero-slideshow::before,
body.homepage .page-hero.hero-slideshow::after {
  background-position: center 35%;
}

/* Homepage-only hero height override */
body.homepage .page-hero.homepage-hero-slideshow {
  height: 88vh;
  min-height: 88svh;
}

/* ===== HALL OF FAME ===== */
.hof-timeline { display: flex; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.hof-year {
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px; padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hof-year:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hof-year:hover, .hof-year.active { background: var(--frost); }
.hof-year-num { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--leaf); }
.hof-year-theme { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); margin: 0.3rem 0; }
.hof-year-stats { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.hof-badge {
  font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--pale); color: var(--forest); font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer {
  background: #071e16;
  color: var(--pale);
  padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.footer-brand .logo-text { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.2rem; color: white; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-top: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-col h4 {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--mint); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--leaf); border-color: var(--leaf); }

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity 0.5s, transform 0.5s; }
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ===== TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT FOR HOMEPAGE SECTIONS ===== */
.home-sections { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.home-section-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem; overflow: hidden;
}

/* ===== MISC ===== */
.badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 50px;
}
.badge-green { background: var(--frost); color: var(--leaf); border: 1px solid var(--pale); }
.badge-gold { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
.badge-red { background: rgba(211,47,47,0.08); color: #c62828; border: 1px solid rgba(211,47,47,0.2); }
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 2rem 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.gap-1 { gap: 1rem; }

/* ===== MOBILE MENU ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .themes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .speakers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reg-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .sponsors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .committee-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .heroes-conf-name { font-size: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-content { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .hero-right { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
  .hero-conf-name { font-size: 3.5rem; }
  .page-hero {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.7rem);
  }
  .page-hero p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .breadcrumb {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .container,
  .container-wide {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .home-sections { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .themes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .speakers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .reg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline::before { left: 20px; }
  .tl-item {
    grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-content,
  .tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-content { grid-column: 2; text-align: left; }
  .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-content,
  .tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-content { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
  .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-empty,
  .tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-empty { display: none; }
  .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-dot,
  .tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-dot { grid-column: 1; }
  .archive-panel.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .committee-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-item.tall { grid-row: span 1; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 1.8rem 0 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .page-hero p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 2.2rem 0;
  }
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  }
  .section-header p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .speaker-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .speaker-photo {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }
  .speaker-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .speaker-card .inst,
  .speaker-card .field,
  .speaker-card .bio,
  .speaker-card .tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .timeline::before { left: 18px; }
  .timeline .tl-item {
    grid-template-columns: 36px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .timeline .tl-dot {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    border-width: 2px;
  }
  .timeline .tl-content {
    padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .timeline .tl-content .date {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
  .timeline .tl-content h3 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .timeline .tl-content p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .timeline::before { left: 16px; }
  .timeline .tl-item {
    grid-template-columns: 32px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .timeline .tl-dot {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .timeline .tl-content {
    padding: 0.72rem 0.78rem;
  }
}

/* ===== TEAM SECTION ===== */
.team-section { margin-top: -1px; }

/* ===== NEARBY ATTRACTIONS SECTION ===== */
.nearby-attractions-section {
  background: #fff !important;
}
.attractions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.attraction-card {
  background: var(--frost);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.2rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.attraction-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}

.attraction-image-wrapper {
  width: 170px;
  height: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,59,46,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.attraction-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.attraction-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--deep-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.attraction-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--leaf);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color 0.18s;
}
.attraction-link:hover,
.attraction-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--forest);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .attractions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
  .attraction-image-wrapper { width: 140px; height: 100px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .attractions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .attraction-image-wrapper { width: 100%; height: 160px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .attraction-image-wrapper { height: 120px; }
  .attraction-card { padding: 1rem 0.5rem; }
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--pale);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.team-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.team-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--deep-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.team-social-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--leaf);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.team-social-link:hover,
.team-social-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--forest);
}

.team-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ===== TEAM SECTION RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
  .team-image-wrapper { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .team-image-wrapper { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
  .team-name { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team-image-wrapper { width: 120px; height: 120px; }
  .team-name { font-size: 1rem; }
  .team-role { font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav-inner { padding: 0 1.2rem; }
}

/* ===== MOVED FROM INDEX INLINE STYLE ===== */
    :root {
      --deep-green: #0D3B2E;
      --forest: #1B5E20;
      --leaf: #2E7D32;
      --mid: #388E3C;
      --mint: #66BB6A;
      --light: #A5D6A7;
      --pale: #C8E6C9;
      --frost: #F1F8F1;
      --white: #FDFFFE;
      --gold: #C9A84C;
      --gold-light: #E8C96D;
      --gold-dark: #9B7D35;
      --text: #1A2E1A;
      --text-mid: #3D5A3D;
      --text-light: #6B8F6B;
      --border: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15);
      --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13, 59, 46, 0.12);
      --shadow-deep: 0 12px 48px rgba(13, 59, 46, 0.2);
      --nav-h: 76px;
      --radius: 12px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-xl: 28px;
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    h1,
    h2,
    h3,
    h4 {
      font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    h1 {
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    h3 {
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    p {
      font-size: 0.97rem;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      line-height: 1.75;
    }

    a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
    }

    img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
    }

    /* ===== HERO ===== */
    .hero {
      min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - 30px);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Layered background system */
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
      /* gradient fallback for when image fails to load */
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071e16 0%, #0D3B2E 30%, #1B5E20 65%, #2E7D32 100%);
    }

    .hero-bg-img {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      /* site background image provided by the user */
      background-image: url('../assets/images/bg_image.png');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      /* show the image at full opacity so details are visible */
      opacity: 1;
      mix-blend-mode: normal;
    }

    /* lighter dark overlay to keep text readable while preserving image detail */
    .hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18));
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-bg-pattern {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(102, 187, 106, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23ffffff' stroke-opacity='0.025' stroke-width='1'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='30'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='15'/%3E%3Cline x1='40' y1='10' x2='40' y2='70'/%3E%3Cline x1='10' y1='40' x2='70' y2='40'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    }

    /* Floating DNA-like orbs */
    .hero-orb {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 2;
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .hero-orb-1 {
      width: 360px;
      height: 360px;
      right: -60px;
      top: -60px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
      animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .hero-orb-2 {
      width: 240px;
      height: 240px;
      left: 30%;
      bottom: 5%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      animation-delay: -4s;
    }

    .hero-orb-3 {
      width: 180px;
      height: 180px;
      right: 45%;
      top: 10%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(102, 187, 106, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
      animation-delay: -2s;
    }

    @keyframes float {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) scale(1);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.03);
      }
    }

    .hero-content {
      padding: 5rem 3rem 5rem 5rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow-line {
      width: 32px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    .hero-eyebrow span {
      /* increased for better legibility */
      font-size: 1.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .hero-edition {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      /* slightly larger edition badge */
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .hero-title {
      /* make the main conference name more elegant and prominent */
      font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 9vw, 7rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: white;
      line-height: 0.88;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
      text-transform: none;
      text-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    }

    .hero-title-year {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .hero-subtitle-serif {
      font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
      /* enlarged subtitle for clarity */
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      font-style: italic;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .hero-theme-line {
      /* make the theme line more readable */
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      font-style: italic;
      max-width: 560px;
      line-height: 1.5;
      border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
      padding-left: 14px;
    }

    .hero-location-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      /* larger location badge text */
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }

    .hero-location-badge::before {
      content: '';
    }

    .hero-btns {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-partner-btns {
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      align-items: center;
      max-width: 100%;
      overflow: visible;
      padding-bottom: 0;
      scrollbar-width: thin;
      scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) transparent;
    }

    .hero-partner-btns::-webkit-scrollbar {
      height: 6px;
    }

    .hero-partner-btns::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      border-radius: 99px;
    }

    .partner-chip {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-width: 180px;
      height: 42px;
      padding: 0 14px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.4px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .partner-chip-label,
    .partner-chip-hover {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
      padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .partner-chip-hover {
      opacity: 0;
      left: 0;
      top: calc(100% + 12px);
      inset: auto;
      width: min(90vw, 280px);
      min-height: 255px;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      background: rgba(8, 28, 20, 0.96);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
      border-radius: 14px;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
      color: #fff;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 14px;
      z-index: 12;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .partner-chip-hover img {
      width: 160px;
      height: 160px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: block;
      object-fit: cover;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    }

    .partner-chip-media {
      width: 190px;
      min-width: 190px;
      max-width: 190px;
      height: 210px;
      padding: 10px;
      align-items: stretch;
      justify-content: stretch;
    }
    

    .partner-chip-static {
      position: relative;
      inset: auto;
      top: auto;
      left: auto;
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 0;
      height: 100%;
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
      pointer-events: auto;
      background: rgba(8, 28, 20, 0.92);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 10px;
      box-shadow: none;
      gap: 8px;
      white-space: normal;
    }

    .partner-chip-heading {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      text-transform: none;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
      text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .partner-chip-static img {
      width: 88px;
      height: 88px;
    }

    .partner-chip-hover strong {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      text-align: center;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }

    .partner-chip-hover small {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
      text-align: center;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }

    .partner-chip-hover-compact {
      left: 50%;
      right: auto;
      width: max-content;
      min-width: 170px;
      min-height: 0;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      gap: 0;
      transform: translate(-50%, 10px);
    }

    .partner-chip-hover-compact strong {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    }

    .partner-chip:hover,
    .partner-chip:focus-visible {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.65);
      outline: none;
    }

    .partner-chip:hover .partner-chip-label,
    .partner-chip:focus-visible .partner-chip-label {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .partner-chip:hover .partner-chip-hover,
    .partner-chip:focus-visible .partner-chip-hover {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .partner-chip-media:hover .partner-chip-static,
    .partner-chip-media:focus-visible .partner-chip-static {
      transform: none;
    }

    .partner-chip-publishing .partner-chip-static img {
      object-fit: contain;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      padding: 6px;
    }

    .partner-chip-publishing .partner-chip-static {
      align-items: stretch;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 10px;
      min-height: 0;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .partner-chip-publishing .partner-chip-heading {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      text-align: center;
      white-space: nowrap;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }

    .partner-chip-publishing {
      width: 190px;
      min-width: 190px;
      max-width: 190px;
    }

    .publishing-rotator {
      position: relative;
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 136px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .publishing-item {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(110%);
      transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
      white-space: normal;
    }

    .partner-chip-publishing .publishing-item img {
      width: 66px;
      height: 66px;
    }

    .partner-chip-publishing .publishing-item strong {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .partner-chip-publishing .publishing-item small {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .publishing-item strong,
    .publishing-item small,
    .publishing-item small a {
      max-width: 100%;
      white-space: normal;
      overflow-wrap: anywhere;
      word-break: break-word;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .publishing-item.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .publishing-item small a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
      text-underline-offset: 2px;
    }

    .partner-chip-media:not(.partner-chip-publishing) .partner-chip-heading {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }

    .partner-chip-media:not(.partner-chip-publishing) .partner-chip-static img {
      width: 66px;
      height: 66px;
    }

    .partner-chip-media:not(.partner-chip-publishing) .partner-chip-hover strong {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .partner-chip-media:not(.partner-chip-publishing) .partner-chip-hover small {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .partner-chip-sponsor .partner-chip-static img {
      object-fit: contain;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      padding: 10px;
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .hero-partner-btns .partner-chip:last-child .partner-chip-hover {
      left: auto;
      right: 0;
    }

    .hero-partner-btns .partner-chip:last-child .partner-chip-hover-compact {
      left: 50%;
      right: auto;
    }

    .partner-chip:hover .partner-chip-hover-compact,
    .partner-chip:focus-visible .partner-chip-hover-compact {
      transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }

    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 12px 24px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
      transition: all 0.22s;
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }

    .btn-gold {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--deep-green);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    }

    .btn-gold:hover {
      background: var(--gold-light);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
    }

    .btn-ghost {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .btn-ghost:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-outline-green {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--forest);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--forest);
    }

    .btn-outline-green:hover {
      background: var(--forest);
      color: white;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-solid-green {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--leaf));
      color: white;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-solid-green:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-full {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    /* ===== HERO RIGHT ===== */
    .hero-right {
      padding: 4rem 5rem 4rem 2rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .glass-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 1.4rem;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    }

    .countdown-label {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .countdown-label::before {
      content: '⏱';
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .countdown-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .cd-item {
      text-align: center;
    }

    .cd-num {
      display: block;
      font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: white;
      line-height: 1;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 10px 4px;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .cd-unit {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .hero-stats-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
    }

    .stat-item {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      padding: 1rem 0.8rem;
      text-align: center;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .stat-num {
      font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold);
      display: block;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      margin-top: 2px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .conf-date-strip {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05));
      border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .conf-date-strip .dates-icon {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .conf-date-strip .dates-icon:empty,
    .info-card-icon:empty {
      display: none;
    }

    .conf-date-strip strong {
      display: block;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .conf-date-strip span {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    /* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
    .section {
      padding: 4.5rem 0;
    }

    .section-sm {
      padding: 2.5rem 0;
    }

    .section-frost {
      background: var(--frost);
    }

    .section-dark {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--deep-green), #0a2e22);
    }

    .container {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--leaf);
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }

    .section-label::before {
      content: '';
      width: 18px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--leaf);
      display: block;
    }

    .section-label-gold {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .section-label-gold::before {
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    .section-label-white {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }

    .section-label-white::before {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    /* ===== PAST EVENTS SLIDESHOW ===== */
    .past-events-wrap {
      padding: 4rem 0 0 ;
    }

  
    .past-events-shell {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 500px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      isolation: isolate;
    }

    .past-events-shell::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 30, 22, 0.2) 0%, rgba(7, 30, 22, 0.06) 45%, rgba(7, 30, 22, 0.28) 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .past-events-slides {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f261d, #234838);
    }

    .past-slide {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: var(--focus, center center);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(1.03);
      transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 3.6s ease;
    }

    .past-slide.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1);
    }

    .past-events-caption {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      max-width: 760px;
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    }

    .past-events-title {
      color: var(--deep-green);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .past-events-caption h3 {
      color: var(--deep-green);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .past-events-caption p {
      color: var(--text-mid);
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .past-events-dots {
      position: absolute;
      right: 1.4rem;
      bottom: 1.2rem;
      z-index: 4;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .past-dot {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .past-dot.active {
      width: 22px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    }

    /* ===== ABOUT SNAPSHOT ===== */
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .about-text h2 {
      color: var(--deep-green);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .about-text p {
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    }

    .about-aims {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green), var(--forest));
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 1.8rem;
      color: white;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-aims h4 {
      color: var(--pale);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .aim-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 0.4rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .aim-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .aim-dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin-top: 7px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .aim-item p {
      font-size: 0.94rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
      margin: 0;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    }

    .info-cards {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .info-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.12);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }

    .info-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      border-color: var(--light);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .info-card-icon {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .info-card-icon.green {
      background: var(--frost);
    }

    .info-card-icon.gold {
      background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    }

    .info-card h4 {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-light);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
    }

    .info-card p {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--text);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .convener-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 48px;
      margin-top: 0.35rem;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .convener-content {
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .convener-content h4 {
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      width: 100%;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .convener-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .convener-photo-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 118px;
      height: 118px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      background: #fff;
    }

    .convener-photo {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .convener-name {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--text);
      font-weight: 600;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .convener-social-link {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--leaf);
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-underline-offset: 2px;
    }

    .convener-social-link:hover,
    .convener-social-link:focus-visible {
      color: var(--forest);
    }

    /* ===== SESSIONS ===== */
    .sessions-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .session-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.4px solid var(--leaf);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.8rem;
    }

    .session-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }

    .session-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep);
      border-color: #2e7d32;
    }

    .session-card:hover::after {
      transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .session-num {
      font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #2e7d32;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .session-card h3 {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--deep-green);
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .session-card p {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .session-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .session-tag {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 3px 8px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      background: var(--frost);
      color: var(--leaf);
      border: 1px solid var(--pale);
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }

    /* ===== SPEAKERS ===== */
    .speakers-note {
      background: var(--frost);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .speakers-note-num {
      font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 4.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--leaf);
      line-height: 1;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .speakers-note p {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .speakers-note a {
      color: var(--leaf);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* ===== PUBLICATIONS ===== */
    .pub-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: stretch;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .pub-highlight {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071e16, var(--deep-green));
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .pub-grid > .pub-highlight {
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pub-highlight::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -30px;
      right: -30px;
      width: 180px;
      height: 180px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12), transparent 70%);
    }

    .pub-highlight h3 {
      color: var(--gold-light);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .pub-highlight p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .pub-badges {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .pub-badge {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: white;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .pub-journals {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.7rem;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #dcefe0, #cfe6d4);
      border: 1px solid rgba(27, 94, 32, 0.28);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13, 59, 46, 0.14), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light::before {
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 242, 241, 0.16), transparent 72%);
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card {
      padding: 0.72rem 0.82rem;
      gap: 10px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
      border: 1px solid rgba(27, 94, 32, 0.2);
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-icon {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      font-size: 1rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card h4 {
      color: var(--deep-green);
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.18rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card h4 a {
      color: var(--deep-green);
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card h4 a:hover,
    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card h4 a:focus-visible {
      color: var(--leaf);
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card p {
      color: var(--text-mid);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      line-height: 1.32;
      margin-bottom: 0.18rem;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card p:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card-note {
      align-items: center;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card-note > div {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      min-height: 34px;
    }

    .pub-highlight-light .pub-journal-card-note h4 {
      margin: 0;
    }

    .pub-journal-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }

    .pub-journal-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      border-color: var(--light);
    }

    .pub-journal-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--frost);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .pub-journal-card h4 {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--deep-green);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .pub-journal-card h4 a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .pub-journal-card h4 a:hover,
    .pub-journal-card h4 a:focus-visible {
      color: var(--leaf);
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
    }

    .pub-journal-card p {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    /* ===== REGISTRATION ===== */
    .reg-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .reg-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .reg-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep);
    }

    .reg-card.featured {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--deep-green), var(--leaf));
      border: none;
    }

    .reg-card.featured .reg-cat {
      color: var(--light);
    }

    .reg-card.featured .reg-price {
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }

    .reg-card.featured .reg-sub {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    }

    .reg-card.featured h4 {
      color: white;
    }

    .reg-card.featured .reg-item {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .reg-card.featured .reg-item::before {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .reg-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      right: 0;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--deep-green);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) 0 10px;
    }

    .reg-emoji {
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      display: block;
    }

    .reg-cat {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-light);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .reg-price {
      font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--deep-green);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .reg-sub {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
      margin: 0.4rem 0 1rem;
    }

    h4.reg-label {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-light);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .reg-items {
      text-align: left;
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .reg-item {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      padding: 4px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
    }

    .reg-item::before {
      content: '✓';
      color: var(--leaf);
      font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .reg-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* ===== CTA STRIP ===== */
    .cta-strip {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green), var(--forest));
      padding: 3.5rem 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-strip::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='white' fill-opacity='0.02'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='10'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    }

    .cta-inner {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .cta-inner h2 {
      color: white;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }

    .cta-inner p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      max-width: 500px;
    }

    .cta-prices {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .cta-price-chip {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-price-chip .amt {
      font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 700;
      display: block;
    }

    .cta-price-chip .lbl {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      margin-top: 2px;
      display: block;
    }

    .cta-btns {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      min-width: 200px;
    }

    /* ===== TIMELINE ===== */
    .timeline-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .timeline-grid::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 28px;
      left: 5%;
      right: 5%;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pale), var(--mint), var(--pale));
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .tl-node {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .tl-dot-wrap {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .timeline-grid .tl-dot {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--mint));
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: white;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
      border: 4px solid var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--leaf);
    }

    .timeline-grid .tl-node.passed .tl-dot {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold);
    }

    .timeline-grid .tl-node.upcoming .tl-dot {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green), var(--leaf));
    }

    .tl-date {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--leaf);
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .tl-label {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--deep-green);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
    }

    .tl-sub {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
      margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }

    /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
    footer {
      background: #071e16;
      color: var(--pale);
      padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-logo {
      font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: white;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .footer-socials {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
    }

    .footer-social {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }

    .footer-social:hover {
      background: var(--leaf);
      border-color: var(--leaf);
      color: white;
    }

    .footer-col h5 {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-col ul {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .footer-col ul li a {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .footer-col ul li a:hover {
      color: var(--mint);
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom p {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    /* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
    .fade-up {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .fade-up.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .fade-up:nth-child(2) {
      transition-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .fade-up:nth-child(3) {
      transition-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .fade-up:nth-child(4) {
      transition-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    .fade-up:nth-child(5) {
      transition-delay: 0.4s;
    }

    /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .sessions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .reg-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
      }

      .hero {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
      }

      .hero-content {
        padding: 2.6rem 1.5rem 1.4rem;
      }

      .hero-right {
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem 2.2rem;
      }

      .hero-eyebrow span {
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 4.4rem);
      }

      .hero-subtitle-serif {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
      }

      .hero-theme-line {
        font-size: 1rem;
      }

      .hero-location-badge {
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 14px;
        white-space: normal;
      }

      .hero-btns {
        width: 100%;
      }

      .hero-btns .btn {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        justify-content: center;
      }

      .hero-partner-btns {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 0;
      }

      .partner-chip {
        min-width: 170px;
        flex: 1 1 0;
      }

      .countdown-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .hero-stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .cta-btns {
        min-width: 0;
      }

      .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .pub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .cta-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .cta-btns {
        flex-direction: row;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }

      .sessions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .past-events-shell {
        min-height: 420px;
      }

      .timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .timeline-grid::before {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
      }

      .hero-content {
        padding: 2.2rem 1rem 1.2rem;
      }

      .hero-right {
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem 1.8rem;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 13vw, 3.2rem);
      }

      .hero-subtitle-serif {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
      }

      .hero-theme-line {
        font-size: 0.94rem;
      }

      .hero-location-badge {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
      }

      .partner-chip {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
      }

      .partner-chip-media,
      .partner-chip-publishing {
        width: min(72vw, 190px);
        min-width: min(72vw, 190px);
        max-width: min(72vw, 190px);
      }

      .partner-chip-static {
        padding: 8px;
      }

      .partner-chip-heading {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
      }

      .partner-chip-publishing .publishing-item strong,
      .partner-chip-media:not(.partner-chip-publishing) .partner-chip-hover strong {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
      }

      .partner-chip-publishing .publishing-item small,
      .partner-chip-media:not(.partner-chip-publishing) .partner-chip-hover small {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
      }

      .cd-num {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
      }

      .conf-date-strip {
        align-items: flex-start;
      }

      .convener-list {
        gap: 18px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      .convener-photo-wrap {
        width: 96px;
        height: 96px;
      }

      .pub-highlight {
        padding: 1.4rem;
      }

      .timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
      }

      .timeline-grid .tl-dot {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
      }

      .cta-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
      }

      .cta-btns .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
      }

      .sessions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .past-events-wrap {
        padding: 3rem 0;
      }

      .past-events-shell {
        min-height: 340px;
      }

      .past-events-caption {
        margin-top: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.9rem;
      }

      .past-events-caption p {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
      }

      .past-events-dots {
        right: auto;
        left: 1rem;
      }

      .reg-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .info-card {
        padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
      }

      .info-card h4 {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
      }

      .info-card p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 420px) {
      .hero-content {
        padding: 1.9rem 0.85rem 1rem;
      }

      .hero-right {
        padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem 1.5rem;
      }

      .hero-eyebrow {
        gap: 7px;
      }

      .hero-eyebrow-line {
        width: 20px;
      }

      .hero-eyebrow span {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 14vw, 2.8rem);
      }

      .hero-subtitle-serif {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
      }

      .hero-theme-line {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding-left: 10px;
      }

      .hero-location-badge {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 7px 10px;
      }

      .partner-chip-media,
      .partner-chip-publishing {
        width: min(80vw, 190px);
        min-width: min(80vw, 190px);
        max-width: min(80vw, 190px);
      }

      .glass-card {
        padding: 1rem;
      }

      .countdown-grid {
        gap: 6px;
      }

      .cd-num {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        padding: 8px 2px;
      }

      .section {
        padding: 3.4rem 0;
      }

      .past-events-shell {
        min-height: 300px;
      }
    }

/* ===== HOMEPAGE RESPONSIVE POLISH ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.homepage .page-hero {
    padding: 2.2rem 0 1.8rem;
  }

  body.homepage .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  body.homepage .hero-btns {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  body.homepage .hero-btns .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  body.homepage .hero-partner-btns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  body.homepage .partner-chip-media,
  body.homepage .partner-chip-publishing {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: none;
    height: auto;
  }

  body.homepage .partner-chip-static {
    min-height: 175px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body.homepage .page-hero {
    padding: 1.8rem 0 1.4rem;
  }

  body.homepage .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  body.homepage .hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  body.homepage .hero-partner-btns {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  body.homepage .partner-chip-static {
    min-height: 160px;
  }

  body.homepage .past-events-shell {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}


/* ===== PAGE LOADER (desktop + mobile) ===== */
#icabb-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 50% 40%, #1b5e20 0%, #0d3b14 55%, #071f09 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
}

#icabb-loader.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.icabb-loader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 92vw;
}

.icabb-loader-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.icabb-loader-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 3px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  border-top-color: #c9a84c;
  border-right-color: #66BB6A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: icabb-spin 1.1s linear infinite;
}

.icabb-loader-ring.ring-inner {
  inset: 12px;
  border-width: 2px;
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-right-color: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  border-left-color: transparent;
  animation-duration: 1.6s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

.icabb-loader-core {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2E7D32, #c9a84c);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  animation: icabb-pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.icabb-loader-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 0;
}

.icabb-loader-title .accent {
  color: #c9a84c;
}

.icabb-loader-subtitle {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 90vw;
}

.icabb-loader-bar {
  width: clamp(160px, 40vw, 260px);
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.icabb-loader-bar-fill {
  display: block;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c, #66BB6A, #c9a84c);
  border-radius: inherit;
  animation: icabb-bar 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes icabb-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes icabb-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 10px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1); }
}

@keyframes icabb-bar {
  0% { transform: translateX(-120%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(260%); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .icabb-loader-logo-wrap { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  .icabb-loader-core { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .icabb-loader-subtitle { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .icabb-loader-ring,
  .icabb-loader-core,
  .icabb-loader-bar-fill { animation: none; }
}

/* Smooth page fade-in once loader hides */
body.icabb-ready .page-body,
body.icabb-ready footer,
body.icabb-ready #navbar,
body.icabb-ready .marquee-bar {
  animation: icabb-page-fade 0.7s ease-out both;
}

@keyframes icabb-page-fade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}