:root {
    --primary: #2563eb;
    --primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
    --navy-dark: #0a192f;
    --text-dark: #1e293b;
    --text-muted: #475569;
    --border: #cbd5e1;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --shadow: 0 12px 28px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    /* Soft, colorful light background */
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, #e0f2fe 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 40%, #f8f5f0 0%, transparent 35%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, #ede9fe 0%, transparent 45%),
        #f8fafc;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Scroll Animations */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Premium Navy Navigation Bar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid #1e293b;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-brand {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0bdaf5, #068cd9);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.nav-link.highlight {
    color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Main Layout Wrapper */
.main-wrapper {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 5.75rem auto 2rem auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

:root {
    --hero-bg: #0b0f19;
    --hero-card-bg: rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.7);
    --hero-card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
    --accent-blue: #38bdf8;
    --accent-indigo: #6366f1;
    --accent-emerald: #10b981;
    --accent-amber: #f59e0b;
}




/*====================================== Hero Styling====================================================== */
:root {
    /* Light Tech-Conference Palette */
    --tech-bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --tech-cyan: #0284c7;
    --tech-electric: #2563eb;
    --tech-magenta: #c026d3;
    --text-primary: #0f172a;
    --text-secondary: #475569;
}

/* Base Hero Section with Crisp Slate Gradient */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 60%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem 3.5rem 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 30px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
}

/* Canvas Element for Dynamic Connections */
#heroCanvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Light Micro Grid Pattern */
.tech-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 85%);
}

/* Soft Ambient Light Glow Orbs */
.hero-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.55;
    animation: ambientFloat 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.glow-cyan {
    top: -10%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.glow-magenta {
    bottom: -15%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 70, 239, 0.25) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes ambientFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(25px, -20px) scale(1.08);
    }
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Pill Badge */
.hero-badge-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0284c7;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    /* text-transform: uppercase; */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

/* Main Heading */
.hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.title-gradient_1 {
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #4f46e5 50%, #c026d3 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; */
    color: #4f46e5;
}

.title-gradient_2 {
    color: #c026d3;
}



.hero-subtitle {
    font-family:-apple-system, 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-size: clamp(0.5rem, 0.9vw, 1rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.7rem;
}

.hero-subtitle strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7, #4f46e5);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle .flag-icon {
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin: 0 3px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

/* Light Glass Meta Cards */
.hero-meta-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.meta-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.meta-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.meta-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #059669;
}

.icon-indigo {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
    color: #4f46e5;
}

.meta-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.meta-label {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.meta-value {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* Split Banner Container */
.event-split-banner {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.split-banner-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.pulse-indicator {
    position: relative;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pulse-core {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 3px;
    background: #d97706;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #d97706;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseRing 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(2.6);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.split-header-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #b45309;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.split-header-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}

.split-header-content strong {
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* Registration Cards */
.registration-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.registration-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.card-kolkata {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
}

.card-kolkata:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.card-tezpur {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.card-tezpur:hover {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.card-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: left;
}

.part-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.badge-kolkata {
    background: #0284c7;
}

.badge-tezpur {
    background: #059669;
}

.card-venue-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.venue-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.venue-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #b46767;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.action-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* gap: 20px; */
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.link-kolkata {
    color: #0284c7;
}

.link-tezpur {
    color: #059669;
}

.arrow-icon {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.registration-card:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Footer Organizers Section */
.organizers-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.organizers-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0284c7;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.organizers-chips {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.org-pill {
    color: #28374d;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(82, 165, 253, 0.8);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.org-pill:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    border-color: rgba(2, 67, 99, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(1, 115, 172, 0.12);
}

.org-pill strong {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.org-separator {
    color: #0284c7;
    font-weight: 800;
}




/* =============why attend section========================== */
.why-attend {
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(16px, 4vw, 24px) clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 64px);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #faf9ff 0%, #fff7f4 32%, #fffdf6 62%, #f4fdfb 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 30px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
}

/* subtle grain overlay for a premium, non-flat surface */
.grain {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-1 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    top: -150px;
    left: -90px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ddd6fe, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.blob-2 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    top: -100px;
    right: -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #fed7aa, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.45;
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.blob-3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    bottom: -130px;
    left: 42%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #99f6e4, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.45;
    animation-delay: -6s;
}

.blob-4 {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    bottom: 18%;
    right: 6%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #fbcfe8, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.35;
    animation-delay: -1.5s;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-18px) translateX(10px);
    }
}

.wa-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wa-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #0f766e;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.wa-label::before,
.wa-label::after {
    content: "";
    width: 22px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #0f766e);
}

.wa-label::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f766e, transparent);
}

.wa-title {
    color: #0f1421;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4.6vw, 2.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.wa-sub {
    color: #5b6472;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.wa-hint {
    text-align: center;
    color: #a1a9b8;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin: 14px auto clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 34px);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.wa-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(14px, 2.5vw, 22px);
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    perspective: 1400px;
}

.wa-stat-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 258px;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.wa-stat-card.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.wa-stat-card:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0s;
}

.wa-stat-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.wa-stat-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.wa-stat-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(.4, .2, .2, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.wa-stat-card.flipped .card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.wa-stat-card:not(.flipped):hover .card-inner {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
}

.card-face {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px) clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 18px) clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 24px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-front {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.06);
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.04),
        0 10px 22px -6px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.07),
        0 26px 44px -18px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.10);
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.card-front::before {
    /* inner top highlight sheen — premium "glass edge" touch */
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), transparent);
}

.wa-stat-card:not(.flipped):hover .card-front {
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.05),
        0 16px 30px -8px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.1),
        0 36px 60px -20px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.14);
}

/* diagonal light sweep on hover */
.card-front .sweep {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 220%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent);
    transform: rotate(20deg);
    transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.25, .9, .3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.wa-stat-card:not(.flipped):hover .sweep {
    transform: rotate(20deg) translateX(340%);
}

.card-back {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    background: var(--card-grad);
    color: #fff;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px var(--shadow-tint);
}

.card-back .back-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    opacity: 0.88;
}

.card-back .back-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-back .back-tap {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.wa-icon-wrap {
    width: clamp(54px, 7vw, 68px);
    height: clamp(54px, 7vw, 68px);
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--icon-bg);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
}

.wa-icon-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: var(--card-grad);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(14px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.wa-stat-card:hover .wa-icon-wrap::after {
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.wa-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 68%;
    height: 68%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wa-stat-number {
    color: #0f1421;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    position: relative;
}

.wa-stat-number .accent {
    color: var(--accent-solid);
    transition: text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.wa-stat-title {
    color: #4b5468;
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.6vw, 0.87rem);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.flip-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.c1 {
    --icon-bg: #eef0ff;
    --accent-solid: #4f46e5;
    --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #818cf8);
    --shadow-tint: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
}

.c2 {
    --icon-bg: #fff1e8;
    --accent-solid: #ea580c;
    --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #fb923c);
    --shadow-tint: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.c3 {
    --icon-bg: #fff8e1;
    --accent-solid: #b45309;
    --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
    --shadow-tint: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.c4 {
    --icon-bg: #fef1f7;
    --accent-solid: #db2777;
    --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #f472b6);
    --shadow-tint: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
}

/* Card 1: torch / spotlight */
.c1:hover .wa-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
}

.torch-beam {
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 140px;
    height: 110px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: conic-gradient(from 90deg at 50% 0%, transparent 60deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.32) 90deg, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.48) 90deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.32) 90deg, transparent 120deg);
    clip-path: polygon(48% 0%, 52% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(2px);
}

.c1:hover .torch-beam {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: flicker 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes flicker {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.9;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
}

.c1:hover .wa-stat-number .accent {
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.75), 0 0 26px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.55), 0 0 42px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.3);
}

.c1:hover .wa-stat-number {
    animation: pop 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes pop {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    40% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Card 2: flags lean in + connecting pulse */
.c2 .flag-fr,
.c2 .flag-in {
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.c2:hover .flag-fr {
    transform: rotate(6deg) translateX(3px);
}

.c2:hover .flag-in {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) translateX(-3px);
}

.c2 .connect-line {
    stroke-dasharray: 18;
    stroke-dashoffset: 18;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.5s ease;
}

.c2:hover .connect-line {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.c2 .connect-dot {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.3s;
}

.c2:hover .connect-dot {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: travel 1.3s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s;
}

@keyframes travel {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateX(16px);
    }
}

.c2:hover .wa-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Card 3: sparkle + breathe */
.c3:hover .wa-icon-wrap {
    animation: breathe 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55));
}

@keyframes breathe {

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

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
}

.c3 .spark {
    opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.c3:hover .spark-a {
    animation: twinkle 1.1s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.c3:hover .spark-b {
    animation: twinkle 1.1s ease-in-out infinite 0.35s;
}

.c3:hover .spark-c {
    animation: twinkle 1.1s ease-in-out infinite 0.7s;
}

@keyframes twinkle {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.3) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) rotate(90deg);
    }
}

/* Card 4: pulsing rings */
.c4 {
    position: relative;
}

.ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    margin: -34px 0 0 -34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #ec4899;
    opacity: 0;
}

.c4:hover .ring {
    animation: ripple 1.2s ease-out infinite;
}

.c4:hover .ring2 {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes ripple {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.9);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.c4:hover .wa-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ---- Feature rows: editorial numbered style ---- */
.wa-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 16px);
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wa-feature {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.06);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px clamp(14px, 2vw, 20px) 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.03), 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.05);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
}

.wa-feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.04), 0 18px 32px -10px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.12);
}

.wa-feature-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 16px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #cbd2e0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.wa-feature-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.wa-check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--f-bg);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.wa-feature:hover .wa-check {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}

.wa-check svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
}

.wa-feature-text {
    color: #1a2233;
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.8vw, 0.86rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    flex: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.wa-caret {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: #a1a9b8;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wa-feature.open .wa-caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.wa-feature-body {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.35s ease;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-left: 42px;
}

.wa-feature.open .wa-feature-body {
    max-height: 90px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.wa-feature::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--f-line);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 0 0 0 16px;
}

.wa-feature:hover::before,
.wa-feature.open::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.f1 {
    --f-bg: #eef0ff;
    --f-line: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #818cf8);
}

.f1 svg {
    color: #4f46e5;
}

.f2 {
    --f-bg: #fff1e8;
    --f-line: linear-gradient(90deg, #f97316, #fb923c);
}

.f2 svg {
    color: #ea580c;
}

.f3 {
    --f-bg: #fff8e1;
    --f-line: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
}

.f3 svg {
    color: #b45309;
}

.f4 {
    --f-bg: #fef1f7;
    --f-line: linear-gradient(90deg, #ec4899, #f472b6);
}

.f4 svg {
    color: #db2777;
}

/* ---- Closing CTA ---- */
.wa-cta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    margin: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px) auto 0;
}

.wa-cta-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #0f1421;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(15, 20, 33, 0.45);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.wa-cta-btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #ec4899, #f59e0b, #14b8a6);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    animation: shift 5s ease infinite;
}

.wa-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(15, 20, 33, 0.5);
}

.wa-cta-btn:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes shift {

    0%,
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

.wa-cta-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.wa-cta-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .wa-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .wa-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .wa-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .wa-stat-card {
        height: 216px;
    }

    .wa-hint {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .blob-1,
    .blob-2,
    .blob-3,
    .blob-4 {
        transform: scale(0.55);
        filter: blur(44px);
    }

    .blob-1 {
        top: -100px;
        left: -100px;
    }

    .blob-2 {
        top: -70px;
        right: -100px;
    }

    .wa-feature-body {
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 8px !important;
    }
}

@media (hover: none) {

    .torch-beam,
    .ring,
    .card-front .sweep {
        display: none;
    }
}








/* SECTION BLOCKS - Colored Tint Backgrounds */
.section-block {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.block-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.block-header.flex-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.block-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.block-header .num {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.num-emerald {
    background: #10b9b0;
    color: #fff;
}

.num-amber {
    background: #f59e0b;
    color: #fff;
}

.num-indigo {
    background: #6366f1;
    color: #fff;
}

.num-blue {
    background: #3b82f6;
    color: #fff;
}

.badge-link {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10b981);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
}


/* Emerald Section Theme (Mint Tint) */
.theme-emerald {
    border-top: 6px solid #10b9b9;
    background: #e7f6fa;
    /* Tinted background */
    border-color: #a2f4f7;
}

.theme-emerald .block-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #a7f0f3;
}

.workshop-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.workshop-highlight {
    background: #d1f9fa;
    border-left: 5px solid #058c96;
    padding: 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.lead-p {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #064e3b;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.workshop-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 710;
}

/* ==========================================
   Proper Keyword Badge Styling
   ========================================== */
.workshop-hashtags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    padding-top: 0.50rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(5, 140, 150, 0.25);
}

.hashtag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #046c75;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid #b2ebf2;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    user-select: none;
    cursor: default;
}

/* Styled Gradient '#' Symbol */
.hashtag::before {
    content: "#";
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-right: 0.2rem;
    color: #058c96;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Interactive Hover Lift & Glow */
.hashtag:hover {
    background: #058c96;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #058c96;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(5, 140, 150, 0.28);
}

.hashtag:hover::before {
    color: #a7f0f3;
    /* Bright cyan '#' on hover */
}









/* Amber Section Theme (Warm Tint) */
.theme-amber {
    border-top: 6px solid #e7d0ad;
    background: #faf7ef;
    /* Tinted background */
    border-color: #f8e28b;
}

.theme-amber .block-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #fde68a;
}

.info-alert {
    background: #ece3c7;
    border: 1.5px solid #fcd34d;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #92400e;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.speakers-masonry {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.95rem;
}

.speaker-tile {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #f8e597;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.speaker-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #d97706;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
}

/* Image container and link */
.speaker-img-link {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Image round styling and zoom effect */
.speaker-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.speaker-img-link:hover .speaker-img {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.speaker-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.s-name {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
}

.s-name:hover {
    color: #d97706;
}

.s-org {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.s-org a {
    color: #2563eb;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Indigo/Sponsors Theme (Lavender Tint) */
.theme-indigo {
    border-top: 6px solid #6366f1;
    background: #eef2ff;
    /* Tinted background */
    border-color: #c7d2fe;
}

.theme-indigo .block-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #c7d2fe;
}

.sponsor-paragraph {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.text-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.logo-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    /* White card on tint */
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e7ff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 105px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-card img {
    max-height: 65px;
    max-width: 85%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
    border-color: #4f46e5;
}

.logo-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.committee-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.committee-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e7ff;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.committee-card.wide-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.committee-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #4338ca;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e0e7ff;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.committee-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.two-col-list {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.45rem 1rem !important;
}

.committee-card li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.committee-card li span {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* Registration Section Theme (Light Blue Tint) */
.theme-blue {
    border-top: 6px solid #3b82f6;
    background: #eff6ff;
    /* Tinted background */
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.theme-blue .block-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.registration-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e308f 0%, #061b61 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #2563eb;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
}

.cta-banner h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #9ec7f7;
}

.reg-intro-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #dbeafe;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.banner-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.banner-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.info-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #bfdbfe;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.info-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #1e40af;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.info-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.disclaimer-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.pricing-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #3b82f6;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.pricing-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.pricing-header p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.fee-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.fee-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.fee-item strong {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.deadline-box {
    background: #fef2f2;
    border: 1.5px solid #fecaca;
    color: #991b1b;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.deadline-box span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.deadline-box strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    border-top: 2px solid #1e293b;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-graphic-card {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .venue-buttons-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .workshop-grid,
    .registration-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .committee-card.wide-card {
        grid-column: auto;
    }

    .two-col-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-banner {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--navy-dark);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }
}








/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */

.split-banner-header {
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.pulse-indicator {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Tablet Screen Adjustments (769px to 992px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Main Layout Stack */
    .workshop-grid,
    .registration-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Event Date & Venue (Meta Cards) */
    .hero-meta-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        /* Keeps them side by side */
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        /* Prevents stacking on tablet */
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .meta-card {
        flex: 1;
        /* Equal width side-by-side cards */
        min-width: 0;
        /* Prevents flex items from overflowing */
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }

    /* Registration Cards inside Hero Split Banner */
    .registration-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Ambient Glow Scaling */
    .glow-cyan {
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
    }

    .glow-magenta {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Screens Adjustments (up to 768px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-block {
        padding: 1.35rem;
    }

    .block-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .block-header.flex-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Hero Section Adjustments */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 2.75rem 1.25rem 2.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    /* Transition Date/Venue to stack ONLY on Mobile Screens */
    .hero-meta-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* Hero Split Banner */
    .event-split-banner {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .registration-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* CTA Banner inside Registration Block */
    .cta-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .banner-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .organizers-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .org-separator {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Logos Grid */
    .logos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .logo-card {
        height: 85px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile Devices (up to 576px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 576px) {
    .main-wrapper {
        margin-top: 4.85rem;
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding: 2rem 1rem 1.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .registration-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .action-link {
        align-self: flex-end;
    }

    .speakers-masonry {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .fee-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 4px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .org-pill {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .meta-label {
        font-size: 0.70rem;
    }

    .meta-value {
        font-size: 0.90rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
                              (768px to 912px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 912px) {

    /* ----------------------------------------------------------------------
       NAVBAR TEXTS & ALIGNMENT FIX
       ---------------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .nav-container {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }

    .nav-brand {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        /* Compact brand text to prevent crowding */
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .brand-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 2px 8px;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        gap: 0.65rem;
        /* Tighten nav menu item spacing */
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        /* Slightly scale down nav link font */
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-link.highlight {
        padding: 5px 10px;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }


    /* ----------------------------------------------------------------------
       SPONSORS & EVEN-GRID COMMITTEE SECTION (Fix Uneven Space)
       ---------------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .theme-indigo {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Equal logo grid distribution */
    .logos-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        /* Clean 4-column balanced grid */
        gap: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .logo-card {
        height: 65px;
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }

    .logo-card img {
        max-height: 42px;
    }

    /* Fix Committee uneven space layout */
    .committee-columns {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        /* Strict 2-column balanced grid */
        gap: 0.75rem;
        align-items: stretch;
        /* Forces equal height cards */
    }

    .committee-card {
        padding: 0.75rem;
        height: 100%;
        /* Fill available grid cell height */
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .committee-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e0e7ff;
    }

    .committee-card li {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .committee-card li span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }


    /* ----------------------------------------------------------------------
       EVENT SPLIT BANNER (Part 1 & Part 2 Badges Fix)
       ---------------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .event-split-banner {
        padding: 1.15rem;
    }

    .registration-cards-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .registration-card {
        padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Refined compact badges for Part 1 / Part 2 */
    .part-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 4px 8px;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border-radius: 4px;
        font-weight: 800;
    }

    .venue-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .venue-sub {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .action-link {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   (Widths below 550px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media screen and (max-width: 550px) {
    .logos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .registration-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* .part-badge {
        align-self: flex-start;
    } */
}











/* =========================================================
   MEDIA QUERIES FOR LARGE MONITORS ONLY
   (Will NOT affect laptops, standard displays, or screens < 1920px)
   ========================================================= */

/* Large Monitors & Full HD Displays (1920px to 2559px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
    body {
        zoom: 1.10;
        /* Subtly increases overall site scale by 10% */
    }
}

/* Ultra-Wide, 2K & 4K Displays (2560px and above) */
@media screen and (min-width: 2560px) {
    body {
        zoom: 1.30;
        /* Increases overall site scale by 30% for high-DPI clarity */
    }
}