:root {
    --navy-dark: #112340;
    /* Dark Navy for text/headings */
    --navy-light: #1A365D;
    /* Slightly lighter navy for buttons */
    --green-accent: #A4C639;
    /* Vibrant Green for primary buttons/accents */
    --green-hover: #8EAE2E;
    --teal-accent: #00A896;
    /* Teal for highlights/icons */
    --text-body: #555555;
    /* Soft gray for body text */
    --bg-light: #F7F9FC;
    /* Very soft gray for section backgrounds */
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --border-light: #E2E8F0;
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 25px rgba(17, 35, 64, 0.08);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

    --font-main: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

html,
body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    color: var(--text-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ================== Topbar ================== */
.topbar {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 18px 5%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.topbar-left i,
.topbar-center i,
.topbar-right i {
    margin-right: 6px;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.topbar span {
    margin-right: 15px;
}

/* ================== Mobile Announcement Banner ================== */
.mobile-announcement {
    display: none;
    /* hidden on desktop */
}

.mobile-announcement-inner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 42px;
}

/* Slide-in keyframes */
@keyframes announceSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes announceSlideOut {
    from {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-14px);
    }
}

.mobile-announce-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 42px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-announce-item.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    animation: announceSlideIn 0.45s ease forwards;
}

.mobile-announce-item.leaving {
    animation: announceSlideOut 0.35s ease forwards;
}

.mobile-announce-item i {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ma-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.ma-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 3px 0 7px 0;
}

.ma-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, width 0.3s, border-radius 0.3s;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ma-dot.active {
    background: var(--teal-accent);
    width: 18px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ================== Navbar ================== */
.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.navbar-logo {
    max-height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.nav-links>a:hover,
.nav-dropdown:hover>a {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.nav-links>a:hover::after,
.nav-dropdown:hover>a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--teal-accent);
}

/* Dropdown Styles */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-dropdown-content {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    z-index: 1000;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-content {
    display: block;
}

.nav-dropdown-content a {
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.nav-dropdown-content a::after {
    display: none;
    /* No underline on dropdown items */
}

.nav-dropdown-content a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-dropdown-content a:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-white {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 12px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--teal-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-green {
    background-color: var(--green-accent);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-green:hover {
    background-color: var(--green-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-navy {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--navy-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ================== Hero Section ================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 100px 5%;
    background-image: url('../images/hero-bg.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: right center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    min-height: 80vh;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Gradient goes from solid white on the left to transparent on the right */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    animation: slideInLeft 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hero-subtitle::before {
    content: '';
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--teal-accent);
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.hero-title span {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* ================== About Section ================== */
/* ================== Utilities ================== */
.bg-gray {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

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

.mt-30 {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.mt-60 {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.justify-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ================== Shared Section Headers ================== */
.section-header-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header-center .section-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-header-center .section-title span {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.header-line {
    height: 4px;
    width: 60px;
    background-color: var(--green-accent);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.highlights-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ================== About Section Refactor ================== */
.about-section {
    padding: 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.about-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.about-content .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-content .section-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-content .section-title span {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.about-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.about-text {
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4b5563;
    text-align: justify;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-countdown {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.countdown-header {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.countdown-header span {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.countdown-timer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cd-box {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    flex: 1;
}

.cd-val {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    line-height: 1;
}

.cd-lbl {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.mission-box {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--green-accent);
}

.mission-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mission-box p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4b5563;
    text-align: left;
}

/* ================== Participants Section ================== */
.participants-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.participants-desc {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ================== Thrust Areas Section ================== */
.thrust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

/* ================== Abstract Guidelines Section ================== */
.abstract-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ================== Workshop Section ================== */
.workshop-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.workshop-box {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 150, 136, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.workshop-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.workshop-feature {
    background-color: #f8fbfa;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 150, 136, 0.1);
}

/* ================== Key Highlights ================== */
.highlights-section {
    padding: 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.highlight-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.highlight-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hc-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.hc-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hc-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* ================== Speakers Section ================== */
.speakers-section {
    padding: 40px 5%;
}

.speakers-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
}

.speaker-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 250px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* ================== Speakers Section (New Design) ================== */
.speakers-section {
    padding: 20px 5% 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* ================== Keynote Visionaries Section ================== */
.keynote-section {
    padding: 20px 5% 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.keynote-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ================== Invited Speakers Section ================== */
.invited-section {
    padding: 20px 5% 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.invited-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}


.speakers-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.speaker-card-new {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.speaker-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 35, 64, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.speaker-photo-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.speaker-photo-wrap img {
    width: 180px;
    height: 210px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.speaker-body {
    flex: 1;
    padding-top: 5px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.speaker-body h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.speaker-hindex,
.speaker-uni,
.speaker-country-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.speaker-title-block {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(79, 209, 197, 0.3);
}

.speaker-title-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #009688;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.speaker-title-content {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}


.speaker-talk span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ================== Topics of Discussion ================== */
.topics-section {
    padding: 20px 5% 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.topics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.topics-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8f8f7, #f0fffe);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.08);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.topics-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.topic-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.topic-list li {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.topic-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.topic-list li i {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ================== Important Deadlines ================== */
.deadlines-section {
    padding: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.deadlines-bg-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0fffe 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f5f8ff 100%);
    padding: 20px 5% 40px 5%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.deadlines-bg-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.deadlines-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 70px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Left side */
.deadlines-left {
    flex: 1.1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.dl-illustration img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.dl-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.dl-stat {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    flex: 1;
}

.dl-stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dl-stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right side - cards */
.deadlines-list {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.dl-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dl-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    top: -30px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.dl-card-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #112340, #1a3a60);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(17, 35, 64, 0.25);
}

.dl-card-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00a896, #007a6e);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.25);
}

.dl-card-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a4c639, #7a9e1a);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(164, 198, 57, 0.25);
}

.dl-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.dl-card-num {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 44px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.dl-icon-circle {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.dl-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.dl-date {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.dl-label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dl-arrow {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dl-card:hover .dl-arrow {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ================== CTA Banner ================== */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--teal-accent) 100%);
    padding: 70px 5%;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 800;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.cta-banner p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================== Registration Plans ================== */
.pricing-section {
    padding: 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 45px 35px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: var(--navy-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(17, 35, 64, 0.25);
}

.pricing-card:hover .plan-name,
.pricing-card:hover .plan-price {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.pricing-card:hover .plan-features li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.pricing-card:hover .plan-features li i {
    color: var(--green-accent);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pricing-card:hover .btn-plan {
    background-color: var(--green-accent);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    border-color: var(--green-accent);
}

.pricing-card:hover .btn-plan:hover {
    background-color: #8cc340;
}


.pricing-card.featured {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 50px 30px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(17, 35, 64, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-5px);
}

.plan-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card.featured .plan-name {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.plan-price {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card.featured .plan-price {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.plan-features {
    list-style: none;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.plan-features li {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card.featured .plan-features li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.plan-features li i {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.1);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card.featured .plan-features li i {
    color: var(--green-accent);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-plan {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.2);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-plan:hover {
    background-color: var(--teal-accent);
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.btn-plan-featured {
    background-color: var(--green-accent);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    border: none;
}

.btn-plan-featured:hover {
    background-color: #8cc340;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

/* ================== Venue Section ================== */
.venue-section {
    padding: 20px 5% 40px 5%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.venue-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    height: 400px;
}

.venue-grid>img,
.venue-stack>img,
.venue-map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    min-height: 0;
}

.venue-stack {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
}

.venue-map {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    min-height: 0;
}

.venue-map iframe {
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

/* ================== Footer ================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.footer-top {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-contact-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding: 30px 5%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.fc-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.fc-item i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.fc-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.fc-item p {
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-main {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
}

.brand-col p {
    color: #ccc;
    margin: 20px 0;
    max-width: 350px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-logo i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.f-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.f-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--green-accent);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--teal-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-col h3 span {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--green-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-col ul li a i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--green-accent);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #0A1526;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 5%;
    color: #888;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ================== Responsive Adjustments ================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {

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

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

    .venue-grid > img {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .venue-stack {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .venue-stack > img {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .venue-map {
        height: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .about-container,
    .deadlines-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

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

    .footer-main {
        padding: 30px 5% 20px 5%;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .footer-contact-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 25px 5%;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .fc-item {
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .fc-icon-box {
        width: 30px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 2px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .highlights-grid,
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .venue-stack {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .speakers-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .pricing-card.featured {
        transform: none;
    }

    .pricing-card.featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

align-items: flex-start;
}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .highlights-grid,
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .venue-stack {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .speakers-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .pricing-card.featured {
        transform: none;
    }

    .pricing-card.featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

/* ================== Page Banner ================== */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('../images/hero-bg.png');
    /* Using hero bg */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(17, 35, 64, 0.85);
    /* dark navy overlay */
}

.page-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-banner-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.8rem);
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ================== Submit Paper Section ================== */
.submit-paper-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.submit-paper-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.submit-desc {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.download-link-wrap {
    text-align: right;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.download-link {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.download-link:hover {
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.submit-form {
    background: #fff;
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-control,
.form-control-file {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    background-color: #fff;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--teal-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.2);
}

.file-upload-group input[type="file"] {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: #999;
}

.file-upload-group {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-submit-wrap {
    text-align: left;
}

.form-submit-wrap .btn-green {
    padding: 14px 40px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   REGISTRATION PAGE STYLES
   ========================================= */
.registration-container {
    max-width: 1800px;
    width: 98%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.registration-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
}

.registration-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.reg-instructions {
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.paypal-logo {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.reg-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.section-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border-light);
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.reg-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.reg-section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.reg-section-title p {
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .about-grid,
    .about-dept-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.pricing-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card.active {
    border: 1px solid var(--teal-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.15);
}

.pricing-header {
    background: var(--teal-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 25px 15px 40px 15px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
}

.pricing-card.active .pricing-header {
    background: #008f80;
}

.pricing-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pricing-header p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pricing-header input[type="radio"] {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    accent-color: #fff;
}

.pricing-body {
    padding: 20px 15px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.pricing-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 12px 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.pricing-option input {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 5px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.pricing-option span {
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: left;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-option strong {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.accommodation-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.acc-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.acc-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.reg-warning {
    background: #fff3cd;
    color: #856404;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.reg-summary {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.summary-line {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.summary-total {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding-top: 15px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.reg-consent {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.reg-consent a {
    color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.reg-actions {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.btn-reset {
    background: #e74c3c;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border: none;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.btn-reset:hover {
    background: #c0392b;
}

.btn-teal {
    background: var(--teal-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border: none;
}

.btn-teal:hover {
    background: #008f80;
}

.reg-accordions {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.accordion-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

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

.accordion-header {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    background: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--teal-accent);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.accordion-content {
    display: none;
    padding: 25px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.acc-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

.acc-split h4 {
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.acc-split ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.acc-split ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.acc-split ul li i {
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .reg-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .reg-form-grid .form-group {
        grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    }

    .acc-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .payment-option, .pay-method-option {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
    .payment-option strong, .addon-selection strong {
        margin-left: 37px !important;
    }
    .pay-method-option > div:last-child {
        margin-left: 37px !important;
    }
    .reg-actions button {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Plenary Speakers Page Styles */
.plenary-banner {
    background: url('../images/hero-bg.png') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    color: #fff;
}

.plenary-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.7);
    /* Navy dark overlay */
}

.plenary-banner h1 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.plenary-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.speaker-card-extended {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.speaker-card-extended:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.speaker-card-extended .speaker-photo-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 180px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.speaker-card-extended .speaker-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.speaker-body-extended {
    padding: 20px 25px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.speaker-body-extended h4 {
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.speaker-body-extended p {
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.speaker-bio {
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: var(--text-body) !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.btn-show-more {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #ced4da;
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    align-self: flex-end;
    /* Align to bottom right */
}

.btn-show-more:hover {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .plenary-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .speaker-card-extended {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .speaker-card-extended .speaker-photo-wrap {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .speaker-card-extended .speaker-photo-wrap img {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ================== Mobile Responsiveness Update ================== */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        /* Fix for overflowing text background issue */
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
        padding: 20px 5%;
        gap: 15px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
    }

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

    .nav-dropdown {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-content {
        position: static;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--teal-accent);
        margin-left: 15px;
        margin-top: 10px;
        transform: none;
        width: calc(100% - 15px);
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 5px 0;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-content a {
        text-align: left;
        padding: 10px 15px;
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-content {
        display: block;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .navbar-logo {
        max-height: 38px;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 10px 5%;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .btn-register-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide desktop topbar on mobile */
    .topbar-desktop {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .about-mcc-section {
        padding-top: 20px !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .about-section {
        padding-top: 8px !important;
        padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    /* Show the mobile announcement ticker below navbar */
    .mobile-announcement {
        display: block;
        background-color: var(--navy-dark);
        position: sticky;
        top: 58px;
        z-index: 99;
        border-top: none;
    }

    .hero {
        background-position: right center;
        background-size: cover;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        background-color: transparent;
        padding: 25px 6% 60px 6%;
        min-height: 60vh;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .hero::before {
        background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 100%);
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        align-items: center;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle::before {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
        line-height: 1.15;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        font-weight: 800;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: #4a5568;
    }

    .hero-desc strong {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: 5px;
        color: var(--navy-dark);
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .about-countdown {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 25px 20px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .countdown-header {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .countdown-timer {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .cd-box {
        padding: 12px 8px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .cd-val {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .cd-lbl {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .mission-box {
        padding: 15px 18px;
    }

    .mission-box h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .mission-box p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .mt-30 {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .highlights-grid,
    .speakers-grid,
    .speakers-grid-new,
    .topics-grid,
    .keynote-grid,
    .invited-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .speaker-card-new {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .speaker-photo-wrap img {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
    }

    .deadlines-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .dl-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .dl-stat {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .deadlines-list {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dl-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 25px;
        gap: 12px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .dl-card-num {
        position: absolute;
        right: 15px;
        top: 10px;
        font-size: 5rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .dl-icon-circle {
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .dl-text {
        z-index: 1;
        width: 100%;
        padding-right: 20px; /* Space for the arrow */
    }

    .dl-arrow {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 25px;
        right: 20px;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .section-header-center .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    }

    .participants-section .section-header-center {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .participants-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 0 5px !important;
        color: #555;
    }

    .pricing-section .section-header-center {
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }

    .about-section {
        padding-bottom: 10px !important;
    }

    .participants-section {
        padding: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    }

    .workshop-section {
        padding: 15px 0 5px 0 !important;
    }

    .thrust-areas-section {
        padding: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    }

    .abstract-section {
        padding-bottom: 5px !important;
    }

    .awards-section {
        padding-top: 15px !important;
    }

    .awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .awards-card {
        padding: 25px 25px !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .awards-icon-wrapper {
        width: 70px !important;
        height: 70px !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    .awards-icon-wrapper i {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }

    .awards-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }

    .awards-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }

    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .pricing-card {
        padding: 20px 15px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .featured-card {
        margin-top: 35px !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
    }

    .pricing-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        padding: 4px 15px !important;
        top: -12px !important;
    }

    .pricing-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .pricing-price {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
        padding-bottom: 15px !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .pricing-list {
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .pricing-list li {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }

    .pricing-btn {
        margin-top: 15px !important;
        padding: 10px 0 !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }

    .addon-card {
        padding: 20px !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .addon-top-row {
        gap: 15px !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .addon-top-row p {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-top: 5px !important;
        color: #94a3b8 !important;
    }

    .addon-icon-wrapper {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
    }

    .addon-icon-wrapper i {
        font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    }

    .addon-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .addon-bottom-row {
        width: 100% !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .addon-price-col {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        padding-bottom: 12px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .addon-price {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }

    .addon-seats-badge {
        display: inline-block !important;
        background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15) !important;
        color: #ef4444 !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        font-weight: bold !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    }

    .addon-btn {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 12px 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        border-radius: 30px !important;
        background: rgba(79, 209, 197, 0.1) !important;
        color: #4fd1c5 !important;
        border: 2px solid rgba(79, 209, 197, 0.3) !important;
    }

    .addon-btn:hover {
        background: #4fd1c5 !important;
        color: #0f172a !important;
        border-color: #4fd1c5 !important;
    }

    .about-content .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .about-content .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .about-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        text-align: justify;
        -webkit-hyphens: auto;
        -ms-hyphens: auto;
        hyphens: auto;
    }

    .mission-box p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .countdown-timer {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .cd-box {
        min-width: 45%;
    }

    .participants-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .participant-card-hover {
        padding: 15px 20px !important;
        min-height: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: center;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .participant-card-hover h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        word-wrap: normal;
        hyphens: none;
        margin: 0 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .participant-icon-circle {
        width: 55px !important;
        height: 55px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .participant-icon-circle i {
        font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    }

    .participants-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        padding: 0 5px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .workshop-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .workshop-box {
        padding: 20px 15px 5px 15px;
    }

    .workshop-action {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .topics-card {
        padding: 20px !important;
    }

    .topic-list li,
    .formatting-list li {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .workshop-feature {
        padding: 15px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
        background-color: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 12px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    }
    .workshop-feature h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 5px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .workshop-feature p {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        color: #555;
    }

    .thrust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .abstract-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* ================== Venue Section ================== */
.venue-section {
    padding: 60px 5% 40px 5%;
    background-color: #f8fbfa;
}

.venue-grid-desktop {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.venue-grid-desktop>img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.venue-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    height: 100%;
}

.venue-stack img {
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Mobile venue layout — hidden on desktop */
.venue-mobile {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Hide desktop venue grid */
    .venue-grid-desktop {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Show mobile venue layout */
    .venue-mobile {
        display: block;
        padding: 0 2%;
    }

    .venue-section {
        padding: 30px 4% 30px 4%;
    }

/* ================== Floating WhatsApp ================== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    bottom: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #FFF;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background-color: #128C7E;
    color: #FFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        font-size: 26px;
    }
}

    .venue-mobile-images {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .venue-mobile-images img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
}
/* ================== Registration Page Styling ================== */
.registration-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
}

.registration-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.reg-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    background-color: #fff;
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--teal-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.15);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.btn-teal {
    background-color: var(--teal-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.btn-teal:hover {
    background-color: #008779;
    color: #fff;
}

.reg-consent span {
    text-align: left !important;
    display: block;
}

/* Fix mobile alignment issues for Registration Page */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
    .registration-section {
        padding: 40px 5%;
    }
    
    .reg-form-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .form-group {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .category-selection,
    .addon-selection,
    .payment-method-selection {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .payment-option,
    .pay-method-option {
        padding: 15px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 15px;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .payment-option > div,
    .pay-method-option > div {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .payment-option span,
    .pay-method-option span,
    .payment-option strong,
    .pay-method-option strong {
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
        word-break: break-word;
        white-space: normal;
    }

    .payment-option strong {
        align-self: flex-start;
        margin-left: 37px; /* Align with text, after radio/checkbox */
    }
    
    .pay-method-option > div:last-child {
        margin-left: 37px;
    }

    .reg-summary {
        padding: 20px;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    .btn-teal {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .accordion-content {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .accordion-content div,
    .accordion-content ul,
    .accordion-content li,
    .accordion-content p {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
        word-break: break-word;
    }
}