:root {
    --color-primary: #003366;
    /* Deep Blue */
    --color-accent: #b28a4b;
    /* Muted Gold */
    --color-accent-light: #f7f4ef;
    /* Light Gold/Beige Background */
    --color-secondary: #005a9c;
    /* Professional Blue */
    --color-success: #43a047;
    /* Green */
    --color-warning: #ffc107;
    /* Amber */
    --color-danger: #e53935;
    /* Red */
    --color-background: #f4f8fb;
    /* Soft Blue-Gray */
    --color-surface: #ffffff;
    /* Pure White */
    --color-text-dark: #222b45;
    /* Deep Navy */
    --color-text-light: #ffffff;
    /* White */
    --color-text-muted: #7b8ca7;
    /* Muted Blue-Gray */
    --color-border: #cfd8dc;
    /* Light Blue-Gray Border */

    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Roboto', 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Georgia', 'Garamond', serif;

    --transition-speed: 0.3s;
    --shadow-light: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.07);
    --shadow-medium: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
    --shadow-dark: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.16);
    --max-width: 100%;
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--color-background);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    min-height: 100vh;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    font-size: 14px;
    /* Reduced from default 16px */
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75em;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2em;
    /* Reduced from 2.4em */
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    /* Reduced from 1.7em */
    padding-bottom: 0.5em;
    margin-bottom: 1.2em;
    position: relative;
}

h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), transparent);
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.15em;
    /* Reduced from 1.3em */
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1em;
    /* Reduced from 1.1em */
}

h5 {
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

h6 {
    font-size: 1em;
}

a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed), text-decoration var(--transition-speed);
    font-weight: 500;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

section {
    padding: 20px 0;
}

ul,
ol {
    margin-left: 20px;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1em;
}

/* Page Layout Container */
.content {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px;
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * HEADER & NAVIGATION (MOBILE-FIRST)
 * ---------------------------------- */

header {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0f2438 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.logo {
    order: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1001;
    /* Ensure logo is above mobile menu */
}

.multi-logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.header-logo {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* On mobile, only show main logo by default, or all if they fit. */
.header-logo.l2,
.header-logo.l3 {
    display: none;
}

.header-logo.l1 {
    display: block;
}


/* Hamburger Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    font-size: 1.8em;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    display: block;
    order: 3;
    z-index: 1001;
}

/* Language Switcher - Mobile Position */
.lang-switcher {
    order: 2;
    padding: 0 10px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.lang-switcher a {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.lang-switcher a:hover,
.lang-switcher a.active {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #0f2438;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    flex-direction: column;
    display: none;
    /* Hidden by default on mobile */
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
}

.nav-links>li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-links>li>a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 15px 24px;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.nav-links>li>a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Mobile Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
    list-style: none;
    background-color: #0a1825;
    padding: 0;
    display: none;
    /* JS toggles this on mobile */
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    padding: 12px 24px 12px 40px;
    color: #a8b3c1;
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* Desktop Logic (Media Query Override) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    /* Switch to desktop view at 992px */

    .menu-toggle {
        display: none;
    }

    .main-nav {
        padding: 15px 30px;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 60px;
    }

    .header-logo.l2,
    .header-logo.l3 {
        display: block;
    }

    .logo {
        margin-right: 40px;
    }

    .lang-switcher {
        order: 3;
        /* Move to end or specific spot */
        margin-left: 20px;
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    /* Reset Nav Links for Desktop */
    .nav-links {
        position: static;
        flex-direction: row;
        width: auto;
        background-color: transparent;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        display: flex !important;
        /* Force flex display */
        align-items: center;
        gap: 5px;
        order: 2;
        flex-grow: 1;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .nav-links>li {
        border-bottom: none;
        width: auto;
        position: relative;
    }

    .nav-links>li>a {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        font-size: 0.95em;
        font-weight: 600;
        border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .nav-links>li>a:hover {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    /* Desktop Dropdown (Hover) */
    .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 240px;
        background-color: #0f2438;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        padding: 10px 0;
        border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent);

        display: block;
        /* Important for transition base */
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li a {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
        background-color: var(--color-accent);
        color: white;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * BUTTONS & BASIC COMPONENTS
 * ---------------------------------- */

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.btn.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.3);
}

.btn.primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn.secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn.secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn.small-btn {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.85em;
}

.page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 50px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.page-header h1 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

.page-header p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-size: 1.1em;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.content-block {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

/* Speaker Cards */
.speakers-grid-detailed {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.speaker-card-detailed {
    background-color: transparent;
    min-height: 450px;
    /* Set a min-height for consistent card size */
    perspective: 1000px;
    /* 3D space for the flip */
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.speaker-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.8s;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.speaker-card-detailed.is-flipped .speaker-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.speaker-card-front,
.speaker-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    /* Safari */
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.speaker-card-front {
    align-items: start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.speaker-card-back {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
    justify-content: space-between;
    /* Pushes button to the bottom */
}

.speaker-card-back h3 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.speaker-card-detailed:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.speaker-photo-container {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* Prevent image from shrinking on flex layouts */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* For zoom effect on hover */
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Match image radius */
}

.speaker-photo-large {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.speaker-card-detailed:hover .speaker-photo-large {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.speaker-info h2 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.speaker-affiliation-large {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.bio-snippet {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

.bio-toggle-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Pushes button to the bottom of the flex container */
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.speaker-card-back .bio-toggle-btn {
    align-self: center;
}

.speaker-bio-full {
    overflow-y: auto;
    /* Allow scrolling for long bios */
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: justify;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95em;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Tables for Fees */
.fees-table,
.data-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin-top: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Important for border-radius to work on table */
}

.fees-table thead th,
.data-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
}

.fees-table tbody tr,
.data-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed), transform 0.2s ease;
}

.fees-table tbody tr:hover,
.data-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.fees-table td,
.data-table td {
    padding: 14px 15px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.fees-table tbody td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.fees-table tbody tr:last-child,
.data-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.alert {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-left: 4px solid;
}

.alert.info {
    background-color: #e8f4fd;
    color: #004d6d;
    border-left-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.alert.success {
    background-color: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    border-left-color: var(--color-success);
}

.alert.error {
    background-color: #f8d7da;
    color: #721c24;
    border-left-color: var(--color-danger);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * FORMS (PROFESSIONAL STYLING)
 * ---------------------------------- */

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1em;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.registration-form input,
.registration-form select,
.submission-form input,
.submission-form select,
.submission-form textarea,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="password"],
select,
textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--color-background);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed), background-color var(--transition-speed);
    font-size: 1em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.registration-form input:focus,
.registration-form select:focus,
.submission-form input:focus,
.submission-form select:focus,
.submission-form textarea:focus,
input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="password"]:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    outline: none;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-accent-light);
}

textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * SLIDESHOW & HERO SECTION
 * ---------------------------------- */

.slideshow-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    height: 90vh;
}

.mySlides {
    display: none;
    height: 100%;
}

.mySlides img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.75) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-content {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 40px;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 2.8em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    margin: 15px 0 30px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.highlight-box {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.highlight-box span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.highlight-box strong {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    color: #ffeb3b;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.prev,
.next {
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: auto;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 22px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
    user-select: none;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.next {
    right: 0;
}

.prev:hover,
.next:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * CONTENT SECTIONS
 * ---------------------------------- */

.deadlines-table {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.deadline-row {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.05em;
}

.deadline-row strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1em;
}

.deadline-row span {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.important-deadline {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-left-color: #fff;
}

.important-deadline strong,
.important-deadline span {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.welcome-text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cta-section {
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.cta-section .submission-actions {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.news-speakers-container,
.papers-partners-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.content-card {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.content-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.content-card .news-list,
.content-card .speakers-grid-small,
.content-card .paper-list-small,
.content-card .journal-logos-grid-small {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer-btn {
    margin-top: 25px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.read-more-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.content-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5em;
}

.news-card-small {
    border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--color-border);
    padding: 15px 0;
}

.news-card-small:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.news-card-small h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.paper-list-small {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.paper-item-small {
    border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.paper-item-small:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.paper-item-small h4 {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.speakers-grid-small {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.speaker-card-small img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed);
}

.speaker-card-small:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.speaker-card-small h4 {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    margin: 10px 0 5px;
}

.speaker-card-small p {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.paper-authors-small {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.journal-logos-grid-small {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(100px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}

.journal-logos-grid-small img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Proceedings List */
.paper-list-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.paper-detail-item {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.paper-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.paper-year {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.authors {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.abstract-snippet {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-left: 2px solid #eee;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.abstract-snippet p {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: #444;
}

.doi-link {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    word-break: break-all;
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * FOOTER (PROFESSIONAL REDESIGN)
 * ---------------------------------- */

footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0f2438 100%);
    color: #a8b3c1;
    padding: 50px 30px 20px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-column h3 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-column ul a {
    color: #a8b3c1;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-column a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-links {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.social-links svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: #a8b3c1;
    transition: fill var(--transition-speed);
}

.social-links a:hover svg {
    fill: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    background-color: #0a1620;
    color: #7a8491;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * DESKTOP LAYOUT (RESPONSIVE)
 * ---------------------------------- */

@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* Header Adjustments if needed specifically for this range, otherwise handled above */

    /* Homepage */
    .slideshow-container {
        height: 70vh;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 4em;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: row;
    }

    .news-speakers-container,
    .papers-partners-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .speakers-grid-small {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .journal-logos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    /* Forms */
    .registration-form,
    .submission-form {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .registration-form button,
    .submission-form button {
        grid-column: span 2;
        max-width: 200px;
        justify-self: center;
    }

    .contact-details {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .submission-form {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 25px 20px;
    }

    .submission-form .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .submission-form button {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .contact-form-container {
        padding-left: 40px;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.5fr 1fr;
        text-align: left;
    }

    /* Speaker Cards Desktop */
    .speaker-card-detailed {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    body.speakers .speakers-grid-detailed {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    /* Registration Page Layout */
    .registration-layout-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
        /* Info column is slightly smaller */
        gap: 30px;
        align-items: start;
        /* Align items to the top of the grid cells */
    }

    .registration-info {
        position: sticky;
        top: 110px;
        /* Adjust this value based on your header's height + desired spacing */
    }


}

.contact-details {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.contact-info h2 {
    font-size: 1.8em;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.info-group {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.info-group:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.info-group h3 {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.info-group p {
    margin: 5px 0;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.contact-form-container h2 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-form button {
    align-self: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    min-width: 200px;
}

/* Registration & Submission Forms */
.registration-form,
.submission-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.registration-form .form-group,
.submission-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.registration-form button,
.submission-form button {
    margin-top: 30px;
    align-self: center;
    min-width: 220px;
}

/* Submission Actions Partial */
.submission-actions {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.submission-actions h2 {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.download-links-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.submission-forms-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Page Sections & Link Cards */
.page-summaries,
.full-link-grid {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.link-card-large {
    display: block;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.link-card-large:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.link-card-large h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 1.4em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.link-card-large p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95em;
    margin: 10px 0 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.sponsor-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sponsor-logo-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sponsor-logo-img,
.journal-logos-grid img {
    max-width: 160px;
    max-height: 70px;
    filter: grayscale(80%) opacity(0.8);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Horizontal Logo Scroller */
.scroller-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 20%, white 80%, transparent);
    mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 20%, white 80%, transparent);
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.scroller-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.scroller-container:hover .scroller-inner {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.scroller-inner .sponsor-logo-link:hover .sponsor-logo-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
}

/* Committee & Members Styling */
.committee-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.committee-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.committee-list h3 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.committee-list h3::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #0070b8 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-right: 12px;
}

.member-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.member-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.member-item:hover {
    background: #f0f5fb;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 132, 209, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.member-photo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}


.member-info h4 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.member-position {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.member-affiliation {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9em;
}

.member-bio {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.member-item.bio-visible .member-bio {
    max-height: 500px;
    /* Adjust as needed */
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.member-info .bio-toggle-btn {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.member-info .member-photo {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 2px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.1);
}

.member-role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.member-role:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* News Items */
.news-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.news-item-mini {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 15px;
    padding-top: 5px;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.news-item-mini h4 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1em;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.news-item-mini p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Proceedings & Paper Lists */
.paper-list-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.paper-detail-item {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.paper-detail-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.paper-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.paper-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.paper-year {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.paper-year:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.authors {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.abstract-snippet {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.abstract-snippet p {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.doi-link {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    word-break: break-all;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ Accordion Styling
   ============================================ */
.faq-section {
    background: none;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.faq-search-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.faq-search-container i {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 18px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

#faq-search {
    padding-left: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

.speakers-search-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.speakers-search-container i {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 18px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

#speaker-search {
    padding-left: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    user-select: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question::after {
    content: 'â–¼';
    font-size: 0.75em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
    transform: rotate(-180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease-in-out, padding 0.5s ease-in-out, opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
    padding: 0 20px;
    /* Keep horizontal padding for transition */
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 1000px;
    /* A large value to allow content to expand */
    padding: 20px 20px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.faq-answer p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 1em;
}

.faq-answer p+p {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ============================================
   News Page Styling
   ============================================ */
.news-feed {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.news-list-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.news-item {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.news-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.news-image-container {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f4fd 0%, #d5ecfb 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.news-main-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-item:hover .news-main-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-item h2 {
    font-size: 1.6em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.news-date {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f4fd 0%, #f0f8fc 100%);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.news-content {
    margin-top: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.news-date i {
    margin-right: 5px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Featured News Item */
.news-item.featured {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.news-image-container.featured-image {
    height: 400px;
}

.news-item.featured h2 {
    font-size: 2em;
}

/* Older News Section */
.older-news-title {
    font-size: 1.8em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.news-grid-compact {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Compact News Item Styling */
.news-item.compact {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.news-item.compact:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.news-image-container.compact-image {
    height: 200px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.news-item.compact .news-text-content {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-item.compact h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-item.compact .news-date {
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Pushes date to the bottom */
}

/* ============================================
   Responsive Adjustments for FAQ & News
   ============================================ */
.other-committees-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .full-link-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .news-image-container {
        height: 350px;
    }

    .committee-description {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .committee-image {
        width: 300px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .other-committees-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .news-grid-compact {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   About Pages & Dynamic Content Styling
   ============================================ */
.dynamic-page-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 30px auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.dynamic-page-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.dynamic-page-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.dynamic-page-content p {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

.dynamic-page-content ul,
.dynamic-page-content ol {
    margin-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.submission-form .form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.submission-form .form-note {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.submission-form input[type="file"] {
    padding: 10px 16px;
}

.dynamic-page-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.dynamic-page-content strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dynamic-page-content a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.dynamic-page-content a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.sponsor-tier-title {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.sponsor-tier-title::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-secondary) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-right: 12px;
}

.sponsor-detail-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.tier-title {
    text-transform: capitalize;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.tier-title.tier-platinum {
    border-color: #d4af37;
}

.tier-title.tier-gold {
    border-color: #ffd700;
}

.tier-title.tier-silver {
    border-color: #c0c0c0;
}

.tier-label {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.tier-highlight {
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.tier-platinum .tier-highlight {
    color: #b28a4b;
}

.tier-gold .tier-highlight {
    color: #c8a415;
}

.tier-silver .tier-highlight {
    color: #8d9499;
}

.centered-btn {
    display: block;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
}

.sponsor-logo-link:hover .sponsor-logo-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
}

.sponsors-table-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.sponsors-table {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.sponsors-table .sponsor-logo-cell {
    width: 150px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sponsor-logo-table {
    max-height: 60px;
    max-width: 120px;
    object-fit: contain;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.sponsors-table .sponsor-name-cell {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sponsors-table .sponsor-website-col {
    width: 160px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sponsor-text h3 {
    margin: 10px 0 8px 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sponsor-text p {
    margin: 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.sponsor-text a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9em;
}

/* ============================================
   Animations & Transitions
   ============================================ */

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes slideInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes scroll {
    to {
        transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 25px));
        /* (Half the inner container width) + (half the gap) */
    }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

@keyframes glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 132, 209, 0.4);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 132, 209, 0);
    }
}

/* Specific Component Animations */
.page-header {
    animation: slideInDown 0.6s ease-out;
}

.content-block {
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-out;
}

.btn {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.3);
}

.btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn.primary {
    animation: slideInUp 0.5s ease-out;
}

/* Card Animations */
.speaker-card-detailed,
.member-item,
.deadline-row,
.link-card-large {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.speaker-card-detailed:hover,
.news-item:hover,
/* news-item has its own transition */
.member-item:hover,
.deadline-row:hover,
.link-card-large:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.15);
}

/* Table Row Hover */
table tbody tr {
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0, 132, 209, 0.08);
    transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* Form Input Focus Animations */
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="date"],
textarea,
select {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="number"]:focus,
input[type="date"]:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
    transform: scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* Link Hover Animations */
a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Dropdown Menu Animation */
.nav-links .dropdown-menu {
    animation: slideInUp 0.3s ease-out;
}

/* Alert Animations */
.alert {
    animation: slideInDown 0.4s ease-out;
}

/* Speaker Photo Animation */
.member-photo {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.member-photo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.2);
}

/* Slideshow Animations */
.slide {
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.mySlides {
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Animations */
.faq-item {
    animation: slideInUp 0.4s ease-out;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    animation: none;
}

/* News Item Animations */
.news-item {
    animation: slideInUp 0.5s ease-out;
}

/* Navigation Animation */
.main-nav .nav-links {
    animation: slideInDown 0.5s ease-out;
}

.main-nav .nav-links>li {
    animation: slideInUp 0.4s ease-out;
    animation-fill-mode: both;
}

.nav-links li:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.nav-links li:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.nav-links li:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.nav-links li:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.nav-links li:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Load Animation for Page Content */
.content {
    animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* Smooth Scrolling */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Focus Visible for Accessibility */
*:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-surface);
}

/* ============================================
   Track Cards Styling (Conference Topics/Tracks)
   ============================================ */
.tracks-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f5fb 0%, #e8f2fa 100%);
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

.tracks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.track-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    animation: slideInUp 0.5s ease-out;
}

.track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.track-icon {
    font-size: 2.5em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 132, 209, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 112, 184, 0.08) 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.track-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 12px 0 16px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.track-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.track-card li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.track-card li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.track-card:hover li {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.track-card li::before {
    content: 'â–¸ ';
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Desktop Track Grid */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .tracks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .tracks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    }

    .track-card {
        animation-delay: calc(0.1s * var(--i));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .tracks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}


/* ============================================
   Social Share Buttons
   ============================================ */
.social-share {
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-share strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: white !important;
    /* Override default link color */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white !important;
}

/* ============================================
   Slideshow Ken Burns Effect
   ============================================ */

@keyframes kenburns-1 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.0) translate(0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15) translate(-4%, 4%);
    }
}

@keyframes kenburns-2 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.0) translate(0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15) translate(4%, -4%);
    }
}

.mySlides img {
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
    animation-iteration-count: infinite;
    animation-direction: alternate;
    /* Makes the animation reverse smoothly */
}

.mySlides:nth-child(odd) img {
    animation-name: kenburns-1;
}

.mySlides:nth-child(even) img {
    animation-name: kenburns-2;
}

.share-btn.facebook {
    background-color: #1877F2;
}

.share-btn.twitter {
    background-color: #1DA1F2;
}

.share-btn.linkedin {
    background-color: #0A66C2;
}

.share-btn.email {
    background-color: #7b8ca7;
}

/* ============================================
   Call for Reviewers Section
   ============================================ */
.call-for-reviewers {
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.call-for-reviewers .reviewer-icon {
    font-size: 3em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.call-for-reviewers h2 {
    color: white;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.call-for-reviewers h2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.call-for-reviewers p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.aims-objectives-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.aims-objectives-grid .content-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .aims-objectives-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Venue & Travel Page Styling
   ============================================ */
.venue-layout-section {
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.venue-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: start;
}

.venue-map {
    min-height: 350px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    position: sticky;
    /* Make map sticky on desktop */
    top: 120px;
    /* Adjust based on header height */
}

.venue-content {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: none;
}

.venue-content h2,
.venue-content h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.venue-content h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .venue-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Back to Top Button
   ============================================ */
.back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #c8a415 100%);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s, visibility 0.4s, transform 0.4s, background-color 0.4s;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8a415 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* ============================================
   Mobile-Specific Enhancements
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Committee Member Cards on Mobile */
    .committee-members-grid .member-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .committee-members-grid .member-photo {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Sponsorship Page Enhancements
   ============================================ */
.sponsorship-tiers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.tier-card {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.tier-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.tier-header {
    padding: 25px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.tier-header h3 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.6em;
}

.tier-price {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.tier-benefits {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 25px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.tier-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.tier-benefits li i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Tier-specific colors */
.tier-card.tier-platinum .tier-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c7a89, #434f5b);
}

.tier-card.tier-gold .tier-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #c8a415);
}

.tier-card.tier-silver .tier-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a7b0b5, #8d9499);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .sponsorship-tiers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}


/* ----------------------------------
 * COUNTDOWN TIMER SECTION
 * ---------------------------------- */
.countdown-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0a1628 100%);
    padding: 25px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.countdown-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.countdown-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    min-width: 80px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.countdown-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.countdown-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.countdown-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Countdown separator */
.countdown-item+.countdown-item::before {
    content: '';
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .countdown-container {
        gap: 6px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .countdown-item {
        min-width: 60px;
        padding: 10px 12px;
        flex: 1 1 40%;
    }

    .countdown-value {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .countdown-label {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 577px) and (max-width: 768px) {
    .countdown-item {
        min-width: 65px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }

    .countdown-value {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * DARK MODE STYLES
 * ---------------------------------- */
body.dark-mode {
    --color-background: #1a1a2e;
    --color-surface: #16213e;
    --color-text-dark: #e8e8e8;
    --color-border: #2d3a5a;
}

body.dark-mode .main-nav,
body.dark-mode header {
    background-color: #0a0a15;
}

body.dark-mode .content-block {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

body.dark-mode h1,
body.dark-mode h2,
body.dark-mode h3 {
    color: #e8e8e8;
}

body.dark-mode footer {
    background-color: #0a0a15;
}

.dark-mode-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    margin-left: 15px;
}

.dark-mode-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

body.dark-mode .dark-mode-toggle {
    color: #ffd700;
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * CONFERENCE TRACKS SECTION (ENHANCED)
 * ---------------------------------- */
.tracks-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a3a5c 50%, #0d2847 100%);
    padding: 80px 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tracks-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="1" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.03)"/></svg>');
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tracks-section h2 {
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.2em;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.tracks-section h2::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    width: 120px;
}

.tracks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.track-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.track-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-secondary), var(--color-accent));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.track-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }
}

.track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.5);
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 40px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.15);
}

.track-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #d4a85a 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5em;
    color: white;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.4),
        inset 0 -3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s;
    position: relative;
}

.track-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.3);
    animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.track-card:hover .track-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.5),
        inset 0 -5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.track-card h3 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.4em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.track-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.track-card ul li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 10px 0;
    padding-left: 30px;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.track-card ul li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.track-card ul li::before {
    content: 'âœ¦';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.8em;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.track-card:hover ul li::before {
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.track-card:hover ul li {
    color: white;
    padding-left: 35px;
}

/* RTL Support for Tracks */
[dir="rtl"] .track-card ul {
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .track-card ul li {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .track-card ul li::before {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
}

[dir="rtl"] .track-card:hover ul li {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 35px;
}

/* Track Card Stagger Animation */
.track-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tracks-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .tracks-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.8em;
    }

    .tracks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .track-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .track-icon {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 2em;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * IMPORTANT DATES TIMELINE
 * ---------------------------------- */
.important-dates-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

.timeline-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.timeline-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    min-width: 280px;
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 350px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.timeline-item.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline-item.highlight h4,
.timeline-item.highlight .timeline-date {
    color: white;
}

.timeline-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-icon i {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.timeline-item.highlight .timeline-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.timeline-item.highlight .timeline-icon i {
    color: white;
}

.timeline-content h4 {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.timeline-date {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1em;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * CONFERENCE STATISTICS
 * ---------------------------------- */
.stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0a2540 100%);
    padding: 60px 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stats-section h2 {
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.stats-section h2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2.5em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3em;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.stat-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 1.1em;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * VENUE SECTION
 * ---------------------------------- */
.venue-section {
    background: white;
}

.venue-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .venue-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.venue-card {
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.venue-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.venue-card h3 i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.venue-address {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.venue-address i {
    color: var(--color-danger);
}

.venue-description {
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.venue-map {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * TESTIMONIALS SECTION
 * ---------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f8 0%, #e4e9ed 100%);
    padding: 60px 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-content {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.quote-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 2em;
    opacity: 0.3;
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 0;
}

.testimonial-content p {
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    padding-left: 40px;
    font-size: 1.05em;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.testimonial-author img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-author h4 {
    margin: 0 0 3px;
    font-size: 1.05em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * VIDEO SECTION
 * ---------------------------------- */
.video-section {
    background: white;
}

.video-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .video-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.video-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0a2540 100%);
    height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.video-placeholder:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2540 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
}

.video-placeholder:hover .play-button {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.play-button {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.play-button i {
    font-size: 2em;
    color: white;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.video-placeholder p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

.video-description h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.video-description p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * REGISTRATION CTA SECTION
 * ---------------------------------- */
.registration-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #9a7540 100%);
    padding: 80px 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2.2em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-content h2::after {
    display: none;
}

.cta-content>p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.cta-benefits {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: white;
}

.benefit-item i {
    color: #4ade80;
    font-size: 1.2em;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: 1.15em;
}

.registration-cta-section .btn.primary {
    background: white;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.registration-cta-section .btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: white;
}

.registration-cta-section .btn.secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid white;
    color: white;
}

.registration-cta-section .btn.secondary:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * FAQ PREVIEW SECTION
 * ---------------------------------- */
.faq-preview-section {
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.faq-preview-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.faq-preview-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
}

.faq-preview-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.faq-question-preview {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-question-preview i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1.3em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.faq-question-preview h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-answer-preview {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95em;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 32px;
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * STAT COUNTER ANIMATION
 * ---------------------------------- */
@keyframes countUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.stat-item.animated .stat-number {
    animation: countUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================
 * ENHANCED INDEX PAGE STYLES
 * =========================================== */

/* Section Intro Styles */
.section-intro {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-intro.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.2em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.title-decoration {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Hero Enhancements */
.hero-title {
    font-size: 3em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.highlight-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.highlight-box i {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-glow {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-glow:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Welcome Section Enhancement */
.welcome-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
    padding: 80px 30px;
}

.welcome-text {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.15em;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Featured Content Section (News & Speakers) */
.featured-content-section {
    background: #f4f8fb;
    padding: 80px 30px;
}

.news-speakers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.content-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.content-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    color: white;
}

.card-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1.4em;
}

.card-header h3::after {
    display: none;
}

.card-header i {
    font-size: 1.2em;
}

.news-list,
.speakers-grid-compact {
    padding: 30px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-small {
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    transition: padding-left 0.3s;
}

.news-card-small:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.news-card-small:hover {
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.news-card-small h4 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.news-date {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.read-more-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
}

.speakers-grid-compact {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.speaker-card-compact {
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.speaker-card-compact:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.speaker-card-compact img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-accent-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.speaker-card-compact:hover img {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.speaker-info-compact h5 {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.speaker-info-compact p {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-footer-btn {
    margin: 0 30px 30px;
    align-self: center;
}

/* Sponsors Section Enhancement */
.sponsors-section {
    background: white;
    padding: 60px 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsors-scroller {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 10%, white 90%, transparent);
    mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 10%, white 90%, transparent);
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.sponsors-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: scroll-sponsors 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-sponsors {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.sponsors-scroller:hover .sponsors-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.sponsor-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 180px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.sponsor-logo-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.sponsor-logo-img {
    max-width: 160px;
    max-height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(70%) opacity(0.8);
    transition: filter 0.3s;
}

.sponsor-logo-link:hover .sponsor-logo-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
}

/* Text Center Utility */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive Enhancements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2em;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1em;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8em;
    }

    .news-speakers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .speakers-grid-compact {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .welcome-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .featured-content-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }
}

/* Container Consistency */
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
 * MOTION & ANIMATION SYSTEM
 * =========================================== */

/* Base Animation States */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Fade In Animations */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Hero Animations */
.hero-content {
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}

.hero-title {
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s both;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s both;
}

.highlight-box {
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.7s both;
}

.hero-actions {
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.9s both;
}

/* Slideshow Dots Animation */
.slideshow-dots {
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1.2s both;
}

.dot {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dot:hover {
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Countdown Animation */
.countdown-item {
    animation: scaleIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
}

.countdown-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.countdown-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.countdown-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.countdown-item:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.countdown-value {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.countdown-container:hover .countdown-value {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Stagger Animations for Grids */
.track-card,
.timeline-item,
.testimonial-card,
.stat-item,
.content-card,
.faq-preview-item {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

/* Stagger Delays */
.track-card:nth-child(1),
.timeline-item:nth-child(1),
.stat-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(2),
.timeline-item:nth-child(2),
.stat-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(3),
.timeline-item:nth-child(3),
.stat-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(4),
.timeline-item:nth-child(4),
.stat-item:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(5),
.timeline-item:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.track-card:nth-child(6),
.timeline-item:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.testimonial-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.faq-preview-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.faq-preview-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.faq-preview-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Section Title Animations */
.section-title {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.title-decoration {
    animation: scaleIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.4s both;
}

/* Card Hover Enhancements */
.content-card,
.track-card,
.testimonial-card,
.venue-card,
.faq-preview-item {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.content-card::before,
.track-card::before {
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* Button Animations */
.btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* Link Animations */
a {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Image Hover Effects */
img {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        filter 0.4s ease;
}

.speaker-card-compact img:hover,
.testimonial-author img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
}

/* News Card Animation */
.news-card-small {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.news-card-small::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.news-card-small:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* Sponsors Scroll Enhancement */
.sponsor-logo-link {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sponsor-logo-img {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Timeline Icon Pulse */
@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-icon {
    animation: pulse 1s ease infinite;
}

/* Stats Icon Rotation */
.stat-icon {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

/* Venue Map Zoom */
.venue-map iframe {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.venue-map:hover iframe {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* CTA Pulse Animation */
@keyframes ctaPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.7);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0);
    }
}

.registration-cta-section .btn.primary {
    animation: ctaPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Track Icon Glow */
.track-icon {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.track-card:hover .track-icon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.6));
}

/* Quote Icon Animation */
.quote-icon {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .quote-icon {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* Smooth Scroll Behavior */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Loading State */
@keyframes fadeInPage {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

body {
    animation: fadeInPage 0.5s ease-in;
}

/* Parallax Effect for Backgrounds */
.tracks-section,
.stats-section,
.testimonials-section {
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-size: cover;
}

/* Nav Dropdown Animation */
.dropdown-menu {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.3s ease both;
    transform-origin: top center;
}

/* Benefit Items Scale */
.benefit-item {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.benefit-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.benefit-item i {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.benefit-item:hover i {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

/* FAQ Question Hover */
.faq-question-preview {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-preview-item:hover .faq-question-preview {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .faq-preview-item:hover .faq-question-preview {
    transform: translateX(-5px);
}

/* Reduce motion for users who prefer it */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
}

/* Performance Optimizations */
.track-card,
.content-card,
.testimonial-card,
.stat-item {
    will-change: transform;
}

.btn,
img {
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Mobile Optimization - Reduce animations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .animate-on-scroll {
        animation-duration: 0.5s;
    }

    .track-card,
    .timeline-item,
    .testimonial-card,
    .stat-item {
        animation-duration: 0.6s;
    }
}

/* Floating Animation for Icons */
@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.hero-content i,
.section-title i {
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Gradient Animation */
@keyframes gradientShift {

    0%,
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

.card-header {
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradientShift 10s ease infinite;
}

/* Entrance Animation for Cards */
@keyframes slideInFromBottom {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.venue-card {
    animation: slideInFromBottom 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}

/* Nav Link Underline Animation */
.nav-links a {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================
 * CONFERENCE TRACKS HORIZONTAL CAROUSEL
 * =========================================== */

/* Tracks Section - Dark Background */
.tracks-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a3a5c 50%, #0d2847 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tracks-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="1" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.03)"/></svg>');
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tracks-section h2 {
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.2em;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tracks-section h2::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    width: 120px;
}

/* Carousel Wrapper */
.tracks-carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 5%, white 95%, transparent);
    mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 5%, white 95%, transparent);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Carousel Track - Horizontal Scroll */
.tracks-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: scroll-tracks 40s linear infinite;
}

/* Scroll Animation - Right to Left (Natural Reading Direction) */
@keyframes scroll-tracks {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Pause on Hover */
.tracks-carousel-wrapper:hover .tracks-carousel-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Track Card - Horizontal Layout */
.tracks-section .track-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 320px;
    max-width: 320px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tracks-section .track-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-secondary), var(--color-accent));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.tracks-section .track-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }
}

.tracks-section .track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.5);
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 40px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.15);
}

/* Track Icon */
.tracks-section .track-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #d4a85a 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5em;
    color: white;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.4),
        inset 0 -3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s;
    position: relative;
}

.tracks-section .track-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.3);
    animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.tracks-section .track-card:hover .track-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.5),
        inset 0 -5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.6));
}

/* Track Title */
.tracks-section .track-card h3 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.3em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    min-height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Benefits List */
.tracks-section .track-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.tracks-section .track-card ul li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 10px 0;
    padding-left: 30px;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.tracks-section .track-card ul li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.tracks-section .track-card ul li::before {
    content: 'âœ¦';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.8em;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.tracks-section .track-card:hover ul li::before {
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.tracks-section .track-card:hover ul li {
    color: white;
    padding-left: 35px;
}

/* RTL Support */
[dir="rtl"] .tracks-section .track-card ul {
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .tracks-section .track-card ul li {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .tracks-section .track-card ul li::before {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
}

[dir="rtl"] .tracks-section .track-card:hover ul li {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 35px;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tracks-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .tracks-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.8em;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .tracks-section .track-card {
        min-width: 280px;
        max-width: 280px;
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .tracks-section .track-icon {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 2em;
    }

    .tracks-section .track-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.1em;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    /* Faster scroll on mobile */
    .tracks-carousel-track {
        animation-duration: 20s;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
 * IMPORTANT DATES - VERTICAL TIMELINE
 * =========================================== */

.important-dates-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding: 80px 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.important-dates-section .section-intro p {
    font-size: 1.05em;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Timeline Container */
.dates-timeline {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* Vertical Line */
.dates-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 30px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            var(--color-accent) 0%,
            var(--color-secondary) 50%,
            var(--color-accent) 100%);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .dates-timeline::before {
    left: auto;
    right: 30px;
}

/* Timeline Item */
.timeline-date-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: slideInTimeline 0.6s ease forwards;
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-date-item {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 100px;
}

@keyframes slideInTimeline {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-date-item {
    animation: slideInTimelineRTL 0.6s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideInTimelineRTL {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

.timeline-date-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.timeline-date-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.timeline-date-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.timeline-date-item:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.timeline-date-item:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.timeline-date-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Timeline Marker */
.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-marker {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
}

.timeline-icon-circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.timeline-icon-circle::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), transparent, var(--color-secondary));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    animation: rotate 8s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.timeline-date-item:hover .timeline-icon-circle::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.timeline-icon-circle i {
    font-size: 1.6em;
    color: white;
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-date-item:hover .timeline-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.4);
}

/* Timeline Content */
.timeline-date-content {
    background: white;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-date-content {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline-date-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -15px;
    top: 20px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 10px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
    border-right: 15px solid white;
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-date-content::before {
    left: auto;
    right: -15px;
    border-right: none;
    border-left: 15px solid white;
}

.timeline-date-item:hover .timeline-date-content {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-left-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-date-item:hover .timeline-date-content {
    border-right-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Date Badge */
.date-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-light) 0%, #f0e6d2 100%);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.date-badge.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #d4a85a 100%);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.3);
}

.timeline-date-item:hover .date-badge {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.timeline-date-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-date-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95em;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Highlighted Timeline Item */
.timeline-highlight .timeline-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #d4a85a 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.4);
}

.timeline-highlight .timeline-date-content {
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbf5 0%, white 100%);
}

[dir="rtl"] .timeline-highlight .timeline-date-content {
    border-right-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline-highlight:hover .timeline-icon-circle {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.5);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .important-dates-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .dates-timeline::before {
        left: 20px;
    }

    [dir="rtl"] .dates-timeline::before {
        right: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-date-item {
        padding-left: 75px;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    [dir="rtl"] .timeline-date-item {
        padding-right: 75px;
    }

    .timeline-icon-circle {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .timeline-icon-circle i {
        font-size: 1.3em;
    }

    .timeline-date-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-date-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.2em;
    }

    .date-badge {
        font-size: 0.85em;
        padding: 6px 15px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
 * MODERN NEWS & SPEAKERS SECTION
 * =========================================== */

.news-speakers-modern-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
    padding: 80px 30px;
}

.news-speakers-modern-section .section-intro {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Section Header with View All Link */
.section-header-modern {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent-light);
}

.section-header-modern h3 {
    font-size: 1.6em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.section-header-modern h3::after {
    display: none;
}

.section-header-modern i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.view-all-link {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-size: 1em;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    gap: 12px;
}

/* News Modern Container */
.news-modern-container {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.news-modern-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

/* News Modern Card */
.news-modern-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0. 08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

[dir="rtl"] .news-modern-card {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.news-modern-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-left-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

[dir="rtl"] .news-modern-card:hover {
    border-right-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* News Image Wrapper */
.news-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-image-placeholder {
    font-size: 4em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s;
}

.news-modern-card:hover .news-image-placeholder {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.news-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

[dir="rtl"] .news-date-badge {
    right: auto;
    left: 15px;
}

/* News Content */
.news-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.news-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    min-height: 56px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9em;
}

.meta-item i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.news-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.news-read-more:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Speakers Modern Container */
.speakers-modern-container {
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.speakers-modern-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Speaker Modern Card */
.speaker-modern-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-align: center;
}

.speaker-modern-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Speaker Image Container */
.speaker-image-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f8 0%, #e4e9ed 100%);
}

.speaker-image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.speaker-modern-card:hover .speaker-image-container img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.speaker-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.9) 0%, transparent 50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

.speaker-modern-card:hover .speaker-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.speaker-overlay i {
    font-size: 3em;
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.speaker-modern-card:hover .speaker-overlay i {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Speaker Info Modern */
.speaker-info-modern {
    padding: 25px 20px;
}

.speaker-info-modern h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.speaker-affiliation {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.speaker-affiliation i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-speakers-modern-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .section-header-modern {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .section-header-modern h3 {
        font-size: 1.3em;
    }

    .news-modern-grid,
    .speakers-modern-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .news-modern-container,
    .speakers-modern-container {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .news-image-wrapper {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .speaker-image-container {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .news-content h4 {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
 * PREMIUM SPONSORS SECTION - ENHANCED
 * =========================================== */

.sponsors-modern-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a2842 50%, #0d1f3a 100%);
    padding: 100px 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated Background */
.sponsors-modern-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: backgroundPulse 15s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes backgroundPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.sponsors-modern-section .section-intro {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sponsors-modern-section .section-title {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2.5em;
}

.sponsors-modern-section .section-intro p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* Sponsor Tier Section */
.sponsor-tier-section {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sponsor-tier-section:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Enhanced Tier Headers */
.tier-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    padding: 25px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 60px;
    border: 2px solid;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tier-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg,
            transparent 30%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%,
            transparent 70%);
    animation: shine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg);
    }
}

.tier-header::after {
    display: none;
}

.tier-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 2em;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tier-header h3::after {
    display: none;
}

.tier-header i {
    font-size: 2em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: iconFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes iconFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

/* Platinum Tier - Luxurious Silver/White */
.platinum-tier {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.1) 0%, rgba(229, 228, 226, 0.15) 100%);
    border-color: #e5e4e2;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(229, 228, 226, 0.2);
}

.platinum-tier h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #e5e4e2, #b9b8b5);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.platinum-tier i {
    color: #e5e4e2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(229, 228, 226, 0.5));
}

/* Gold Tier - Rich Golden */
.gold-tier {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.1) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.15) 100%);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.2);
}

.gold-tier h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4d03f, var(--color-accent), #d4a85a);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.gold-tier i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.5));
}

/* Silver Tier - Elegant Silver */
.silver-tier {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.1) 0%, rgba(168, 168, 168, 0.15) 100%);
    border-color: #c0c0c0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.2);
}

.silver-tier h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8e8e8, #c0c0c0, #a8a8a8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.silver-tier i {
    color: #c0c0c0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.5));
}

/* Sponsor Grids - Showcase Layout */
.sponsors-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 35px;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.platinum-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(380px, 1fr));
}

.gold-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}

.silver-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}

/* Premium Sponsor Card */
.sponsor-modern-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.sponsor-modern-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s;
}

.sponsor-modern-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(5deg) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 80px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.2);
}

.sponsor-modern-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.sponsor-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Tier Badge */
.sponsor-modern-card::after {
    content: attr(data-tier);
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75em;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.platinum-card::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5e4e2, #b9b8b5);
    color: #333;
}

.gold-card::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #d4a85a);
    color: white;
}

.silver-card::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c0c0c0, #a8a8a8);
    color: white;
}

/* Enhanced Logo Container */
.sponsor-logo-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
    height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsor-logo-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 100%);
}

.platinum-card .sponsor-logo-container {
    height: 260px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafafa 0%, #f0f0f0 100%);
}

.gold-card .sponsor-logo-container {
    height: 240px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbf5 0%, #fff5e6 100%);
}

.sponsor-modern-logo {
    max-width: 85%;
    max-height: 85%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(1.1);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sponsor-modern-card:hover .sponsor-modern-logo {
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.2);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Premium Card Overlay */
.sponsor-card-overlay {
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), white);
    border-top: 4px solid;
    position: relative;
}

.platinum-card .sponsor-card-overlay {
    border-top-color: #e5e4e2;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fafafa, white);
}

.gold-card .sponsor-card-overlay {
    border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fffbf5, white);
}

.silver-card .sponsor-card-overlay {
    border-top-color: #c0c0c0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f9f9, white);
}

.sponsor-card-overlay h4 {
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    font-size: 1.3em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.visit-website {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1em;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.sponsor-modern-card:hover .visit-website {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
    background: rgba(0, 90, 156, 0.1);
}

.visit-website i {
    font-size: 1em;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.sponsor-modern-card:hover .visit-website i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Tier-Specific Enhancements */
.platinum-card {
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    background-image: linear-gradient(white, white),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #e5e4e2, #b9b8b5);
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}

.platinum-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(229, 228, 226, 0.4),
        0 0 80px rgba(229, 228, 226, 0.3);
}

.gold-card {
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    background-image: linear-gradient(white, white),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #d4a85a);
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}

.gold-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.4),
        0 0 80px rgba(178, 138, 75, 0.3);
}

.silver-card {
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    background-image: linear-gradient(white, white),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #c0c0c0, #a8a8a8);
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}

.silver-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.4),
        0 0 80px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.3);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sponsors-modern-section {
        padding: 70px 20px;
    }

    .sponsors-modern-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2em;
    }

    .sponsor-tier-section {
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .tier-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .tier-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.6em;
    }

    .tier-header i {
        font-size: 1.8em;
    }

    .platinum-grid,
    .gold-grid,
    .silver-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .sponsor-modern-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    }

    .sponsor-logo-container,
    .platinum-card .sponsor-logo-container,
    .gold-card .sponsor-logo-container {
        height: 170px;
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .sponsor-card-overlay {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .sponsor-card-overlay h4 {
        font-size: 1.15em;
    }

    .visit-website {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }
}

/* --- Modern Page Hero Global Style --- */
.mn-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-image: var(--hero-bg, none);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 0 0 30px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.mn-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.85), rgba(26, 43, 60, 0.8));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.mn-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: white;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mn-hero p,
.mn-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Overlapping Content Container */
.mn-overlap-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: -90px auto 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ==========================================
 * BACK TO TOP BUTTON
 * ========================================== */
.back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 9999;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: white;
}

.back-to-top-btn.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ----------------------------------
 * CONTACT PAGE STYLES
 * ---------------------------------- */
.contact-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    }
}

.contact-details-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.contact-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.contact-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-text h3 {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #888;
}

.contact-text p,
.contact-text a {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-text a:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.contact-text small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-auth-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.contact-auth-card h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
}

.map-container-premium {
    position: relative;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.map-overlay-title {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 5;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

[dir="rtl"] .map-overlay-title {
    right: 20px;
    left: auto;
}

.contact-content-overlap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -80px;
}

.contact-card.primary {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: white;
    border: none;
}

.contact-card.primary .contact-icon-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.contact-card.primary .contact-text h3,
.contact-card.primary .contact-text small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.contact-card.primary .contact-text p {
    color: white;
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* File Input Custom Styling */
.file-input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    background-color: var(--color-background);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.file-input-wrapper:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.file-input-wrapper input[type='file'] {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
    display: block;
}

.file-input-label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.file-input-label i {
    font-size: 2.5em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed);
}

.file-input-wrapper:hover .file-input-label i {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.file-input-label span {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.form-note {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 5px;
}