/* 
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GULF THORACIC FORUM 2027
DESIGN SYSTEM & PRESETS
=========================================
*/

:root {
    /* Color Palette — Dark Glass + Cyan/Teal Medical-Tech Glow */
    --bg-primary: #2D4870;
    --bg-secondary: #365480;
    --bg-tertiary: #3E5E8E;
    --bg-glass-dark: rgba(45, 65, 100, 0.35);
    --bg-glass-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

    --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --border-glass-glow: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);

    /* Accent: cyan primary, violet + pink secondaries */
    --accent-cyan: #22d3ee;
    --accent-purple: #2dd4bf; /* legacy teal token kept for older rules */
    --accent-violet: #8b5cf6;
    --accent-pink: #ec4899;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee 0%, #8b5cf6 50%, #ec4899 100%);
    --accent-gradient-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #a855f7 50%, #f472b6 100%);

    --text-primary: #e8eef5;
    --text-secondary: #aebccd;
    --text-muted: #6b7d91;

    /* Typography */
    --font-family-sans: 'Exo', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-family-display: 'Oswald', sans-serif;

    /* Shadows & Glows */
    --glow-cyan:   0 0 22px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
    --glow-purple: 0 0 22px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.35);
    --glow-pink:   0 0 24px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.40);
    --glow-card:   0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ================= Global Resets ================= */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html, body {
    min-height: 100vh;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary) !important;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(900px circle at 12% -10%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.18), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(1000px circle at 100% 0%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.16), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(1500px circle at 85% 105%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.38), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(1100px circle at 45% 60%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.24), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(900px circle at 20% 50%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.14), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(1000px circle at 90% 40%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.14), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(1400px circle at 50% 30%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.10), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(800px circle at 70% 80%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.10), transparent 50%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

main.main-content {
    flex: 1 0 auto;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.site-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(5, 7, 15, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated flowing gradient line above the footer */
.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-pink), transparent);
    animation: footerLineFlow 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes footerLineFlow {
    0%   { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 0%; }
}

.footer-content {
    padding: 28px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-text {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-text a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.footer-text a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.footer-text a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.footer-text a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

a {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    text-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
}

/* Scrollbar Styling — Modern Gradient Glow */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: 5px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-pink));
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.2), 0 0 8px rgba(34,211,238,0.25);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-pink));
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.3), 0 0 14px rgba(34,211,238,0.45);
}

/* Firefox scrollbar */
* {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--accent-cyan) var(--bg-primary);
}

/* ================= Glassmorphic Typography & Sections ================= */
.section-title-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ================= Per-Section Particle Decorations ================= */
.about-section,
.chairman-section,
.vision-section,
.objectives-section,
.focus-section,
.sponsors-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-particles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Ensure content sits above particle canvas */
.about-section > .container,
.chairman-section > .container,
.vision-section > .container,
.objectives-section > .container,
.focus-section > .container,
.sponsors-section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ================= Floating Glass Header (Navbar) ================= */
.navbar {
    top: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: calc(100% - 30px);
    max-width: 1240px;
    background: rgba(50, 70, 110, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 1050;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    background: rgba(35, 55, 90, 0.85);
    padding: 10px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 1px 0 rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.25);
}

.navbar-logo {
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.navbar-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--accent-cyan));
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0;
}
.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}
.navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba%28232, 238, 245, 0.9%29' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.navbar-nav .nav-item {
    margin: 0 5px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    width: 30%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--bg-glass-light);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Glassmorphic Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
    background: rgba(10, 15, 36, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(10px);
    opacity: 0;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.dropdown-item {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.dropdown-item.active {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Glowing Register Pill Button */
.navbar .register-btn {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar .register-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient-hover);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar .register-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-purple), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.navbar .register-btn:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Hide broken/old headerlines graphics */
.header-lines {
    display: none;
}

/* ================= Cinematic Hero Video Scroll Section ================= */
.hero-scroll-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 180vh; /* Scroll depth that drives the parallax/reveal */
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-sticky-container {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

#hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1);
    transform-origin: center center;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Cinematic darkening gradient: lighter at top → richer at bottom */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dark wash that fades in behind the logo as the video fades out */
.hero-logo-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(20, 32, 60, 0.45) 0%, rgba(10, 18, 40, 0.85) 70%),
        var(--bg-primary);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: opacity;
}

.hero-logo-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 720px;
    opacity: 0; /* JS fades to 1 on load for a smooth cinematic entrance */
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: auto;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-logo-container.visible {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Soft light bloom behind the logo */
.hero-logo-bloom {
    position: absolute;
    top: 38%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.22) 0%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.08) 35%, transparent 65%);
    filter: blur(24px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-banner-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 400px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter:
        drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35))
        drop-shadow(0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7));
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-event-details {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.detail-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.30);
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: #dbe6f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.detail-badge i {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.detail-badge:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== Hero Countdown (glass rings, cyan conic progress) ===== */
.hero-countdown {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 6px 0 26px;
}

.hero-countdown .cd-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hero-countdown .cd-ring {
    --p: 0deg;
    position: relative;
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background:
        conic-gradient(var(--accent-cyan) var(--p), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0deg);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.25), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.hero-countdown .cd-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.hero-countdown .cd-num {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #f1f6fb;
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.45);
}

.hero-countdown .cd-label {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ===== Hero CTA buttons ===== */
.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.hero-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-btn--primary {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #04121a;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.hero-btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan), 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    color: #04121a;
}

.hero-btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.4);
    color: #dbe6f0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-btn--ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ===== Floating interactive 3D lung canvas ===== */
.hero-3d-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Minimal scroll cue */
.hero-scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(219, 230, 240, 0.7);
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 46px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent-cyan), transparent);
    animation: heroScrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroScrollPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.6); transform-origin: top; }
    50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scaleY(1);   transform-origin: top; }
}

/* ================= 3D Cards & Layout Elements ================= */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.5s, box-shadow 0.5s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.05), rgba(162, 0, 255, 0.05));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--border-glass-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.glass-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 3D Perspective Card Tilt Setup */
.card-3d-wrapper {
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.card-3d {
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.card-3d-inner {
    transform: translateZ(30px);
}

/* ================= About the Forum — Typographic Section ================= */
.about-forum {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 140px 24px;
    /* Deep rich navy base with an ultra-subtle radial vignette + grain */
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Ultra-subtle grain/noise texture overlay via inline SVG (no images) */
.about-forum::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Oversized faint ghost word behind the content */
.about-ghost-word {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 0;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 28vw, 26rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0.045;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.about-forum-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Small uppercase spaced label */
.about-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #7f93a8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Thin gold/platinum rule divider */
.about-rule {
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 1px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform-origin: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.5);
}

.about-rule--end {
    margin: 48px auto 0;
    width: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent-cyan), transparent);
}

/* Commanding minimal serif heading */
.about-heading {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: #f1f6fb;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Lead + body copy: light sans, generous line-height */
.about-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
}

.about-lead em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.about-body {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Editorial pull-quote with a single thin vertical gold line */
.about-pullquote {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 56px auto;
    padding: 6px 0 6px 32px;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-pullquote::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-purple));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.5);
}

/* Minimal stat row */
.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.about-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.about-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.4);
}

.about-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #7f93a8;
}

.about-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.3);
}

/* Staggered reveal: opacity 0 → 1 + translateY 30px → 0 */
.about-forum .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-forum .reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-forum { padding: 96px 20px; }
    .about-pullquote { font-size: 1.3rem; padding-left: 22px; }
    .about-stats { gap: 18px; }
    .about-stat-divider { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .about-forum .reveal { transition: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .hero-scroll-line { animation: none; }
}

/* ================= Chairman Message Section ================= */
.chairman-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(10, 15, 36, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
    position: relative;
}

/* Wide, modern chairman panel ----------------------------------------- */
.chairman-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1340px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 28px;
}

.chairman-panel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 380px) 1fr;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.chairman-panel + .chairman-panel {
    margin-top: 44px;
}

/* Portrait column */
.chairman-portrait {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 52px 34px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.14), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.07));
}

/* Large modern portrait card — NOT a circle */
.chairman-portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 300px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
                0 0 40px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.25);
    transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(3deg);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.chairman-portrait-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    z-index: 0;
}

.chairman-portrait-frame:hover {
    transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50),
                0 0 50px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
}

.chairman-portrait-frame img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.chairman-nameplate {
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.chairman-title-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #04121a;
}

.chairman-name {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.chairman-role-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Message column */
.chairman-body {
    position: relative;
    padding: 52px 56px;
}

/* .chairman-body::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 40px;
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 8.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
} */

.chairman-welcome-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 12px 0 24px;
}

.chairman-welcome-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 72px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
}

.welcome-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    line-height: 1.95;
}

.chairman-signature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.chairman-sign-name {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.chairman-sign-pos {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.chairman-bio-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.chairman-bio-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .chairman-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .chairman-portrait {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
        padding: 40px 28px;
    }
    .chairman-portrait-frame {
        width: 260px;
        height: 330px;
        transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg);
    }
    .chairman-body {
        padding: 38px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .chairman-portrait-frame {
        width: 220px;
        height: 280px;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Glass Modal for Bio */
.modal-content {
    background: rgba(10, 15, 36, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-glow);
    border-radius: 24px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.modal-header .btn-close {
    filter: invert(1) grayscale(1) brightness(2);
}

.modal-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ================= Vision & Objectives ================= */
.vision-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.vision-glow-panel {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
                var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vision-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2));
}

.vision-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
}

.vision-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.objectives-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.objectives-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Full-bleed background photo */
.objectives-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: url('../images/sectionbg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Dark overlay so the orbit remains readable */
.objectives-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.10), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(0deg, #9c27b03d 0%, rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.72) 35%, rgba(9, 13, 24, 0.78) 65%, rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.97) 100%);
}

/* ===== Forum Objectives — radial orbit around a central photo ===== */
.objectives-orbit {
    position: relative;
    width: 840px;
    height: 840px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Dashed pink ring that the objective nodes sit on */
.objectives-orbit::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 660px;
    height: 660px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.38);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Second faint outer ring for depth */
.objectives-orbit .ring-outer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 760px;
    height: 760px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Soft cyan halo behind the centre photo */
.objectives-orbit::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 440px;
    height: 440px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.14), transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Central photo */
.orbit-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(var(--tx, 0px), var(--ty, 0px));
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    z-index: 3;
}

.orbit-center-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 7px;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-pink), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-cyan));
    box-shadow: 0 0 56px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.40), var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: rotate(var(--target-rotation, 0deg));
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.orbit-center-inner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-secondary);
    display: block;
}

/* Each objective node is placed radially via its --a angle */
.orbit-node {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 250px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(var(--a)) translateX(330px) rotate(calc(-1 * var(--a)));
    z-index: 2;
}

.orbit-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.orbit-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

.orbit-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #04121a;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

.orbit-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #233555;
    margin: 0;
}

.orbit-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #232323;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}
.orbit-icon i:before{color:#fff;}
/* Stack into a responsive grid on tablet / mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .objectives-section::before { background-attachment: scroll; }

    .objectives-orbit {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .objectives-orbit::before,
    .objectives-orbit::after,
    .objectives-orbit .ring-outer { display: none; }

    .orbit-center {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        width: 190px;
        height: 190px;
        margin: 0 auto 8px;
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
    .orbit-node {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        width: auto;
        z-index: auto;
    }
    .orbit-card {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        align-items: center;
        height: 100%;
    }
    .orbit-icon { flex-shrink: 0; }
}

/* ================= Scientific Focus Areas — Card Deck ================= */
.focus-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Two-column layout */
.focus-deck {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 170px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

/* ---------- Left: stacked card deck ---------- */
.focus-deck-stack {
    position: relative;
    width: 240px;
    height: 460px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.focus-deck-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 24px 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(35, 50, 85, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    user-select: none;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateY(var(--offset-y, 0px)) translateX(var(--offset-x, 0px)) rotate(var(--rotate, 0deg));
    z-index: var(--z, 1);
}

/* Active deck card rises to the front of the fan and is highlighted */
.focus-deck-card.is-active {
    --offset-x: 14px;
    z-index: 20;
    border-color: #ec48993d;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(236,72,153,0.25);
}

.focus-deck-card__num {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    opacity: 0.6;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.focus-deck-card__icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #04121a;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.25);
}

.focus-deck-card__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.focus-deck-card__desc {
    display: none;
}

/* Hover */
.focus-deck-card:not(.is-active):hover {
    border-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
    --offset-x: 8px;
}

/* ---------- Right: content viewer ---------- */
.focus-viewer {
    position: relative;
    width: 520px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(34,211,238,0.12), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(236,72,153,0.10), transparent 50%),
        rgba(40, 55, 90, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.18);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.focus-viewer-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 56px 48px 80px;
    min-height: 460px;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.focus-viewer-inner.is-exit {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px) scale(0.95);
}

.focus-viewer-inner.is-enter {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px) scale(0.95);
}

.focus-viewer-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #04121a;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
}

.focus-viewer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.focus-viewer-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 420px;
}

/* Navigation */
.focus-viewer-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: rgba(12, 16, 30, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 10;
}

.focus-nav-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.4);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.focus-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.focus-nav-counter {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    min-width: 72px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .focus-deck {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 36px;
    }
    .focus-deck-stack {
        height: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .focus-viewer {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .focus-viewer-inner {
        min-height: 380px;
        padding: 40px 32px 72px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .focus-deck-stack {
        width: 200px;
        height: 360px;
    }
    .focus-deck-card {
        width: 200px;
        height: 260px;
    }
    .focus-deck-card__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1rem; }
    .focus-deck-card__title { font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .focus-viewer-inner { min-height: 340px; padding: 32px 24px 68px; }
    .focus-viewer-icon { width: 72px; height: 72px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ================= Dynamic Sponsors & Exhibitors ================= */
.sponsors-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.sponsor-group-container {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sponsor-group-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.sponsor-group-title::before,
.sponsor-group-title::after {
    content: '';
    height: 1px;
    width: 60px;
    background: var(--border-glass);
}

.sponsors-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.sponsor-item-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: calc(20% - 16px);
    min-width: 170px;
    height: 95px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsor-item-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.8) contrast(1.2);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.sponsor-item-card:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 15, 36, 0.8);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
}

.sponsor-item-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1) contrast(1);
}

/* ================= Custom General styles / Helpers ================= */
.text-gradient {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ================= Scroll Reveal — staggered card entrances ================= */
.reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(46px) scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-up.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* ================= Focus Section — full-bleed lung/nerve photo ================= */
.focus-section--bg {
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.focus-section--bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: url('../images/sectionbg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Dark cyan-tinted wash keeps the cards + text legible over the photo */
.focus-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.10), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.72) 35%,
            rgba(9, 13, 24, 0.78) 65%,
            rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.97) 100%);
}

/* Cards need a denser glass so the photo doesn't bleed through the text */
.focus-section--bg .focus-card {
    background: rgba(45, 65, 100, 0.35);
    border-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.30);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .focus-section--bg::before { background-attachment: scroll; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .reveal-up { transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.97); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    .chairman-image-container::before { animation: none; }
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar {
        width: 100%;
        top: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-top: none;
        border-left: none;
        border-right: none;
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }
    
    .navbar-collapse {
        background: rgba(10, 15, 36, 0.98);
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 15px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }
    
    .dropdown.show .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .navbar .register-btn {
        margin-top: 15px;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-banner-logo {
        max-height: 180px;
    }
    
    .sponsor-item-card {
        width: calc(33.33% - 14px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .vision-glow-panel {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .vision-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .sponsor-item-card {
        width: calc(50% - 10px);
    }
}

/* ================= Hero responsive (countdown / CTA / 3D) ================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-scroll-wrapper { height: 200vh; }
    .hero-banner-logo { max-height: 150px; margin-bottom: 18px; }

    .hero-countdown { gap: 14px; margin: 4px 0 20px; }
    .hero-countdown .cd-ring { width: 68px; height: 68px; }
    .hero-countdown .cd-ring::before { inset: 5px; }
    .hero-countdown .cd-num { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .hero-countdown .cd-label { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }

    .hero-btn { padding: 11px 24px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .hero-event-details { gap: 10px; }
    .detail-badge { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 7px 16px; }

    /* Dim the 3D accent further on small screens so text stays legible */
    .hero-3d-canvas { opacity: 0.55; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .hero-countdown { gap: 10px; }
    .hero-countdown .cd-ring { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
    .hero-countdown .cd-num { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

/* Respect reduced-motion: calm the countdown rings + ambient motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-scroll-line { animation: none; }
}

/* ================= Contact & Registration Pages — Modern Glass Theme ================= */

/* Page Banner Overlay */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7,11,20,0.35) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.page-banner .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.page-banner h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--accent-cyan); }

/* Contact Section */
.contact-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.contact-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.contact-info-panel {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}
.contact-info-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.contact-info-panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.contact-logo img {
    max-width: 160px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(34,211,238,0.25));
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-coordinator-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-details p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.contact-details p i {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-details a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.contact-details a:hover { color: var(--accent-cyan); }

/* Contact Form Panel */
.contact-form-panel {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-panel::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-form-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-form-line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Form Controls — Dark Glass Theme */
.contact-form .form-group {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-form .form-control,
.contact-form input[type="text"],
.contact-form input[type="email"],
.contact-form input[type="tel"],
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px 14px 48px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.contact-form .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.contact-form .form-control:focus {
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.4);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34,211,238,0.08), var(--glow-cyan);
}
.contact-form .form-group i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.contact-form .form-group textarea ~ i {
    top: 22px;
    transform: none;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #04121a;
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.contact-submit-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient-hover);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.contact-submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-purple), 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.contact-submit-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.contact-submit-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

/* Registration Section */
.registration-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.registration-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.reg-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}
.reg-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.reg-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--border-glass-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.reg-card-header {
    padding: 28px 24px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}
.reg-card-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.reg-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}
.reg-card-body p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.reg-card-body strong {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.reg-card-price {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 16px 0 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.reg-card-price small {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Registration CTA Button */
.reg-cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 40px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #04121a;
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.reg-cta-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient-hover);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.reg-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-purple), 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    color: #04121a;
}
.reg-cta-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* TBA / Empty state styling */
.reg-tba-box {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.reg-tba-box h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.reg-tba-box p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-form-panel { margin-top: 30px; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .page-banner { min-height: 240px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .contact-info-panel, .contact-form-panel { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .reg-card-price { font-size: 2rem; }
    .reg-cta-btn { padding: 12px 28px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* ================= Venue Page — Modern Glass Theme ================= */
.venue-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.venue-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.venue-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
}
.venue-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-glass-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), var(--glow-cyan);
}
.venue-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.venue-card__top-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
}

.venue-card__image {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    min-height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.venue-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.venue-card:hover .venue-card__image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.venue-card__image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(7,11,20,0) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.venue-card__content {
    flex: 1 1 55%;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.venue-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.15);
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.venue-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.venue-card__desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.venue-card__address {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    width: fit-content;
}
.venue-card__address svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.venue-card__map {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    position: relative;
}
.venue-card__map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    display: block;
}

/* Reverse layout */
.venue-card--reverse .venue-card__top-row {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}
.venue-card--reverse .venue-card__image-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(7,11,20,0) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.6) 100%);
}

/* Venue TBA / Coming soon */
.venue-coming-soon {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
}
.venue-coming-soon .coming-soon-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.venue-coming-soon .coming-soon-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.venue-coming-soon .coming-soon-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ================= Gallery Page — Modern Glass Theme ================= */
.gallery-section {
    padding: 60px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
}
.gallery-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Gallery Tabs */
.gallery-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.gallery-tab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}
.gallery-tab-btn i { font-size: 0.85rem; }

.gallery-tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.3);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gallery-tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #04121a;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Gallery Thumbnail Grid */
.gallery-thumb {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gallery-thumb:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--border-glass-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.gallery-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.gallery-thumb:hover .gallery-image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-thumb-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,11,20,0.7) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.1) 50%, rgba(7,11,20,0.4) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.gallery-thumb:hover .gallery-thumb-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}
.gallery-thumb-overlay i {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #04121a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.gallery-thumb:hover .gallery-thumb-overlay i {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Lightbox */
#lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(7,11,20,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
#lightbox.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

#lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 90vw;
    height: 80vh;
}

#lightbox-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

#lightbox-counter {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.lightbox-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 10;
}
.lightbox-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: #04121a;
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
#prevBtn { left: 20px; }
#nextBtn { right: 20px; }

#closeBtn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 10;
}
#closeBtn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

/* Venue & Gallery Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .venue-card__top-row { flex-direction: column !important; }
    .venue-card__image { flex: 1 1 100%; min-height: 240px; }
    .venue-card__image-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,11,20,0) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.6) 100%) !important;
    }
    .venue-card__content { flex: 1 1 100%; padding: 28px 24px; }
    .venue-card__map { height: 300px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .venue-section { padding: 40px 0; }
    .venue-card { margin-bottom: 30px; border-radius: 18px; }
    .venue-card__content { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .venue-card__title { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .venue-card__map { height: 260px; }
    .gallery-tab-btn { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .lightbox-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    #prevBtn { left: 10px; }
    #nextBtn { right: 10px; }
    #closeBtn { top: 10px; right: 10px; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}

/* ================= Abstract Page — Modern Glass Theme ================= */
.abstract-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.abstract-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Abstract TBA */
.abstract-tba {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
}
.abstract-tba .coming-soon-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.abstract-tba h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.abstract-tba p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Abstract content */
.abstract-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.abstract-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Abstract CTA button */
.abstract-cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 40px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #04121a;
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.abstract-cta-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient-hover);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.abstract-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-purple), 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    color: #04121a;
}
.abstract-cta-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* PDF download button */
.abstract-pdf-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: rgba(236,72,153,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236,72,153,0.2);
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.abstract-pdf-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(236,72,153,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.35);
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Accordion / FAQ — Dark Glass */
.abstract-accordion .accordion-item {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
}
.abstract-accordion .accordion-button {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.abstract-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.05);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.abstract-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    filter: invert(1) brightness(1.5);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.abstract-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    filter: invert(1) brightness(1.5) sepia(1) hue-rotate(140deg) saturate(3);
}
.abstract-accordion .accordion-body {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 0 24px 24px;
}

/* ================= Agenda Page — Modern Glass Theme ================= */
.agenda-section {
    padding: 60px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
}
.agenda-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Agenda TBA */
.agenda-tba {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
}
.agenda-tba h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.agenda-tba p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Banner PDF button */
.banner-pdf-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: rgba(236,72,153,0.9);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.banner-pdf-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-pink);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink), 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Agenda day tabs (Bootstrap) */
.agenda-day-tabs {
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.agenda-day-tabs .nav-item { margin: 0; }
.agenda-day-tabs .nav-link {
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
}
.agenda-day-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.3) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.agenda-day-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--accent-gradient) !important;
    color: #04121a !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.agenda-day-tabs .badge {
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.15) !important;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.2);
}

/* Agenda image grid inside tabs */
.agenda-img-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}
.agenda-img-grid img {
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.agenda-img-grid img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--border-glass-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Custom session tabs */
.agenda-session-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 40px 0 30px;
}
.agenda-session-tab {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
}
.agenda-session-tab:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.3);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.agenda-session-tab.active {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #04121a;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Session content panels */
.agenda-session-panel {
    display: none;
}
.agenda-session-panel.active {
    display: block;
}

/* Agenda container */
.agenda-container {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Registration block */
.registration-block {
    background: rgba(139,92,246,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(139,92,246,0.1);
}
.registration-block strong {
    color: var(--accent-violet);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.registration-block span {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Workshop / Topic headings */
.agenda-workshop-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.agenda-topic {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-left: 4px;
}
.agenda-topic strong { color: var(--accent-pink); }

/* Session item */
.session-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.session-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.session-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Time block */
.time-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}
.time-block span {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.time-block .line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(34,211,238,0.3), transparent);
    min-width: 40px;
}

/* Session heading */
.session-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-family-sans);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Summary text */
.summary {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Speaker info */
.speaker-inline {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}
.speaker-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    flex: 1 1 240px;
    min-width: 200px;
}
.speaker-info:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.25);
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.speaker-thumb {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.speaker-info:hover .speaker-thumb {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.speaker-info strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.speaker-info small {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Sponsor logos in agenda */
.agenda-sponsor-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.agenda-sponsor-section .logo-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.agenda-sponsor-section .logo-box {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 120px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.agenda-sponsor-section .logo-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.25);
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.04);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.agenda-sponsor-section .logo-box img {
    max-width: 80px;
    max-height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.agenda-sponsor-section .logo-box strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.agenda-sponsor-section .logo-box small {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Agenda lightbox modal */
#lightboxModal .modal-content {
    background: rgba(10,15,36,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
#lightboxModal .modal-body {
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
#lightboxModal .modal-body img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
#lightboxModal .modal-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    justify-content: center;
}
#lightboxModal .modal-footer .btn {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
#lightboxModal .modal-footer .btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: #04121a;
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Abstract & Agenda Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .abstract-section, .agenda-section { padding: 50px 0; }
    .agenda-container { padding: 24px; }
    .agenda-day-tabs .nav-link { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .session-item { padding: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .abstract-tba, .agenda-tba { padding: 40px 16px; }
    .abstract-tba h2, .agenda-tba h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .agenda-container { padding: 18px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .session-item { padding: 18px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .time-block { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .time-block .line { display: none; }
    .speaker-info { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .abstract-accordion .accordion-button { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .abstract-accordion .accordion-body { padding: 0 18px 18px; }
    .agenda-session-tabs { gap: 8px; }
    .agenda-session-tab { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* =====================================================
   MEMBER / DOCTOR CARDS — Modern Creative Showcase
   Used in: speakers, moderator, committee,
   scientific-committee, organizing-committee
   ===================================================== */
.MemberData {
    padding: 70px 0 90px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.MemberData::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.MemberData .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Card shell (perspective host for the 3D tilt) ---- */
.member-card {
    --mx: 50%;
    --my: 50%;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    perspective: 1100px;
}

/* Soft animated glow that lives behind the card */
.member-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    filter: blur(22px);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.member-card:hover .member-glow { opacity: 0.55; }

/* ---- The tilting element ---- */
.member-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 420px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}
.member-card:hover .member-inner {
    border-color: var(--border-glass-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.28), var(--glow-card);
}

/* ---- Photo (fills the card) ---- */
.member-photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}
.member-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
    filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.member-card:hover .member-image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: saturate(1.2) brightness(1.05);
}

/* ---- Cursor spotlight that follows the mouse ---- */
.member-spotlight {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        220px circle at var(--mx) var(--my),
        rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.28),
        rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.14) 40%,
        transparent 65%
    );
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.member-card:hover .member-spotlight { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- Flag badge ---- */
.member-flag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 4;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    transform: translateZ(40px);
}

/* ---- Info overlay (slides up over the photo) ---- */
.member-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
        rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.75) 30%,
        rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.15) 60%,
        transparent 85%);
}
.member-info {
    width: 100%;
    transform: translateZ(50px);
}

/* ---- Text ---- */
.member-name {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.member-position {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* title + button are hidden until hover, then reveal smoothly */
.member-title,
.member-bio-btn {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}
.member-card:hover .member-title {
    max-height: 100px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.member-card:hover .member-bio-btn {
    max-height: 60px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    margin-top: 14px;
}
.member-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---- Bio button ---- */
.member-bio-btn {
    position: relative;
    border: none;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 9px 26px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.3s ease,
                max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.member-bio-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ---- Bio Modal ---- */
.bio-modal .modal-content {
    background: rgba(13, 19, 33, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.bio-modal .modal-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}
.bio-modal .modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.bio-modal .btn-close {
    filter: invert(1) grayscale(1) brightness(1.4);
}
.bio-photo-wrapper {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
}
.bio-photo-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.bio-content {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.bio-content p { margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ---- Staggered entrance animation ---- */
.MemberData .col-12 {
    animation: memberFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.MemberData .col-12:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
@keyframes memberFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---- TBA / Coming soon for member pages ---- */
.MemberData .TbaText {
    background: var(--bg-glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
}
.MemberData .coming-soon-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.MemberData .coming-soon-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.MemberData .coming-soon-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ---- Member cards responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .member-inner { height: 380px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .MemberData { padding: 50px 0 70px; }
    .member-inner { height: 420px; }
    .member-name { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    /* On touch devices reveal info by default (no hover) */
    .member-title { max-height: 100px; opacity: 1; transform: none; margin-top: 10px; }
    .member-bio-btn { max-height: 60px; opacity: 1; transform: none; margin-top: 14px; }
    .MemberData .TbaText { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .MemberData .coming-soon-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Home — Who / Why / Regional / Exhibition / Join sections
============================================================ */

/* Shared section base */
.who-section,
.why-section,
.regional-section,
.exhibition-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Rich ambient tint per section layered over bg-section.png */
.who-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(1100px circle at -5% -10%, rgba(34,211,238,0.18), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(700px circle at 110% 90%, rgba(139,92,246,0.14), transparent 50%),
        url('../images/bg-section.png') top left/ cover no-repeat;
}
.why-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(1000px circle at 106% -5%, rgba(139,92,246,0.18), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(600px circle at -5% 110%, rgba(34,211,238,0.12), transparent 50%);
}
.regional-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(1000px circle at 50% 120%, rgba(236,72,153,0.16), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(700px circle at 0% 0%, rgba(34,211,238,0.11), transparent 50%),
        url('../images/bg-section.png') bottom right / cover no-repeat;
}
.exhibition-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px circle at 0% 110%, rgba(45,212,191,0.16), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(700px circle at 105% -5%, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 50%);
}

/* Animated angle token for rotating gradient borders */
@property --gtf-angle {
    syntax: '<angle>';
    initial-value: 0deg;
    inherits: false;
}

@keyframes gtfSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes gtfBorderAngle { to { --gtf-angle: 360deg; } }
@keyframes gtfGradientShift { to { background-position: 200% center; } }
@keyframes gtfFloatA {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(18px, -22px); }
}
@keyframes gtfFloatB {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(-20px, 18px); }
}

/* ---------- Who Should Attend? — icon-chip grid ---------- */
.who-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.who-chip {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px 22px 22px 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,16,48,0.92) 0%, rgba(18,30,70,0.88) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Always-on left accent stripe */
.who-chip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 12%;
    height: 76%;
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet));
    transition: height 0.45s ease;
}

/* Animated gradient ring border on hover */
.who-chip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: conic-gradient(from var(--gtf-angle), var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-pink), var(--accent-cyan));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
            mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
}

.who-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,22,58,0.96) 0%, rgba(22,36,82,0.94) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(34,211,238,0.15);
}
.who-chip:hover::before { height: 88%; }
.who-chip:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: gtfBorderAngle 4s linear infinite;
}

/* Per-child hover glow color */
.who-chip:nth-child(3n+1):hover { box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 32px rgba(34,211,238,0.22); }
.who-chip:nth-child(3n+2):hover { box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 32px rgba(139,92,246,0.22); }
.who-chip:nth-child(3n+3):hover { box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 32px rgba(236,72,153,0.22); }

.who-chip__icon {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee, #8b5cf6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(34,211,238,0.40);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.who-chip:hover .who-chip__icon {
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.14);
    box-shadow: 0 0 34px rgba(34,211,238,0.60);
}

/* Per-child icon gradient + glow + left-bar color */
.who-chip:nth-child(3n+1) .who-chip__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee, #8b5cf6); box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(34,211,238,0.40); }
.who-chip:nth-child(3n+1)::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #22d3ee, #8b5cf6); }

.who-chip:nth-child(3n+2) .who-chip__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899); box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(139,92,246,0.40); }
.who-chip:nth-child(3n+2)::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899); }

.who-chip:nth-child(3n+3) .who-chip__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #22d3ee); box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(236,72,153,0.40); }
.who-chip:nth-child(3n+3)::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ec4899, #22d3ee); }

.who-chip__label {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(232, 238, 245, 0.92);
    line-height: 1.45;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.who-chip--wide {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,16,48,0.88) 0%, rgba(25,18,65,0.88) 50%, rgba(40,10,55,0.88) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.42), 0 0 0 1px rgba(236,72,153,0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.who-chip--wide::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
}
.who-chip--wide .who-chip__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(236,72,153,0.45);
    border-radius: 14px;
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.who-chip__wide-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.who-chip__wide-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.who-chip--wide .who-chip__label {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(174, 188, 205, 0.90);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Why Attend? — numbered feature cards ---------- */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 34px 28px 30px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34,211,238,0.18) 0%, rgba(8,16,48,0.95) 42%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.48), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Per-card gradient top face — gives each card its own color identity */
.why-card:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34,211,238,0.22) 0%, rgba(8,16,48,0.96) 42%); border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.25); }
.why-card:nth-child(2) { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.22) 0%, rgba(8,16,48,0.96) 42%); border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.25); }
.why-card:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236,72,153,0.22) 0%, rgba(8,16,48,0.96) 42%); border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.25); }
.why-card:nth-child(4) { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,212,191,0.22) 0%, rgba(8,16,48,0.96) 42%); border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.25); }
.why-card:nth-child(5) { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.22) 0%, rgba(8,16,48,0.96) 42%); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.25); }

/* Top accent stripe that wipes in on hover */
.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Radial glow from top center on hover */
.why-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.why-card:nth-child(1)::after { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(34,211,238,0.18), transparent 60%); }
.why-card:nth-child(2)::after { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(139,92,246,0.18), transparent 60%); }
.why-card:nth-child(3)::after { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(236,72,153,0.18), transparent 60%); }
.why-card:nth-child(4)::after { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(45,212,191,0.18), transparent 60%); }
.why-card:nth-child(5)::after { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,0.18), transparent 60%); }

.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-9px); }
.why-card:nth-child(1):hover { border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.50); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(34,211,238,0.22); }
.why-card:nth-child(2):hover { border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.50); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(139,92,246,0.22); }
.why-card:nth-child(3):hover { border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.50); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(236,72,153,0.22); }
.why-card:nth-child(4):hover { border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.50); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(45,212,191,0.22); }
.why-card:nth-child(5):hover { border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.50); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(99,102,241,0.22); }

.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Giant outlined watermark number */
.why-card__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__num {
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
    transform: scale(1.06) translateY(2px);
}

.why-card__icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.why-card:nth-child(1) .why-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee, #06b6d4); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(34,211,238,0.40); }
.why-card:nth-child(2) .why-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(139,92,246,0.40); }
.why-card:nth-child(3) .why-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #db2777); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(236,72,153,0.40); }
.why-card:nth-child(4) .why-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2dd4bf, #0d9488); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(45,212,191,0.40); }
.why-card:nth-child(5) .why-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(99,102,241,0.40); }

.why-card:hover .why-card__icon { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.12); }

.why-card__text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(174, 188, 205, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Regional Collaboration ---------- */
.regional-intro,
.regional-closing {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.regional-closing {
    margin-top: 44px;
}

.regional-intro .reveal-up,
.regional-closing .reveal-up {
    display: inline-block;
}

.regional-countries {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 44px auto 0;
    max-width: 1000px;
}

.regional-country {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 162px;
    padding: 30px 16px 26px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,18,50,0.92) 0%, rgba(7,13,36,0.96) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.48), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Bottom accent glow bar per country */
.regional-country::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 15%; right: 15%;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: left 0.4s ease, right 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.regional-country:hover { transform: translateY(-9px); }
.regional-country:hover::before { left: 5%; right: 5%; opacity: 1; }

/* Country-specific accent: UAE — Gold */
.regional-country:nth-child(1) { --c-accent: rgba(245,158,11,1); color: rgba(245,158,11,1); border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.22); }
.regional-country:nth-child(1):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(245,158,11,0.28); border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.45); }

/* Country-specific accent: Qatar — Crimson */
.regional-country:nth-child(2) { --c-accent: rgba(239,68,68,1); color: rgba(239,68,68,1); border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.22); }
.regional-country:nth-child(2):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(239,68,68,0.25); border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.45); }

/* Country-specific accent: Bahrain — Cyan */
.regional-country:nth-child(3) { --c-accent: rgba(34,211,238,1); color: rgba(34,211,238,1); border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.22); }
.regional-country:nth-child(3):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(34,211,238,0.25); border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.45); }

/* Country-specific accent: Kuwait — Green */
.regional-country:nth-child(4) { --c-accent: rgba(34,197,94,1); color: rgba(34,197,94,1); border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.22); }
.regional-country:nth-child(4):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(34,197,94,0.25); border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.45); }

/* Country-specific accent: Oman — Emerald */
.regional-country:nth-child(5) { --c-accent: rgba(16,185,129,1); color: rgba(16,185,129,1); border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.22); }
.regional-country:nth-child(5):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(16,185,129,0.25); border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.45); }

.regional-country__flag {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.regional-country__flag img {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    clip-path: circle(50%);
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Country-colored rotating ring around flag */
.regional-country__flag::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--c-accent, #22d3ee), rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, var(--c-accent, #22d3ee));
    animation: gtfSpin 8s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.80;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, animation-duration 0.4s ease;
}
.regional-country:hover .regional-country__flag {
    transform: scale(1.10);
}
.regional-country:hover .regional-country__flag::before {
    opacity: 1;
    animation-duration: 3s;
}

.regional-country__name {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(232, 238, 245, 0.96);
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ---------- Exhibition & Sponsorship ---------- */
.exhibition-panel {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 44px;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 52px 56px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,13,38,0.97) 0%, rgba(14,10,48,0.97) 50%, rgba(28,8,44,0.97) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.58), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Continuously rotating gradient border */
.exhibition-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: conic-gradient(from var(--gtf-angle), var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-pink), var(--accent-cyan));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
            mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0.85;
    animation: gtfBorderAngle 8s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating blurred accent orb */
.exhibition-panel::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -40px;
    z-index: -1;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,211,238,0.22), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(10px);
    animation: gtfFloatA 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.exhibition-panel__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(34,211,238,0.38), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.exhibition-panel__lead {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: rgba(232, 238, 245, 0.96);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.exhibition-panel__text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: rgba(174, 188, 205, 0.90);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.exhibition-panel__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.exhibition-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #22d3ee;
    background: rgba(34,211,238,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.30);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.exhibition-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(34,211,238,0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.exhibition-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background-position: right center;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(139,92,246,0.42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- Join Us in the UAE — closing CTA ---------- */
.join-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: url('../images/sectionbg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
}

.join-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(34,211,238,0.18), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(139,92,246,0.16), transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(5, 10, 28, 0.92) 0%,
            rgba(7, 13, 35, 0.88) 50%,
            rgba(5, 10, 28, 0.92) 100%);
}

.join-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Soft pulsing glow behind the CTA content */
.join-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.16), transparent 65%);
    animation: gtfFloatB 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.join-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 12px 0 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-pink), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-cyan));
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: gtfGradientShift 6s linear infinite;
}

.join-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(192, 208, 230, 0.92);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.join-words {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
}

.join-words span {
    font-family: var(--font-family-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet), var(--accent-pink), var(--accent-cyan));
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    animation: gtfGradientShift 5s linear infinite;
}
.join-words span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.join-words span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.join-words span:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }

.join-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.join-note {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(160, 180, 210, 0.80);
    margin: 0;
}

.join-note i {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .who-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .exhibition-panel { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 36px 28px; }
    .exhibition-panel__actions { justify-content: center; }
    .join-section { background-attachment: scroll; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .who-section,
    .why-section,
    .regional-section,
    .exhibition-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .regional-country { width: 140px; padding: 22px 14px; }
    .join-section { padding: 80px 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .who-chip,
    .why-card,
    .regional-country,
    .exhibition-btn { transition: none; }

    .who-chip:hover::after,
    .regional-country__flag::before,
    .exhibition-panel::before,
    .exhibition-panel::after,
    .join-inner::before,
    .join-title,
    .join-words span { animation: none; }
}