:root {
    --hef-primary-glow: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #4facfe 100%);
    --hef-btn-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    --hef-text-main: #0f172a;
    --hef-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --hef-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    
    /* Premium Easing Curves */
    --hef-expo-ease: cubic-bezier(0.85, 0, 0.15, 1);
    --hef-bounce-ease: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* --- Isolated Header Base --- */
.hef-nav-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--hef-glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(190%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(190%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hef-glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    z-index: 9999; /* Higher z-index to stay on top */
    transition: all 0.4s var(--hef-expo-ease);
}

.hef-nav-container {
    max-width: 1250px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hef-nav-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-logo:hover .hef-nav-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-1deg);
}

/* --- PC Navigation Layout --- */
.hef-nav-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.hef-nav-links-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 35px;
}

.hef-nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--hef-text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    padding: 8px 4px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Underline Hover Animation */
.hef-nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--hef-primary-glow);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--hef-expo-ease);
}
.hef-nav-link:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}
.hef-nav-link span {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-link:hover span {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #052b3e;
}

/* --- Premium Button --- */
.hef-nav-btn-primary {
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--hef-btn-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.3),
                inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -150%;
    width: 120%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.hef-nav-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.45);
}
.hef-nav-btn-primary:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
}

/* --- Micro-Interactive Toggle Button --- */
.hef-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10002;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.hef-nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--hef-text-main);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: absolute;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--hef-expo-ease);
}
.hef-nav-toggle .hef-nav-line-1 { transform: translateY(-7px); }
.hef-nav-toggle .hef-nav-line-2 { width: 14px; transform: translateX(-4px); }
.hef-nav-toggle .hef-nav-line-3 { transform: translateY(7px); }

/* Toggle Active Morphing */
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
}
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active span { background-color: #ef4444; }
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-line-1 { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-line-2 { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-line-3 { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* --- Mobile System Adaptive Layout --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hef-nav-toggle { display: flex; }

    .hef-nav-bar {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        z-index: 10001;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        clip-path: circle(0px at calc(100% - 45px) 45px);
        transition: clip-path 0.75s var(--hef-expo-ease);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active {
        clip-path: circle(150% at calc(100% - 45px) 45px);
        pointer-events: all;
    }

    .hef-nav-links-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hef-nav-link {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
    }

    .hef-nav-btn-primary {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        padding: 16px 40px;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
    }

    /* Staggered entry delays */
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.25s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.32s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.39s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.46s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-btn-primary { transition-delay: 0.53s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    
    /* Backdrop styling */
    .hef-nav-backdrop-blur {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 9998;
        transition: opacity 0.6s ease, backdrop-filter 0.6s ease;
    }
    .hef-nav-backdrop-blur.hef-nav-active {
        opacity: 1;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}
/* --- Root Variables & Reset --- */
:root {
    --primary-dark: #12222d;      
    --accent-coral: #ef5b43;      
    --accent-teal: #1cb5a4;       
    --accent-gold: #f2b42c;       /* Premium accent color pulled from speaker flyer graphics */
    --text-main: #12222d;         
    --text-muted: #52636f;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --bg-creme: #fcf9f6;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-creme); /* Beautiful unified corporate backdrop */
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

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

/* Free moving flow container following the main header layer */
.main-content-scroller {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Premium Uniform Translucent Panels for Sections */
.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 60px 50px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 34, 45, 0.03);
}

/* Scroll Animation Setups */
.reveal-element {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.610, 0.355, 1);
}

.reveal-element.animated-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Utility Components --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-coral);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(239, 91, 67, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #d64831;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(239, 91, 67, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: rgba(18, 34, 45, 0.03);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.section-header .bar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    margin: 15px 0 35px 0;
}
/* ====================================
   THEMES SECTION
==================================== */

.themes-section{

   padding:60px 7% 120px;

    background:#081220;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;
    margin-top: -80px; /* Negative top margin to create sticky header effect */
    
}

/* Background Glow */

.themes-section::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:600px;
    height:600px;

    background:
    radial-gradient(
    rgba(255,122,0,.08),
    transparent 70%);

    top:-200px;
    right:-100px;

    filter:blur(80px);
}

/* HEADER */

.themes-header{

    text-align:center;

    max-width:900px;

    margin:auto auto 80px;
}

.themes-tag{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:12px 26px;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.08);

    color:#ff7a00;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    font-size:12px;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.themes-header h2{

    font-size:clamp(3rem,7vw,5rem);

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:20px;

    font-weight:800;
}

.themes-header p{

    color:#94a3b8;

    font-size:1.15rem;

    line-height:1.9;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   HYDERABAD ECONOMIC FORUM PREMIUM ABOUT SECTION CSS
   ========================================================================== */

.hef-about-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #080d16; /* Clean deep slate background layer matching prompt screenshot */
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* Ambient Radial Background Micro Glow Lights */
.hef-about-glow-1 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hef-about-glow-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 180, 44, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hef-about-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Left Column Layout Structure --- */
.hef-tagline-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #f2b42c;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.hef-pill-line {
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ff7a00;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hef-lead-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    border-left: 3px solid #ff7a00;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hef-main-display-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #df730ed8;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hef-body-paragraphs p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hef-quote-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 35px 0 25px 0;
}

/* Mini Cards Row Grid */
.hef-mini-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
.hef-mini-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hef-mini-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.1);
}
.hef-mini-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ff7a00;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hef-mini-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

/* --- Right Column Statistics Cards Stack Layout --- */
.hef-about-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hef-stat-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 35px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform: perspective(1000px);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hef-stat-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 
                0 0 25px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.05);
}

.hef-stat-number {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ff7a00;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    transform: translateZ(25px); /* Creates structural depth separation layers */
}

.hef-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    transform: translateZ(15px);
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments Breakpoint (Tabs & Mobile views) --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hef-about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .hef-main-display-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .hef-mini-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* GRID */
/* why section */
/* ========================================================
   SECTION CONTAINER ARCHITECTURE
   ======================================================== */
.why-attend-section {
    background-color: #0b131f;
    padding: 100px 40px;
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: -80px; /* Negative top margin to create sticky header effect */
}

.container-fluid-timeline {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; /* Splits screen perfectly to fill empty spaces */
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .container-fluid-timeline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================
   LEFT SIDE: THE UPGRADED TIMELINE SYSTEM
   ======================================================== */
.timeline-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
}

.timeline-main-title {
    font-size: 2.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #e46c0a; /* Bold Orange Title from your layout */
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-top: -30px;
}

.timeline-engine {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Elegant geometric connecting tracker line */
.timeline-engine::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 46px;
    top: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #e46c0a 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 70%);
}

.timeline-item-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.timeline-item-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Interactive Bullet Node Styles */
.timeline-indicator {
    min-width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #0b131f;
    border: 2px solid rgba(228, 108, 10, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px #0b131f;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.indicator-number {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #e46c0a;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-body-text {
    margin-left: 28px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.timeline-body-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.themes-title{
    font-size:2.5rem !important;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#ffffff6a;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.timeline-body-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b; /* Soft blue-gray details make text block appear thick and professional */
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Hover Physics Matrix */
.timeline-item-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.timeline-item-row:hover .timeline-indicator {
    background-color: #e46c0a;
    border-color: #e46c0a;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px #0b131f, 0 0 20px rgba(228, 108, 10, 0.4);
}

.timeline-item-row:hover .indicator-number {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.timeline-item-row:hover .timeline-body-text h3 {
    color: #fca34d;
}

/* ========================================================
   RIGHT SIDE: THE VISUAL ANCHOR SHOWCASE BOX
   ======================================================== */
.timeline-showcase-box {
    background-color: #111a28;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.showcase-tag {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: #e46c0a;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.showcase-heading {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffffa7;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.showcase-desc {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    font-style: italic;
}

.showcase-glow-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #e46c0a, transparent);
}
.themes-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr));

    gap:30px;
}

/* CARD */

.theme-card{

    position:relative;

    padding:40px;

    border-radius:28px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.05),
    rgba(255,255,255,.02));

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);

    transition:.5s ease;

    overflow:hidden;
}

.theme-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-12px);

    border-color:#ff7a00;

    box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(255,122,0,.15);
}

/* Glow */

.theme-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:200px;
    height:200px;

    background:
    radial-gradient(
    rgba(255,122,0,.18),
    transparent 70%);

    top:-50px;
    right:-50px;

    opacity:0;

    transition:.5s;
}

.theme-card:hover::before{

    opacity:1;
}

/* Number */

.theme-number{

    font-size:4rem;

    font-weight:800;

    color:
    rgba(255, 123, 0, 0.459);

    line-height:1;

    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* Title */

.theme-card h3{

    color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.763);

    font-size:1.8rem;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    font-weight:700;
}
/* ========================================================
   SECTION ARCHITECTURE & DISPLAY GRID
   ======================================================== */
.focus-areas-section {
    background-color: #0b131f; /* Matches your brand dark view */
    padding: 100px 40px;
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.focus-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; /* Asymmetric balance layout */
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .focus-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacked layout for tablet/mobile */
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================
   LEFT SIDE TYPOGRAPHY HEADER
   ======================================================== */
.focus-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px; /* Locks scroll smoothly if page continues down */
}

.focus-kicker {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #e46c0a; /* Brand Orange */
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.focus-main-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.focus-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b; /* Soft slate text */
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================================================
   RIGHT SIDE PRO UI/UX GLASS CARDS
   ======================================================== */
.focus-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.focus-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111a28 0%, #0d1622 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 40px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    
    /* Deceleration transitions curve */
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                border-color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.focus-number {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #e46c0a;
    background: rgba(228, 108, 10, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 108, 10, 0.15);
}

/* Tiny micro-interaction accent dot */
.glow-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.focus-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.focus-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ========================================================
   HOVER INTERACTION MATRIX
   ======================================================== */
.focus-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
    border-color: rgba(228, 108, 10, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.focus-card:hover .glow-dot {
    background-color: #e46c0a;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #e46c0a;
}
/* Text */

.theme-card p{

    color:#cbd5e1;

    line-height:1.8;

    font-size:15px;
}

/* Arrow */

.theme-arrow{

    margin-top:25px;

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-size:1.5rem;

    transition:.4s;
}

.theme-card:hover .theme-arrow{

    transform:translateX(10px);
}
.section-header .bar.center {
    margin: 15px auto 45px auto;
}

/* --- Header / Navigation --- */
.header {
    background-color:transparent;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo a {
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 0;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 55px;      
    width: auto;       
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
   
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-coral);
    transition: width 0.3s;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- NEW CLEAN MAIN IMAGE LANDING HERO STAGE ENGINE --- */
.hero-landing-stage {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 75px; /* Safely accommodates fixed header navbar layout */
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-image-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
}

.landing-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Target absolute spot overlaying empty space on desktop */
.landing-actions-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 11%;
    left: 5%;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 20;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: corporateReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.610, 0.355, 1.000) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes corporateReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- About Section --- */
/* =====================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT SECTION
===================================== */

.about-section{
    padding:120px 5%;
    background:#081220;
}

.about-wrapper{
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr;
    gap:50px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius:35px;
    padding:60px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.about-wrapper::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:-150px;
    right:-150px;
    width:350px;
    height:350px;
    background:radial-gradient(
        rgba(255,122,0,.15),
        transparent 70%
    );
}

.about-tag{

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;

    position:relative;

    color:#ff8a00;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    font-size:14px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    margin-bottom:35px;

    padding:12px 24px;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.08);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,122,0,.15);

    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);

    overflow:hidden;
}

/* Left Accent Line */

.about-tag::before{

    content:"";

    width:24px;
    height:2px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb347);
}

/* Shine Animation */

.about-tag::after{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    top:0;
    left:-100%;

    width:50%;
    height:100%;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255,255,255,.2),
    transparent);

    animation:
    hefShine 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes hefShine{

    100%{
        left:150%;
    }
}

.about-left h2{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:3.5rem;
    line-height:1.1;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.about-left p{
    color:#cbd5e1;
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.9;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

/* HIGHLIGHTS */

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

.highlight-box{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:24px;
    transition:.4s ease;
}

.highlight-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    border-color:#ff7a00;
    box-shadow:0 15px 30px rgba(255,122,0,.15);
}

.highlight-box h3{
    color:#ff7a00;
    font-size:18px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.highlight-box p{
    color:#cbd5e1;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
}

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

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

/* METRICS */

.about-right{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:20px;
}

.metric-card{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,.08),
        rgba(255,255,255,.03)
    );
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:30px;
    transition:.4s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    border-color:rgba(255,122,0,.3);
}

.metric-card span{
    display:block;
    color:#ff7a00;
    font-size:3rem;
    font-weight:800;
}

.metric-card p{
    color:#fff;
    margin-top:10px;
    font-size:16px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:992px){

    .about-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        padding:40px;
    }

    .about-left h2{
        font-size:2.5rem;
    }

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

/* --- Corporate Glossy Premium Speakers Section --- */
/* --- Corporate Glossy Premium Speakers Section --- */
/* =========================
   HEF 2026 SPEAKERS SECTION
========================= */

.speakers-section{
    padding:80px 5%;
    background:#081220;
    overflow:hidden;
    height:100%;
    margin-top: -120px;
}
.about-quote{

    margin:35px 0;

    padding-left:30px;

    border-left:4px solid #ff7a00;

    font-size:1.6rem;

    line-height:1.6;

    color:white;

    font-weight:500;

    max-width:850px;
}
.section-title{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:90px;
    position:relative;
}
.img-top{
    object-position:top;
    margin-top:10px;
}

/* Premium Badge */

.title-badge{

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;

    padding:12px 28px;

    border-radius:60px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.08);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,122,0,.15);

    color:#e08e24;

    font-size:16px;

    font-weight:900;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    margin-bottom:30px;

    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
}

.title-badge::before{

    content:"";

    width:25px;
    height:2px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400);
}

/* Main Heading */

.section-title h2{

    font-size:clamp(3rem,8vw,6rem);

    font-weight:800;

    line-height:1;

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

/* Gradient Word */

.section-title h2 span{

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400);

    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;

    background-clip:text;
}

/* Description */

.section-title p{

    max-width:800px;

    margin:auto;

    font-size:1.2rem;

    line-height:1.9;

    color:#94a3b8;
}

/* Decorative Glow */

.section-title::after{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    left:50%;
    top:40%;

    transform:translateX(-50%);

    width:300px;
    height:300px;

    background:
    radial-gradient(
    rgba(255,122,0,.12),
    transparent 70%);

    z-index:-1;

    filter:blur(50px);
}
.all-speakers-card{

    width:280px;
    height:520px;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    border-radius:24px;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    text-align:center;

    padding:30px;

    transition:.4s ease;

    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
}

.all-speakers-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-10px);

    border-color:#ff7a00;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(255,122,0,.15);
}

.all-speakers-icon{

    font-size:60px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.all-speakers-card h3{

    color:white;
    font-size:32px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.all-speakers-card p{

    color:#cbd5e1;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.all-speakers-count{

    font-size:4rem;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#ff7a00;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.all-speakers-link{

    padding:14px 28px;

    border-radius:50px;

    text-decoration:none;

    color:white;

    background:#ff7a00;

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s;
}

.all-speakers-link:hover{

    background:#ff9500;
}

.section-title h2{
    font-size:3rem;
    color:#fff;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.section-title p{
    color:#9ca3af;
    font-size:16px;
}

/* =========================
   SPEAKER GRID
========================= */

.speaker-slider{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:25px;
}

/* =========================
   CARD
========================= */

.speaker-card{
    width:340px;
    min-height:320px;
    background:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius:24px;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    transition:all .4s ease;
    cursor:pointer;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.speaker-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(255,122,0,.15);
}
.title-pro-underline {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.title-pro-underline .role {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; /* Elegant spaced-out letters */
    color: #4a2711;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

/* The custom pro underline */
.title-pro-underline .role::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 32px;       /* Short, intentional modern line */
    height: 3px;       /* Thick enough to pop */
    background-color: #e46c0a; /* Matches your accent orange */
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.title-pro-underline .company {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #758295;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 240px; /* Wraps long text perfectly */
}
/* =========================
   GLOW EFFECT
========================= */

.card-glow{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255,140,0,.15),
        rgba(0,255,255,.05)
    );
    opacity:0;
    transition:.4s;
    pointer-events:none;
}

.speaker-card:hover .card-glow{
    opacity:1;
}
.register-title{
    font-size:2.6rem !important;
    line-height:1.3;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:700;
}

/* =========================
   IMAGE
========================= */

.speaker-image{
    height:260px;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.speaker-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.speaker-card:hover img{
    transform:scale(1.05);
}

/* =========================
   CONTENT
========================= */

.speaker-content{
    padding:20px;
}

.speaker-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    background:#ff7a00;
    color:#fff;
    padding:8px 16px;
    border-radius:50px;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.speaker-content h3{
    margin-top:15px;
    font-size:24px;
    line-height:1.3;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:700;
}

.speaker-content p{
    color:#cbd5e1;
    margin-top:8px;
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.5;
}

/* =========================
   PANEL TOPIC
========================= */

.panel-topic{
    max-height:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    opacity:0;
    transition:all .5s ease;
    margin-top:0;
    background:rgba(255,122,0,.08);
    border-left:3px solid #ff7a00;
    border-radius:10px;
}

.panel-topic h4{
    color:#ff7a00;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.panel-topic p{
    color:#ffffff;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    margin:0;
}

.speaker-card:hover .panel-topic{
    max-height:250px;
    opacity:1;
    padding:15px;
    margin-top:15px;
}

/* =========================
   BUTTON
========================= */

.view-btn{
    margin-top:18px;
    width:100%;
    padding:13px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ed9344,
        #ffb3004e
    );
    color:#fff;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.3s ease;
}

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

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .speaker-card{
        width:260px;
    }

    .speaker-image{
        height:240px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .section-title h2{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }

    .speaker-card{
        width:100%;
        max-width:340px;
        min-height:auto;
    }

    .speaker-image{
        height:240px;
    }
}
/* --- Venue & Location Section --- */
/* ==========================
   VENUE SECTION
========================== */

.venue-section{

    padding:120px 7%;

    background:#081220;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;
    margin-top: -160px;
}

.venue-container{

    max-width:1400px;

    margin:auto;
}

/* HEADING */

.venue-heading{

    text-align:center;

    max-width:900px;

    margin:auto auto 80px;
}

.venue-tag{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:12px 24px;

    border-radius:100px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.12);

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-size:22px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}
.venue-heading{

    max-width:1200px;

    margin:0 auto 90px;

    text-align:center;
}

/* TAG */

.venue-tag{

    display:inline-flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:10px;

    padding:14px 32px;

    border-radius:100px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.08);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,122,0,.15);

    color:#ff7a00;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    letter-spacing:6px;

    font-size:12px;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:35px;
}

/* TITLE */

.venue-title{

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:10px;

    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.title-line{

    font-size:3rem;

    font-weight:600;

    line-height:1;

    color:#fff;
}

.title-highlight{

    font-size:4.1rem;

    font-weight:900;

    line-height:1;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ffffff,
    #ffb400);

    -webkit-background-clip:text;

    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;

    text-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(255,180,0,.15);
}

/* DIVIDER */

.venue-divider{

    width:120px;

    height:4px;

    margin:0 auto 35px;

    border-radius:100px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400,
    transparent);
}

/* SUBTITLE */

.venue-subtitle{

    max-width:900px;

    margin:auto;

    color:#9fb1c8;

    font-size:22px;

    line-height:1.8;

    font-weight:400;
}
.venue-heading h2{

    font-size:4rem;

    color:#fff;

    line-height:1.1;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.venue-heading p{

    color:#94a3b8;

    font-size:18px;

    line-height:1.6;
}

/* GRID */

.venue-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    1fr 1.2fr;

    gap:50px;

    align-items:center;
}

/* CARD */

.venue-card{

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    rgba(255,255,255,.04));

    backdrop-filter:blur(25px);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    border-radius:32px;

    padding:45px;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

    transition:.5s;
    height: 500px;
}

.venue-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:250px;
    height:250px;

    top:-120px;
    right:-120px;

    background:#ff7a00;

    filter:blur(120px);

    opacity:.12;
}

.venue-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-8px);

    box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(255,122,0,.15);
}

.venue-badge{

    display:inline-block;

    background:#ff7a00;

    color:white;

    padding:10px 18px;

    border-radius:100px;

    font-size:13px;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.venue-card h3{

    font-size:3rem;

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.venue-address{

    color:#cbd5e1;

    line-height:1.8;

    margin-bottom:35px;
}

/* INFO ITEMS */

.info-item{

    display:flex;

    gap:15px;

    margin-bottom:25px;

    align-items:center;
}

.info-item span{

    font-size:26px;
}

.info-item h4{

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:4px;
}

.info-item p{

    color:#94a3b8;
}

/* BUTTON */

.venue-btn{

    display:inline-block;

    margin-top:15px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400);

    color:white;

    padding:16px 28px;

    border-radius:14px;

    text-decoration:none;

    font-weight:700;

    transition:.4s;
}

.venue-btn:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-3px);
}

/* IMAGE */

.venue-image{

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

    border-radius:32px;

    height:470px;
    width:90%;
}

.venue-image img{

    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

    transition:1s;
}

.venue-image:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.08);
}

.venue-overlay{

    position:absolute;

    left:40px;
    bottom:40px;

    color:white;

    background:
transparent;

    backdrop-filter:blur(1px);

    padding:25px;

    border-radius:20px;
}

.venue-overlay span{

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-size:13px;

    letter-spacing:2px;
}

.venue-overlay h3{

    font-size:34px;

    margin:10px 0;
}

/* STATS */

.venue-stats{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(4,1fr);

    gap:25px;

    margin-top:70px;
}

.stat-box{

    background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.05);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    border-radius:24px;

    padding:35px;

    text-align:center;

    transition:.4s;
}

.stat-box:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-8px);

    border-color:#ff7a00;
}

.stat-box h3{

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-size:42px;

    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.stat-box span{

    color:#cbd5e1;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:992px){

    .venue-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .venue-image{

        height:450px;
    }

    .venue-stats{

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

    .venue-heading h2{

        font-size:3rem;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .venue-stats{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .venue-heading h2{

        font-size:2.4rem;
    }

    .venue-card{

        padding:30px;
    }
}
/* --- Partners Section --- */
/* =====================================
   KNOWLEDGE PARTNER SECTION
===================================== */

.partners-section{

    padding:140px 6%;

    background:#081220;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;
   
}

.partner-container{

    max-width:1400px;

    margin:auto;
   

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:1.2fr .9fr;

    gap:60px;

    align-items:center;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.05),
    rgba(255,255,255,.02));

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    border-radius:40px;

    padding:70px;

    backdrop-filter:blur(30px);

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;
    
}

/* Glow */

.partner-glow{

    position:absolute;

    width:450px;
    height:450px;

    right:-150px;
    top:-150px;

    background:#ff7a00;

    filter:blur(180px);

    opacity:.08;
}

/* Left */

.partner-tag{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:12px 24px;

    border-radius:40px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.1);

    color:#ff7a00;

    letter-spacing:3px;

    font-size:12px;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.partner-left h2{

    font-size:3rem;

    line-height:1.1;

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:25px;
   
}

.partner-left h2 span{

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400);

    -webkit-background-clip:text;

    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

.partner-left p{

    color:#9fb1c8;

    font-size:19px;

    line-height:1.9;

    margin-bottom:35px;
    padding-right: 120px;
   
}

/* Features */

.partner-features{

    display:flex;

    gap:20px;

    flex-wrap:wrap;
    padding-right: 120px;
}

.feature-item{

    padding:16px 22px;

    border-radius:16px;

    background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.04);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);

    color:white;

    transition:.4s;
}

.feature-item:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-8px);

    border-color:#ff7a00;
}

.feature-item span{

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-right:10px;
}

/* Right */

.logo-showcase{

    text-align:center;

    padding:60px 40px;

    border-radius:32px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    rgba(255,255,255,.03));

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);

    transition:.5s;
}

.logo-showcase:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-12px);

    box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(255,122,0,.12);
}

.logo-label{

    color:#9fb1c8;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    font-size:12px;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.bower-logo{

    font-size:5rem;

    font-weight:800;

    color:white;

    line-height:1;
}

.bower-logo span{

    color:#00d4aa;
}

.bower-sub{

    color:#9fb1c8;

    margin-top:15px;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    font-size:14px;
}

/* Floating Animation */

.logo-showcase{

    animation:
    floatLogo 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatLogo{

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

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

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .partner-container{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .partner-left h2{

        font-size:3rem;
    }

    .bower-logo{

        font-size:4rem;
    }
}
.partner-right{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    position:relative;
}

.partner-logo-area{

    position:relative;

    width:450px;

    height:450px;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;
}

/* Logo */

.partner-main-logo{

    width:320px;

    position:relative;

    z-index:10;

    filter:
    drop-shadow(0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.3));

    animation:
    floatLogo 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: 60px 0px 60px 0px;
    margin-left: -140px;
}

/* Glow */

.logo-glow{

    position:absolute;

    width:250px;

    height:250px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:
    radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255,122,0,.25),
    transparent 70%);

    filter:blur(50px);
}

/* Rings */

.orbit{

    position:absolute;

    border-radius:50%;

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.orbit-1{

    width:380px;
    height:380px;

    animation:
    rotateOrbit 25s linear infinite;
}

.orbit-2{

    width:480px;
    height:480px;

    border-color:
    rgba(255,122,0,.15);

    animation:
    rotateOrbitReverse 35s linear infinite;
}

/* Animations */

@keyframes floatLogo{

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

    50%{
        transform:translateY(-15px);
    }
}

@keyframes rotateOrbit{

    from{
        transform:rotate(0deg);
    }

    to{
        transform:rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes rotateOrbitReverse{

    from{
        transform:rotate(360deg);
    }

    to{
        transform:rotate(0deg);
    }
}

/* --- Registration CTA Section --- */
.cta-section {
    padding: 60px 0 120px 0;
}

.dark-glass {
    background: rgba(18, 34, 45, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.dark-glass h2 { color: var(--white); }
.dark-glass p { color: #b0c4d1; }

.cta-box {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-box h2 { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.cta-box p { margin-bottom: 35px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

.cta-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.cta-form input {
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.cta-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-teal);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.cta-form .btn { padding: 18px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

.success-message {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 15px;
    background-color: rgba(28, 181, 164, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-teal);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #a3ece4;
}
/* ===================================
   PREMIUM REGISTRATION SECTION
=================================== */

.register-section{

    padding:120px 6%;

    background:#081220;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;
    margin-top: -190px;
}

.register-section::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:500px;
    height:500px;

    top:-200px;
    right:-150px;

    background:#ff7a00;

    filter:blur(180px);

    opacity:.08;
}

.register-section::after{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:400px;
    height:400px;

    bottom:-150px;
    left:-150px;

    background:#00d4ff;

    filter:blur(180px);

    opacity:.05;
}

/* MAIN GRID */

.register-wrapper{

    max-width:1400px;

    margin:auto;

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:1.2fr .9fr;

    gap:60px;

    align-items:center;
}

/* LEFT CONTENT */

.register-tag{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:12px 24px;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.1);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,122,0,.2);

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-size:12px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:3px;

    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.register-content h2{

    font-size:4.5rem;

    line-height:1.05;

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:25px;

    font-weight:800;
}

.register-content h2 span{

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400);

    -webkit-background-clip:text;

    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

.register-content p{

    color:#9fb1c8;

    font-size:18px;

    line-height:1.9;

    margin-bottom:40px;
}

/* BENEFITS */

.benefits-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);

    gap:20px;
}

.benefit-card{

    padding:25px;

    border-radius:24px;

    background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.04);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);

    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);

    transition:.4s ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-8px);

    border-color:#ff7a00;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(255,122,0,.15);
}

.benefit-card span{

    display:inline-flex;

    width:45px;
    height:45px;

    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.15);

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.benefit-card h4{

    color:white;

    margin-bottom:10px;

    font-size:18px;
}

.benefit-card p{

    color:#9fb1c8;

    font-size:14px;

    line-height:1.7;

    margin:0;
}

/* FORM CARD */

.register-card{

    position:relative;

    padding:45px;

    border-radius:32px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    rgba(255,255,255,.03));

    backdrop-filter:blur(30px);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    overflow:hidden;
}

.register-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    width:250px;
    height:250px;

    top:-120px;
    right:-120px;

    background:#ff7a00;

    filter:blur(120px);

    opacity:.12;
}

.card-badge{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:10px 18px;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:
    rgba(255,122,0,.15);

    color:#ff7a00;

    font-size:12px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:2px;

    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.register-card h3{

    color:white;

    font-size:2.2rem;

    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.register-card-top p{

    color:#9fb1c8;

    margin-bottom:30px;
}

/* FORM */

.premium-form{

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:18px;
}

.premium-form input{

    width:100%;

    padding:18px 20px;

    border-radius:16px;

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.04);

    color:white;

    font-size:15px;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.premium-form input:focus{

    outline:none;

    border-color:#ff7a00;

    box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(255,122,0,.12);
}

.premium-form button{

    margin-top:10px;

    padding:18px;

    border:none;

    border-radius:16px;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400);

    color:white;

    font-size:16px;

    font-weight:700;

    cursor:pointer;

    transition:.4s;
}

.premium-form button:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-4px);

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(255,122,0,.25);
}

/* SUCCESS */

.success-message{

    display:none;

    margin-top:20px;

    padding:15px;

    border-radius:12px;

    background:
    rgba(34,197,94,.15);

    color:#4ade80;

    font-weight:600;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:1100px){

    .register-wrapper{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .register-content h2{

        font-size:3.5rem;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .register-content h2{

        font-size:2.5rem;
    }

    .benefits-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .register-card{

        padding:30px;
    }
}
/* VIP PASS */

.delegate-pass{

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255,122,0,.15),
    rgba(255,180,0,.05));

    border:
    1px solid rgba(255,180,0,.25);

    border-radius:24px;

    padding:30px;

    margin-bottom:30px;

    text-align:center;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;
}

.pass-badge{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:8px 16px;

    border-radius:30px;

    background:#ff7a00;

    color:white;

    font-size:12px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:2px;
}

.delegate-pass h3{

    margin:20px 0;

    color:white;

    font-size:1.8rem;
}

.delegate-id{

    color:#ffb400;

    font-size:14px;

    letter-spacing:3px;

    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* QR */

.qr-placeholder{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;
}

.qr-box{

    width:90px;
    height:90px;

    border-radius:12px;

    background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.15),
    rgba(255,255,255,.15) 6px,
    transparent 6px,
    transparent 12px
    );
}

/* RIBBON */

.vip-ribbon{

    position:absolute;

    top:25px;
    right:-35px;

    transform:rotate(45deg);

    background:
    linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ff7a00,
    #ffb400);

    color:white;

    padding:10px 50px;

    font-size:11px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:2px;

    z-index:10;
}
/* =========================
   NAVBAR RESPONSIVE
========================= */

/*  */

speaker-card {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  background:#081220;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

/* Grid layout */
.grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .grid-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .grid-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ========================================================
   ANIMATED CARD STYLES 
   ======================================================== */

.card {
    background-color: #ffffffed;
    border-radius: 12px; /* Slightly softer corners */
    border: 1px solid #eef0f2;
    padding: 36px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
   
    
    /* Box shadow setup */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    
    /* Crucial for smooth animation handling */
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    
    /* 1. Page Load Animation: Cards fade and drift up when page opens */
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
    
    /* 2. Transition Setup: Controls the speed of the hover effect */
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* 3. The Hover Effect: Card lifts up and drops a richer shadow */
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* Profile Circle & Image Animation */
.image-container {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #e28242;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    
    /* Ensures any image scaling stays inside the circle */
    background-color: #e7dbdb42; 
}

.image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    
    /* Smooth transition for the image zoom */
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* 4. Zoom Effect: Image expands slightly inside the ring on hover */
.card:hover .image-container img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Text Styling */
.name {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Optional: Name turns slightly red on hover to match the border theme */
.card:hover .name {
    color: #d75b0e;
}

.title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #7f8c8d;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ========================================================
   KEYFRAMES (Page Entrance Animation)
   ======================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Dynamic Entrance Delay: Staggers the loading look so cards reveal one by one */
.card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }


/* social icons */

/* Container */

.social-container{
    display:flex;
    gap:25px;
    align-items:center;
    padding:30px;
}

/* Circle Buttons */

.social-icon{
    width:90px;
    height:90px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#141c2f;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    text-decoration:none;
    cursor:pointer;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;

    transition:
        transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
        background .4s ease,
        box-shadow .4s ease;
}

/* Icons */

.social-icon i{
    font-size:36px;
    color:white;

    transition:
        color .35s ease,
        transform .35s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.08);
}

.social-icon:hover i{
    transform:scale(1.15);
}

/* Facebook */

.facebook:hover{
    background:rgba(24,119,242,.15);
    box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(24,119,242,.35);
}

.facebook:hover i{
    color:#1877F2;
}

/* LinkedIn */

.linkedin:hover{
    background:rgba(10,102,194,.15);
    box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(10,102,194,.35);
}

.linkedin:hover i{
    color:#0A66C2;
}

/* Instagram */

.instagram:hover{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #7638FA,
        #D300C5,
        #FF0069,
        #FF7A00,
        #FFD600
    );

    box-shadow:
        0 0 20px rgba(118,56,250,.5),
        0 0 40px rgba(211,0,197,.4),
        0 0 60px rgba(255,0,105,.3);
}

.instagram:hover i{
    color:white;
}

/* X */

.twitter:hover{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.twitter:hover i{
    color:white;
}


/* . social-section{
    background:#050b1a;
    min-height:100vh;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
}  */
  .social-section{
     background-color: #0c1820;
    min-height:20vh;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
   
  }
  
  :root {
    --hef-primary-glow: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #4facfe 100%);
    --hef-btn-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    --hef-text-main: #0f172a;
    --hef-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --hef-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    
    /* Premium Easing Curves */
    --hef-expo-ease: cubic-bezier(0.85, 0, 0.15, 1);
    --hef-bounce-ease: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* --- Isolated Header Base --- */
.hef-nav-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--hef-glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(190%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(190%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hef-glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    z-index: 9999; /* Higher z-index to stay on top */
    transition: all 0.4s var(--hef-expo-ease);
}

.hef-nav-container {
    max-width: 1250px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hef-nav-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-logo:hover .hef-nav-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-1deg);
}

/* --- PC Navigation Layout --- */
.hef-nav-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.hef-nav-links-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 35px;
}

.hef-nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--hef-text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    padding: 8px 4px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Underline Hover Animation */
.hef-nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--hef-primary-glow);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--hef-expo-ease);
}
.hef-nav-link:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}
.hef-nav-link span {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-link:hover span {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #00a8ff;
}

/* --- Premium Button --- */
.hef-nav-btn-primary {
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--hef-btn-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.3),
                inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -150%;
    width: 120%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.hef-nav-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.45);
}
.hef-nav-btn-primary:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
}

/* --- Micro-Interactive Toggle Button --- */
.hef-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10002;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
}
.hef-nav-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.hef-nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--hef-text-main);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: absolute;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--hef-expo-ease);
}
.hef-nav-toggle .hef-nav-line-1 { transform: translateY(-7px); }
.hef-nav-toggle .hef-nav-line-2 { width: 14px; transform: translateX(-4px); }
.hef-nav-toggle .hef-nav-line-3 { transform: translateY(7px); }

/* Toggle Active Morphing */
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
}
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active span { background-color: #ef4444; }
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-line-1 { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-line-2 { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
.hef-nav-toggle.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-line-3 { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* --- Mobile System Adaptive Layout --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hef-nav-toggle { display: flex; }

    .hef-nav-bar {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        z-index: 10001;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        clip-path: circle(0px at calc(100% - 45px) 45px);
        transition: clip-path 0.75s var(--hef-expo-ease);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active {
        clip-path: circle(150% at calc(100% - 45px) 45px);
        pointer-events: all;
    }

    .hef-nav-links-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hef-nav-link {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
    }

    .hef-nav-btn-primary {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        padding: 16px 40px;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s var(--hef-bounce-ease);
    }

    /* Staggered entry delays */
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.25s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.32s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.39s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-link:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.46s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .hef-nav-bar.hef-nav-active .hef-nav-btn-primary { transition-delay: 0.53s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    
    /* Backdrop styling */
    .hef-nav-backdrop-blur {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 9998;
        transition: opacity 0.6s ease, backdrop-filter 0.6s ease;
    }
    .hef-nav-backdrop-blur.hef-nav-active {
        opacity: 1;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   HYDERABAD ECONOMIC FORUM ULTRA-PREMIUM FOOTER MODULE CSS
   ========================================================================== */

.hef-premium-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: #060a12; /* Deep background matching your dark sections */
    padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Ambient Radial Orange/Gold Backdrop Light */
.hef-footer-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hef-footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hef-footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* --- Brand Info Column Styles --- */
.hef-footer-logo-text {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hef-footer-logo-text span {
    color: #ff7a00;
}

.hef-footer-mission {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Kinetic Floating Social Buttons */
.hef-footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}
.hef-social-pill {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); /* Elastic spring */
}
.hef-social-pill:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #ff7a00;
    border-color: #ff7a00;
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
}

/* --- Navigation Column Links Styles --- */
.hef-footer-heading {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.hef-footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.hef-footer-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
/* Slide right and change color on hover */
.hef-footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ff7a00;
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* --- Premium Newsletter Form Input Styles --- */
.hef-newsletter-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hef-footer-form {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 4px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.hef-footer-form:focus-within {
    border-color: #ff7a00;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15);
}

.hef-footer-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.hef-footer-input::placeholder {
    color: #64748b;
}

.hef-footer-submit-btn {
    background: #ff7a00;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.hef-footer-submit-btn:hover {
    background: #e06b00;
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* --- Footer Bottom / Legals Section --- */
.hef-footer-divider {
    max-width: 1200px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 80%, transparent);
    margin: 50px auto 25px auto;
}

.hef-footer-bottom-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.hef-copyright {
    font-weight: 500;
}
.hef-legal-disclaimer {
    text-align: right;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Responsive Layout Rules (Tablets & Mobile Viewports) --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hef-footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .hef-footer-bottom-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hef-legal-disclaimer {
        text-align: center;
    }
}
/* --- Premium Footer Logo Structural Layout --- */
.hef-footer-logo-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hef-footer-logo-img {
    height: 185px; /* Aligns with your primary sticky desktop header height */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12)); /* Subtle orange brand halo ambient styling */
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

/* Fluid micro-bounce scaling and crisp brightness boost on interaction hover states */
.hef-footer-logo-wrap:hover .hef-footer-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.04) rotate(-0.5deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 22px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.38)) brightness(1.04);
}