:root{
  --navy-deep:#061a2e;
  --navy:#0b2c4d;
  --blue:#134a7a;
  --teal:#0f9c96;
  --cyan:#2fd0c9;
  --gold:#c79a3f;
  --gold-soft:#e2c77e;
  --bg:#f7f9f8;
  --paper:#ffffff;
  --ink:#0d1b26;
  --ink-soft:#42586a;
  --line:#dfe6e6;
  --radius:14px;
  --shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(6,26,46,.35);
  --maxw:1240px;
  --disp:'Fraunces', serif;
  --body:'Inter', sans-serif;
  --mono:'Space Mono', monospace;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
  *{animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
}
body{
  font-family:var(--body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--bg);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{max-width:100%; display:block;}
a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
ul{list-style:none;}
button{font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer;}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px;}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--mono); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-size:.72rem; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:""; width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--gold);}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--disp); font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-deep); line-height:1.08;}
.section{padding:110px 0;}
.section-head{max-width:680px; margin-bottom:56px;}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem); margin-top:14px;}
.section-head p{color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:16px; font-size:1.05rem;}
.section-alt{background:var(--paper);}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:15px 30px; border-radius:100px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; letter-spacing:.01em; border:1px solid transparent; transition:all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan)); color:#012b28; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -10px rgba(15,156,150,.55);}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 18px 36px -8px rgba(15,156,150,.65);}
.btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); color:#fff;}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); transform:translateY(-3px);}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft)); color:#2a1f04; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -10px rgba(199,154,63,.55);}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.btn-outline-dark{border:1px solid var(--navy); color:var(--navy);}
.btn-outline-dark:hover{background:var(--navy); color:#fff;}

/* ================= NAV ================= */
header#site-nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:900;
  transition:background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, padding .3s ease;
  padding:22px 0;
}
header#site-nav.scrolled{background:rgba(6,26,46,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(14px); box-shadow:0 10px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5); padding:12px 0;}
.nav-inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px;}
.logo{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; color:#fff; font-family:var(--disp); font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:.01em;}
.logo .mark{height:100px; width:auto; background:#fff; padding:3px 7px; border-radius:10px; display:block;}
.logo small{display:block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.58rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--cyan); font-weight:400; text-transform:uppercase;}
nav.primary-links{display:flex; gap:28px;}
nav.primary-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size:.87rem; font-weight:500; position:relative; padding:6px 0;}
nav.primary-links a::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:1px; background:var(--cyan); transition:width .3s ease;}
nav.primary-links a:hover{color:#fff;}
nav.primary-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}
.nav-actions{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;}
.hamburger{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; padding:6px;}
.hamburger span{width:24px; height:2px; background:#fff; transition:all .3s ease;}
.mobile-panel{position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 0; background:var(--navy-deep); z-index:950; display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:100px 32px 40px; gap:22px; transform:translateY(-100%); transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);}
.mobile-panel.open{transform:translateY(0);}
.mobile-panel a{color:#fff; font-family:var(--disp); font-size:1.5rem;}
.mobile-panel .close-btn{position:absolute; top:26px; right:26px; background:none; border:none; color:#fff; font-size:1.6rem;}






/* ================= HERO ================= */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 15%, rgba(47,208,201,.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 40%, rgba(199,154,63,.14), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 55%, var(--blue) 100%);
  overflow:hidden; padding-top:140px; padding-bottom:80px;
  
  
}
.hero-flow{position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.5; pointer-events:none;}
.hero-particles{position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;}
.hero-particles span{position:absolute; width:3px; height:3px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cyan); opacity:.5; animation:float 12s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity:.2;} 50%{transform:translateY(-40px) translateX(15px); opacity:.7;}}
.hero-inner{position:relative; z-index:3; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; width:100%;}
.hero-badge{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:var(--cyan); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; border:1px solid rgba(47,208,201,.35); padding:8px 16px; border-radius:100px; background:rgba(47,208,201,.06);}
.hero h1{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(3rem,7.4vw,6rem); letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-top:22px;}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-soft);}
.hero .society{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:1.15rem; margin-top:14px; max-width:560px;}
.hero-meta{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:28px; margin-top:32px; color:#fff;}
.hero-meta div{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;}
.hero-meta span.label{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-soft);}
.hero-meta span.val{font-weight:600; font-size:1.02rem;}
.hero-theme{margin-top:34px; padding:22px 26px; border-left:2px solid var(--gold); background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); max-width:600px; border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;}
.hero-theme p{color:#fff; font-family:var(--disp); font-style:italic; font-size:1.2rem; line-height:1.4;}
.hero-cta{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin-top:38px;}

.countdown-strip{position:relative; z-index:4; margin-top:22px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:5px;}
.cd-box{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:6px; padding:8px 12px; min-width:72px; text-align:center; backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}
.cd-box .num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:2.1rem; font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1;}
.cd-box .lbl{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cyan); margin-top:8px; display:block;}

/* ================= FLOW DIVIDER (signature) ================= */
.flow-divider{width:100%; line-height:0; overflow:hidden;}
.flow-divider svg{width:100%; height:auto; display:block;}

/* ================= ABOUT ================= */
.about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:70px; align-items:start;}
.about-grid p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.05rem; margin-top:18px;}
.about-highlights{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-top:28px;}
.highlight-chip{border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--bg); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 18px; font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
.highlight-chip .dot{width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--teal); flex-shrink:0;}
.stat-cards{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;}
.stat-card{background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 28px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.stat-card::after{content:""; position:absolute; right:-30px; top:-30px; width:120px; height:120px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,208,201,.35), transparent 70%);}
.stat-card .num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--cyan);}
.stat-card .lbl{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-soft); margin-top:6px;}
.stat-card.gold .num{color:var(--gold-soft);}



/* ================= WELCOME MESSAGE (2-part) ================= */
.message-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; align-items:start;}
.message-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.message-card.is-placeholder{border-style:dashed; box-shadow:none; background:var(--bg);}
.message-head{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:20px;}
.message-photo{width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; flex-shrink:0; border:2px solid var(--gold-soft); background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--teal));}
.message-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.message-photo.is-empty{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-style:dashed; border-color:var(--line); background:var(--bg);}
.message-photo.is-empty svg{width:26px; height:26px; opacity:.4;}
.message-who .name{font-family:var(--disp); font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--navy-deep); font-weight:600;}
.message-who .role{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); margin-top:3px;}
.message-body p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px;}
.message-body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.message-sign{margin-top:18px; font-family:var(--disp); font-style:italic; color:var(--navy-deep);}
@media (max-width:900px){ .message-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }






/* ================= THEME SECTION ================= */
.theme-section{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--blue)); color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:130px 0;}
.theme-section .kidney-bg{position:absolute; right:-8%; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:520px; opacity:.16;}
.theme-inner{position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:760px;}
.theme-inner h2{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.4rem); letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.theme-inner h3{color:var(--gold-soft); font-family:var(--disp); font-style:italic; font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.8rem); margin-top:10px;}
.theme-inner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin-top:26px; font-size:1.05rem; max-width:600px;}
.ecg{margin-top:40px; width:100%; max-width:520px;}

/* ================= PROGRAM ================= */
.day-tabs{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.day-tab{padding:13px 24px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper); font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); transition:all .3s ease;}
.day-tab.active{background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; border-color:var(--navy-deep);}
.day-panel{display:none;}
.day-panel.active{display:block; animation:fadeIn .5s ease;}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}}
.session-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr auto; gap:20px; align-items:center; padding:22px 24px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; background:var(--paper); margin-bottom:12px; transition:box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;}
.session-row:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.session-time{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.82rem; color:var(--teal); font-weight:700;}
.session-title{font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep); font-size:1.02rem;}
.session-meta{font-size:.84rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:4px;}
.session-tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; background:rgba(15,156,150,.1); color:var(--teal); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px; white-space:nowrap;}
.program-cta{display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:36px;}

/* ================= FACULTY ================= */
.faculty-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px;}
.faculty-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;}
.faculty-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.faculty-photo{aspect-ratio:1; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--teal)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative;}
.faculty-photo svg{width:46%; opacity:.85;}
.faculty-body{padding:18px 18px 22px;}
.faculty-body .name{font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep); font-size:.95rem;}
.faculty-body .desig{font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:4px;}
.faculty-empty{grid-column:1/-1; text-align:center; padding:60px 20px; border:1px dashed var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); color:var(--ink-soft);}
.faculty-empty h4{color:var(--navy-deep); margin-bottom:8px;}

/* ================= COMMITTEE ================= */
.committee-lead{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-bottom:18px;}
.committee-lead .person{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px; text-align:center;}
.committee-lead .person .role{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.64rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700;}
.committee-lead .person .who{font-family:var(--disp); font-size:1.08rem; margin-top:8px; color:var(--navy-deep);}
.person-photo{width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:10%; margin:0 auto 14px; overflow:hidden; border:2px solid var(--gold-soft); background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--teal));}
.person-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.committee-lead .person.no-photo{display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;}
.acc{border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; margin-bottom:12px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--paper);}
.acc-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:20px 24px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep);}
.acc-head .plus{font-family:var(--mono); color:var(--teal); transition:transform .3s ease;}
.acc.open .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.acc-body{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .4s ease;}
.acc-body-inner{padding:0 24px 22px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.8;}

/* ================= REGISTRATION ================= */
.reg-table{width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:10px; background:var(--paper); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.reg-table th, .reg-table td{padding:18px 22px; text-align:left; font-size:.92rem;}
.reg-table thead th{background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700;}
.reg-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd){background:var(--bg);}
.reg-table tbody td:first-child{font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep);}
.reg-note{margin-top:18px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic;}
.reg-flex{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; margin-top:60px;}
.form-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:36px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.form-card h3{font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:18px;}
.f-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px;}
.f-field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin-bottom:14px;}
.f-field.full{grid-column:1/-1;}
.f-field label{font-size:.76rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); font-family:var(--mono); letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.f-field input, .f-field select, .f-field textarea{padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px; font-family:var(--body); font-size:.9rem; background:var(--bg); transition:border-color .3s ease;}
.f-field input:focus, .f-field select:focus, .f-field textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--teal);}
.form-submit{width:100%; justify-content:center; margin-top:10px;}
.form-msg{margin-top:14px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--teal); font-weight:600; display:none;}



/* ================= SPONSORSHIP ================= */
.sponsor-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:10px;}
.sponsor-card{background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:18px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:transform .35s ease;}
.sponsor-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
.sponsor-card::before{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(47,208,201,.12), transparent 60%);}
.sponsor-card .tier{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cyan); position:relative;}
.sponsor-card h4{color:#fff; font-size:1.12rem; margin-top:10px; position:relative; line-height:1.35;}
.sponsor-card .price{font-family:var(--mono); font-weight:700; color:var(--gold-soft); font-size:1.3rem; margin-top:10px; position:relative;}
.sponsor-sub{font-size:.78rem; color:white; margin-top:4px; position:relative;}
.sponsor-cta{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; margin-top:30px;}

/* ================= MANIPUR ================= */
.manipur-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep),#0a2440); color:#fff;}
.manipur-section .section-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);}
.manipur-section .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft);}
.manipur-section .eyebrow::before{background:var(--cyan);}
.manipur-section h2{color:#fff;}
.dest-scroll{display:flex; gap:20px; overflow-x:auto; padding-bottom:20px; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;}
.dest-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px;}
.dest-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--teal); border-radius:10px;}
.dest-card{flex:0 0 300px; scroll-snap-align:start; background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;}
.dest-visual{height:180px; position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
.dest-visual svg{width:56%; opacity:.9;}
.dest-body{padding:20px 22px 26px;}
.dest-body h4{color:#fff; font-family:var(--disp); font-size:1.08rem;}
.dest-body p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:.85rem; margin-top:8px; line-height:1.6;}
.dest-body .explore{margin-top:14px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cyan); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}

/* ================= VENUE ================= */
.venue-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:50px; align-items:center;}
.venue-visual{aspect-ratio:4/3; border-radius:var(--radius); background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--navy-deep)); position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
.venue-visual svg{width:40%; opacity:.55;}
.venue-visual .cap{position:absolute; bottom:20px; left:20px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.venue-info h3{font-size:1.7rem;}
.venue-info .addr{color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:8px;}
.venue-list{margin-top:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;}
.venue-list li{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.venue-list strong{color:var(--navy-deep); display:block; font-size:.88rem;}

/* ================= JOURNEY ================= */
.journey{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0; align-items:stretch; margin-top:10px;}
.journey-step{flex:1 1 150px; text-align:center; padding:26px 14px; position:relative;}
.journey-step:not(:last-child)::after{content:"→"; position:absolute; right:-4px; top:36px; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.2rem;}
.journey-icon{width:56px; height:56px; margin:0 auto 14px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy-deep); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
.journey-icon svg{width:26px; height:26px; stroke:var(--cyan);}
.journey-step p{font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--navy-deep);}

/* ================= COUNTDOWN BANNER ================= */
.cd-banner{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--teal),var(--blue)); padding:40px 0; text-align:center; color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.cd-banner h3{color:#fff; font-size:1.9rem;}
.cd-banner .strip{justify-content:center; margin-top:28px;}

/* ================= CONTACT ================= */
.contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px;}
.contact-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 24px; margin-bottom:14px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;}
.contact-card .who{font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep);}
.contact-card .role{font-size:.78rem; color:var(--teal); font-family:var(--mono); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em;}
.contact-card .phone{font-family:var(--mono); font-weight:700; color:var(--navy);}
.contact-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:20px;}
.mini-btn{padding:12px 20px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;}
.mini-btn:hover{background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; border-color:var(--navy-deep);}
.secretariat{background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px; height:fit-content;}
.secretariat h4{color:#fff; font-size:1.2rem;}
.secretariat p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top:14px; font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.8;}
.secretariat a{color:var(--cyan); font-weight:600;}

/* ================= FOOTER ================= */
footer{background:var(--navy-deep); color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); padding:70px 0 30px;}
.footer-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:50px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.footer-grid h5{color:#fff; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:18px;}
.footer-grid li{margin-bottom:10px; font-size:.88rem;}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:var(--cyan);}
.footer-logo{color:#fff; font-family:var(--disp); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:14px;}
.footer-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding-top:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; font-size:.8rem;}
.social-icons{display:flex; gap:14px;}
.social-icons a{width:36px; height:36px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
.social-icons a:hover{border-color:var(--cyan); color:var(--cyan);}

/* ================= REVEAL ================= */
.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);}
.reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

/* ================= SKIP / FOCUS ================= */
.skip-link{position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:#fff; color:#000; padding:12px 20px; z-index:9999;}
.skip-link:focus{left:16px; top:16px;}
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:2px;}



/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .about-grid, .reg-flex, .venue-grid, .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .faculty-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .committee-lead{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .sponsor-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  nav.primary-links{display:none;}
  .hamburger{display:flex;}
  .section{padding:76px 0;}
  .hero{padding-top:120px;}
  .hero-meta{gap:18px;}
  .faculty-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .committee-lead{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .session-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:left;}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .sponsor-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .journey-step:not(:last-child)::after{display:none;}
}