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   CONFERENCE DETAIL PAGE — SPECIFIC STYLES
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/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SHARED CINEMATIC HERO  (.conf-hero)
   Crossfading slideshow + filmstrip — used on every conference page
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.conf-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; background: #080b10;
}

/* ── CROSSFADE SLIDESHOW BG ── */
.conf-hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.conf-hero-slide  { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.8s ease-in-out; }
.conf-hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.conf-hero-slide img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  filter: brightness(.38) saturate(.65);
  transform: scale(1.06); transition: transform 8s ease-out;
}
.conf-hero-slide.active img { transform: scale(1.0); }

/* Static fallback (no images) */
.conf-hero-static-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, rgba(191,144,50,.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
    #080b10;
}

/* Overlay layers */
.conf-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 42%, transparent 0%, rgba(8,11,16,.6) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(8,11,16,.55) 0%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.1) 25%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.05) 45%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.2) 65%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.95) 100%);
}
.conf-hero::before {
  content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none; opacity: .45;
}

/* ── CENTERED CONTENT ── */
.conf-hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px; padding: 5rem 5vw 8rem;
}
.conf-hero-topline {
  width: 48px; height: 1px; margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #bf9032, transparent);
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroFadeIn .8s ease .2s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-badges {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroRise .8s ease .4s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-badge {
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; color: #bf9032;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.35); padding: .3rem .85rem;
  background: rgba(191,144,50,.06); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.conf-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: #f5ecd7;
  line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 0 0 .6rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroRise 1s ease .6s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-title-hindi {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'IM Fell English', serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem);
  color: #c9b97a; letter-spacing: .04em; margin-top: .5rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroRise .7s ease 1s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-ornament {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: .8rem; margin: 1.8rem auto;
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroFadeIn .6s ease 1.15s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-ornament-line {
  width: 60px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(191,144,50,.45));
}
.conf-hero-ornament-line:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(191,144,50,.45), transparent);
}
.conf-hero-ornament-diamond {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.5);
  transform: rotate(45deg); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.conf-hero-meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .6rem 2rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroRise .7s ease 1.3s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-meta-item {
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(244,237,216,.8);
  letter-spacing: .03em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
}
.conf-hero-meta-item span { font-size: .85em; }
.conf-hero-stats {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0;
  max-width: 680px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.2);
  background: rgba(8,11,16,.5); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroRise .7s ease 1.5s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-stat {
  flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; padding: 1.2rem .75rem; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.12); transition: background .3s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.conf-hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.conf-hero-stat:hover { background: rgba(191,144,50,.06); }
.conf-hero-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.5vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 700; color: #bf9032;
  display: block; line-height: 1.2; white-space: normal; word-break: break-word;
}
.conf-hero-stat-label {
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  font-size: .52rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(191,144,50,.55); margin-top: .35rem; display: block;
}

/* ── FILMSTRIP ── */
.conf-hero-filmstrip {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 3; padding: .9rem 3vw;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(8,11,16,.85) 40%);
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroRise .7s ease 1.8s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-thumb {
  width: 72px; height: 48px; border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer; border: 1.5px solid rgba(191,144,50,.15);
  opacity: .45; transition: all .4s ease; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative;
}
.conf-hero-thumb::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8,11,16,.3); transition: background .4s;
}
.conf-hero-thumb.active {
  opacity: 1; border-color: rgba(191,144,50,.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(191,144,50,.15);
}
.conf-hero-thumb.active::after { background: transparent; }
.conf-hero-thumb:hover { opacity: .85; }
.conf-hero-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.conf-hero-thumb-progress {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 2px;
  background: #bf9032; z-index: 2; width: 0; transition: none;
}
.conf-hero-thumb.active .conf-hero-thumb-progress {
  animation: confHeroProgress 5s linear forwards;
}

/* ── COUNTER ── */
.conf-hero-counter {
  position: absolute; top: 5.5rem; right: 3vw; z-index: 3;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(191,144,50,.4); letter-spacing: .15em;
  opacity: 0; animation: confHeroFadeIn .5s ease 2s forwards;
}
.conf-hero-counter-current {
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(191,144,50,.7);
}

/* ── KEYFRAMES ── */
@keyframes confHeroProgress { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }
@keyframes confHeroRise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes confHeroFadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* ── MOBILE ── */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .conf-hero { min-height: 100svh; }
  .conf-hero-content { padding: 5rem 6vw 7rem; }
  .conf-hero-meta { gap: .5rem 1.2rem; }
  .conf-hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 100%; }
  .conf-hero-stat { min-width: 50%; flex: 1 1 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.12); }
  .conf-hero-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .conf-hero-stat:nth-child(3), .conf-hero-stat:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
  .conf-hero-filmstrip { gap: 4px; padding: .7rem 2vw; }
  .conf-hero-thumb { width: 52px; height: 35px; }
  .conf-hero-counter { display: none; }
}

/* ─── BREADCRUMB ─── */
.conf-breadcrumb {
  padding: 5.5rem 5vw 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dim2);
}
.conf-breadcrumb a { color: var(--dim); transition: color .2s; }
.conf-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }
.conf-breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--border-gold); }
.conf-breadcrumb-current { color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600; }

/* ─── DETAIL HERO (Orbital gallery — cover center, images floating around) ─── */
.conf-detail-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 5rem 5vw 7rem;
  background: #080b10;
}

/* Original hero background — hidden, data source only */
.conf-detail-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  display: none;
}
.conf-detail-hero-bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}

/* ─── CINEMATIC 3-PANEL HERO ─── */
.cd-cine-wrap {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 21% 1fr 21%;
}

/* Left & right side columns — two cells stacked */
.cd-cine-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  position: relative;
}

/* Every cell and center: full bleed images */
.cd-cine-cell,
.cd-cine-center { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }

/* Side cell images — darkened for readability */
.cd-cine-cell img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  filter: brightness(.5) saturate(.75);
  transition: filter .6s ease;
}
.cd-cine-cell:hover img { filter: brightness(.62) saturate(.85); }

/* Breathing parallax — independent rhythm per cell */
.cd-cine-left  .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(1) img { animation: cineBreathe1 13s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cd-cine-left  .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(2) img { animation: cineBreathe2 11s ease-in-out infinite .5s; }
.cd-cine-right .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(1) img { animation: cineBreathe2 12s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.cd-cine-right .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(2) img { animation: cineBreathe1 10s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }

@keyframes cineBreathe1 {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1.06) translate(0, 0); }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.0)  translate(0.8%, -0.8%); }
}
@keyframes cineBreathe2 {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1.0)  translate(0, 0); }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.06) translate(-0.6%, 0.6%); }
}

/* Staggered fade-in for side cells */
.cd-cine-cell { opacity: 0; animation: cineCellIn .9s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94) forwards; }
.cd-cine-left  .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .45s; }
.cd-cine-left  .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .65s; }
.cd-cine-right .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .55s; }
.cd-cine-right .cd-cine-cell:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .75s; }

@keyframes cineCellIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.0); }
}

/* Horizontal divider between the two cells within each side column */
.cd-cine-cell + .cd-cine-cell::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 12%; right: 12%; top: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(184,137,42,.45) 30%, rgba(184,137,42,.45) 70%, transparent);
  z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
}

/* Thin vertical golden dividers — left col right edge and right col left edge */
.cd-cine-left::after,
.cd-cine-right::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(184,137,42,.45) 15%,
    rgba(184,137,42,.65) 50%,
    rgba(184,137,42,.45) 85%,
    transparent 100%);
  z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
}
.cd-cine-left::after  { right: 0; }
.cd-cine-right::before { left: 0; }

/* Center cover image */
.cd-cine-center {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: cineCoverIn 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .2s forwards;
}
.cd-cine-center img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  filter: brightness(.6) saturate(.8);
  animation: cineKenBurns 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cineCoverIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes cineKenBurns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.0)  translate(0.4%, -0.4%); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); }
}

/* Golden border glow on center column edges */
.cd-cine-center::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-left:  1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.3);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.3);
  z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  animation: cineBorderGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Inner shadow to deepen corners */
.cd-cine-center::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 120px rgba(10,22,40,.28);
  z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes cineBorderGlow {
  0%,100% { border-color: rgba(184,137,42,.25); }
  50%     { border-color: rgba(184,137,42,.55); box-shadow: -6px 0 28px rgba(184,137,42,.07), 6px 0 28px rgba(184,137,42,.07); }
}

/* Mobile: hide side columns */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .cd-cine-left,.cd-cine-right { display: none; }
  .cd-cine-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Vignette / dark overlay — comprehensive for readability in all modes */
.conf-detail-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 45%, transparent 0%, rgba(8,11,16,.3) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(8,11,16,.45) 0%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.1) 22%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.05) 42%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.1) 65%,
      rgba(8,11,16,.7) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating golden particles */
.cd-hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cd-hero-particle {
  position: absolute; width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(184,137,42,.55);
  animation: cdParticleFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cdParticleFloat {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) scale(0); }
  15% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1); }
  85% { opacity: .4; transform: translateY(-80px) scale(.6); }
}

.conf-detail-hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}

/* Badge — gold style matching HYS 2026 */
.conf-detail-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; color: #bf9032;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.38);
  padding: .32rem .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(191,144,50,.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: cdFadeUp .8s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: .3s;
}

/* Title word reveal */
.conf-detail-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: #F5ECD7; line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: .4rem; letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.conf-detail-hero-content h1 .cd-word {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: .3em;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(35px);
  animation: cdFadeUp .7s ease forwards;
}
.conf-detail-hero-content h1 .hindi-sub {
  display: block; font-family: 'IM Fell English', serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.4rem); color: #C9B97A;
  letter-spacing: .02em; margin-top: .3rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: cdFadeUp .7s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}
.conf-detail-meta-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem 1.6rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 1.8rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: cdFadeUp .6s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}
.conf-detail-meta-item {
  font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(244,237,216,.85); letter-spacing: .04em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
}
.conf-detail-meta-item span { font-size: .9em; }

/* Hero scroll cue */
.cd-hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.4rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: cdFadeUp .5s ease forwards 2s;
}
.cd-hero-scroll span {
  font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244,237,216,.5);
}
.cd-hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,80,10,.6), transparent);
  animation: cdScrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ─── STATS STRIP — hardcoded dark (always on photo hero) ─── */
.conf-detail-stats {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.22);
  background: rgba(8,11,16,.52); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0; animation: cdFadeUp .6s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: 1.6s;
}
.conf-detail-stat {
  flex: 1; min-width: 120px; padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.13);
  transition: background .3s;
}
.conf-detail-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.conf-detail-stat:hover { background: rgba(191,144,50,.06); }
.conf-detail-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #bf9032; display: block; line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.conf-detail-stat-label {
  font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: .19em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(191,144,50,.55); margin-top: .32rem; display: block;
}

@keyframes cdFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes cdScrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .4; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50%      { opacity: .8; transform: scaleY(1.3); }
}

/* ─── GOLD ORNAMENT DIVIDER (injected by JS after h1) ─── */
.cd-hero-ornament {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: .8rem; margin: 1.4rem auto 0;
  opacity: 0; animation: cdFadeUp .6s ease 1.2s forwards;
}
.cd-hero-orn-line {
  width: 52px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(191,144,50,.5));
}
.cd-hero-orn-line-r {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(191,144,50,.5), transparent);
}
.cd-hero-orn-diamond {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.55);
  transform: rotate(45deg); flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── SCROLL-REVEAL ANIMATIONS ─── */
.cd-reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(45px);
  transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
.cd-reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Stagger children inside grids */
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-guest-card,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-session-card,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-award-card,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-suggestion,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-participation-item,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-press-card,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-video-card,
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item,
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-key-highlights li {
  animation: cdStaggerIn .6s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-guest-card:nth-child(1), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-session-card:nth-child(1),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-award-card:nth-child(1), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-suggestion:nth-child(1),
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item:nth-child(1), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-key-highlights li:nth-child(1),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-participation-item:nth-child(1), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-press-card:nth-child(1),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-video-card:nth-child(1), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-guest-card:nth-child(2), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-session-card:nth-child(2),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-award-card:nth-child(2), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-suggestion:nth-child(2),
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item:nth-child(2), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-key-highlights li:nth-child(2),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-participation-item:nth-child(2), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-press-card:nth-child(2),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-video-card:nth-child(2), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .2s; }
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-guest-card:nth-child(3), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-session-card:nth-child(3),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-award-card:nth-child(3), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-suggestion:nth-child(3),
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item:nth-child(3), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-key-highlights li:nth-child(3),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-participation-item:nth-child(3), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-press-card:nth-child(3),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-video-card:nth-child(3), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .3s; }
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-guest-card:nth-child(4), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-session-card:nth-child(4),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-award-card:nth-child(4), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-suggestion:nth-child(4),
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item:nth-child(4), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-key-highlights li:nth-child(4),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-participation-item:nth-child(4), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-press-card:nth-child(4),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-video-card:nth-child(4), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-guest-card:nth-child(5), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-session-card:nth-child(5),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-award-card:nth-child(5), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-suggestion:nth-child(5),
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item:nth-child(5), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-key-highlights li:nth-child(5),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .5s; }
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item:nth-child(6), .cd-reveal.visible .conf-key-highlights li:nth-child(6),
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .6s; }
.cd-reveal.visible .cd-gallery-item:nth-child(n+7) { animation-delay: .65s; }
.cd-reveal.visible .conf-team-chip:nth-child(n+7) { animation-delay: .65s; }

@keyframes cdStaggerIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(25px) scale(.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* ─── SECTION LAYOUT ─── */
.conf-sec {
  padding: 5rem 5vw;
}
.conf-sec.alt {
  background: var(--navy-deep, rgba(6,15,28,0.5));
}
.conf-sec-inner {
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.conf-sec-inner.wide {
  max-width: 1100px;
}
.conf-eyebrow {
  font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .8rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
}
.conf-eyebrow::before, .conf-eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; flex: none; width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--saffron);
}
.conf-sec h2 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: clamp(1.3rem,2.8vw,1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.conf-sec h2 em { font-family: 'IM Fell English',serif; color: var(--saffron); }
.conf-prose {
  max-width: 900px; margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.conf-prose p {
  font-size: .88rem; color: var(--dim); line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  text-align: justify; hyphens: auto;
}
.conf-prose strong { color: var(--cream-mid); }

/* ─── PHOTO GALLERY (NEW) ─── */
.cd-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: .8rem;
}

/* ─── PRESS CLIPPINGS GRID ─── */
.cd-press-clippings {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.cd-press-clip {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
}
.cd-press-clip img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain;
  background: #fff;
}

.cd-gallery-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
}
.cd-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), filter .4s;
  filter: brightness(.85) saturate(.85);
}
.cd-gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
}
.cd-gallery-item::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,22,40,.5) 100%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
}
.cd-gallery-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.cd-gallery-zoom {
  position: absolute; bottom: .8rem; right: .8rem; z-index: 2;
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(244,237,216,.9);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.6); transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cd-gallery-item:hover .cd-gallery-zoom { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* ─── LIGHTBOX ─── */
.cd-lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(5,10,20,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.cd-lightbox.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.cd-lightbox img {
  max-width: 88vw; max-height: 82vh; object-fit: contain;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  transform: scale(.92); transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.cd-lightbox.open img { transform: scale(1); }
.cd-lb-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.8rem;
  background: none; border: none; color: rgba(244,237,216,.7);
  font-size: 2rem; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
  transition: color .2s, transform .2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cd-lb-close:hover { color: var(--saffron); transform: scale(1.15); }
.cd-lb-prev, .cd-lb-next {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(10,22,40,.6); border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.2);
  color: rgba(244,237,216,.8); font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cd-lb-prev { left: 1.5rem; }
.cd-lb-next { right: 1.5rem; }
.cd-lb-prev:hover, .cd-lb-next:hover {
  background: rgba(212,80,10,.2); border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.5); color: #fff;
}
.cd-lb-counter {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244,237,216,.5);
}

/* ─── QUOTE BLOCK (enhanced) ─── */
.conf-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--saffron);
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-left: 3px solid var(--saffron);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.conf-quote::before {
  content: '"'; position: absolute; top: -.2rem; left: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: 6rem; color: rgba(212,80,10,.08);
  line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.conf-quote p {
  font-family: 'IM Fell English', serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(.88rem,1.5vw,1rem); color: var(--dim);
  line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: .8rem;
  text-align: justify; hyphens: auto;
}
.conf-quote-attr {
  display: block; font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1.2rem; font-style: normal; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ─── GUESTS GRID (enhanced hover) ─── */
.conf-guests-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.conf-guest-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.4rem; background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), border-color .3s, box-shadow .4s;
}
.conf-guest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212,80,10,.08);
}

/* ─── MP PHOTO PANEL ─── */
.conf-mp-photos {
  display: none; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  animation: fadeInDown .3s ease;
}
.conf-mp-photos.open { display: flex; }
.conf-mp-photo-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.conf-mp-photos img {
  width: 160px; height: 190px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.conf-mp-photo-caption {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream); text-align: center; letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.conf-guest-mp { cursor: pointer; }
.conf-guest-mp:hover { border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.45); }
.conf-guest-mp .conf-guest-role-hint {
  font-size: .62rem; color: var(--saffron, #d4500a);
  display: block; margin-top: .3rem; letter-spacing: .05em;
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.conf-guest-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--saffron-pale);
}
.conf-guest-name {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .2rem; letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.conf-guest-role { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--dim); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ─── SESSIONS GRID ─── */
.conf-sessions-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
}
.conf-session-card {
  padding: 2rem; background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: border-color .4s, transform .4s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), box-shadow .4s;
}
.conf-session-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.3); transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212,80,10,.07);
}
.conf-session-card.full { grid-column: span 2; }
.conf-session-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(212,80,10,.25); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.conf-session-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .4rem; letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.conf-session-topic {
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.conf-session-card p {
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--dim); line-height: 1.8;
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* ─── SUGGESTIONS ─── */
.conf-suggestions {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
}
.conf-suggestion {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem; padding: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: border-color .3s;
}
.conf-suggestion:hover { border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.25); }
.conf-suggestion-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(212,80,10,.3); line-height: 1; padding-top: .2rem;
}
.conf-suggestion-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .3rem; letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.conf-suggestion-by {
  font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.conf-suggestion p {
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--dim); line-height: 1.8;
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  text-align: justify; hyphens: auto;
}

/* ─── AWARDS GRID ─── */
.conf-awards-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px,1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.conf-award-card {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem; text-align: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.conf-award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.conf-award-pos {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.conf-award-pos.gold { color: #D4AF37; }
.conf-award-pos.silver { color: #A8A9AD; }
.conf-award-pos.bronze { color: #CD7F32; }
.conf-award-pos.fourth { color: var(--saffron); }
.conf-award-name {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .3rem;
}
.conf-award-inst { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--dim); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ─── TEAM CHIPS ─── */
.conf-team-chips {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem;
}
.conf-team-chip {
  padding: .55rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  font-size: .74rem; color: var(--cream); font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  letter-spacing: .04em; font-weight: 600;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.conf-team-chip:hover { border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.4); background: var(--saffron-pale); }
.conf-team-chip span {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-left: .5rem;
}

/* ─── PARTICIPATION STATS ─── */
.conf-participation-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px,1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.conf-participation-item {
  padding: 2rem 1.4rem; text-align: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.conf-participation-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--saffron); display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.conf-participation-label {
  font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dim);
}

/* ─── MEDIA / VIDEO SECTION ─── */
.conf-video-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px,1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.conf-video-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.conf-video-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.conf-video-embed {
  position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.conf-video-embed iframe {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.conf-video-info {
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
}
.conf-video-channel {
  font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 700;
}
.conf-video-title {
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--cream); margin-top: .3rem;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .03em;
}

/* ─── PRESS GRID ─── */
.conf-press-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px,1fr));
  gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.conf-press-card {
  padding: 1.6rem; background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  text-decoration: none; display: block;
  transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.conf-press-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.3); }
.conf-press-source {
  font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.conf-press-headline {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .5rem; letter-spacing: .02em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.conf-press-excerpt { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--dim); line-height: 1.7; }
.conf-press-read {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: .8rem;
  font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600;
}

/* ─── BACK NAV ─── */
.conf-back {
  padding: 3rem 5vw;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.conf-back-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dim); font-weight: 600;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.conf-back-link:hover { color: var(--saffron); }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .conf-sessions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .conf-session-card.full { grid-column: span 1; }
  .conf-detail-stats { max-width: 100%; }
  .conf-detail-hero { min-height: 88vh; padding: 5rem 5vw 6rem; }
  .cd-orb-cover { width: min(60vw, 360px); height: min(50vh, 320px); }
  .cd-orb-sat { display: none; }
  .cd-orb-sat:nth-child(-n+5) { display: block; }
  .cd-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px,1fr)); }
  .cd-lb-prev, .cd-lb-next { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .cd-lb-prev { left: .8rem; }
  .cd-lb-next { right: .8rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .conf-guests-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .conf-awards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .conf-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .conf-press-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .conf-breadcrumb { padding-top: 4.5rem; }
  .cd-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: .5rem; }
  .cd-hero-scroll { display: none; }
  .cd-lb-prev, .cd-lb-next { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .cd-orb-cover { width: 70vw; height: 35vh; }
  .cd-orb-sat { display: none; }
  .cd-orb-sat:nth-child(-n+3) { display: block; }
}

/* ─── KEY HIGHLIGHTS LIST (animated) ─── */
.conf-key-highlights {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem;
}
.conf-key-highlights li {
  position: relative; padding: .9rem 1.2rem .9rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--dim); line-height: 1.7;
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.conf-key-highlights li::before {
  content: '◆'; position: absolute; left: .9rem; top: .9rem;
  color: var(--saffron); font-size: .6rem;
}
.conf-key-highlights li:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,80,10,.25); transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ─── DECORATIVE FLOATING IMAGE STACKS — hidden globally ─── */
.conf-sec-inner { position: relative; }
.conf-deco-stack { display: none !important; }
.conf-deco-stack.left { left: -270px; }
.conf-deco-stack.right { right: -270px; }
.cds-img {
  position: absolute; width: 180px; height: 125px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  overflow: hidden; border-radius: 4px;
}
.cds-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(.85) saturate(0.95); }
.cds-img.n1 { top:0; left:0; transform: rotate(-5deg); z-index: 1; }
.cds-img.n2 { top:25px; left:45px; transform: rotate(4deg); z-index: 2; }
.cds-img.n3 { top:60px; left:15px; transform: rotate(-3deg); z-index: 3; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INLINE IMAGE INTEGRATION — breaks up text-heavy sections
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── IMAGE ACCENT: floats beside prose text ─── */
.conf-img-accent {
  float: right;
  width: 42%;
  margin: 0.3rem 0 1.5rem 2.2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.conf-img-accent.left {
  float: left;
  margin: 0.3rem 2.2rem 1.5rem 0;
}
.conf-img-accent-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 2px 12px rgba(184,137,42,.06);
}
.conf-img-accent-inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(8,11,16,.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.conf-img-accent-inner img {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(.88) saturate(.9);
  transition: filter .5s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.conf-img-accent-inner:hover img {
  filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.conf-img-accent-caption {
  font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
  font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(191,144,50,.55);
  text-align: center;
  padding: .55rem 0 0;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .conf-img-accent,
  .conf-img-accent.left {
    float: none;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
  }
}

/* ─── IMAGE BREAK STRIP: full-width mosaic between sections ─── */
.conf-img-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.conf-img-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,11,16,.6) 0%, transparent 12%, transparent 88%, rgba(8,11,16,.6) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,11,16,.3) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(8,11,16,.3) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.conf-img-strip-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/7;
}
.conf-img-strip-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(.65) saturate(.75);
  transition: filter .6s ease, transform .8s ease;
}
.conf-img-strip-item:hover img {
  filter: brightness(.85) saturate(.9);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
/* Golden seam lines */
.conf-img-strip-item + .conf-img-strip-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10%; bottom: 10%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(184,137,42,.35), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .conf-img-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .conf-img-strip-item { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
}

/* ─── DUAL IMAGE PANEL: two images side by side within a section ─── */
.conf-img-duo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  clear: both;
}
.conf-img-duo-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.2);
  aspect-ratio: 3/2;
}
.conf-img-duo-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(.82) saturate(.85);
  transition: filter .5s, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
.conf-img-duo-item:hover img {
  filter: brightness(.95) saturate(.95);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.conf-img-duo-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .conf-img-duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ─── SECTION BACKGROUND IMAGE PEEK ─── */
.conf-sec-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.conf-sec-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: .06;
  filter: saturate(.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.conf-sec-bg > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE — CONFERENCE DETAIL (comprehensive)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hero: allow title to wrap naturally on narrow screens */
  .conf-hero-title { white-space: normal; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.4rem); }

  /* Section padding */
  .conf-sec { padding: 3rem 1.2rem; }
  .conf-breadcrumb { padding: 4.5rem 1.2rem 0; }

  /* All body/prose text: left-align (justified text on narrow columns looks bad) */
  .conf-prose p { text-align: left; hyphens: none; }
  .conf-quote p { text-align: left; hyphens: none; }
  .conf-session-card p { text-align: left; }
  .conf-suggestion p { text-align: left; hyphens: none; }
  .card-desc { text-align: left; hyphens: none; }

  /* Section headings */
  .conf-sec h2 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5vw, 1.6rem); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

  /* Sessions: single column */
  .conf-sessions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .9rem; }
  .conf-session-card.full { grid-column: span 1; }
  .conf-session-card { padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem; }
  .conf-session-num { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }

  /* Suggestions: compact */
  .conf-suggestion { grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; gap: .8rem; padding: 1.2rem; }

  /* Quote: compact */
  .conf-quote { padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; }
  .conf-quote::before { font-size: 4rem; }

  /* Gallery: 2 columns */
  .cd-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: .5rem; }

  /* Stats strip: 2-column wrap */
  .conf-detail-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 100%; }
  .conf-detail-stat { min-width: 50%; flex: 1 1 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.12); }
  .conf-detail-stat:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  .conf-detail-stat:last-child, .conf-detail-stat:nth-last-child(2):nth-child(odd) { border-bottom: none; }

  /* Hero stats: 2-column grid */
  .conf-hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .conf-hero-stat { min-width: 50%; flex: 1 1 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(191,144,50,.12); }
  .conf-hero-stat:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  .conf-hero-stat:last-child,
  .conf-hero-stat:nth-last-child(2):nth-child(odd) { border-bottom: none; }

  /* Key highlights */
  .conf-key-highlights li { padding: .8rem 1rem .8rem 2.2rem; font-size: .8rem; }

  /* Team chips: smaller */
  .conf-team-chip { font-size: .68rem; padding: .45rem .9rem; }

  /* Guests grid: 1 column */
  .conf-guests-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Participation: 2 columns */
  .conf-participation-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Video: 1 column */
  .conf-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Press: 1 column */
  .conf-press-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* MP photos: compact */
  .conf-mp-photos img { width: 130px; height: 155px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Hero */
  .conf-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
  .conf-hero-title-hindi { font-size: clamp(.85rem, 4vw, 1.1rem); }
  .conf-hero-content { padding: 4.5rem 4vw 7rem; }

  /* Sections: tighter */
  .conf-sec { padding: 2.4rem .9rem; }
  .conf-sec h2 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 5.5vw, 1.4rem); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
  .conf-prose p { font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.75; }

  /* Session cards */
  .conf-session-card { padding: 1.1rem; }
  .conf-session-num { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .conf-session-title { font-size: .78rem; }

  /* Suggestion */
  .conf-suggestion { grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr; gap: .65rem; padding: 1rem; }
  .conf-suggestion-num { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  /* Quote */
  .conf-quote { padding: 1.2rem 1.1rem; }
  .conf-quote p { font-size: .82rem; }

  /* Awards: 2 col */
  .conf-awards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .conf-award-card { padding: 1.4rem 1rem; }
  .conf-award-pos { font-size: 1.5rem; }

  /* Participation: 2 col compact */
  .conf-participation-item { padding: 1.4rem .8rem; }
  .conf-participation-num { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .conf-participation-label { font-size: .56rem; }

  /* Gallery: 2 col */
  .cd-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: .4rem; }

  /* Hero stats: 2×2 */
  .conf-hero-stat { min-width: 50%; }
  .conf-detail-stat { min-width: 50%; }
  .conf-detail-stat-num { font-size: 1.2rem; }

  /* Key highlights */
  .conf-key-highlights li { font-size: .76rem; }

  /* Guest card: compact */
  .conf-guest-card { padding: 1rem; gap: .8rem; }
  .conf-guest-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .conf-guest-name { font-size: .72rem; }
  .conf-guest-role { font-size: .64rem; }
}