/* ===================================================================
   LCA FOOD 2026 — shared design system
   Palette grounded in the brief's own material: the biennial's autumn
   Montréal dates + the life-cycle ring at the centre of the science.
=================================================================== */
:root{
  --ink:#13221B;
  --forest:#366A66;
  --ink-soft:#2A3C32;
  --paper:#F2EEE1;
  --paper-dim:#E7E0CB;
  --paper-line: rgba(19,34,27,0.14);
  --dark-line: rgba(242,238,225,0.14);
  --amber:#FC9700;
  --amber-deep:#B86E14;
  --moss:#6E7F63;
  --rust:#9C3B27;
  --cream:#FAF8F1;
  --display: 'Fraunces', serif;
  --body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.3,1);
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--body);
  line-height:1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%;}
ul,ol{list-style:none;}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:0;}
table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;}
em{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber);}

.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
  padding:.8rem 1.2rem; z-index:200; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.85rem;
}
.skip-link:focus{left:1rem; top:1rem;}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:3px;}

.wrap{max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);}
.wrap-narrow{max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);}

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; color:var(--amber); font-weight:500;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:''; width:22px; height:1px; background:currentColor; display:inline-block; flex-shrink:0;}
.eyebrow.on-paper{color:var(--amber-deep);}

/* section number label, MIPCC-style: "02 / Committee" — used because the
   site truly is a sequence of chapters, tied to the next-page nav below */
.section-num{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--amber-deep);
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:.5rem; margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.section-num .of{opacity:.5;}

/* ---------- NAV ---------- */
header.site-nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(242,238,225,0.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.nav-inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:1.05rem clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem); gap:1.5rem;}
.logo{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.02rem; letter-spacing:.01em; flex-shrink:0;}
.logo .mark{width:36px; height:36px; flex-shrink:0; object-fit:contain; border-radius:50%;}
.logo b{color:var(--amber); font-style:italic;}

nav.links{display:flex; gap:1.5rem; font-size:.86rem; flex-wrap:wrap;}
nav.links a{position:relative; padding:.2rem 0; color:var(--ink-soft); white-space:nowrap;}
nav.links a::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-3px; width:0; height:1px; background:var(--amber);
  transition:width .25s var(--ease);
}
nav.links a:hover::after, nav.links a:focus-visible::after, nav.links a.active::after{width:100%;}
nav.links a.active{color:var(--ink);}

.nav-drop{position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center;}
.nav-chevron{display:inline-block; font-size:.7em; margin-left:.25em; padding:.3em; opacity:.6; cursor:pointer; transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.nav-drop:hover .nav-chevron, .nav-drop:focus-within .nav-chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.nav-drop-menu{
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(2px);
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px -18px rgba(19,34,27,.28);
  padding:.4rem; min-width:210px; z-index:10;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.1rem;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .2s;
}
/* Invisible bridge so the cursor can travel from the link to the menu without losing hover */
.nav-drop-menu::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:100%; left:0; right:0; height:14px;
}
.nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-menu, .nav-drop:focus-within .nav-drop-menu, .nav-drop.is-open .nav-drop-menu{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  transition:opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), visibility 0s;
}
.nav-drop.is-open .nav-chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.nav-drop-menu a{
  display:block; padding:.6rem .85rem; border-radius:8px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
  white-space:nowrap; transition:background .15s var(--ease), color .15s var(--ease);
}
.nav-drop-menu a::after{content:none;}
.nav-drop-menu a:hover, .nav-drop-menu a:focus-visible{background:var(--paper-dim); color:var(--ink);}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; font-family:var(--body); font-weight:600;
  font-size:.86rem; padding:.72rem 1.4rem; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap; cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--amber); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(198,124,46,.55);}
.btn-ghost{border-color:var(--paper-line); color:var(--ink);}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-on-dark{border-color:var(--dark-line); color:var(--cream);}
.btn-on-dark:hover{border-color:var(--amber); color:var(--amber); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-sm{padding:.55rem 1.1rem; font-size:.8rem;}

.nav-cta{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; flex-shrink:0;}

.lang-switch{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.35rem; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.75rem; letter-spacing:.02em;}
.lang-switch a{color:var(--ink-soft); padding:.15rem; transition:color .2s var(--ease);}
.lang-switch a:hover{color:var(--amber);}
.lang-switch .active{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}
.lang-switch .sep{color:var(--paper-line);}
.burger{display:none; width:26px; height:20px; position:relative;}
.burger span{position:absolute; left:0; right:0; height:1.6px; background:var(--ink); transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.burger span:nth-child(1){top:0;} .burger span:nth-child(2){top:9px;} .burger span:nth-child(3){top:18px;}
.burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);}
.burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.burger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);}

.mobile-panel{
  position:fixed; inset:0; top:64px; background:var(--paper); z-index:99;
  transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:.3s var(--ease);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:2rem clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem); gap:1.2rem; overflow-y:auto;
}
.mobile-panel.open{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:all;}
.mobile-panel a{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.35rem;}
.mobile-panel .mp-sub{font-family:var(--body); font-size:.95rem; color:var(--ink-soft); padding-left:1rem;}

@media (max-width:900px){
  nav.links{display:none;}
  .burger{display:block;}
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  .nav-cta{gap:.5rem;}
  .btn-sm{padding:.5rem .75rem; font-size:.74rem;}
  .lang-switch{font-size:.68rem; gap:.25rem;}
  .logo{font-size:.92rem; gap:.4rem;}
  .nav-inner{padding-left:1rem; padding-right:1rem;}
}

/* ---------- PAGE HEADER (subpages: no video, MIPCC-style chapter banner) ---------- */
.page-header{
  background:var(--forest); color:var(--cream); padding:calc(64px + 4.5rem) 0 3.5rem; position:relative; overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate;
}
.page-header::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 70% at 88% 0%, rgba(198,124,46,.22), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(50% 60% at 4% 100%, rgba(110,127,99,.24), transparent 65%);
}
.back-home{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(250,248,241,.6); display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center; gap:.5rem; margin-bottom:1.6rem; transition:color .2s var(--ease);
}
.back-home:hover{color:var(--amber);}
.page-header h1{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,3.9rem);
  line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.01em; max-width:16ch;
}
.page-header h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber);}
.page-header .lead{margin-top:1.1rem; font-size:1.05rem; color:rgba(250,248,241,.75); max-width:56ch;}
.page-header .meta-row{display:flex; gap:2.2rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:2rem;}
.page-header .meta-row .m{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(250,248,241,.55);}
.page-header .meta-row .m strong{display:block; font-family:var(--body); font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--cream); margin-top:.2rem;}

/* ---------- SECTION GENERICS ---------- */
section{padding:clamp(4rem,8vw,6.5rem) 0;}
.section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:3rem;}
.section-head h2{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);
  letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-top:.9rem; line-height:1.1;
}
.section-head h2 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber);}
.section-head p{margin-top:1rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.02rem; max-width:52ch;}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center;}
.section-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
.section-head.center .eyebrow::before{display:none;}

.on-dark .section-head p{color:rgba(250,248,241,.68);}
section.on-dark{background:var(--forest); color:var(--cream);}
.themes{background:var(--forest); color:var(--cream);}

.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);}
.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

.prose{max-width:68ch; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.prose p{margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink);}
.prose a{color:var(--amber-deep); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(156,91,30,.35);}
.prose a:hover{border-color:var(--amber-deep);}
.prose h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:500; margin:1.6rem 0 .6rem;}
.prose ul{list-style:disc; padding-left:1.3rem; margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.prose ul li{margin-bottom:.4rem;}

/* ---------- FEATURE / TEXT+VISUAL SPLIT ---------- */
.split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr; gap:3.5rem; align-items:start;}
.split.reverse{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;}
.split.reverse > *:first-child{order:2;}
@media (max-width:900px){ .split, .split.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .split.reverse > *:first-child{order:0;} }

.pull{
  font-family:var(--display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.4rem; line-height:1.32; color:var(--ink);
  border-left:2px solid var(--amber); padding-left:1.4rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.badge-new{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; background:var(--paper-dim); color:var(--rust);
  padding:.45rem .8rem; border-radius:100px; margin-top:1.4rem;
}
.badge-new::before{content:'●'; font-size:.55rem;}

/* ---------- STAT ROW ---------- */
.stat-row{display:grid; border-top:1px solid; border-bottom:1px solid;}
.stat-row.on-dark{border-color:var(--dark-line);}
.stat-row.on-paper{border-color:var(--paper-line);}
.stat{padding:1.7rem clamp(1rem,3vw,2.2rem); border-left:1px solid; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.25rem;}
.stat-row.on-dark .stat{border-color:var(--dark-line);}
.stat-row.on-paper .stat{border-color:var(--paper-line);}
.stat:first-child{border-left:none;}
.stat .num{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.9rem; font-weight:500;}
.stat-row.on-dark .num{color:var(--cream);}
.stat-row.on-paper .num{color:var(--ink);}
.stat .label{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.stat-row.on-dark .label{color:rgba(250,248,241,.6);}
.stat-row.on-paper .label{color:var(--ink-soft);}
@media (max-width:760px){ .stat-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr) !important;} .stat:nth-child(2n+1){border-left:none;} .stat:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid; border-color:inherit;} }

/* ---------- CARD GRID (themes / topics / info tiles) ---------- */
.card-grid{display:grid; gap:1.15rem;}
.card-grid.cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.card-grid.cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
.card-grid.cols-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
@media (max-width:900px){ .card-grid.cols-3, .card-grid.cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:600px){ .card-grid.cols-3, .card-grid.cols-4, .card-grid.cols-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
.tile{
  background:#3f5c4b; height:100%; border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 18px 32px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  transition:box-shadow .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.tile:hover{box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.14), 0 26px 44px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.5); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.tile-inner{
  padding:2rem 1.7rem; position:relative; min-height:200px; height:100%; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), transform .15s linear;
  transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;
}
.tile-inner::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; background:var(--amber);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.tile-inner:hover{background:#4a6a56;}
.tile-inner:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
.tile-inner .idx{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.76rem; color:var(--amber);}
.tile-inner .top-row{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:.8rem;}
.tile-inner .icon{width:24px; height:24px; flex-shrink:0; opacity:0; transform:translate(-6px,4px) scale(.85); transition:opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);}
.tile-inner:hover .icon{opacity:1; transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}
.tile-inner .icon svg{width:100%; height:100%; stroke:var(--amber); fill:none; stroke-width:1.4; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round;}
.tile-inner h3{font-family:var(--display); font-weight:500; font-size:1.18rem; margin:1.2rem 0 .55rem;}
.tile-inner p{font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(250,248,241,.82); line-height:1.5;}
.tile-inner .keywords{margin-top:.8rem; font-size:.72rem; font-family:var(--mono); color:rgba(216,150,88,.95); line-height:1.6;}

/* light variant of tiles, for paper-background sections — a genuinely bright card
   (not a near-match to the parchment page background) so it actually reads as a card */
.tile.on-paper{
  background:#FFFFFF; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.05), 0 18px 32px -22px rgba(19,34,27,.16);
  border:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.06);
}
.tile.on-paper:hover{box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.06), 0 26px 44px -22px rgba(19,34,27,.22);}
.tile.on-paper .tile-inner:hover{background:#FBF8F2;}
.tile.on-paper .tile-inner p{color:var(--ink-soft);}
.tile.on-paper .tile-inner .icon svg{stroke:var(--amber-deep);}
.tile.on-paper .tile-inner .idx{color:var(--amber-deep);}

/* ---------- PERSON CARD (committee / speakers) ---------- */
.person-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:2rem;}
@media (max-width:900px){ .person-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:600px){ .person-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:340px; margin:0 auto;} }
.person{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem;}
.avatar{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:1; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ink-soft);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--dark-line);
}
.avatar .initials{font-family:var(--display); font-style:italic; font-size:2.4rem; color:var(--amber);}
.avatar img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.avatar.on-paper{background:var(--paper-dim); border-color:var(--paper-line);}
.avatar.on-paper .initials{color:var(--amber-deep);}
.avatar.avatar-tight{max-width:168px; margin:0 auto;}
.person .role{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
.person h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:500; margin:.3rem 0 .2rem;}
.person .affil{font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45;}
.person.on-dark .affil{color:rgba(250,248,241,.65);}
.person.on-dark h3{color:var(--cream);}

/* ---------- SPEAKER CARD AS BUTTON (opens read-more modal) ---------- */
button.person{background:none; border:0; padding:0; margin:0; font:inherit; text-align:left; cursor:pointer; -webkit-appearance:none; border-radius:12px;}
button.person:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:6px;}
button.person .avatar{transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);}
button.person:hover .avatar, button.person:focus-visible .avatar{box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(19,34,27,.35); transform:translateY(-3px);}
button.person:hover h3{color:var(--amber-deep);}
.person-more{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.3rem; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem; color:var(--amber-deep); margin-top:.3rem;}
button.person:hover .person-more, button.person:focus-visible .person-more{text-decoration:underline;}

/* ---------- SPEAKER READ-MORE MODAL ---------- */
.speaker-modal-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300; background:rgba(13,22,17,.6); backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:2rem 1.1rem;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .25s;
}
.speaker-modal-overlay.is-open{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), visibility 0s;}
.speaker-modal{
  background:var(--paper); border-radius:20px; max-width:600px; width:100%; max-height:85vh; overflow-y:auto;
  position:relative; box-shadow:0 40px 90px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97); transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
  padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem);
}
.speaker-modal-overlay.is-open .speaker-modal{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
.speaker-modal-close{
  position:absolute; top:1.1rem; right:1.1rem; z-index:2; width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--paper-dim); border:1px solid var(--paper-line); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer; color:var(--ink); transition:background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.speaker-modal-close:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);}
.speaker-modal-close svg{width:16px; height:16px;}
.speaker-modal-head{display:flex; gap:1.4rem; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:1.4rem; padding-right:2.4rem;}
.speaker-modal-photo{width:100px; height:128px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(19,34,27,.3);}
.speaker-modal-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
.speaker-modal-head .role{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
.speaker-modal-head h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,1.8rem); font-weight:500; margin:.35rem 0 .3rem; line-height:1.1;}
.speaker-modal-head .affil{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.45;}
.speaker-modal-bio p{margin-bottom:1rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65;}
.speaker-modal-bio p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.speaker-modal-bio strong{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}
body.modal-open{overflow:hidden;}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .speaker-modal-head{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding-right:0;}
  .speaker-modal-photo{width:88px; height:112px;}
}

/* ---------- ACTIVITY PHOTO CARDS (Visit Montréal) + read-more modal ---------- */
button.activity-card{
  background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.06); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
  padding:0; margin:0; font:inherit; text-align:left; cursor:pointer; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.05), 0 16px 28px -20px rgba(19,34,27,.16);
  transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
button.activity-card:hover, button.activity-card:focus-visible{
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.06), 0 22px 36px -18px rgba(19,34,27,.22); transform:translateY(-3px);
}
button.activity-card:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:2px;}
.activity-card-photo{aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden;}
.activity-card-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
button.activity-card:hover .activity-card-photo img{transform:scale(1.05);}
.activity-card-body{padding:1.3rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;}
.activity-card-body h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:500; margin:0 0 .5rem;}
.activity-card-body p{font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5;}
.activity-card-more{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.3rem; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; color:var(--amber-deep); margin-top:.6rem;}
button.activity-card:hover .activity-card-more{text-decoration:underline;}

.activity-modal-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300; background:rgba(13,22,17,.6); backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:2rem 1.1rem;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .25s;
}
.activity-modal-overlay.is-open{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), visibility 0s;}
.activity-modal{
  background:var(--paper); border-radius:20px; max-width:640px; width:100%; max-height:85vh; overflow-y:auto;
  position:relative; box-shadow:0 40px 90px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97); transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.activity-modal-overlay.is-open .activity-modal{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
.activity-modal-close{
  position:absolute; top:1.1rem; right:1.1rem; z-index:2; width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--paper-line); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer; color:var(--ink); transition:background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.activity-modal-close:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);}
.activity-modal-close svg{width:16px; height:16px;}
.activity-modal-photo{width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px 20px 0 0;}
.activity-modal-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.activity-modal-body{padding:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.4rem);}
.activity-modal-body h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,1.8rem); font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.activity-modal-authors{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.01em; margin-bottom:1rem;}
.activity-modal-meta{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.6rem; margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.activity-modal-meta span{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--amber-deep);
  background:var(--paper-dim); border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:99px; padding:.35rem .8rem;
}

/* ---------- COMPACT WORKSHOP ROW (title only, opens read-more modal) ---------- */
button.wk-item-compact{
  width:100%; padding:1.3rem 0; border-top:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-left:0; border-right:0; border-bottom:0;
  background:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto; gap:1.2rem; align-items:center;
  text-align:left; cursor:pointer; font:inherit; color:inherit;
}
.wk-list-end button.wk-item-compact:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line);}
button.wk-item-compact:hover .wk-title-compact, button.wk-item-compact:focus-visible .wk-title-compact{color:var(--amber-deep);}
button.wk-item-compact:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:-2px;}
.wk-title-compact{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); transition:color .2s var(--ease); line-height:1.35;}
.wk-more-hint{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; color:var(--amber-deep); opacity:0; transition:opacity .2s var(--ease); white-space:nowrap;}
button.wk-item-compact:hover .wk-more-hint, button.wk-item-compact:focus-visible .wk-more-hint{opacity:1;}
@media (max-width:600px){ .wk-more-hint{display:none;} button.wk-item-compact{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; row-gap:.3rem;} button.wk-item-compact .wk-time{grid-column:2; }}
.activity-modal-body .prose h4{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:500; margin:1.3rem 0 .6rem; color:var(--ink);}
.activity-modal-body .prose p{margin-bottom:1rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65;}
.activity-modal-body .prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
@media (max-width:480px){ .activity-modal-photo{aspect-ratio:4/3;} }

/* chip / country tag used in scientific-committee table */
.data-table{width:100%; font-size:.9rem;}
.data-table th{
  text-align:left; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--amber-deep); padding:.7rem .9rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.data-table td{padding:.7rem .9rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line); color:var(--ink-soft);}
.data-table tr:hover td{background:var(--paper-dim);}
.data-table .hl td{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}
.table-scroll{overflow-x:auto; border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:14px;}
.table-scroll .data-table th:first-child, .table-scroll .data-table td:first-child{padding-left:1.3rem;}

/* ---------- FEE TABLE ---------- */
.fee-table{width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:.92rem;}
.fee-table thead th{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--cream); background:var(--ink); padding:1rem .9rem; text-align:left;
}
.fee-table thead th:last-child, .fee-table thead th:nth-child(2){text-align:right;}
.fee-table tbody td{padding:.85rem .9rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line);}
.fee-table tbody td:last-child, .fee-table tbody td:nth-child(2){text-align:right; font-family:var(--mono);}
.fee-table tbody tr:hover td{background:var(--paper-dim);}
.fee-table tbody tr.day-pass td{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.88rem;}
.fee-table .col-current{position:relative;}
.fee-table .col-current::after{content:'CURRENT';position:absolute;top:-1px;right:.5rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--amber);}
.fee-table.currency-table th:not(:first-child), .fee-table.currency-table td:not(:first-child){text-align:right; font-family:var(--mono);}
.fee-table.currency-table th:first-child{text-align:left;}

/* ---------- CURRENCY CONVERTER WIDGET ---------- */
.currency-converter{
  background:var(--paper-dim); border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:18px;
  padding:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.2rem); max-width:640px;
}
.cc-fields{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr; gap:1rem; align-items:end;}
.cc-field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.45rem; min-width:0;}
.cc-field label{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.cc-field input, .cc-field select{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.95rem; color:var(--ink); background:#FFFFFF;
  border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:10px; padding:.7rem .8rem; width:100%;
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
}
.cc-field select{
  background-image:url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="%232A3C32" stroke-width="2"><path d="M6 9l6 6 6-6"/></svg>');
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right .7rem center; background-size:16px; padding-right:2.2rem;
}
.cc-field input:focus, .cc-field select:focus{outline:2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:1px;}
.cc-swap{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--paper-line); background:#FFFFFF; color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.cc-swap:hover{background:var(--amber); color:var(--cream); transform:rotate(180deg);}
.cc-swap svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
.cc-result{
  margin-top:1.6rem; padding-top:1.5rem; border-top:1px solid var(--paper-line);
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:.6rem; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.cc-result-amount{font-family:var(--display); font-size:2.1rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink);}
.cc-result-code{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:1rem; color:var(--amber-deep);}
.cc-result-rate{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); width:100%; margin-top:.3rem;}
.cc-note{font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:1.1rem;}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .cc-fields{grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cc-swap{justify-self:center; transform:rotate(90deg);}
  .cc-swap:hover{transform:rotate(270deg);}
}

/* ---------- ACCORDION (General Information / FAQ-style content) ---------- */
.accordion-group{border-top:1px solid var(--paper-line);}
.acc-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line);}
.acc-item summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:1.3rem 0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:500; gap:1rem;
}
.acc-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.acc-item summary .plus{
  width:22px; height:22px; flex-shrink:0; position:relative;
}
.acc-item summary .plus::before, .acc-item summary .plus::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; background:var(--ink); transition:transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.acc-item summary .plus::before{left:0; top:50%; width:100%; height:1.5px; transform:translateY(-50%);}
.acc-item summary .plus::after{top:0; left:50%; width:1.5px; height:100%; transform:translateX(-50%);}
.acc-item[open] summary .plus::after{transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg); opacity:0;}
.acc-item .acc-body{padding:0 0 1.5rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.96rem; max-width:68ch;}
.acc-item .acc-body p{margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.acc-item .acc-body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.acc-item .acc-body ul{list-style:disc; padding-left:1.3rem;}
.acc-item .acc-body ul li{margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.acc-item .acc-body a{color:var(--amber-deep); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(156,91,30,.35);}
.acc-category{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep); margin:2.4rem 0 .2rem;}
.acc-category:first-child{margin-top:0;}

/* ---------- MARQUEE TICKER ---------- */
.marquee{
  overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding:1.1rem 0; background:#3d5c48;
}
.marquee-track{display:inline-flex; animation:marquee 32s linear infinite;}
.marquee-track span{
  font-family:var(--display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.3rem; color:rgba(250,248,241,.82); padding:0 1.2rem;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:1.2rem;
}
.marquee-track span::after{content:'·'; color:var(--amber); font-style:normal;}
@keyframes marquee{from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
@keyframes marquee-reverse{from{transform:translateX(-50%);} to{transform:translateX(0);}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .marquee-track{animation:none;} }

/* ---------- HOTEL BOOKING BANNER (clickable moving banner, room photo backdrop) ---------- */
.hotel-marquee{
  display:flex; align-items:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; text-decoration:none;
  min-height:168px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(12,20,16,.86) 0%, rgba(12,20,16,.72) 38%, rgba(12,20,16,.5) 100%),
    url('https://www.hilton.com/im/en/YMQDTDT/10248840/ymqdt-nkr-nkre-room-2.jpg?impolicy=crop&cw=4500&ch=3000&gravity=NorthWest&xposition=0&yposition=0&rw=1400&rh=933') center 40%/cover;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.14); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.14);
}
.hotel-marquee-track{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; animation:marquee-reverse 26s linear infinite;}
.hotel-marquee-track span{
  font-family:var(--display); font-style:italic; font-weight:500; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--cream);
  padding:0 1.5rem; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:1.5rem; white-space:nowrap;
  text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.hotel-marquee-track span b{font-style:normal; font-weight:700; color:var(--amber);}
.hotel-marquee-track span::after{content:'✦'; font-style:normal; font-size:.68rem; color:var(--amber); opacity:.85;}
.hotel-marquee:hover .hotel-marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused;}
.hotel-marquee:hover{filter:brightness(1.06);}
@media (max-width:600px){ .hotel-marquee{min-height:128px;} .hotel-marquee-track span{font-size:1.02rem; padding:0 1.1rem; gap:1.1rem;} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .hotel-marquee-track{animation:none; flex-wrap:wrap;} }

/* ---------- ORGANIZED BY STRIP (sits right under the marquee) ---------- */
.organized-by{background:var(--paper); border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line); padding:2.6rem 0;}
.organized-by-row{display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:1.5rem; text-align:center;}
.organized-by-row + .organized-by-row{margin-top:2rem; padding-top:2rem; border-top:1px solid var(--paper-line);}
.organized-by-row .eyebrow{margin-bottom:0; justify-content:center;}
.organized-by-logos{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,3.8rem); flex-wrap:wrap;}
.organized-by-logos img{height:72px; width:auto; opacity:1; transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.organized-by-logos a:hover img{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);}
.supported-by-row .organized-by-logos img{height:58px;}
@media (max-width:700px){ .organized-by-logos{gap:1.8rem;} .organized-by-logos img{height:56px;} .supported-by-row .organized-by-logos img{height:46px;} }

/* ---------- PROGRAM TEASER IMAGE (full preliminary schedule) ---------- */
.program-image{
  border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.06);
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.05), 0 26px 44px -22px rgba(19,34,27,.22); background:#FFFFFF;
}
.program-image img{width:100%; height:auto; display:block;}

/* ---------- HOME ABOUT VIDEO ---------- */
.about-video{
  margin-top:1.6rem; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/9;
  background:var(--ink); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.06), 0 26px 44px -22px rgba(19,34,27,.28);
}
.about-video iframe{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0;}
.about-video-fallback{margin-top:.65rem; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.76rem; text-align:right;}
.about-video-fallback a{color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px;}
.about-video-fallback a:hover{color:var(--amber-deep);}

/* ---------- PARTNER LOGO TIERS (home teaser) ---------- */
.partner-tiers-home{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2.2rem;}
.partner-tier-row{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem;}
.partner-tier-row .tier-label{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);
}
.partner-tier-row .tier-logos{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1.1rem;}

/* ---------- GUIDELINES PAGE ---------- */
.guideline-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; margin-top:1rem;}
.guideline-card{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.2rem; padding:1.4rem 1.6rem;
  background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.05), 0 16px 28px -22px rgba(19,34,27,.16);
  transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); text-decoration:none;
}
.guideline-card:hover{box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.06), 0 22px 36px -18px rgba(19,34,27,.22); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.guideline-icon{flex-shrink:0; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--paper-dim); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
.guideline-icon svg{width:24px; height:24px; stroke:var(--forest); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round;}
.guideline-text{flex:1; min-width:0;}
.guideline-text h3{margin:0 0 .2rem; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink);}
.guideline-text p{margin:0; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.92rem;}
.guideline-dl{flex-shrink:0; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--amber-deep); font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .guideline-card{flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.8rem;}
  .guideline-dl{width:100%; text-align:right;}
}

/* Government of Québec signature — extra clear space (protection zone) per PIV graphic standards.
   Applied on top of the partner card / sponsor-strip styles wherever the Québec logo appears. */
.partner-logo-card.quebec-slot{padding:1.4rem 1.6rem;}
.partner-logo-card.quebec-slot img{max-height:44px; max-width:160px;}
.sponsor-strip-logos a.quebec-slot{padding:1rem 1.1rem;}
.sponsor-strip-logos a.quebec-slot img{max-height:40px; max-width:135px;}
.partner-logo-card{
  background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.06); border-radius:14px; padding:1.4rem 1.8rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:1 1 220px; min-height:110px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.05), 0 16px 28px -20px rgba(19,34,27,.16);
  transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.partner-logo-card:hover{box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.06), 0 22px 36px -18px rgba(19,34,27,.22); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.partner-logo-card img{max-height:52px; width:auto; max-width:100%;}
.partner-logo-card img.logo-square{max-height:92px;}
.sponsor-strip-logos img.logo-square{max-height:72px;}

/* ---------- COMPACT SPONSOR STRIP (registration + program pages) ---------- */
.sponsor-strip{background:var(--paper-dim); padding:2.6rem 0;}
.sponsor-strip .wrap{text-align:center;}
.sponsor-strip .eyebrow{justify-content:center; margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.sponsor-strip-logos{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem); flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.sponsor-strip-logos a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.06); border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.3rem;
  width:180px; height:110px; box-sizing:border-box;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.05), 0 14px 26px -20px rgba(19,34,27,.16);
}
.sponsor-strip-logos a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.06), 0 20px 32px -18px rgba(19,34,27,.22);}
.sponsor-strip-logos img{max-height:56px; width:auto; max-width:150px; display:block;}
.sponsor-strip .cta-row{margin-top:1.8rem;}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .sponsor-strip-logos a{width:150px; height:92px;}
  .sponsor-strip-logos img{max-height:44px; max-width:120px;}
  .sponsor-strip-logos a.quebec-slot img{max-height:34px; max-width:112px;}
}

/* ---------- NEXT PAGE NAV (the connective arrow between chapters) ---------- */
.next-page{
  background:var(--forest); color:var(--cream); border-top:1px solid var(--dark-line);
}
.next-page a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:2rem;
  padding:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,3.6rem) 0; transition:padding-left .35s var(--ease);
}
.next-page-text{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.5rem;}
.next-page .np-eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);}
.next-page h3{font-family:var(--display); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,2.3rem);}
.next-page .np-arrow{
  width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--dark-line); flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.next-page .np-arrow svg{width:22px; height:22px; stroke:var(--cream); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; transition:stroke .3s var(--ease);}
.next-page a:hover .np-arrow{background:var(--amber); border-color:var(--amber); transform:rotate(45deg);}
.next-page a:hover .np-arrow svg{stroke:var(--ink);}
.next-page a:hover .next-page-text h3{color:var(--amber);}
.next-page-text h3{transition:color .3s var(--ease);}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .next-page .np-arrow{width:46px; height:46px;}
  .next-page .np-arrow svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
footer{background:#26382e; color:rgba(250,248,241,.78); padding:4rem 0 2rem;}
.footer-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:2.2rem; padding-bottom:3rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line);}
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr; row-gap:2.2rem;} }
@media (max-width:600px){ .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:2rem;} }
.footer-grid h5{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); margin-bottom:1rem;}
.footer-grid a, .footer-grid p{display:block; font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:.55rem; color:rgba(250,248,241,.7);}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:var(--cream);}
.foot-logo{font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.foot-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; padding-top:1.6rem; font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(250,248,241,.5);}
.foot-social{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.9rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.foot-social a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--dark-line); color:rgba(250,248,241,.75);
  transition:background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.foot-social a:hover{background:var(--amber); border-color:var(--amber); color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.foot-social svg{width:19px; height:19px;}
.foot-bottom a:hover{color:rgba(250,248,241,.8);}

/* ---------- MISC UTILITIES ---------- */
.sr-only{position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;}
.placeholder-box{
  border:1px dashed var(--paper-line); border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column; gap:.6rem; text-align:center; padding:2.5rem 1.5rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.placeholder-box.on-dark{border-color:var(--dark-line); color:rgba(250,248,241,.55);}
.placeholder-box svg{width:28px; height:28px; stroke:var(--amber); fill:none; stroke-width:1.4; opacity:.8;}
.venue-photo{border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.06), 0 20px 36px -20px rgba(19,34,27,.22);}
.venue-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.tag{
  display:inline-flex; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.03em; padding:.35rem .7rem;
  border-radius:100px; background:var(--paper-dim); color:var(--ink-soft);
}
hr.rule{border:0; border-top:1px solid var(--paper-line); margin:2.5rem 0;}
.center-cta{text-align:center;}
.mt-lg{margin-top:2.5rem;}

/* ---------- LOOP WIDGET (life cycle: seed to plate, and back) ---------- */
.loop-card{
  background:#FFFFFF; border-radius:20px; border:1px solid rgba(19,34,27,.06);
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(19,34,27,.05), 0 24px 44px -26px rgba(19,34,27,.18);
  padding:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.6rem); margin:2.2rem auto 0; max-width:760px; text-align:center;
}
.loop-title{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep); margin-bottom:1.6rem; font-weight:600;}
.cycle-figure{position:relative; width:100%; max-width:620px; margin:0 auto; line-height:0;}
.cycle-img{width:100%; height:auto; display:block;}
/* Step-by-step highlight ring travelling around the 7 stages, echoing the old sequential glow.
   7 steps, ~1.8s each => 12.6s loop. Each marker lights up in turn. */
.cycle-marker{
  position:absolute; width:15%; padding-bottom:15%; height:0; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(252,151,0,0); opacity:0;
  animation:cycle-glow 12.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay:calc(var(--i) * 1.8s);
}
@keyframes cycle-glow{
  0%   { opacity:0; box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(252,151,0,0); transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  4%   { opacity:1; box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(252,151,0,.35), 0 0 22px 6px rgba(252,151,0,.45); transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06); }
  11%  { opacity:1; box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(252,151,0,.18), 0 0 16px 3px rgba(252,151,0,.28); transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  14.3%,100%{ opacity:0; box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(252,151,0,0); transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .cycle-marker{ animation:none; opacity:0; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .cycle-figure{max-width:100%;}
}

/* ---------- HERO COUNTDOWN (replaces static stats with a live countdown to the conference) ---------- */
.countdown-row{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #35513f 0%, #2b4433 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px -26px rgba(19,34,27,.4);
  padding:2rem clamp(1.4rem,4vw,3rem);
  max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;
}
.countdown-row .cd-label{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.86rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); margin-bottom:1.3rem; font-weight:600;}
.countdown-row .cd-tiles{display:flex; gap:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2.6rem); flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;}
.countdown-row .cd-tile{display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.35rem; min-width:64px;}
.countdown-row .cd-num{font-family:var(--display); font-size:3.4rem; line-height:1; font-weight:600; color:#FFFFFF; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.countdown-row .cd-unit{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(250,248,241,.72);}
.countdown-row .cd-live{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:1.05rem; color:#FFFFFF; font-weight:500;}
.countdown-row .cd-live[hidden]{display:none;}
.countdown-row .cd-live .dot{width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--amber); animation:pulse-dot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes pulse-dot{0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:.3;}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .countdown-row .cd-live .dot{animation:none;} }

@media (max-width:600px){ .countdown-row .cd-num{font-size:2.5rem;} .countdown-row{padding:1.6rem 1.2rem;} }

/* ---------- FAQ BOT WIDGET ---------- */
.faqbot-toggle{
  position:fixed; right:1.4rem; bottom:1.4rem; z-index:250;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); border:0; border-radius:99px;
  padding:.8rem 1.25rem; font-family:var(--body); font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -8px rgba(19,34,27,.5); transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.faqbot-toggle:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 16px 36px -10px rgba(19,34,27,.6);}
.faqbot-toggle.hidden{display:none;}
.faqbot-toggle-icon{width:20px; height:20px; flex-shrink:0;}
.faqbot-panel{
  position:fixed; right:1.4rem; bottom:1.4rem; z-index:251; width:min(380px, calc(100vw - 2rem));
  height:min(560px, calc(100vh - 2rem)); background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius:18px; box-shadow:0 30px 70px -15px rgba(0,0,0,.4); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  overflow:hidden; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98);
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .25s;
}
.faqbot-panel.open{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), visibility 0s;}
.faqbot-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:1rem 1.2rem;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:500; flex-shrink:0;
}
.faqbot-close{background:none; border:0; color:var(--cream); font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; padding:0 .2rem; opacity:.8;}
.faqbot-close:hover{opacity:1;}
.faqbot-body{flex:1; overflow-y:auto; padding:1.1rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.7rem;}
.faqbot-msg{max-width:88%; padding:.7rem .9rem; border-radius:14px; font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.5;}
.faqbot-msg.bot{background:var(--paper-dim); color:var(--ink); align-self:flex-start; border-bottom-left-radius:4px;}
.faqbot-msg.user{background:var(--amber); color:var(--cream); align-self:flex-end; border-bottom-right-radius:4px;}
.faqbot-msg a{color:var(--amber-deep); text-decoration:underline;}
.faqbot-msg.user a{color:var(--cream);}
.faqbot-chips{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.45rem; margin-top:.2rem;}
.faqbot-chip{
  text-align:left; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:10px;
  padding:.6rem .8rem; font-family:var(--body); font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink); cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
}
.faqbot-chip:hover{border-color:var(--amber); background:var(--paper-dim);}
.faqbot-back{
  align-self:flex-start; margin-top:.3rem; background:none; border:0; color:var(--amber-deep);
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.76rem; cursor:pointer; padding:.2rem 0;
}
.faqbot-back:hover{text-decoration:underline;}
.faqbot-input{display:flex; gap:.5rem; padding:.8rem; border-top:1px solid var(--paper-line); flex-shrink:0;}
.faqbot-input input{
  flex:1; min-width:0; border:1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius:10px; padding:.6rem .8rem;
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink); background:#FFFFFF;
}
.faqbot-input input:focus{outline:2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:1px;}
.faqbot-input button{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); border:0; border-radius:10px; padding:.6rem 1rem;
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; flex-shrink:0;
}
.faqbot-input button:hover{background:var(--amber-deep);}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .faqbot-panel{right:.5rem; bottom:.5rem; height:calc(100vh - 1rem);}
  .faqbot-toggle{right:.9rem; bottom:.9rem;}
}