{"id":2622,"date":"2026-08-11T17:07:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/?page_id=2622"},"modified":"2026-09-06T20:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T20:18:23","slug":"messerand-redesign-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2622\" class=\"elementor elementor-2622\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ad7de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13ad7de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6622b09 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6622b09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSE RAND EXECUTIVE HERO \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\r\n<style>\r\n  .mr-hero-system {\r\n    --mrh-blue: #416b93;\r\n    --mrh-navy: #172b3f;\r\n    --mrh-red: #8d2819;\r\n    --mrh-muted: #5f6d79;\r\n    --mrh-line: #d8e1e9;\r\n    --mrh-white: #ffffff;\r\n    width: 100vw;\r\n    max-width: 100vw;\r\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: var(--mrh-white);\r\n    color: var(--mrh-navy);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrh-line);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-system,\r\n  .mr-hero-system * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-system a {\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-grid {\r\n    min-height: 680px;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(460px, .98fr);\r\n    align-items: stretch;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-copy {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    padding: 76px clamp(42px, 5vw, 84px) 74px max(24px, calc((100vw - 1180px) \/ 2));\r\n    background:\r\n      radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%, rgba(65,107,147,.09), transparent 30%),\r\n      #fff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-eyebrow {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    width: fit-content;\r\n    color: var(--mrh-red);\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n    letter-spacing: .17em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-eyebrow::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    width: 34px;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n    background: var(--mrh-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-title {\r\n    max-width: 720px;\r\n    margin: 22px 0 25px;\r\n    color: var(--mrh-navy);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(52px, 4.2vw, 66px);\r\n    font-weight: 560;\r\n    line-height: .99;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.06em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-title span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-title .mr-hero-accent {\r\n    color: var(--mrh-blue);\r\n    font-size: .88em;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.055em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-intro {\r\n    max-width: 650px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--mrh-muted);\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n    line-height: 1.72;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-actions {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 13px;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    margin-top: 32px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-primary,\r\n  .mr-hero-secondary {\r\n    min-height: 54px;\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 18px;\r\n    padding: 0 24px;\r\n    border: 1px solid transparent;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-primary {\r\n    background: var(--mrh-blue);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-secondary {\r\n    border-color: var(--mrh-line);\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    color: var(--mrh-navy);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-primary:hover,\r\n  .mr-hero-primary:focus-visible {\r\n    background: var(--mrh-navy);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-secondary:hover,\r\n  .mr-hero-secondary:focus-visible {\r\n    border-color: var(--mrh-blue);\r\n    color: var(--mrh-blue);\r\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-note {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 15px;\r\n    margin-top: 32px;\r\n    color: #73808b;\r\n    font-size: 10px;\r\n    font-weight: 680;\r\n    line-height: 1.5;\r\n    letter-spacing: .09em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-note::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    width: 52px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\r\n    background: var(--mrh-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-visual {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    min-height: 680px;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: var(--mrh-navy);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-photo {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    object-fit: cover;\r\n    object-position: center 40%;\r\n    transform: scale(1.003);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-visual::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    background:\r\n      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,30,45,.04), rgba(15,30,45,.08) 44%, rgba(15,30,45,.88) 100%),\r\n      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23,43,63,.23), transparent 58%);\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-visual::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 20px;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.26);\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-badge {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 34px;\r\n    right: 34px;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n    padding: 11px 13px;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);\r\n    background: rgba(23,43,63,.62);\r\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 720;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n    letter-spacing: .15em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-caption {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: 48px;\r\n    bottom: 42px;\r\n    left: 48px;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;\r\n    align-items: end;\r\n    gap: 24px;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-caption small {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n    color: #d6e3ee;\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    letter-spacing: .17em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-caption strong {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    max-width: 430px;\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(21px, 1.7vw, 27px);\r\n    font-weight: 620;\r\n    line-height: 1.18;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.025em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-caption-mark {\r\n    width: 52px;\r\n    height: 52px;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    place-items: center;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: var(--mrh-red);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-size: 19px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.22);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-copy > *,\r\n  .mr-hero-visual {\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transform: translateY(16px);\r\n    animation: mrHeroEnter .72s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.3,1) forwards;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-copy > :nth-child(2) {\r\n    animation-delay: .08s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-copy > :nth-child(3) {\r\n    animation-delay: .15s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-copy > :nth-child(4) {\r\n    animation-delay: .22s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-copy > :nth-child(5) {\r\n    animation-delay: .29s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-hero-visual {\r\n    animation-delay: .12s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes mrHeroEnter {\r\n    to {\r\n      opacity: 1;\r\n      transform: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 1180px) {\r\n    .mr-hero-copy {\r\n      padding-right: 42px;\r\n      padding-left: 32px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-title {\r\n      font-size: clamp(49px, 5vw, 59px);\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 920px) {\r\n    .mr-hero-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-copy {\r\n      min-height: 590px;\r\n      padding: 72px max(28px, calc((100vw - 820px) \/ 2)) 64px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-title {\r\n      max-width: 780px;\r\n      font-size: clamp(53px, 7.2vw, 68px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-intro {\r\n      max-width: 700px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-visual {\r\n      min-height: 620px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n    .mr-hero-copy {\r\n      min-height: auto;\r\n      padding: 50px 20px 46px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-eyebrow {\r\n      gap: 10px;\r\n      font-size: 9px;\r\n      letter-spacing: .14em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-eyebrow::before {\r\n      width: 25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-title {\r\n      margin: 18px 0 21px;\r\n      font-size: clamp(38px, 11.6vw, 56px);\r\n      line-height: 1.01;\r\n      letter-spacing: -.057em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-title .mr-hero-accent {\r\n      font-size: .81em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-intro {\r\n      font-size: 15.5px;\r\n      line-height: 1.66;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-actions {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      margin-top: 27px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-primary,\r\n    .mr-hero-secondary {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      min-height: 54px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-note {\r\n      align-items: flex-start;\r\n      margin-top: 27px;\r\n      font-size: 9px;\r\n      letter-spacing: .07em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-note::before {\r\n      width: 30px;\r\n      margin-top: 7px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-visual {\r\n      min-height: 510px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-photo {\r\n      object-position: center 41%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-visual::after {\r\n      inset: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-badge {\r\n      top: 24px;\r\n      right: 24px;\r\n      font-size: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-caption {\r\n      right: 27px;\r\n      bottom: 27px;\r\n      left: 27px;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 15px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-caption strong {\r\n      max-width: 310px;\r\n      font-size: 21px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-caption-mark {\r\n      width: 44px;\r\n      height: 44px;\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 360px) {\r\n    .mr-hero-title {\r\n      font-size: 36px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-title .mr-hero-accent {\r\n      font-size: .78em;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n    .mr-hero-copy > *,\r\n    .mr-hero-visual {\r\n      opacity: 1;\r\n      transform: none;\r\n      animation: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-hero-primary,\r\n    .mr-hero-secondary {\r\n      transition: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mr-hero-system\" aria-labelledby=\"mrHeroTitle\">\r\n  <div class=\"mr-hero-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"mr-hero-copy\">\r\n      <span class=\"mr-hero-eyebrow\">Messe Rand Consulting Group BV<\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h1 class=\"mr-hero-title\" id=\"mrHeroTitle\">\r\n        <span>Building institutions.<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"mr-hero-accent\">Connecting continents.<\/span>\r\n        <span>Creating impact.<\/span>\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"mr-hero-intro\">\r\n        An international consulting group advancing institutional excellence, executive education, strategic communications and cross-border partnerships.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mr-hero-actions\">\r\n        <a class=\"mr-hero-primary\" href=\"\/our-businesses\/\">\r\n          Explore our businesses <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"mr-hero-secondary\" href=\"\/what-we-do\/\">Explore what we do<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mr-hero-note\">\r\n        Practical solutions for governments, institutions and global organizations\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"mr-hero-visual\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        class=\"mr-hero-photo\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-12_20_02-PM.png\"\r\n        alt=\"International executives collaborating in a modern boardroom\"\r\n        loading=\"eager\"\r\n        fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n       title=\"Homepage\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mr-hero-badge\">Europe \u00b7 Africa \u00b7 North America<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mr-hero-caption\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <small>Strategy \u00b7 Knowledge \u00b7 Partnership<\/small>\r\n          <strong>Turning international expertise into practical institutional progress.<\/strong>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"mr-hero-caption-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2be1a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c2be1a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b919d4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6b919d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSE RAND CREDIBILITY STRIP \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\n<style>\n  .mr-credibility-system {\n    --mrc-navy: #172b3f;\n    --mrc-blue: #416b93;\n    --mrc-red: #8d2819;\n    width: 100vw;\n    max-width: 100vw;\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n    background: var(--mrc-navy);\n    color: #fff;\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .mr-credibility-system,\n  .mr-credibility-system * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .mr-credibility-inner {\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 48px));\n    min-height: 122px;\n    margin-inline: auto;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(310px, 1.7fr) repeat(3, minmax(130px, .62fr));\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n\n  .mr-credibility-intro {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 17px;\n    max-width: 510px;\n    padding-right: 42px;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.84);\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 560;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n  }\n\n  .mr-credibility-intro::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 8px;\n    height: 8px;\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background: var(--mrc-red);\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(141,40,25,.17);\n  }\n\n  .mr-credibility-stat {\n    min-height: 62px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 13px;\n    padding-left: clamp(18px, 2.3vw, 34px);\n    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);\n  }\n\n  .mr-credibility-stat strong {\n    color: #fff;\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: 34px;\n    font-weight: 560;\n    line-height: 1;\n    letter-spacing: -.05em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-credibility-stat span {\n    max-width: 100px;\n    color: #b9cbd9;\n    font-size: 9px;\n    font-weight: 720;\n    line-height: 1.45;\n    letter-spacing: .1em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .mr-credibility-inner {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n      padding: 29px 0 27px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-credibility-intro {\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n      max-width: 680px;\n      margin-bottom: 25px;\n      padding-right: 0;\n    }\n\n    .mr-credibility-stat:first-of-type {\n      padding-left: 0;\n      border-left: 0;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .mr-credibility-inner {\n      width: min(100% - 40px, 1180px);\n      padding: 31px 0 30px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-credibility-intro {\n      align-items: flex-start;\n      margin-bottom: 27px;\n      font-size: 13px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-credibility-intro::before { margin-top: 6px; }\n\n    .mr-credibility-stat {\n      min-height: 70px;\n      display: block;\n      padding-left: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-credibility-stat strong {\n      display: block;\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n      font-size: 31px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-credibility-stat span {\n      display: block;\n      max-width: 90px;\n      font-size: 8px;\n      letter-spacing: .075em;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 360px) {\n    .mr-credibility-inner { width: min(100% - 30px, 1180px); }\n    .mr-credibility-stat { padding-left: 10px; }\n    .mr-credibility-stat strong { font-size: 28px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"mr-credibility-system\" aria-label=\"Messe rand at a glance\">\n  <div class=\"mr-credibility-inner\">\n    <div class=\"mr-credibility-intro\">One group. Four specialist businesses. One commitment to measurable impact.<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mr-credibility-stat\">\n      <strong>4<\/strong>\n      <span>Specialist businesses<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mr-credibility-stat\">\n      <strong>3<\/strong>\n      <span>Continental regions<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mr-credibility-stat\">\n      <strong>1<\/strong>\n      <span>Integrated ecosystem<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a16c297 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a16c297\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac7b4ba elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ac7b4ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSE RAND ABOUT SECTION \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\r\n<style>\r\n  .mr-about-system {\r\n    --mra-blue: #416b93;\r\n    --mra-navy: #172b3f;\r\n    --mra-red: #8d2819;\r\n    --mra-muted: #667581;\r\n    --mra-line: #d8e1e9;\r\n    width: 100vw;\r\n    max-width: 100vw;\r\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: #f7f9fb;\r\n    color: var(--mra-navy);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-system,\r\n  .mr-about-system * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-system a {\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-inner {\r\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 48px));\r\n    margin-inline: auto;\r\n    padding: 108px 0 112px;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 190px minmax(0, 1fr);\r\n    gap: clamp(48px, 7vw, 108px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-aside {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    padding-top: 7px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-eyebrow {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 11px;\r\n    color: var(--mra-red);\r\n    font-size: 10px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    letter-spacing: .15em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-eyebrow::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    width: 28px;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n    background: var(--mra-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-index {\r\n    margin-top: 44px;\r\n    color: rgba(65,107,147,.12);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 108px;\r\n    font-weight: 520;\r\n    line-height: .8;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.08em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-main {\r\n    max-width: 900px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-lead {\r\n    max-width: 880px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--mra-navy);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(39px, 4.25vw, 62px);\r\n    font-weight: 540;\r\n    line-height: 1.08;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.045em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-lead em {\r\n    color: var(--mra-blue);\r\n    font-style: normal;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-columns {\r\n    margin-top: 53px;\r\n    padding-top: 37px;\r\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--mra-line);\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-columns p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--mra-muted);\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    line-height: 1.82;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-link {\r\n    width: fit-content;\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    margin-top: 40px;\r\n    padding-bottom: 7px;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mra-blue);\r\n    color: var(--mra-navy);\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    transition: color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-link span {\r\n    color: var(--mra-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-about-link:hover,\r\n  .mr-about-link:focus-visible {\r\n    gap: 21px;\r\n    color: var(--mra-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n    .mr-about-inner {\r\n      padding: 82px 0 88px;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 41px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-aside {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n      padding: 0 0 25px;\r\n      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mra-line);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-index {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      font-size: 55px;\r\n      line-height: 1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-lead {\r\n      max-width: 800px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n    .mr-about-inner {\r\n      width: min(100% - 40px, 1180px);\r\n      padding: 67px 0 72px;\r\n      gap: 33px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-aside {\r\n      padding-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-eyebrow {\r\n      font-size: 9px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-index {\r\n      font-size: 43px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-lead {\r\n      font-size: clamp(35px, 10.5vw, 48px);\r\n      line-height: 1.08;\r\n      letter-spacing: -.047em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-columns {\r\n      margin-top: 38px;\r\n      padding-top: 30px;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 23px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-columns p {\r\n      font-size: 14.5px;\r\n      line-height: 1.76;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-about-link {\r\n      margin-top: 32px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mr-about-system\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"mrAboutTitle\">\r\n  <div class=\"mr-about-inner\">\r\n    <aside class=\"mr-about-aside\">\r\n      <span class=\"mr-about-eyebrow\">About the group<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"mr-about-index\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/span>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"mr-about-main\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"mr-about-lead\" id=\"mrAboutTitle\">\r\n        We connect <em>expertise, institutions and opportunities<\/em> to help organizations move from ambition to practical progress.\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mr-about-columns\">\r\n        <p>\r\n          From Rotterdam - the gateway to Europe - Messe Rand Consulting Group works with governments, development institutions, corporations, universities and international organizations across Europe, North America, Africa and emerging markets.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Our multidisciplinary model combines strategic advisory, executive education, publishing, international events and partnership development through a coordinated family of specialist businesses.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"mr-about-link\" href=\"\/our-businesses\/\">\r\n        Discover the group structure <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14994da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14994da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edbeb62 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"edbeb62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSE RAND OUR BUSINESSES SECTION \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\r\n<style>\r\n  .mr-business-system {\r\n    --mrb-blue: #416b93;\r\n    --mrb-navy: #172b3f;\r\n    --mrb-red: #8d2819;\r\n    --mrb-pale: #d7e4ee;\r\n    width: 100vw;\r\n    max-width: 100vw;\r\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: var(--mrb-navy);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-system,\r\n  .mr-business-system * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-system a {\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-inner {\r\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 48px));\r\n    margin-inline: auto;\r\n    padding: 106px 0 112px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-head {\r\n    margin-bottom: 54px;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(310px, .65fr);\r\n    align-items: end;\r\n    gap: clamp(55px, 8vw, 120px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-eyebrow {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    color: #b8ccdc;\r\n    font-size: 10px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-eyebrow::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    width: 30px;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n    background: var(--mrb-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-title {\r\n    max-width: 740px;\r\n    margin: 20px 0 0;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(43px, 4.8vw, 68px);\r\n    font-weight: 540;\r\n    line-height: 1.03;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.05em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-copy {\r\n    margin: 0 0 4px;\r\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.64);\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    line-height: 1.78;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17);\r\n    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card {\r\n    min-height: 365px;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    padding: 35px 35px 76px;\r\n    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17);\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17);\r\n    color: inherit;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    transition:\r\n      background .32s ease,\r\n      color .32s ease,\r\n      transform .32s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: -105px;\r\n    bottom: -125px;\r\n    width: 290px;\r\n    height: 290px;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    transition: transform .4s ease, border-color .32s ease;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    width: 0;\r\n    height: 3px;\r\n    background: var(--mrb-red);\r\n    transition: width .34s ease;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:hover,\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    color: var(--mrb-navy);\r\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 3px solid var(--mrb-blue);\r\n    outline-offset: -5px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:hover::before,\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible::before {\r\n    transform: scale(1.13);\r\n    border-color: rgba(65,107,147,.2);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:hover::after,\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible::after {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-no {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    color: #a9c4d8;\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    transition: color .32s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:hover .mr-business-no,\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible .mr-business-no {\r\n    color: var(--mrb-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card h3 {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    max-width: 490px;\r\n    margin: 66px 0 18px;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(31px, 3.1vw, 45px);\r\n    font-weight: 550;\r\n    line-height: 1.06;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.04em;\r\n    transition: color .32s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:hover h3,\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible h3 {\r\n    color: var(--mrb-navy);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card p {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    max-width: 500px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.72;\r\n    transition: color .32s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:hover p,\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible p {\r\n    color: #667581;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-link {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    bottom: 31px;\r\n    left: 35px;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 11px;\r\n    color: #a9c4d8;\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 780;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    letter-spacing: .12em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    transition: color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-business-card:hover .mr-business-link,\r\n  .mr-business-card:focus-visible .mr-business-link {\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    color: var(--mrb-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n    .mr-business-inner {\r\n      padding: 84px 0 90px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-head {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 28px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 45px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-copy {\r\n      max-width: 700px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-card {\r\n      min-height: 355px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 680px) {\r\n    .mr-business-inner {\r\n      width: min(100% - 40px, 1180px);\r\n      padding: 70px 0 76px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-head {\r\n      margin-bottom: 38px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-title {\r\n      font-size: clamp(39px, 11vw, 52px);\r\n      line-height: 1.04;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-copy {\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      line-height: 1.74;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-card {\r\n      min-height: 330px;\r\n      padding: 30px 28px 72px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-card h3 {\r\n      margin-top: 54px;\r\n      font-size: clamp(31px, 9.5vw, 42px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-link {\r\n      bottom: 27px;\r\n      left: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (hover: none) {\r\n    .mr-business-card::after {\r\n      width: 54px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-business-card:hover {\r\n      transform: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n    .mr-business-card,\r\n    .mr-business-card::before,\r\n    .mr-business-card::after,\r\n    .mr-business-card h3,\r\n    .mr-business-card p,\r\n    .mr-business-link {\r\n      transition: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"mr-business-system\"\r\n  id=\"businesses\"\r\n  aria-labelledby=\"mrBusinessTitle\"\r\n>\r\n  <div class=\"mr-business-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <header class=\"mr-business-head\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-eyebrow\">Our businesses<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h2 class=\"mr-business-title\" id=\"mrBusinessTitle\">\r\n          Specialist expertise. Shared standards. Greater collective impact.\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"mr-business-copy\">\r\n        Each business has a distinct focus and audience while benefiting from\r\n        the relationships, perspective and international reach of the wider group.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"mr-business-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"mr-business-card\"\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/rsbpp.nl\/\"\r\n        target=\"_blank\"\r\n        rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Visit Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy in a new tab\"\r\n      >\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-no\">01 \u00b7 Executive education<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h3>Rotterdam School of Business &amp; Public Policy<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Executive education, public policy, governance, leadership development\r\n          and institutional capacity building.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-link\">\r\n          Explore RSBPP <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"mr-business-card\"\r\n        href=\"#\"\r\n        onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); alert('Site under maintenance');\"\r\n        aria-label=\"MCG Maritime and Energy Institute site under maintenance\"\r\n      >\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-no\">02 \u00b7 Professional development<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h3>MCG Maritime and Energy Institute<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Professional development in the Maritime and Energy sector, including\r\n          maritime, ports, logistics, shipping, oil, gas and energy.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-link\">\r\n          Site under maintenance <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"mr-business-card\"\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.ukumbiafrika.org\/\"\r\n        target=\"_blank\"\r\n        rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Visit Ukumbi Afrika Publications in a new tab\"\r\n      >\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-no\">03 \u00b7 Publishing<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h3>Ukumbi Afrika Publications<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Business media, publishing, strategic communications and digital\r\n          journalism focused on Africa and global markets.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-link\">\r\n          Explore Ukumbi <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"mr-business-card\"\r\n        href=\"\/conferences-events\/\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Explore MCG Conferences and Events\"\r\n      >\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-no\">04 \u00b7 Convening<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h3>MCG Conferences &amp; Events<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          International conferences, executive summits, trade missions,\r\n          government study visits and business networking.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"mr-business-link\">\r\n          View events <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bca026 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6bca026\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac24ecf elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ac24ecf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSE RAND WHAT WE DO SECTION \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\r\n<style>\r\n  .mr-services-system {\r\n    --mrs-blue: #416b93;\r\n    --mrs-navy: #172b3f;\r\n    --mrs-red: #8d2819;\r\n    --mrs-muted: #667581;\r\n    --mrs-line: #d8e1e9;\r\n    --mrs-pale: #edf3f7;\r\n    width: 100vw;\r\n    max-width: 100vw;\r\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\r\n    overflow: visible;\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-navy);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-system,\r\n  .mr-services-system * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-system a {\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-inner {\r\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 48px));\r\n    margin-inline: auto;\r\n    padding: 108px 0 116px;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, .78fr) minmax(0, 1.22fr);\r\n    align-items: start;\r\n    gap: clamp(70px, 8vw, 126px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-copy {\r\n    position: sticky;\r\n    top: 135px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-eyebrow {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-red);\r\n    font-size: 10px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-eyebrow::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    width: 30px;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n    background: var(--mrs-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-title {\r\n    max-width: 540px;\r\n    margin: 21px 0 26px;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-navy);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(43px, 4.4vw, 63px);\r\n    font-weight: 540;\r\n    line-height: 1.04;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.05em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-intro {\r\n    max-width: 500px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-muted);\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    line-height: 1.8;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-link {\r\n    width: fit-content;\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n    margin-top: 34px;\r\n    padding-bottom: 7px;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrs-blue);\r\n    color: var(--mrs-navy);\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    transition: color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-link span {\r\n    color: var(--mrs-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-link:hover,\r\n  .mr-services-link:focus-visible {\r\n    gap: 19px;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-services-list {\r\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--mrs-line);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-item {\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrs-line);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-trigger {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    min-height: 102px;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 47px minmax(0, 1fr) 42px;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 20px 0;\r\n    border: 0;\r\n    border-radius: 0;\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-navy);\r\n    font: inherit;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    appearance: none;\r\n    -webkit-appearance: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-number {\r\n    color: var(--mrs-red);\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 780;\r\n    letter-spacing: .14em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-trigger h3 {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-navy);\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(28px, 2.7vw, 40px);\r\n    font-weight: 550;\r\n    line-height: 1.12;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.04em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-toggle {\r\n    width: 39px;\r\n    height: 39px;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    place-items: center;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--mrs-line);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-blue);\r\n    font-size: 21px;\r\n    font-weight: 400;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-panel {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-rows: 0fr;\r\n    transition: grid-template-rows .4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-panel-inner {\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-content {\r\n    padding: 0 0 0 63px;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transform: translateY(-7px);\r\n    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, padding .4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-content p {\r\n    max-width: 650px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--mrs-muted);\r\n    font-size: 14.5px;\r\n    line-height: 1.76;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-tags {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 8px;\r\n    margin-top: 17px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-tag {\r\n    padding: 8px 11px;\r\n    border-radius: 999px;\r\n    background: var(--mrs-pale);\r\n    color: var(--mrs-blue);\r\n    font-size: 8px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    letter-spacing: .09em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-item.is-open .mr-service-panel {\r\n    grid-template-rows: 1fr;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-item.is-open .mr-service-content {\r\n    padding-bottom: 28px;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n    transform: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-item.is-open .mr-service-toggle {\r\n    border-color: var(--mrs-blue);\r\n    background: var(--mrs-blue);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    transform: rotate(45deg);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-trigger:hover h3,\r\n  .mr-service-trigger:focus-visible h3 {\r\n    color: var(--mrs-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-service-trigger:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 2px solid var(--mrs-blue);\r\n    outline-offset: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n    .mr-services-inner {\r\n      padding: 84px 0 92px;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 58px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-services-copy {\r\n      position: static;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-services-title {\r\n      max-width: 720px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-services-intro {\r\n      max-width: 700px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n    .mr-services-inner {\r\n      width: min(100% - 40px, 1180px);\r\n      padding: 70px 0 78px;\r\n      gap: 48px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-services-title {\r\n      font-size: clamp(39px, 11vw, 52px);\r\n      line-height: 1.05;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-services-intro {\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      line-height: 1.74;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-service-trigger {\r\n      min-height: 92px;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 31px minmax(0, 1fr) 37px;\r\n      gap: 11px;\r\n      padding: 18px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-service-trigger h3 {\r\n      font-size: clamp(25px, 7.7vw, 34px);\r\n      line-height: 1.13;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-service-toggle {\r\n      width: 36px;\r\n      height: 36px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-service-content {\r\n      padding-left: 42px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-service-content p {\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-service-item.is-open .mr-service-content {\r\n      padding-bottom: 25px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n    .mr-service-panel,\r\n    .mr-service-content,\r\n    .mr-service-toggle,\r\n    .mr-services-link {\r\n      transition: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"mr-services-system\" id=\"services\" aria-labelledby=\"mrServicesTitle\">\r\n  <div class=\"mr-services-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"mr-services-copy\">\r\n      <span class=\"mr-services-eyebrow\">What we do<\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h2 class=\"mr-services-title\" id=\"mrServicesTitle\">\r\n        An integrated approach to complex institutional needs.\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"mr-services-intro\">\r\n        Our services can stand alone or be combined into a coordinated program shaped around the client\u2019s objectives.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"mr-services-link\" href=\"\/what-we-do\/\">\r\n        Explore all services <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"mr-services-list\">\r\n      <article class=\"mr-service-item is-open\">\r\n        <button\r\n          class=\"mr-service-trigger\"\r\n          type=\"button\"\r\n          aria-expanded=\"true\"\r\n          aria-controls=\"mrServicePanel01\"\r\n        >\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-number\">01<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Advisory &amp; Consulting<\/h3>\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mr-service-panel\" id=\"mrServicePanel01\">\r\n          <div class=\"mr-service-panel-inner\">\r\n            <div class=\"mr-service-content\">\r\n              <p>\r\n                Strategic advisory for governments, public institutions, multinational companies and development organizations.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"mr-service-tags\">\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Public sector transformation<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Institutional development<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Investment promotion<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"mr-service-item\">\r\n        <button\r\n          class=\"mr-service-trigger\"\r\n          type=\"button\"\r\n          aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n          aria-controls=\"mrServicePanel02\"\r\n        >\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-number\">02<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Executive Education<\/h3>\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mr-service-panel\" id=\"mrServicePanel02\">\r\n          <div class=\"mr-service-panel-inner\">\r\n            <div class=\"mr-service-content\">\r\n              <p>\r\n                Practical, internationally focused programs that strengthen leadership, governance and professional capability.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"mr-service-tags\">\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Leadership<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Public policy<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Digital transformation<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"mr-service-item\">\r\n        <button\r\n          class=\"mr-service-trigger\"\r\n          type=\"button\"\r\n          aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n          aria-controls=\"mrServicePanel03\"\r\n        >\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-number\">03<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Conferences &amp; Executive Events<\/h3>\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mr-service-panel\" id=\"mrServicePanel03\">\r\n          <div class=\"mr-service-panel-inner\">\r\n            <div class=\"mr-service-content\">\r\n              <p>\r\n                High-level platforms for policy dialogue, investment promotion, knowledge exchange and international cooperation.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"mr-service-tags\">\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Summits<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Trade missions<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Study visits<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"mr-service-item\">\r\n        <button\r\n          class=\"mr-service-trigger\"\r\n          type=\"button\"\r\n          aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n          aria-controls=\"mrServicePanel04\"\r\n        >\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-number\">04<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Publishing &amp; Communications<\/h3>\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mr-service-panel\" id=\"mrServicePanel04\">\r\n          <div class=\"mr-service-panel-inner\">\r\n            <div class=\"mr-service-content\">\r\n              <p>\r\n                Editorial publishing, corporate communications and thought leadership that elevate important ideas and organizations.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"mr-service-tags\">\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Corporate publications<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Executive interviews<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Digital media<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"mr-service-item\">\r\n        <button\r\n          class=\"mr-service-trigger\"\r\n          type=\"button\"\r\n          aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n          aria-controls=\"mrServicePanel05\"\r\n        >\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-number\">05<\/span>\r\n          <h3>International Partnerships<\/h3>\r\n          <span class=\"mr-service-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mr-service-panel\" id=\"mrServicePanel05\">\r\n          <div class=\"mr-service-panel-inner\">\r\n            <div class=\"mr-service-content\">\r\n              <p>\r\n                Strategic connections between institutions, universities, investors, companies and development organizations.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"mr-service-tags\">\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Research<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Capacity building<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"mr-service-tag\">Cross-border collaboration<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n  (function () {\r\n    function initialiseMesserandServices() {\r\n      document.querySelectorAll('.mr-services-system').forEach(function (section) {\r\n        if (section.dataset.mrServicesReady === 'true') return;\r\n\r\n        section.dataset.mrServicesReady = 'true';\r\n\r\n        var items = Array.from(section.querySelectorAll('.mr-service-item'));\r\n\r\n        items.forEach(function (item) {\r\n          var trigger = item.querySelector('.mr-service-trigger');\r\n\r\n          if (!trigger) return;\r\n\r\n          trigger.addEventListener('click', function () {\r\n            var willOpen = !item.classList.contains('is-open');\r\n\r\n            items.forEach(function (otherItem) {\r\n              otherItem.classList.remove('is-open');\r\n\r\n              var otherTrigger = otherItem.querySelector('.mr-service-trigger');\r\n\r\n              if (otherTrigger) {\r\n                otherTrigger.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');\r\n              }\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            if (willOpen) {\r\n              item.classList.add('is-open');\r\n              trigger.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'true');\r\n            }\r\n          });\r\n        });\r\n      });\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    initialiseMesserandServices();\r\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initialiseMesserandServices);\r\n  })();\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb201c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9bb201c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ee3935 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3ee3935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSERAND WHY SECTION \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\n<style>\n  .mr-why-system {\n    --mrw-blue: #416b93;\n    --mrw-navy: #172b3f;\n    --mrw-red: #8d2819;\n    --mrw-muted: #667581;\n    --mrw-line: #d8e1e9;\n    width: 100vw;\n    max-width: 100vw;\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #edf3f7;\n    color: var(--mrw-navy);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--mrw-line);\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrw-line);\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-system,\n  .mr-why-system * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .mr-why-system a { text-decoration: none; }\n\n  .mr-why-inner {\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 48px));\n    margin-inline: auto;\n    padding: 108px 0 114px;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(330px, .88fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr);\n    align-items: start;\n    gap: clamp(70px, 8vw, 122px);\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-eyebrow {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 12px;\n    color: var(--mrw-red);\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-eyebrow::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 30px;\n    height: 2px;\n    background: var(--mrw-red);\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-title {\n    max-width: 560px;\n    margin: 21px 0 25px;\n    color: var(--mrw-navy);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: clamp(43px, 4.4vw, 64px);\n    font-weight: 540;\n    line-height: 1.04;\n    letter-spacing: -.05em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-intro {\n    max-width: 520px;\n    margin: 0;\n    color: var(--mrw-muted);\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-link {\n    width: fit-content;\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 14px;\n    margin-top: 34px;\n    padding-bottom: 7px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrw-blue);\n    color: var(--mrw-navy);\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    transition: color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-link span { color: var(--mrw-red); }\n\n  .mr-why-link:hover,\n  .mr-why-link:focus-visible {\n    gap: 19px;\n    color: var(--mrw-blue);\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--mrw-line);\n    border-left: 1px solid var(--mrw-line);\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-card {\n    min-height: 252px;\n    position: relative;\n    padding: 29px 29px 32px;\n    border-right: 1px solid var(--mrw-line);\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrw-line);\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,.45);\n    transition: background .28s ease, transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-card:hover {\n    z-index: 1;\n    background: #fff;\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\n    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(23,43,63,.09);\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-number {\n    color: var(--mrw-red);\n    font-size: 9px;\n    font-weight: 780;\n    letter-spacing: .15em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-card h3 {\n    max-width: 280px;\n    margin: 53px 0 15px;\n    color: var(--mrw-navy);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: clamp(25px, 2.25vw, 34px);\n    font-weight: 560;\n    line-height: 1.12;\n    letter-spacing: -.035em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-why-card p {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: var(--mrw-muted);\n    font-size: 13.5px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .mr-why-inner {\n      padding: 84px 0 92px;\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      gap: 55px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-why-title { max-width: 720px; }\n    .mr-why-intro { max-width: 700px; }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .mr-why-inner {\n      width: min(100% - 40px, 1180px);\n      padding: 70px 0 78px;\n      gap: 47px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-why-title {\n      font-size: clamp(39px, 11vw, 52px);\n      line-height: 1.05;\n    }\n\n    .mr-why-intro {\n      font-size: 14px;\n      line-height: 1.74;\n    }\n\n    .mr-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n\n    .mr-why-card {\n      min-height: 220px;\n      padding: 27px 26px 29px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-why-card h3 {\n      max-width: 330px;\n      margin-top: 42px;\n      font-size: clamp(27px, 8.3vw, 36px);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (hover: none) {\n    .mr-why-card:hover {\n      transform: none;\n      box-shadow: none;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"mr-why-system\" id=\"why\" aria-labelledby=\"mrWhyTitle\">\n  <div class=\"mr-why-inner\">\n    <div class=\"mr-why-copy\">\n      <span class=\"mr-why-eyebrow\">Why Messe Rand<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"mr-why-title\" id=\"mrWhyTitle\">International perspective, grounded execution.<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mr-why-intro\">We go beyond conventional consulting by bringing strategy, learning, communications and international engagement into one ecosystem.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"mr-why-link\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Discuss your objectives <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mr-why-grid\">\n      <article class=\"mr-why-card\">\n        <span class=\"mr-why-number\">01<\/span>\n        <h3>Global perspective, local understanding<\/h3>\n        <p>International best practice interpreted through regional realities and client priorities.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-why-card\">\n        <span class=\"mr-why-number\">02<\/span>\n        <h3>Integrated solutions<\/h3>\n        <p>Specialist capabilities coordinated across consulting, education, publishing and events.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-why-card\">\n        <span class=\"mr-why-number\">03<\/span>\n        <h3>Trusted expertise<\/h3>\n        <p>Experienced professionals, academics, policymakers and industry specialists.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-why-card\">\n        <span class=\"mr-why-number\">04<\/span>\n        <h3>Lasting impact<\/h3>\n        <p>A focus on practical outcomes, institutional capability and long-term value.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29502b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29502b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4148d74 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4148d74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSE RAND STRATEGIC PARTNER & CLIENTS SECTION \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\n<style>\n  .mr-trust-system {\n    --mrt-blue: #416b93;\n    --mrt-navy: #172b3f;\n    --mrt-red: #8d2819;\n    --mrt-muted: #667581;\n    --mrt-line: #d8e1e9;\n    --mrt-pale: #edf3f7;\n    width: 100vw;\n    max-width: 100vw;\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #fff;\n    color: var(--mrt-navy);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .mr-trust-system,\n  .mr-trust-system * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .mr-trust-inner {\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 48px));\n    margin-inline: auto;\n    padding: 108px 0 116px;\n  }\n\n  .mr-trust-eyebrow {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 12px;\n    color: var(--mrt-red);\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .mr-trust-eyebrow::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 30px;\n    height: 2px;\n    background: var(--mrt-red);\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-card {\n    position: relative;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, .72fr) minmax(0, 1.28fr);\n    min-height: 342px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: var(--mrt-navy);\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-card::after {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    right: -130px;\n    bottom: -190px;\n    width: 410px;\n    height: 410px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    box-shadow:\n      0 0 0 58px rgba(255,255,255,.025),\n      0 0 0 116px rgba(255,255,255,.018);\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-logo-wrap {\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 1;\n    display: grid;\n    place-items: center;\n    min-height: 342px;\n    padding: 52px;\n    background: var(--mrt-pale);\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-logo-wrap::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    width: 7px;\n    height: 100%;\n    background: var(--mrt-red);\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-logo-wrap img {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 285px;\n    max-height: 175px;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    object-position: center;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-copy {\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 1;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    padding: 55px clamp(44px, 6vw, 88px);\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-kicker {\n    color: #b7cad9;\n    font-size: 9px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    letter-spacing: .17em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-copy h3 {\n    max-width: 610px;\n    margin: 16px 0 20px;\n    color: #fff;\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: clamp(31px, 3.3vw, 48px);\n    font-weight: 530;\n    line-height: 1.08;\n    letter-spacing: -.043em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-copy p {\n    max-width: 650px;\n    margin: 0;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.78;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-copy p + p {\n    margin-top: 17px;\n  }\n\n  .mr-clients-head {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(280px, .9fr);\n    align-items: end;\n    gap: 70px;\n    margin: 105px 0 43px;\n  }\n\n  .mr-clients-title {\n    max-width: 690px;\n    margin: 21px 0 0;\n    color: var(--mrt-navy);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: clamp(43px, 4.4vw, 63px);\n    font-weight: 540;\n    line-height: 1.04;\n    letter-spacing: -.05em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-clients-intro {\n    max-width: 470px;\n    margin: 0 0 5px;\n    color: var(--mrt-muted);\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n  }\n\n  .mr-clients-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--mrt-line);\n    border-left: 1px solid var(--mrt-line);\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-card {\n    min-width: 0;\n    min-height: 169px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 16px;\n    padding: 26px 18px 20px;\n    border-right: 1px solid var(--mrt-line);\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrt-line);\n    background: #fff;\n    transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-card:hover {\n    z-index: 1;\n    background: var(--mrt-pale);\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\n    box-shadow: 0 17px 38px rgba(23,43,63,.08);\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-logo {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 82px;\n    display: grid;\n    place-items: center;\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-logo img {\n    display: block;\n    width: auto;\n    height: auto;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    max-height: 76px;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    object-position: center;\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-card.is-wide .mr-client-logo img {\n    max-width: 94%;\n    max-height: 64px;\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-card.is-seal .mr-client-logo img {\n    max-height: 79px;\n  }\n\n  \/*\n   * Protected treatment for the National Assembly and Nigerian Ports\n   * Authority logos. The images receive the full usable width without\n   * any fixed height or max-height that could crop their content.\n   *\/\n  .mr-client-card.is-logo-protected .mr-client-logo {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    min-height: 82px;\n    padding-inline: 12px;\n    overflow: visible;\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-card.is-logo-protected .mr-client-logo img {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    max-height: none;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    object-position: center;\n  }\n\n  .mr-client-name {\n    width: 100%;\n    min-height: 25px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-end;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin: 0;\n    color: var(--mrt-muted);\n    font-size: 8px;\n    font-weight: 720;\n    line-height: 1.45;\n    letter-spacing: .055em;\n    text-align: center;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n\n  \/* Strategic partners: logo-only layout *\/\n  .mr-partner-card.mr-partners-logos-only {\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    min-height: 260px;\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid var(--mrt-line);\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-card.mr-partners-logos-only::after {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-card.mr-partners-logos-only .mr-partner-logo-wrap {\n    min-height: 260px;\n    padding: 44px;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-card.mr-partners-logos-only .mr-partner-logo-wrap::before {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-card.mr-partners-logos-only .mr-partner-logo-wrap + .mr-partner-logo-wrap {\n    border-left: 1px solid var(--mrt-line);\n  }\n\n  .mr-partner-card.mr-partners-logos-only .mr-partner-logo-wrap img {\n    max-width: 285px;\n    max-height: 150px;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 1020px) {\n    .mr-clients-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 820px) {\n    .mr-trust-inner {\n      padding: 84px 0 92px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-card {\n      grid-template-columns: minmax(210px, .7fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr);\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-logo-wrap {\n      padding: 39px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-copy {\n      padding: 48px 38px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-clients-head {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      gap: 24px;\n      margin-top: 84px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-clients-intro {\n      max-width: 680px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 650px) {\n    .mr-trust-inner {\n      width: min(100% - 40px, 1180px);\n      padding: 70px 0 78px;\n    }\n\n\n    .mr-partner-card.mr-partners-logos-only .mr-partner-logo-wrap + .mr-partner-logo-wrap {\n      border-left: 0;\n      border-top: 1px solid var(--mrt-line);\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-card {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      min-height: 0;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-logo-wrap {\n      min-height: 225px;\n      padding: 42px 48px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-logo-wrap::before {\n      width: 100%;\n      height: 5px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-logo-wrap img {\n      max-width: 235px;\n      max-height: 130px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-copy {\n      padding: 39px 28px 44px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-copy h3 {\n      margin-top: 13px;\n      font-size: clamp(31px, 9vw, 40px);\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-copy p {\n      font-size: 13.5px;\n      line-height: 1.72;\n    }\n\n    .mr-partner-copy p + p {\n      margin-top: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-clients-head {\n      margin: 72px 0 35px;\n      gap: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-clients-title {\n      font-size: clamp(39px, 11vw, 52px);\n      line-height: 1.05;\n    }\n\n    .mr-clients-intro {\n      font-size: 14px;\n      line-height: 1.74;\n    }\n\n    .mr-clients-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n\n    .mr-client-card {\n      min-height: 154px;\n      padding: 23px 15px 17px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-client-logo {\n      height: 72px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-client-logo img {\n      max-height: 65px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-client-card.is-logo-protected .mr-client-logo {\n      height: auto;\n      min-height: 72px;\n      padding-inline: 9px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-client-card.is-logo-protected .mr-client-logo img {\n      width: 100%;\n      height: auto;\n      max-width: 100%;\n      max-height: none;\n      object-fit: contain;\n    }\n\n    .mr-client-name {\n      min-height: 23px;\n      font-size: 7px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (hover: none) {\n    .mr-client-card:hover {\n      transform: none;\n      box-shadow: none;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"mr-trust-system\" id=\"partners-clients\" aria-labelledby=\"mrClientsTitle\">\n  <div class=\"mr-trust-inner\">\n    <div class=\"mr-partner-section\">\n      <span class=\"mr-trust-eyebrow\">Strategic Partners<\/span>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-partner-card mr-partners-logos-only\">\n        <div class=\"mr-partner-logo-wrap\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ABR-Logo.png\"\n            alt=\"African Business Roundtable logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mr-partner-logo-wrap\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Hollanddoor.png\"\n            alt=\"HollandDoor Cooperative logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mr-clients-head\">\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"mr-trust-eyebrow\">Selected Clients<\/span>\n\n        <h2 class=\"mr-clients-title\" id=\"mrClientsTitle\">\n          Institutions that have trusted our expertise.\n        <\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"mr-clients-intro\">\n        We have supported public institutions, regulators and industry organizations across Africa through advisory, learning and strategic engagement.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mr-clients-grid\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Selected Messe Rand clients\">\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-seal\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bank-of-Uganda.png\"\n            alt=\"Bank of Uganda logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Bank of Uganda<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-seal\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bank-of-Ghana.jpeg\"\n            alt=\"Bank of Ghana logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Bank of Ghana<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BPSR.jpg.jpeg\"\n            alt=\"Bureau of Public Service Reforms logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Bureau of Public Service Reforms<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-seal\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CBL.png\"\n            alt=\"Central Bank of Liberia logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Central Bank of Liberia<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GNPC-logo.png\"\n            alt=\"Ghana National Petroleum Corporation logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Ghana National Petroleum Corporation<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GRA_primary-logo_72dpi_RGB_REV.png\"\n            alt=\"Ghana Revenue Authority logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Ghana Revenue Authority<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-logo-protected\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NASS1-1.png\"\n            alt=\"National Assembly of Nigeria logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">National Assembly of Nigeria<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/nerc-logo1.png\"\n            alt=\"Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/nexim_original_logo.png\"\n            alt=\"Nigerian Export-Import Bank logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Nigerian Export-Import Bank<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NITDA-Logo.png\"\n            alt=\"National Information Technology Development Agency logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">National Information Technology Development Agency<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NNPC-Logo.png\"\n            alt=\"NNPC Limited logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">NNPC Limited<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide is-logo-protected\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NPA-Logo.png\"\n            alt=\"Nigerian Ports Authority logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Nigerian Ports Authority<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OYO-LOGO-342x100-2.png\"\n            alt=\"Oyo State Government logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Oyo State Government<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-seal\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PTDF.jpeg\"\n            alt=\"Petroleum Technology Development Fund logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Petroleum Technology Development Fund<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RMAFC3.png\"\n            alt=\"Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Revenue Mobilisation Allocation &amp; Fiscal Commission<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-wide\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEC.svg\"\n            alt=\"Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">Securities &amp; Exchange Commission Nigeria<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mr-client-card is-seal\" role=\"listitem\">\n        <div class=\"mr-client-logo\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/messerand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Villa-Image.png\"\n            alt=\"The Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria logo\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n           title=\"Homepage\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mr-client-name\">The Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-619c0ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"619c0ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eea2df1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"eea2df1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSERAND CONFERENCES & EVENTS SECTION \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\n<style>\n  .mr-events-system {\n    --mre-blue: #416b93;\n    --mre-navy: #172b3f;\n    --mre-red: #8d2819;\n    --mre-muted: #667581;\n    --mre-line: #d8e1e9;\n    --mre-pale: #edf3f7;\n    width: 100vw;\n    max-width: 100vw;\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #fff;\n    color: var(--mre-navy);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-system,\n  .mr-events-system * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .mr-events-system a { text-decoration: none; }\n\n  .mr-events-layout {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .96fr) minmax(0, 1.04fr);\n    min-height: 660px;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-art {\n    position: relative;\n    display: grid;\n    place-items: center;\n    min-width: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    padding: 76px clamp(28px, 5vw, 80px);\n    background: var(--mre-blue);\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-art::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    width: min(32vw, 470px);\n    aspect-ratio: 1;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.19);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 72px rgba(255,255,255,.037),\n                0 0 0 144px rgba(255,255,255,.022);\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-art::after {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    inset: 27px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card {\n    width: min(420px, 88%);\n    min-height: 430px;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 1;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    padding: 42px;\n    background: var(--mre-navy);\n    color: #fff;\n    box-shadow: 0 34px 78px rgba(10,24,38,.28);\n    transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-system:hover .mr-event-card {\n    transform: translateY(-7px);\n    box-shadow: 0 42px 92px rgba(10,24,38,.34);\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card::before,\n  .mr-event-card::after {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card::before {\n    top: -105px;\n    right: -108px;\n    width: 300px;\n    height: 300px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 52px rgba(255,255,255,.026);\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card::after {\n    top: 55px;\n    right: 43px;\n    width: 114px;\n    height: 114px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(141,40,25,.9);\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card-kicker,\n  .mr-event-card-number,\n  .mr-event-card-title,\n  .mr-event-card-footer { position: relative; z-index: 1; }\n\n  .mr-event-card-kicker {\n    max-width: 215px;\n    color: #c4d7e6;\n    font-size: 9px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    letter-spacing: .17em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card-number {\n    margin-top: 71px;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);\n    font-size: 9px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card-title {\n    max-width: 315px;\n    margin: 15px 0 0;\n    color: #fff;\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: clamp(38px, 3.6vw, 50px);\n    font-weight: 530;\n    line-height: 1.02;\n    letter-spacing: -.048em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card-footer {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 14px;\n    margin-top: auto;\n    padding-top: 35px;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);\n    font-size: 8px;\n    font-weight: 720;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    letter-spacing: .14em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .mr-event-card-footer::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 65px;\n    height: 6px;\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\n    background: var(--mre-red);\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-copy {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    padding: 94px clamp(48px, 7vw, 112px);\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-eyebrow {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 12px;\n    color: var(--mre-red);\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-eyebrow::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 30px;\n    height: 2px;\n    background: var(--mre-red);\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-title {\n    max-width: 650px;\n    margin: 21px 0 25px;\n    color: var(--mre-navy);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-size: clamp(45px, 5vw, 70px);\n    font-weight: 540;\n    line-height: 1.02;\n    letter-spacing: -.052em;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-intro {\n    max-width: 650px;\n    margin: 0;\n    color: var(--mre-muted);\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-link {\n    width: fit-content;\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 14px;\n    margin-top: 32px;\n    padding-bottom: 7px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mre-blue);\n    color: var(--mre-navy);\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 760;\n    transition: color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-link span { color: var(--mre-red); }\n\n  .mr-events-link:hover,\n  .mr-events-link:focus-visible {\n    gap: 19px;\n    color: var(--mre-blue);\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-meta {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 12px 27px;\n    margin-top: 39px;\n    padding-top: 25px;\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--mre-line);\n    color: var(--mre-muted);\n    font-size: 8px;\n    font-weight: 750;\n    line-height: 1.45;\n    letter-spacing: .12em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-meta span {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 9px;\n  }\n\n  .mr-events-meta span::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 4px;\n    height: 4px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background: var(--mre-red);\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .mr-events-layout {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      min-height: 0;\n    }\n\n    .mr-events-art { min-height: 570px; }\n\n    .mr-events-art::before { width: min(54vw, 460px); }\n\n    .mr-events-copy { padding: 84px 48px 92px; }\n\n    .mr-events-title { max-width: 760px; }\n\n    .mr-events-intro { max-width: 720px; }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .mr-events-art {\n      min-height: 480px;\n      padding: 64px 20px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-events-art::after { inset: 16px; }\n\n    .mr-events-art::before { width: 75vw; }\n\n    .mr-event-card {\n      width: min(340px, 90%);\n      min-height: 350px;\n      padding: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-event-card-number { margin-top: 61px; }\n\n    .mr-event-card-title {\n      max-width: 260px;\n      font-size: clamp(36px, 10.8vw, 45px);\n    }\n\n    .mr-event-card-footer::before {\n      width: 52px;\n      height: 5px;\n    }\n\n    .mr-events-copy { padding: 70px 20px 78px; }\n\n    .mr-events-title {\n      font-size: clamp(41px, 11.6vw, 54px);\n      line-height: 1.03;\n    }\n\n    .mr-events-intro {\n      font-size: 14px;\n      line-height: 1.74;\n    }\n\n    .mr-events-meta {\n      display: grid;\n      gap: 12px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (hover: none) {\n    .mr-events-system:hover .mr-event-card {\n      transform: none;\n      box-shadow: 0 34px 78px rgba(10,24,38,.28);\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"mr-events-system\" id=\"conferences\" aria-labelledby=\"mrEventsTitle\">\n  <div class=\"mr-events-layout\">\n    <div class=\"mr-events-art\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <div class=\"mr-event-card\">\n        <span class=\"mr-event-card-kicker\">MCG Conferences &amp; Events<\/span>\n        <span class=\"mr-event-card-number\">CONVENING \u00b7 04<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mr-event-card-title\">Dialogue that moves decisions forward.<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"mr-event-card-footer\">Connect \u00b7 Exchange \u00b7 Act<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mr-events-copy\">\n      <span class=\"mr-events-eyebrow\">Conferences &amp; Executive Events<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"mr-events-title\" id=\"mrEventsTitle\">Where decision-makers meet, ideas move into action.<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"mr-events-intro\">We design and deliver high-level platforms that bring together policymakers, business leaders, investors, development partners and industry experts for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"mr-events-link\" href=\"\/conferences-events\/\">Explore conferences &amp; events <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a>\n\n      <div class=\"mr-events-meta\" aria-label=\"Event formats\">\n        <span>Executive roundtables<\/span>\n        <span>International conferences<\/span>\n        <span>Trade missions &amp; study visits<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bfa588 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0bfa588\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c083c3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8c083c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- MESSE RAND CONTACT CTA \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\r\n<style>\r\n  .mr-closing-system {\r\n    --mrc-blue: #416b93;\r\n    --mrc-navy: #172b3f;\r\n    --mrc-red: #8d2819;\r\n    --mrc-line-dark: rgba(255,255,255,.13);\r\n\r\n    width: 100vw;\r\n    max-width: 100vw;\r\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Text\", \"Aptos\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-closing-system,\r\n  .mr-closing-system * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-closing-system a {\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-cta {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    \/* Original CTA background color *\/\r\n    background: #172b3f;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-cta::before,\r\n  .mr-contact-cta::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-cta::before {\r\n    top: -355px;\r\n    right: -225px;\r\n    width: 720px;\r\n    height: 720px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-cta::after {\r\n    top: -260px;\r\n    right: -130px;\r\n    width: 530px;\r\n    height: 530px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-inner {\r\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 48px));\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(350px, .75fr);\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: clamp(70px, 9vw, 138px);\r\n    margin-inline: auto;\r\n    padding: 105px 0 111px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-eyebrow {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n    color: #b8ccdc;\r\n    font-size: 10px;\r\n    font-weight: 760;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    letter-spacing: .16em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-eyebrow::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    width: 37px;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n    background: var(--mrc-red);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-title {\r\n    max-width: 800px;\r\n    margin: 27px 0 0;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI Variable Display\", \"Aptos Display\", \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(50px, 5.3vw, 76px);\r\n    font-weight: 530;\r\n    line-height: 1.01;\r\n    letter-spacing: -.055em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-action {\r\n    min-width: 0;\r\n    padding-left: clamp(31px, 4vw, 62px);\r\n    border-left: 1px solid var(--mrc-line-dark);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-action p {\r\n    max-width: 520px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.67);\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    line-height: 1.82;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-buttons {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 18px 28px;\r\n    margin-top: 35px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-primary {\r\n    min-height: 66px;\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 28px;\r\n    padding: 0 29px;\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    color: var(--mrc-navy);\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 780;\r\n    transition:\r\n      background .25s ease,\r\n      color .25s ease,\r\n      transform .25s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-primary span {\r\n    color: var(--mrc-red);\r\n    transition: transform .25s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-primary:hover,\r\n  .mr-contact-primary:focus-visible {\r\n    background: var(--mrc-blue);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-primary:hover span,\r\n  .mr-contact-primary:focus-visible span {\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    transform: translate(3px, -3px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-email {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    padding: 10px 0 8px;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);\r\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.73);\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    transition:\r\n      color .25s ease,\r\n      border-color .25s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .mr-contact-email:hover,\r\n  .mr-contact-email:focus-visible {\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    border-color: #fff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n    .mr-contact-inner {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 46px;\r\n      padding: 86px 0 92px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-contact-action {\r\n      max-width: 710px;\r\n      padding: 31px 0 0;\r\n      border-top: 1px solid var(--mrc-line-dark);\r\n      border-left: 0;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 650px) {\r\n    .mr-contact-inner {\r\n      width: min(100% - 40px, 1180px);\r\n      gap: 39px;\r\n      padding: 71px 0 78px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-contact-title {\r\n      font-size: clamp(43px, 12vw, 56px);\r\n      line-height: 1.02;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-contact-action {\r\n      padding-top: 27px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-contact-action p {\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      line-height: 1.74;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-contact-buttons {\r\n      align-items: flex-start;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .mr-contact-primary {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n    .mr-contact-primary,\r\n    .mr-contact-primary span,\r\n    .mr-contact-email {\r\n      transition: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"mr-closing-system\">\r\n  <section class=\"mr-contact-cta\" aria-labelledby=\"mrContactTitle\">\r\n    <div class=\"mr-contact-inner\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <span class=\"mr-contact-eyebrow\">Start a conversation<\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h2 class=\"mr-contact-title\" id=\"mrContactTitle\">\r\n          Let\u2019s build institutions and opportunities that last.\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mr-contact-action\">\r\n        <p>\r\n          For consulting, partnerships, executive education, professional\r\n          development in the Maritime and Energy sector, conferences,\r\n          publishing or strategic collaboration, tell us what your\r\n          organization is working toward.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mr-contact-buttons\">\r\n          <a class=\"mr-contact-primary\" href=\"\/contact\/\">\r\n            Contact Messe Rand\r\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"mr-contact-email\" href=\"mailto:group@messerand.com\">\r\n            group@messerand.com\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Messe Rand Consulting Group BV Building institutions. Connecting continents. Creating impact. An international consulting group advancing institutional excellence, executive education, strategic communications and cross-border partnerships. Explore our businesses \u2192 Explore what we do Practical solutions for governments, institutions and global organizations Europe \u00b7 Africa \u00b7 North America Strategy \u00b7 Knowledge \u00b7 Partnership Turning international expertise [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_canvas","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2622","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2622"}],"version-history":[{"count":85,"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3020,"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2622\/revisions\/3020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/messerand.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}