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                         Wir planen <strong>2 Lightning Talks (10 min)</strong> und <strong>3 technische Vorträge (25 min)</strong> für die diesjährige Konferenz.
-                        Die Auswahl der Speaker erfolgt über unseren offenen <a href="https://talks.munich-embedded.com/munich-embedded-2026/" target="_blank" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">Call for Proposals</a> &mdash; reichen Sie jetzt Ihren Vorschlag ein!
+                        Die Auswahl der Speaker erfolgt über unseren offenen <a href="https://talks.munich-embedded.com/munich-embedded-2026/" target="_blank" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">Call for Proposals</a> &mdash; reichen Sie Ihren Vorschlag bis zum <b>30. April 2026</b> ein!
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-                    <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-2xl mb-8"> Conference for Testing, Security and Reliability in Embedded Systems </h2>
-                    <p class="text-lg mb-8">October 27, 2026 • Munich</p>
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+    <div class="container mx-auto px-8 py-5">
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+                <img src="/logo_munich_embedded_white_text.svg" alt="Munich Embedded Logo" class="w-full">
+            </div>
+
+            <div class="flex-1 flex flex-col items-start">
+                <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-2xl mb-8"> Conference for Testing, Security and Reliability in Embedded Systems </h2>
+
+                <p class="text-lg mb-8">October 27, 2026 • Munich</p>
+
+                <div class="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-4">
+                    <a href="https://tickets.munich-embedded.com" target="_blank" class="orange-button flex items-center">
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-            <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
-                <div class="highlighted-grid-element">
-                    <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mb-6">About the Conference</h2>
-                    <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg mb-4"> The Munich Embedded 2026 (ME26) brings together leading experts and developers from the embedded industry to discuss the most pressing challenges in the field: </p>
-                    <ul class="text-gray-700 mb-6 text-lg">
-                        <li> How can we ensure the <b>quality and security</b> of embedded systems? </li>
-                        <li> Which <b>tools and methods</b> best support our work? </li>
-                        <li> What will the embedded development of the <b>future</b> look like? </li>
-                    </ul>
-                    <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg"> In focused <b>presentations and short lightning talks</b> experts share their experiences on <b>testing strategies, security concepts and development tools.</b> Munich Embedded creates the ideal framework for intensive exchange: With <b>around 100 participants</b> discussions remain concrete and practical. </p>
-                    <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg"> Network with other embedded developers from the region and gain valuable insights for your daily work! </p>
-                </div>
+    </div>
+</section>
+<main class="grow" id="about">
+    <!-- About Section -->
+    <section class="bg-white py-16">
+
+        <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
+
+            <div class="highlighted-grid-element">
+                <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mb-6">About the Conference</h2>
+
+                <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg mb-4"> The Munich Embedded 2026 (ME26) brings together leading experts and developers from the embedded industry to discuss the most pressing challenges in the field: </p>
+                <ul class="text-gray-700 mb-6 text-lg">
+                    <li> How can we ensure the <b>quality and security</b> of embedded systems? </li>
+                    <li> Which <b>tools and methods</b> best support our work? </li>
+                    <li> What will the embedded development of the <b>future</b> look like? </li>
+                </ul>
+
+                <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg"> In focused <b>presentations and short lightning talks</b> experts share their experiences on <b>testing strategies, security concepts and development tools.</b> Munich Embedded creates the ideal framework for intensive exchange: With <b>around 100
+                        participants</b> discussions remain concrete and practical. </p>
+
+                <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg"> Network with other embedded developers from the region and gain valuable insights for your daily work! </p>
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-                            <svg class="w-8 h-8 text-blue-600" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 448 512">
+        </div>
+    </section>
+    <!-- Key Details Grid -->
+    <section class="py-16 bg-gray-100">
+
+        <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
+
+            <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
+
+                <div class="highlighted-grid-element bg-white">
+
+                    <div class="text-blue-600 mb-6" aria-hidden="true">
+                        <svg class="w-8 h-8 text-blue-600" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 448 512">
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-                        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4">Key Details</h3>
-                        <ul class="space-y-2 text-gray-700">
-                            <li>
-                                <strong>Date:</strong> October 27, 2026, 4 PM &ndash; 9 PM
-                            </li>
-                            <li>
-                                <strong>Location:</strong> WERK1, Am Kartoffelgarten 14, 81671 München
-                            </li>
-                            <li>
-                                <strong>Participants:</strong> max. 200
-                            </li>
-                            <li>
-                                <strong>Target audience:</strong> Embedded developers and executives
-                            </li>
-                        </ul>
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-                    <div class="highlighted-grid-element bg-white">
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-                            <svg class="w-8 h-8 text-blue-600" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 640 512">
+                    <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4">Key Details</h3>
+                    <ul class="space-y-2 text-gray-700">
+                        <li>
+                            <strong>Date:</strong> October 27, 2026, 4 PM &ndash; 9 PM
+                        </li>
+                        <li>
+                            <strong>Location:</strong> WERK1, Am Kartoffelgarten 14, 81671 München
+                        </li>
+                        <li>
+                            <strong>Participants:</strong> max. 200
+                        </li>
+                        <li>
+                            <strong>Target audience:</strong> Embedded developers and executives
+                        </li>
+                    </ul>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="highlighted-grid-element bg-white">
+
+                    <div class="text-blue-600 mb-6" aria-hidden="true">
+                        <svg class="w-8 h-8 text-blue-600" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 640 512">
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-                        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4">Focus</h3>
-                        <ul class="space-y-2 text-gray-700">
-                            <li>Security and Reliability</li>
-                            <li>Testing Strategies</li>
-                            <li>Development Tools and Frameworks</li>
-                        </ul>
                     </div>
+                    <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4">Focus</h3>
+                    <ul class="space-y-2 text-gray-700">
+                        <li>Security and Reliability</li>
+                        <li>Testing Strategies</li>
+                        <li>Development Tools and Frameworks</li>
+                    </ul>
                 </div>
             </div>
-        </section>
-        <!-- Schedule Section -->
-        <section class="py-16 bg-white" id="schedule">
-            <div class="max-w-6xl container mx-auto px-4">
-                <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8">Schedule (preliminary)</h2>
-                <div class="highlighted-grid-element overflow-x-auto font-mono">
-                    <table class="min-w-full">
-                        <thead>
-                            <tr class="border-b border-gray-200">
-                                <th class="text-left py-3 px-4 text-gray-600 w-50">Time</th>
-                                <th class="text-left py-3 px-4 text-gray-600">What</th>
-                            </tr>
-                        </thead>
-                        <tbody class="divide-y divide-gray-200">
-                            <tr>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">4:00 PM – 4:30 PM</td>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4">Doors open &amp; drinks</td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">4:30 PM – 4:45 PM</td>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4">
-                                    <b>Start, Welcome</b>
-                                </td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">4:45 PM – 7:15 PM</td>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4">
-                                    <b>Talks (incl. break)</b>
-                                </td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">7:15 PM – 9:00 PM</td>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4">Networking &amp; dinner</td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">9:00 PM</td>
-                                <td class="py-3 px-4">End</td>
-                            </tr>
-                        </tbody>
-                    </table>
-                    <div class="mt-6 text-gray-700">
-                        <p>
-                            <strong>Note:</strong> Talks will be recorded with the speakers' consent and published afterwards (slides/screen content and audio only).
-                        </p>
-                    </div>
+        </div>
+    </section>
+    <!-- Schedule Section -->
+    <section class="py-16 bg-white" id="schedule">
+
+        <div class="max-w-6xl container mx-auto px-4">
+            <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8">Schedule (preliminary)</h2>
+
+            <div class="highlighted-grid-element overflow-x-auto font-mono">
+                <table class="min-w-full">
+                    <thead>
+                        <tr class="border-b border-gray-200">
+                            <th class="text-left py-3 px-4 text-gray-600 w-50">Time</th>
+                            <th class="text-left py-3 px-4 text-gray-600">What</th>
+                        </tr>
+                    </thead>
+                    <tbody class="divide-y divide-gray-200">
+                        <tr>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">4:00 PM – 4:30 PM</td>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4">Doors open &amp; drinks</td>
+                        </tr>
+                        <tr>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">4:30 PM – 4:45 PM</td>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4">
+                                <b>Start, Welcome</b>
+                            </td>
+                        </tr>
+                        <tr>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">4:45 PM – 7:15 PM</td>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4">
+                                <b>Talks (incl. break)</b>
+                            </td>
+                        </tr>
+                        <tr>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">7:15 PM – 9:00 PM</td>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4">Networking &amp; dinner</td>
+                        </tr>
+                        <tr>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4 whitespace-nowrap">9:00 PM</td>
+                            <td class="py-3 px-4">End</td>
+                        </tr>
+                    </tbody>
+                </table>
+
+                <div class="mt-6 text-gray-700">
+
+                    <p>
+                        <strong>Note:</strong> Talks will be recorded with the speakers' consent and published afterwards (slides/screen content and audio only).
+                    </p>
                 </div>
             </div>
-        </section>
-        <!-- Talks -->
-        <section class="py-16 bg-gray-100" id="talks">
-            <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
-                <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8">Talks (in English)</h2>
-                <div class="highlighted-grid-element max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center">
-                    <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg mb-4">
-                        We are planning <strong>2 lightning talks (10 min)</strong> and <strong>3 technical talks (25 min)</strong> for this year's conference.
-                        Speakers are being selected via our open <a href="https://talks.munich-embedded.com/munich-embedded-2026/" target="_blank" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">Call for Proposals</a> &mdash; submit your proposal now!
-                    </p>
-                    <a href="https://talks.munich-embedded.com/munich-embedded-2026/" target="_blank" class="blue-button inline-flex items-center">
-                        <svg class="w-5 h-5 mr-2" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+        </div>
+    </section>
+    <!-- Talks -->
+    <section class="py-16 bg-gray-100" id="talks">
+
+        <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
+            <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8">Talks (in English)</h2>
+
+            <div class="highlighted-grid-element max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center">
+
+                <p class="text-gray-700 text-lg mb-4">
+                    We are planning <strong>2 lightning talks (10 min)</strong> and <strong>3 technical talks (25 min)</strong> for this year's conference.
+                    Speakers are being selected via our open <a href="https://talks.munich-embedded.com/munich-embedded-2026/" target="_blank" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">Call for Proposals</a> &mdash; submit your proposal until <b>30 April 2026</b>!
+                </p>
+                <a href="https://talks.munich-embedded.com/munich-embedded-2026/" target="_blank" class="blue-button inline-flex items-center">
+                    <svg class="w-5 h-5 mr-2" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
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-                        Call for Proposals
-                    </a>
-                </div>
-                <!--
+                    Call for Proposals
+                </a>
+            </div>
+            <!--
                 <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-12">
                     <!- - Lightning Talk 1 - ->
                     <div class="highlighted-grid-element bg-white" id="lightning-talk-1">
@@ -232,60 +257,75 @@ <h4 class="font-bold text-gray-800 mb-2">Abstract</h4>
                     </div>
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-            </div>
-        </section>
-        <!-- Sponsors Section -->
-        <section class="py-16 bg-white" id="sponsors">
-            <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
-                <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8">Sponsors and Partners</h2>
-                <div class="highlighted-grid-element max-w-3xl mx-auto">
-                    <div class="text-center mb-4">
-                        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4">Become a Sponsor!</h3>
-                        <p class="text-gray-700 mb-6"> As a sponsor of Munich Embedded, you'll reach embedded developers and decision-makers from the region. We offer various sponsorship packages tailored to your needs. </p>
-                        {{ macros::email_button(email="munich-embedded@systemscape.de", text="Contact Us", classes="blue-button") }}
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-                <!-- Sponsor Grid -->
-                <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 max-w-3xl mx-auto mt-12">
-                    <a target="_blank" href="https://www.vde-bayern.de/de" class="block group">
-                        <div class="highlighted-grid-element h-80 flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
-                            <div class="w-64 h-64 mb-4 flex items-center justify-center">
-                                <img alt="VDE Bayern logo" src="/me25_sponsor_logos/vde-bayern.jpg">
-                            </div>
-                            <h4 class="text-lg font-semibold text-center group-hover:text-blue-600 transition-colors duration-300">VDE Bayern<br>(Partner)</h4>
-                        </div>
-                    </a>
-                    <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/leistungen/digitalisierung/bavarian-chips-alliance/" class="block group">
-                        <div class="highlighted-grid-element h-80 flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
-                            <div class="w-64 h-64 mb-4 flex items-center justify-center">
-                                <img alt="Bavarian Chips Alliance @ Bayern Innovativ GmbH logo" src="/me25_sponsor_logos/bavarian-chips-alliance.jpg" class="max-h-32 object-contain">
-                            </div>
-                            <h4 class="text-lg font-semibold text-center group-hover:text-blue-600 transition-colors duration-300">Bavarian Chips Alliance<br>@ Bayern Innovativ GmbH<br>(Partner)</h4>
-                        </div>
-                    </a>
+        </div>
+    </section>
+    <!-- Sponsors Section -->
+    <section class="py-16 bg-white" id="sponsors">
+
+        <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
+            <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8">Sponsors and Partners</h2>
+
+            <div class="highlighted-grid-element max-w-3xl mx-auto">
+
+                <div class="text-center mb-4">
+                    <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4">Become a Sponsor!</h3>
+
+                    <p class="text-gray-700 mb-6"> As a sponsor of Munich Embedded, you'll reach embedded developers and decision-makers from the region. We offer various sponsorship packages tailored to your needs. </p>
+                    {{ macros::email_button(email="munich-embedded@systemscape.de", text="Contact Us", classes="blue-button") }}
                 </div>
             </div>
-        </section>
-        <!-- Contact Section -->
-        <section class="py-16 bg-gray-100">
-            <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
-                <div class="highlighted-grid-element max-w-3xl mx-auto">
-                    <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mb-2">Organizer</h2>
-                    <div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center gap-8">
-                        <div class="flex-1">
-                            <p class="text-gray-700 m-0 leading-relaxed"> Systemscape GmbH, Munich<br>
-                                {{ macros::email(email="munich-embedded@systemscape.de") }}<br>
-                                <a href="https://www.systemscape.com/" target="_blank">www.systemscape.com</a>
-                            </p>
+            <!-- Sponsor Grid -->
+
+            <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 max-w-3xl mx-auto mt-12">
+                <a target="_blank" href="https://www.vde-bayern.de/de" class="block group">
+
+                    <div class="highlighted-grid-element h-80 flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
+
+                        <div class="w-64 h-64 mb-4 flex items-center justify-center">
+                            <img alt="VDE Bayern logo" src="/me25_sponsor_logos/vde-bayern.jpg">
                         </div>
-                        <div class="shrink-0 max-w-90">
-                            <a href="https://www.systemscape.com/" target="_blank">
-                                <img src="/systemscape.svg" alt="Systemscape Logo" class="w-full h-32 object-contain">
-                            </a>
+                        <h4 class="text-lg font-semibold text-center group-hover:text-blue-600 transition-colors duration-300">VDE Bayern<br>(Partner)</h4>
+                    </div>
+                </a>
+                <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/leistungen/digitalisierung/bavarian-chips-alliance/" class="block group">
+
+                    <div class="highlighted-grid-element h-80 flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
+
+                        <div class="w-64 h-64 mb-4 flex items-center justify-center">
+                            <img alt="Bavarian Chips Alliance @ Bayern Innovativ GmbH logo" src="/me25_sponsor_logos/bavarian-chips-alliance.jpg" class="max-h-32 object-contain">
                         </div>
+                        <h4 class="text-lg font-semibold text-center group-hover:text-blue-600 transition-colors duration-300">Bavarian Chips Alliance<br>@ Bayern Innovativ GmbH<br>(Partner)</h4>
+                    </div>
+                </a>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </section>
+    <!-- Contact Section -->
+    <section class="py-16 bg-gray-100">
+
+        <div class="container mx-auto px-4">
+
+            <div class="highlighted-grid-element max-w-3xl mx-auto">
+                <h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mb-2">Organizer</h2>
+
+                <div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center gap-8">
+
+                    <div class="flex-1">
+
+                        <p class="text-gray-700 m-0 leading-relaxed"> Systemscape GmbH, Munich<br>
+                            {{ macros::email(email="munich-embedded@systemscape.de") }}<br>
+                            <a href="https://www.systemscape.com/" target="_blank">www.systemscape.com</a>
+                        </p>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="shrink-0 max-w-90">
+                        <a href="https://www.systemscape.com/" target="_blank">
+                            <img src="/systemscape.svg" alt="Systemscape Logo" class="w-full h-32 object-contain">
+                        </a>
                     </div>
                 </div>
             </div>
-        </section>
-    </main>
+        </div>
+    </section>
+</main>
 {% endblock %}