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@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 <script src="//code.tidio.co/00hkw5reeffaallvkbjizeykysxulx6p.js" async></script>
 
 <section class="hero-section">
-  <div class="hero-background" style="background-image: url('{% static '2026/img/hero1.jpeg' %}');"></div>
+  <div class="hero-background" style="background-image: url('{% static '2026/img/resort-pathway.jpg' %}');"></div>
   <div class="hero-overlay"></div>
   <div class="hero-content flex justify-center flex-col hero-content-height">
     <div class="flex justify-center hero-logo">
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@
 
     <div class="flex justify-center flex-col text-center hero-text-container" style="margin-top: -2rem !important;">
       <!-- <h1 class="hero-title">PyCon Africa 2026</h1> -->
-      <h2 class="hero-subtitle mt-10">Code, Community, and Opportunity</h2>
-      <p class="hero-description">Learn, Build, and Lead Python's Future in Africa</p>
+      <h2 class="hero-subtitle mt-10">Code Community and Opportunity</h2>
+      <p class="hero-description">Learn, Build and Lead Python’s Future in Africa</p>
     </div>
 
     <!-- Date and Venue Info -->
@@ -71,6 +71,57 @@ <h2 class="hero-subtitle mt-10">Code, Community, and Opportunity</h2>
 
 <!-- End Promo Block -->
 
+<!-- Latest Updates Section -->
+<section class="py-16" style="background: linear-gradient(to right, #2196F3, #4CAF50);">
+  <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8">
+    <h2 class="text-3xl lg:text-4xl font-bold text-center mb-12" style="color: #ffffff;">
+      🎉 Latest Updates
+    </h2>
+    
+    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-10">
+      <!-- CFP is Live Card -->
+      <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-8 flex flex-col justify-between" style="width: 450px; height: 320px; margin: 0 auto;">
+        <div class="flex-grow flex flex-col justify-start">
+          <div class="text-center mb-2">
+            <div class="text-5xl mb-2">🎉</div>
+          </div>
+          <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold mb-2 text-center" style="color: #1f2937;">
+            CFP is Live!
+          </h3>
+          <p class="text-center" style="color: #4b5563; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;">
+            Our Call for Proposals is now open! Share your knowledge, experience, and passion with the Python community in Africa.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+        <div class="text-center mt-4">
+          <a href="/2026/talks/submit/" class="inline-block px-5 py-3 rounded-lg text-white font-semibold" style="background-color: #F59E0B; font-size: 18px; text-decoration: none;">
+            Submit a Talk
+          </a>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Sponsor Us Card -->
+      <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-8 flex flex-col justify-between" style="width: 450px; height: 320px; margin: 0 auto;">
+        <div class="flex-grow flex flex-col justify-start">
+          <div class="text-center mb-2">
+            <div class="text-5xl mb-2">🤝</div>
+          </div>
+          <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold mb-2 text-center" style="color: #1f2937;">
+            Sponsor Us!
+          </h3>
+          <p class="text-center" style="color: #4b5563; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;">
+            Help us make PyCon Africa 2026 amazing! Partner with us to support the Python community in Africa.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+        <div class="text-center mt-4">
+          <a href="/2026/sponsor-us/" class="inline-block px-5 py-3 rounded-lg text-white font-semibold" style="background-color: #4CAF50; font-size: 18px; text-decoration: none;">
+            Sponsor Us
+          </a>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</section>
+
 <section class="bg-gray-50 py-16">
   <div class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 text-center space-y-8">
 
@@ -93,6 +144,11 @@ <h3 class="text-pycon-blue text-xl font-semibold mb-4">
         <p class="text-gray-700 mb-6 flex-grow">
           Join us in Kampala or attend online. Early bird tickets will be available soon.
         </p>
+        <div class="mt-auto">
+          <a href="https://www.quicket.co.ug/events/309365-pycon-africa-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn" style="background-color: #2196F3; color: white;">
+            Get Tickets
+          </a>
+        </div>
       </div>
 
       <div class="bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-8 min-h-[220px] text-center flex flex-col">
@@ -102,6 +158,11 @@ <h3 class="text-pycon-green text-xl font-semibold mb-4">
         <p class="text-gray-700 mb-6 flex-grow">
           Help us expand Beginner's Day and support more community members.
         </p>
+        <div class="mt-auto">
+          <a href="/2026/sponsor-us/" class="btn btn-success">
+            Sponsor Us
+          </a>
+        </div>
       </div>
 
       <div class="bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-8 min-h-[220px] text-center flex flex-col">
@@ -111,6 +172,11 @@ <h3 class="text-pycon-red text-xl font-semibold mb-4">
         <p class="text-gray-700 mb-6 flex-grow">
           Join our free community livestream event in October.
         </p>
+        <div class="mt-auto">
+          <a href="/accounts/login/" class="btn btn-secondary">
+            Join Now
+          </a>
+        </div>
       </div>
 
     </div>