The global wildfires of July 2026 show why geographic wildfire correlation is more complex than it first appears: climate connects fire potential, but local factors determine wildfire.

Architects, landscape architects, engineers, and other design professionals involved in master planning projects must be aware of the constant threat of wildfires. Planning can’t prevent all damage, but can help residential or industrial developments minimise the loss of life and property.

The 2026 Airmic Risk Technology Survey is built on the responses of risk and insurance professionals drawn from across Airmic’s membership. It is a practitioner-led view of how the profession is navigating a technology landscape that is becoming more powerful, more complex, and with the arrival of AI more uncertain than at any point in recent memory.

Featuring Ross Ellner, Director RMIS AI – International, Archer, as speaker: In an era marked by unprecedented challenges in the risk landscape, the imperative for effective risk management information system (RMIS) solutions has never been more critical. Organisations today face a complex array of risks, compounded by data silos and integration hurdles that traditional RMIS platforms are ill-equipped to address. These challenges underscore the necessity for RMIS solutions that not only integrate seamlessly across diverse functions but also enable a more proactive approach to risk management.