Danny Chalmers

Head of Communications , Transport Scotland

A former broadcast journalist and news editor, I have worked in Government communications since 2006. I was previously the official spokesperson for the First Minister. I have worked at Transport Scotland for over a decade. I was the lead communications professional for the Forth Road Bridge Closure in 2015, and heavily involved in the Queensferry Crossing and Borders Railway openings. I was at the helm for the Beast from the East in 2016, COP 26, Operation Unicorn, Cycling World Championships, and the ten named storms this season.

My Speaker Sessions

Thursday 18 April 2024

09:55

Don't Make a Drama Out of a Crisis

09:55 - 10:15
  • How we work alongside SG/Ministers/Police to get our message across during major events and severe weather.
  • How the political and media landscape has changed and the most effective methods of communication.
  • Main learnings from recent events such as COP 26, CWC and Operation Unicorn.
  • What does climate change mean for communications?
  • Q&A opportunity with Stein Connelly before he deservedly walks off into the sunset of retirement.

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