Matthew Burgess is the Senior Events Manager at the Design Council, where he leads the strategic development and delivery of high‑profile events that support the organization’s mission to embed environmental sustainability across the UK design sector. His work spans thought‑leadership programs, panel discussions and major industry gatherings, including the annual Design for Planet Festival and the World Design Congress 2025.

Matthew has more than a decades' experience in cultural programming and operational management. Before joining the Design Council, he led the delivery of Goldsmiths’ Fair 2021 at The Goldsmiths’ Company and held senior operational roles at Maddox Gallery and Unit London. His portfolio also includes freelance producing work for international platforms such as the Affordable Art Fair, along with independent galleries and artists.

Matthew brings a global perspective shaped by his earlier role managing international gallery operations for a major contemporary art museum in Russia. This builds on a foundation in large‑scale logistics, developed through training during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He remains a dedicated advocate for the arts, staying closely connected to contemporary art and culture programming both in London and internationally.