Max Studennikoff is improving the dialogue on how the world tackles sustainability. Zurich is about to host the boldest climate investment forum the world has ever seen.
The world is burning, quite literally. Recognizing the intensity and the urgency, Max Studennikoff is hosting the people trying to save the planet.
As the Chairman and Founder of CC Forum – Investment in Sustainable Development. Studennikoff has created a global meeting ground where heads of state, private wealth, scientists, tech founders, and royalty gather to brainstorm, debate, and take action.
With the XII edition happening in Zurich from September 28 to October 1, 2025, the CC Forum continues pushing forward the vision for the next one. A vision where money is in correlation with ethics, equity, and the environment.
Max Studennikoff: The Man Behind the Mission
- A firm believer in responsibility through leadership, Max Studennikoff doesn’t shy away from urgent conversations. “Now, my friends, is the time to act. We do not have much time to spare,” he states in his letter to everyone.
- He launched the CC Forum to address the kinds of topics other conferences were afraid to touch: climate collapse, overpopulation, fossil fuel economies, and the inequalities driving them.
- Studennikoff’s approach combines urgency with opportunity. Instead of just discussing problems, the Forum actively connects visionaries with capital to fund possible solutions.
From hosting events under the High Patronage of royalty in Monaco to receiving royal greetings from Queen Elizabeth II in London, Max has made it clear: CC Forum is not another ordinary networking event. It’s an engine for global change.
CC Forum XII: Why Zurich, Why Now?
The globe has entered an unpredictable new era, where climate, geopolitics, and technology clash. In these circumstances, CC Forum XII is designed to offer clarity, capital, and connection. Zurich will host:
- 150+ speakers, including government officials, thought leaders, family office heads, and innovators.
- 400+ attendees, carefully selected for influence and initiative.
- 100+ investors, all with a stake in sustainability, impact, and ethical innovation.
- 50+ exhibitors, representing fields like clean energy, alternative fuels, fintech, and AI for good.
It would be limiting to call the 2025 edition just a conference; it’s a strategy session for the planet. An SOS for the current global situation. And unlike many events with lofty promises, the Forum’s track record includes real outcomes, such as startup funding, cross-border collaborations, and policy shifts.
The Strategy: How CC Forum Drives Action
Studennikoff’s playbook includes:
- Global Thought Leadership with Local Impact
- Past speakers include Ban Ki-Moon, Jane Goodall, Naomi Campbell, Stanley Johnson, and Prince Albert II of Monaco.
- Upcoming sessions target practical impact in:
- Renewable Energy & Waste Management
- HealthTech & Education
- Social Inclusion & Women-Led Ventures
- Startups Meet Investors Fast
- With business speed-dating, pitch sessions, and investor hubs, early-stage innovators get face time with decision-makers.
- Emphasis on sustainable tech, climate adaptation tools, and inclusive business models.
- Startups can book exhibition space or apply to participate in “Investor Hubs” and pitch to VC firms, family offices, and impact funds.
- Awards that Mean Something
- Each CC Forum honors prominent changemakers…people who are doing the hard work, not just talking about it.
- Previous honorees include Maestro Placido Domingo and Shaikha Noora Al Khalifa.
- At Zurich, five more awards will be given for achievements in sustainability, innovation, and philanthropy.
The CC Forum Ethos
The media sometimes calls CC Forum the “Green Davos,” a reflection of its growing influence in shaping the future of sustainable investment.
- The CC Forum invites disruptive voices. Debate is encouraged, even controversy.
- Topics range from distributed ledgers and regenerative finance to ocean preservation and post-capitalist economic models.
- “We, at the CC Forum, firmly believe that it is only via public discussions, debates and brainstorming that some of the most complex issues society is facing today can be resolved. It is where iron sharpens iron,” says Studennikoff.
From crypto’s role in clean energy to ethical AI, no subject is too niche or too heated for the Forum’s agenda.
Conclusion
As the climate clock ticks, Max Studennikoff is reminding us that hope comes from action.
The XII edition of the CC Forum is about preparing for the future. It’s a place where investment meets intention, where science meets money, and where leaders gather not just to talk, but to build.
With Zurich as the launchpad, and Brazil and Africa already on the calendar for future editions, Studennikoff’s vision is scaling. His goal is to create a new business culture, one that sees sustainability not as a checkbox, but as a foundation.
As he says, “We as a generation have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rethink the world’s existing paradigm.”
And CC Forum is where that thinking gets done.
