October 5-6, 2024: Saskatoon - Prairieland Park

Ahsan has been in his current role with as Regional Manager, Franchise Banking for 2 years at TD Bank, and with franchise industry for over 8 years.  As Regional Manager, Ahsan is one of TD's franchise industry experts and is responsible for growing TD's franchise banking portfolio while ensuring that franchisee customers are provided with legendary customer service.  Ahsan also brings to the table over 15 years of lending experience from Commercial and Small Business at TD. He enjoys collaborating with both franchisors and franchisees to assist them with all of their credit and Banking needs.

Born and raised in Saskatoon, Geoff has been an entrepreneur since he was 8 years old. Always focussed on creating value and thinking outside the box, he has founded 2 technology companies and spends his spare time enjoying outdoor activities with his 2 daughters.  Geoff is also a high performance lawn bowling coach and co-founder of ClickHire.ai, a staffing software for the Franchise industry. 

Avneet Nehel attended Panjab University, Chandigarh, India and obtained her LL.B from the Department of Laws, Chandigarh. She also received her Masters in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London. Avneet is currently an Associate at Procido LLP in Saskatoon.

Avneet was recently called to bar in Saskatchewan in 2023 but her experience in Intellectual Property spans almost a decade having practiced in India before moving to Canda, including as in-house IP head for Zee, a multinational Indian media and entertainment company. Avneet continues her IP practice in Canada providing advisory in the digital and IP transactional sector on broad areas covering sports and entertainment law, franchising law and privacy law as well as establishing a robust trademark and copyright prosecution and enforcement practice.

Avneet is an active supporter and member of Nature Saskatchewan promoting the preservation of Saskatchewan forest and swales. She is also an active member of Saskatchewan Intercultural Association to mentor newcomers in Canada. She supports cultural and community building in Saskatchewan and is a member of the People Bridge Advocacy.

Avneet Nehel attended Panjab University, Chandigarh, India and obtained her LL.B from the Department of Laws, Chandigarh. She also received her Masters in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London. Avneet is currently an Associate at Procido LLP in Saskatoon.

Avneet was recently called to bar in Saskatchewan in 2023 but her experience in Intellectual Property spans almost a decade having practiced in India before moving to Canda, including as in-house IP head for Zee, a multinational Indian media and entertainment company. Avneet continues her IP practice in Canada providing advisory in the digital and IP transactional sector on broad areas covering sports and entertainment law, franchising law and privacy law as well as establishing a robust trademark and copyright prosecution and enforcement practice.

Avneet is an active supporter and member of Nature Saskatchewan promoting the preservation of Saskatchewan forest and swales. She is also an active member of Saskatchewan Intercultural Association to mentor newcomers in Canada. She supports cultural and community building in Saskatchewan and is a member of the People Bridge Advocacy.

I have been with RBC for 18 years in a variety of roles from Financial Advisor, to Branch Manager, to my current role as a Relationship Manager, Commercial Financial Services. As a Relationship Manager, I am a Retail & Franchise specialist, and work alongside a team of expert partners to help meet our clients unique needs, and offer advice and solutions while creating an exceptional client experience.